(Video) – Eastern Idaho details first confirmed virus case; Wyoming confirms third
DRIGGS — Eastern Idaho Public Health District and Teton Valley Health announcing details about the first confirmed case of coronavirus in eastern Idaho. Watch the press conference live from the boardroom at Teton Valley Health at 120 East Howard Avenue…
Oil price plunge raises questions about the state economy
◆ Legislators consider what global market means to Wyoming. By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange Oil prices worldwide suffered a major hit over the weekend, reaching a four-year low in the United States, and the rapid…
Wyoming residents asked to be on the lookout for coronavirus scams
◆ Criminals looking to take advantage of coronavirus fears. By Patrick L. Wolfinbarger CyberWyoming Consumer warnings have been issued by the Federal Trade Commission about online scams that prey upon the fears of CORVID-19, the strain of coronavirus causing deaths…
First coronavirus patient doing well, health officials say
By Brandon Foster and Seth Klamann Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The Sheridan woman who tested positive for the novel coronavirus is isolated at her home and is doing well, health officials said Thursday. Meanwhile two people…
Thayne Senior Center releases guidelines for patrons; offers meal delivery
The Thayne Senior Center is following the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19). We are taking precautions to reduce the risk of transmission. Currently this included providing information and education on COVID-19 to our employees, volunteers and patrons. We are asking people…
Wyoming 3A/4A State Basketball Tournaments canceled
Due to concerns with the spread of the Coronavirus, the Wyoming High School Activities Association along with the Wyoming Department of Health have made the decision to clear the buildings of the Wyoming State Basketball Tournaments. Just minutes after announcing…
Wyoming’s First Coronavirus Disease 2019 Case Reported
Lab testing at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified the first known case of a state resident with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer and state epidemiologist…
Wolf numbers increase in Yellowstone
By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — The number of wolves in Yellowstone National Park has risen in the past year, according to Doug Smith, the park’s senior wildlife biologist. Park officials believe there were 80…
Three LVE Board of Director seats are up for election this year
◆ Nomination period opens. The Lower Valley Energy Board of Directors has three seats up for election in 2020. “Districts 1, 6 and 7 are up for election this year,” said Brian Tanabe, communications manager for Lower Valley Energy. “Any…
Lincoln County prepares for possible flooding
Lincoln County Emergency Management is making plans for spring flooding. “As Spring approaches and regional temperatures increase, there is increased potential for flooding in some areas of Lincoln County,” said Stephen Malik, Public Information Officer for Lincoln County Emergency Management….