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…
New Case Added to Wyoming’s Coronavirus Total
Lab testing at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified the second known case in the state with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The patient is a hospitalized older adult male Fremont County…
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…
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…
LDS Church makes adjustments due to COVID-19
Recent concern regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) has generated much public attention and has caused significant change in travel, personal interactions and in guidelines prescribed by health officials for how to address the growing concern. The Church of Jesus Christ of…
Wyoming News Briefs: March 9, 2020
Missing woman’s death ruled accidental RIVERTON — Acute methamphetamine intoxication and hypothermia were pronounced culprits in the death of 23-year-old Jade Wagon. Wagon went missing Jan. 2 and was found dead three weeks later, in a field near Ethete. “The…
Senate advances bill designed to protect counties from unpaid taxes
By Nick Reynolds Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – After two days of debate – and nearly punting the bill to the interim for another year – the Wyoming Senate will be taking up legislation requiring extractive industries…