Hospital faces some financial struggles in light of COVID-19
◆ Economic impact of pandemic is widespread. Life in a pandemic requires a lot of adjustments for area families and businesses. Star Valley Health is not exempt, according to CEO Bren Lowe. “The current crisis has impacted all of us…
Case numbers at 221, face masks now recommended
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming reached 221 on Tuesday with the diagnosis of nine new cases in four counties. Meanwhile, state health officials followed the lead of the Centers for Disease Control…
WHSAA officially cancels Spring sports
The status of Wyoming high school sports had been sketchy at best amid the COVID-19 pandemic as the Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) had already banned practices through the month of April and canceled the annual Art Symposium which…
Gas prices drop almost 10 cents statewide in a week
GILLETTE (WNE) – Wyoming gas prices have fallen 9.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.06 a gallon Monday. Prices have fallen below $2 a gallon in two counties, Albany at $1.762 and Natrona at $1.812, according to…
Wyoming residents continue to help neighbors through outbreak
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Cheyenne realtor spreads smiles with free ice cream CHEYENNE – With the circumstances surrounding coronavirus in Wyoming, local Realtor Asha Bean wanted to do something to help spark joy in the community. Even in…
Local emergency responders had to self quarantine following possible COVID-19 exposure
A group of first responders in Star Valley had to self quarantine after possibly being exposed to COVID-19 during a call. Lincoln County Emergency Management reports that a call for service at a residence in Star Valley was received this…
Wyoming coronavirus case numbers at 216, face masks now recommended
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming reached 216 on Tuesday with the diagnosis of four new cases in three counties. Meanwhile, state health officials followed the lead of the Centers for Disease Control…
Silver Star Communications donates to Gifts of Grace organization
The Gifts of Grace organization, a nonprofit business fighting against human trafficking, announced it received a donation from Silver Star Communications. It did not release the amount, but founder of the organization, Tyler Schwab, says he wanted to let people…
Fatal Crash North Of Glendo, Wyoming
On April 4, 2020, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 221 on Wyoming 319 north of Glendo, Wyoming. At 11:00 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the area for a one-vehicle rollover. A 2004 Dodge Ram was headed…
Case numbers at 212, leaders signal special session
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming reached 212 on Monday with the diagnosis of 12 new cases in eight counties. As case numbers continued to grow, the state’s legislative leaders signaled that a…