Misinformation ‘biggest threat’ to 2020 election
By Nick Reynolds Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER – The Wyoming secretary of state’s office says the state’s biggest threat to election security this year is not foreign interference or the risk of voters contracting COVID-19 at the…
Mid Valley Fire District will be on November ballot
◆ Funding will remain in the Mid Valley Fire District. The proposed Mid Valley Fire District will be on the ballot in the Nov. 3 General Election and Thayne Fire Chief Toby Merritt emphasizes the need to support the measure…
St. John’s and Star Valley Health address increase in COVID-19 cases
This is a press release from Star Valley Health It has come to our attention that Teton County has seen a tremendous jump in COVID-19 patients and that their hospital, St. John’s Health, is treating six people for the coronavirus….
Celebrating Heroes – military service helps Star Valley soldier be a better family man
◆ Arel Hunt joined the Wyoming Army National Guard in 2003. By Arel L Hunt, Jr CPT, MS, WYARNG Medical Detachment Commander I joined the military going into my senior year of high school. It was post 9/11 and…
How Wildfires Affect the Water Supply
Smoke inhalation and the destruction of trees, wildlife, and homes are obvious effects of wildfires. Less obvious is how wildfires affect the water supply. The increasing frequency, intensity, and growing size of wildfires have created conditions that could overwhelm water…
Gordon unveils details of initial budget cuts
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – Gov. Mark Gordon revealed the details of Wyoming’s initial round of budget cuts Wednesday afternoon, with state agencies cutting more than $250 million to essential programs and eliminating…
Stage-1 fire restrictions now in place on Bridger-Teton lands
The Bridger-Teton National Forest will implement fire restrictions beginning Thursday, August 13. Visitors and local residents are reminded to be fire wise while recreating on federal lands. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will be implemented on all National Forest System lands…
Pilot bails out with parachute to survive plane crash near Grover
————— A single-engine plane crash in Grover Monday afternoon left a pilot with minor injuries after he bailed out of the failed aircraft while still in flight, using a parachute to safely land. Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson said the…
State readies for unique election
By Nick Reynolds Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER – As COVID-19’s interruptions on everyday life began stretching into the late-spring and early summer, voters around the country began looking toward their upcoming elections – and a pivotal presidential…
Total coronavirus cases now stands at 525; decrease of 29
As of Saturday, Aug. 8, the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases seen in Wyoming since the illness was first diagnosed in the state increased by eight — from 2,490 to 2,498. Campbell, Fremont, Laramie, Sheridan and Washakie counties each reported…