DWS enlists call center to assist with unemployment claims
CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is contracting with 30 additional call center agents in order to reduce the hold times and process the unprecedented number of Unemployment Insurance claims the agency has been receiving. The phone number to…
Wyoming COVID-19 cases rise by 18 as of Saturday afternoon
The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming rose by 18 since yesterday afternoon. Fremont County’s cases increased by five; both Laramie and Natrona counties’ cases increased by three; and Albany, Carbon, Hot Springs, Sweetwater, Teton, Uinta and Washakie counties’ each…
Runners, take your mark – SV Half Marathon moving forward
◆ Kunz Family making plans for the 2020 event. Ten years ago, Bart and Denice Kunz began nurturing an idea. It was springtime in Star Valley, and as flowers began to bud, so an idea bloomed in their minds. A…
Coronavirus effects leave sheep ranchers reeling: lambs and wool markets crippled
◆ Last week’s export markets report zero bids on lamb. By Jen Sieve-Hicks Buffalo Bulletin Via- Wyoming News Exchange Mike Curuchet is surrounded by hundreds of ewes and their lambs, talking over the bleating of the young animals, many of…
Cokeville Bike and Pedestrian Plan Begins
The Town of Cokeville and Lincoln County have begun a study to recommend future bicycle and pedestrian improvements for the Cokeville area. The $40,000 study, known formally as the Transportation Alternatives Master Plan, is funded in part by a grant…
WIC adapts to keep services going for Wyoming families
◆ Wyoming WIC serves people with incomes up to 185 percent of federal poverty guidelines. Provided by Dawn England North Lincoln County WIC Program As the coronavirus pandemic continues, the Wyoming Department of Health is reminding residents about the continuing,…
Historic special session opens as bars, restaurants open
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Restaurants and bars across Wyoming that have been closed since mid-March opened their doors on Friday as Wyoming’s legislators met in an historic special session to deal with the impacts of the coronavirus. A…
Wyoming Legislature Convenes for Special Session
The following is a press release from the Wyoming State Legislature The Wyoming State Legislature will convene for a special session tomorrow, Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, to consider four bills aimed at providing critical relief and support…
Jackson man charged with theft released due to pandemic trial delay
JACKSON (WNE) — Michael Lynch had been scheduled to go on trial June 1 in Teton County for burglary, theft, forgery and domestic battery. But jury trials are on hold because of the COVID-19 outbreak. “It’s not Mr. Lynch’s fault…
Coronavirus case up by 10, state prepares for rule relaxation
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers As Wyoming prepared for partial lifting of rules that closed some businesses in March to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the state Department of Health announced that the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in…