Lincoln County Public Health clarifies testing process
Rumors persist that Lincoln County’s zero number as it pertains to confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus is not an accurate one due to the high number of workers from the Star Valley area who make the daily commute to…
28-percent of Wyoming households have responded to the 2020 Census
Cheyenne, WY – As of last night, 28.1% of Wyoming households have self-responded to the 2020 Census. The national self-response rate is 36.2%, our neighbors to the north in Montana are at 29.3% self-response, which puts Wyoming within reach of beating Montana. It…
Teton County requires people to stay at home, Wyoming COVID-19 cases rise to 130
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased to 130 on Wednesday as the Wyoming Health Department detected new cases in five counties. Both Natrona and Teton counties saw their case counts grow by…
Department Advice on Potential Coronavirus Illnesses
As reported coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases continue to go up and because not everyone who may be ill can be tested, a Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) official is offering advice on what residents who are sick with a…
Simplot applies for permit to mine in new area of southeast Idaho
◆ Permit would allow for 10 years of mining. The J.R. Simplot Company has applied for mining permits relating to phosphate extraction in the Dairy Syncline Phosphate Leases in southeastern Caribou County, Idaho. The Dairy Syncline Phosphate Mine project calls…
New options for missionary service announced
Acknowledging the “measure of uncertainty for many missionaries and their families” during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced two opportunities for missionary service for those who have returned and are awaiting reassignment or who…
Jensen appointed to Wyoming business and financial task force
◆ Bank of SV CEO will serve with Wyoming State Auditor. Bank of Star Valley President and CEO Rod Jensen has joined Wyoming State Auditor Kristi Racines on a Governor assigned task force that will focus on the state’s business…
LCSD2 making adaptive learning plan to be reviewed by the state
◆ District’s plan to be shared during April 1 board meeting. Lincoln County School District No. 2 schools will remain closed through April 17 in continued effort to contain COVID-19. Governor Mark Gordon and Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian…
6.5 quake hits 45 miles west of Challis, Idaho
A major 6.5 magnitude earthquake shook virtually the entire Gem State Tuesday evening, and aftershocks continued well into the evening. The original quake happened just before 6 p.m. and originated about 45 miles west of Challis, and 20 miles northwest…