Yellowstone opening uncertain
CODY (WNE) — Yellowstone National Park superintendent Cam Sholly expects the park to open this summer. Exactly when though is another question. In a conference call with the Park County commissioners Tuesday, Sholly gave strong signs the scheduled opening is…
Coronavirus cases up to 239, Gordon asks for limit on fishing licenses
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming grew to 239 on Thursday, with Niobrara County seeing its first case. The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily update on confirmed cases in the state,…
Wyoming coronavirus cases up to 230, recoveries to 94
Wyoming’s coronavirus case total increased by nine to total 230 on Wednesday as the number of COVID-19 patients to recover from the illness increased by 32. The Wyoming Department of Health announced in its daily coronavirus update that nine new…
COVID-19 count for Wyoming up to 230
As of 3 p.m. on Wednesday April 8, 2020, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases for Wyoming has grown by nine to a total of 230. The Wyoming Department of Health also reports a total of 94 recoveries out of…
2020 College National Finals Rodeo Canceled
Area cowboys and cowgirls as well as rodeo fans will be disappointed to hear that the 2020 College National Finals Rodeo which was scheduled to take place in Casper, Wyoming from June 14-20 has been canceled. “It is with very…
Man faces three murder charges in Sheridan County
By Allayana Darrow The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — Dana Beartusk appeared in Sheridan County Circuit Court Monday via video for an initial appearance. Beartusk faces three counts of first-degree murder for allegedly killing three family members…
Afton promoting shop local campaign to help businesses
◆ Receipt drawing held each week. The Town of Afton is taking a proactive approach to helping local businesses this spring. As small businesses work to meet social distancing guidelines, Afton is holding weekly receipt drawings using social media. “The…
Idaho cancels remainder of school year
The following is a statement from Superintendent Gary Brogan, Bear Lake County School District Yesterday the Idaho State Board of Education extended the soft closure that we are currently under through the rest of the academic school year. They did however,…
Area wide snowpacks remain above median as April arrives
◆ Water levels looking positive as snowmelt begins. Moisture levels in Western Wyoming are looking positive, according to information provided by the Natural Resource Conservation District. “The water content in area wide snow packs are slightly above median for the…
Forest Service and BLM approve Simplot’s Dairy Syncline Mine Plan
◆ Project safeguards 250 mining jobs, 187 service jobs. Wednesday, April 8 the Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District and Caribou-Targhee National Forest released Records of Decision approving the Dairy Syncline Mine and Reclamation Plan. The Dairy Syncline phosphate…