Broulim’s to start taking temperatures of employees
The following is a news release from Broulim’s Fresh Foods. REXBURG — To do their part in helping to slow the spread of coronavirus, Broulim’s, has instituted temperature checks of all team members at the beginning of each shift. “We…
Utah woman dies in accident near Wright
On April 30, 2020, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 57 on Wyoming 450 east of Wright, Wyoming. At 8:41 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were notified of a motor vehicle collision. A 2020 Dodge Ram was headed westbound on…
Educating the whole child takes on new meaning with COVID-19
“I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element. It is my personal approach that creates the climate…. If we treat people as they ought to be, we help them become what they are capable of…
Wyoming’s self-response to 2020 census is just over 40 percent
◆ 42.2 percent of households in the state have self-responded. Work to boost self-response rates for the 2020 Census continue this week in Wyoming.As of Monday, April 20, 42.2 percent of households in the state had responded to the census….
Wyoming’s coronavirus count to 415; state preps for easing of restrictions
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming grew by 11 to total 415 on Thursday as state residents began preparing for the easing of restrictions imposed on some businesses in March to prevent…
Virtual 2020 Wyoming State Speech and Debate tournament takes place
◆ Technology brings top performers together. Star Valley High School’s Speech and Debate Team competed and placed in the virtual state competition April 24-25. Competitors and judges participated in all events from their homes through real-time Zoom meetings online or…
Oyster Ridge Music Festival canceled
The following is a letter sent by the Oyster Ridge organizers: It is with a heavy heart that we are sending you this letter. After much consideration and deliberation, the conclusions drawn by the Original Oystergrass, Inc. Board of Directors…
LCSD2 Spotlight: sharing history and economics with students
◆ Michael Mattson teaches at Star Valley High School. With 14 years of teaching experience, Michael Mattson currently teaches World History, Economics and Construction at Star Valley High School. Mattson started his career near Idaho Falls, but 11 years ago…
Former judge, attorney facing 50-plus years for sex crimes
By Tom Milstead Torrington Telegram Via- Wyoming News Exchange TORRINGTON — Greg Knudsen, disgraced and disbarred attorney and former Torrington municipal judge, could spend the rest of his life in prison if he is convicted of a slew of felony…
Rocky Mountain Power hiring 170+ additional workers for Gateway West project
By Ellen Fike Rawlins Times Via- Wyoming News Exchange RAWLINS – The company creating a massive transmission line project that will run through Carbon County has given notice that it needs more employees to finish one phase. In an April…