CFD, five other major rodeos canceled
By The Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE —- Six of Wyoming’s largest rodeos, including the iconic Cheyenne Frontier Days, will not be held this year, Gov. Mark Gordon has announced. Gordon, during a news conference Wednesday, said organizers for all six…
Scientists: Reworked BLM plan still fails to protect sage grouse
By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com The U.S. Bureau of Land Management appears to ignore science in its latest proposal to revise conservation strategies for greater sage grouse in seven western states, a group of 22 scientists says. The agency…
Why Your Story Episode 4: Oceans vs Mountains
Travis Osmond and Mary Jo Parker take us with them on their craziest stories and experiences again this week with the Why Your Story Podcast, produced by SVI Media. In Episode 4, Travis and MJ debate which is better. The…
Third resident of long-term care facility dies; case count to 653
A third resident of a Washakie County long-term care facility has died from the coronavirus, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Wednesday. Meanwhile, Weston County saw its first case of coronavirus as the state’s COVID-19 case total increased by five…
Alpine community says thank you to local healthcare providers
Wednesday, May 27 a gift basket was delivered to the Star Valley Health Clinic in Alpine. The gift basket was a way to say thank you to local health care providers. “The basic idea of this was for a way…
Outdoor gatherings up to 250 persons to be permitted under new health orders
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has announced that updated public health orders effective June 1 will ease restrictions on public gatherings, allowing outdoor gatherings of up to 250 people. The updated orders allow for outdoor events to occur with social…
Caribou-Targhee National Forest to Start Selling Firewood Permits
IDAHO FALLS, Id – The Caribou-Targhee National Forest will start selling firewood permits for personal use beginning June 1, 2020. To enhance public and employee safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, local ranger district offices will sell firewood and forest product…
Swift Idol is now “The Vocalist”
◆ “The Vocalist” is the new name for Star Valley singing competition A cease and desist order from lawyers for American Idol has resulted in a name change for a local singing competition. Swift Idol will now be known as…
Yellowstone visitation on Memorial Day Weekend
Visitors continued enjoying the southern loop of Yellowstone National Park over the Memorial Day weekend. A large snowstorm closed the major mountain passes in the park on Saturday, which required the park to close the east and south entrances while…