Homegrown startup class blooms in Western Wyoming
◆ JumpStart program, which started in Star Valley, gaining momentum in Pinedale and Evanston. By Baylie Evans Wyoming Business Council Writer Two years ago, Jennifer Anderson commuted an hour from Etna to Jackson for her job doing code enforcement for…
Local student’s work displayed as part of UW Art Exhibition
◆ Brianna Drew is part of 45th annual Juried UW Student Exhibition. Thirty-two University of Wyoming students recently received awards for their works of art that are part of the UW Art Museum’s 45th annual Juried UW Student Exhibition. For…
**Update** LCSD#2 schools closed until April 6
LCSD #2 had joined many other counties and districts within Wyoming and made the decision to close school building starting tomorrow March 16. The district stated the following on Sunday evening: “Lincoln County School District #2 school closure! Late this…
Gatherings of LDS Church Members Temporarily Suspended Worldwide
The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent the following letter March 12, 2020, to Church members worldwide. Also see the latest updates on how COVID-19 is impacting Latter-day Saints…
(Video) – Eastern Idaho details first confirmed virus case; Wyoming confirms third
DRIGGS — Eastern Idaho Public Health District and Teton Valley Health announcing details about the first confirmed case of coronavirus in eastern Idaho. Watch the press conference live from the boardroom at Teton Valley Health at 120 East Howard Avenue…
New Case Added to Wyoming’s Coronavirus Total
Lab testing at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified the second known case in the state with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The patient is a hospitalized older adult male Fremont County…
Oil price plunge raises questions about the state economy
◆ Legislators consider what global market means to Wyoming. By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange Oil prices worldwide suffered a major hit over the weekend, reaching a four-year low in the United States, and the rapid…
Wyoming residents asked to be on the lookout for coronavirus scams
◆ Criminals looking to take advantage of coronavirus fears. By Patrick L. Wolfinbarger CyberWyoming Consumer warnings have been issued by the Federal Trade Commission about online scams that prey upon the fears of CORVID-19, the strain of coronavirus causing deaths…
Thayne Senior Center releases guidelines for patrons; offers meal delivery
The Thayne Senior Center is following the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19). We are taking precautions to reduce the risk of transmission. Currently this included providing information and education on COVID-19 to our employees, volunteers and patrons. We are asking people…
Schools to remain open at LCSD2 as concerns grow over Coronavirus
The following is a press release from Lincoln County School District #2 Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID19) Informational Update March 13, 2020 Today Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jillian Balow, along with Dr. Alexia Harrist of the Wyoming Department of Health,…