Diocese of Cheyenne temporarily suspends Masses due to COVID-19
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cheyenne has temporarily suspended all Masses, including daily Masses, effective March 17. This decision was made after participating in a conference call with Governor Gordon, the Wyoming Department of Health and other leaders of faith-based…
Land deal bill wins final approval from Legislature
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – It remains to be seen whether the state will decide to buy roughly 1 million surface acres and 4 million mineral acres in southern Wyoming, but the process…
Wyoming Department of Health Shares Priority Coronavirus Recommendations
As the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) continues to closely monitor the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, priority protection recommendations are being shared with Wyoming residents. “We don’t yet know exactly how easily COVID-19 spreads and how many people…
Game and Fish 2019 antelope harvest survey data available
◆ Pronghorn hunters in Wyoming tend to have a high success rate. Provided by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department Antelope harvest data from the 2019 hunting season is now available on the Wyoming Game and Fish Department website. The…
LDS Church to release some missionaries from service due to virus concerns
With nine different buildings from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Star Valley area and dozens of missionaries contributing to the organization throughout the world, the LDS Church has released new information regarding missionary service in…
Jackson lab moves one step closer to ALS treatment
◆ Team working to demonstrate the viability of L-serine as a treatment. By Tom Halberg Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange Medical research is a Sisyphean endeavor: Each study pushes the rock slightly farther uphill, until it finally reaches…
Rocky Mountain Power seeks rate increase
◆ News rates would take affect January 1 if endorsed by Public Service Commission. By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange Wyoming’s leading utility filed an application with the state’s Public Service Commission on Monday [March 2] to…
Local student’s work displayed as part of UW Art Exhibition
◆ Brianna Drew is part of 45th annual Juried UW Student Exhibition. Thirty-two University of Wyoming students recently received awards for their works of art that are part of the UW Art Museum’s 45th annual Juried UW Student Exhibition. For…
**Update** LCSD#2 schools closed until April 6
LCSD #2 had joined many other counties and districts within Wyoming and made the decision to close school building starting tomorrow March 16. The district stated the following on Sunday evening: “Lincoln County School District #2 school closure! Late this…
Gatherings of LDS Church Members Temporarily Suspended Worldwide
The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent the following letter March 12, 2020, to Church members worldwide. Also see the latest updates on how COVID-19 is impacting Latter-day Saints…