Jackson man charged with theft released due to pandemic trial delay
JACKSON (WNE) — Michael Lynch had been scheduled to go on trial June 1 in Teton County for burglary, theft, forgery and domestic battery. But jury trials are on hold because of the COVID-19 outbreak. “It’s not Mr. Lynch’s fault…
Coronavirus case up by 10, state prepares for rule relaxation
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers As Wyoming prepared for partial lifting of rules that closed some businesses in March to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the state Department of Health announced that the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in…
2020 Day in the Life photo shoot is Friday, June 12
◆ Photographers of all ages and skill levels invited to participate. The annual Star Valley Independent Day in the Life Photo Shoot will take place on Friday, June 12, 2020. The event attempts to capture a day in the life…
Yellowstone will begin first phase of reopening on May 18
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Yellowstone National Park will reopen on a limited basis on May 18. The park has been closed to visitors since…
Gardner doc to air in early June
◆ Duke and Dahl with the Weekday Wakeup will speak with director Adam Irving this Friday morning as part of First Bank Sports Friday. After achieving one of the biggest upsets in Olympic history, wrestler Rulon Gardner struggled with his…
Wyoming coronavirus cases up by three
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The daily increase in confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming on Tuesday was at the lowest level seen since mid-April, according to Department of Health figures. The department, in its daily coronavirus update, said three…
Kemmerer Foundation Fund awards over $100,000 in local grants
The following is a press release from the Wyoming Community Foundation LARAMIE- Nonprofits meet critical needs and add vibrancy to Wyoming’s communities. They also depend on donations and grants to fulfill their missions. The Wyoming Community Foundation (WYCF) is one…
Alpine Fire Department issues reminder to public about open burns
◆ Fuel load size and lack of wind understanding presenting some challenges. Burning grass and yard debris is a common occurrence around Star Valley in the Spring. This year there have been a few challenges with seasonal burning, said Alpine…
Submit comments on B-T Forest Management by May 24, 2020
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is collecting comments on the Land and Resources Management Plan, often referred to as the Forest Plan. If you would like to offer a comment on any of the forest management plans such as watersheds, wildlife,…
Yankee Doodle’s opens as county grants variances
◆ Alpine Restaurant opened, with new guidelines for seating. April was a hard month for Alyshia Trujillo, Mariah Toutjan and Daniel Cordoua. They own Yankee Doodles Restaurant in Alpine and had to close inside dining to accommodate temporary health guidelines…