Creating a window of opportunity
◆ Care Center showcases birthday displays amid pandemic. If you drive by the Star Valley Care Center these days, chances are you might see a joyful birthday display painted on a window. The birthday window displays are the brain child…
WWCC Outreach services continue, registration deadlines adjusted
Western Wyoming Community College Afton Outreach Office has closed its doors until further notice. Due to state issued guidelines on social distancing and in efforts to curb the spread COVID-19, all WWCC buildings, including the Afton Outreach Office, have been…
Downturn hits livestock markets
By Brady Oltmans Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Livestock markets were worrisome at the beginning of the week. On Wednesday they plunged even lower, causing unrest to producers and experts alike. Live cattle contracts for April, June…
Case numbers at 210, leaders signal special session
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming reached 210 on Monday with the diagnosis of 10 new cases in seven counties. As case numbers continued to grow, the state’s legislative leaders signaled that a…
Lincoln County now at three cases
The COVID-19 count in Lincoln County moved to three with the addition of two more cases on Sunday, April. 5. Overall, Wyoming’s coronavirus case count reached 200 on Sunday as the Wyoming Department of Health reported 13 new cases in…
LDS Church announces eight new temples including the United Arab Emirates and Shanghai China
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the future construction of eight new temples across the world including locations in Congo, Dubai and Shanghai, China. Read more below about each location. Bahía Blanca, Argentina The Bahía Blanca temple…
Wyoming Shrine Bowl is canceled
The following is a release from the Shrine Bowl of Wyoming Due to risks associated with the coronavirus pandemic, the 47th Wyoming Shrine Bowl is cancelled. The overall well-being of our communities remains on the forefront of our minds as…
First confirmed case of COVID-19 confirmed in Caribou County
The following is a press release from the Southeastern Idaho Public Health Department Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed a case of COVID-19 in Caribou County. This brings the total to eight cases (5 in Bannock County, 2 in Bingham…
Second confirmed case of COVID-19 reported in Star Valley, Lincoln County
The second confirmed case of COVID-19 has been reported in Lincoln County. Star Valley Health reports that the case is a Star Valley community member and is related to a case in Teton County. The individual has been in isolation…
Coronavirus cases up to 197
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Wyoming’s coronavirus case count increased to 197 on Sunday as the state Department of Health reported 10 new cases in seven counties. The Health Department reported new cases in Fremont, Laramie, Lincoln, Sheridan, Sweetwater,…