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Teton County forms animal attack response team

———————- By Emily Mieure Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — First responders have been running up the Snow King boot pack as their first round of qualifications to be part of a new animal attack response team….

Arch chief says mine outlook grim without joint venture

By Greg Johnson Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — Once a money-generating juggernaut for one of the world’s largest coal producers, Powder River Basin mines have become a financial albatross for Arch Resources Inc. Continued low pricing…

House speaker suggests using federal money to cover tuition

By Ethan Sterenfeld Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — The Speaker of the Wyoming House of Representatives has sponsored draft legislation that would provide $116 million to cover most of the costs of college tuition in the state….

Legislators consider more tax relief for oil, gas

By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming lawmakers once again deliberated introducing more tax relief for oil and gas operators on Tuesday, with the aim of spurring additional mineral production and capital investment in the…

Public health orders extended as Wyoming cases jump by 64

By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — As Wyoming reported its single-day record for increase in lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases Tuesday, Gov. Mark Gordon announced the state’s current public health orders have been extended through Aug….

Ranchers protest Burger King ad campaign

———————– By Tom Milstead Torrington Telegram Via- Wyoming News Exchange TORRINGTON — A recent ad campaign by fast food giant Burger King proved to be the last straw for a group of Goshen County ranchers. Burger King released the Impossible…

Economy looking up – uncertainty remains in Western Wyoming

◆ Coin shortage is not an issue at this point. It’s a mixed bag of improvement and uncertainly as far as the economy in Western Wyoming is concerned. SVI Media recently had the chance to talk with Bank of Star…

WHSAA announces Wyoming Fall sports will start on time

—————— Ending months of speculation the Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) released a news release clarifying the upcoming season for the 2020-21 school year. Star Valley High School will have golf begin practice on August 10 with their first…

New case growth sets record at 64, Uinta County man becomes 26th victim

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming grew Tuesday by the highest number seen since the pandemic began in March. News of the 64 new laboratory-confirmed cases came as the Wyoming Department of Health announced a Uinta County man…

45 new coronavirus cases push active number up again

The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased by 13 on Monday to total 582 as the state Department of Health reported 45 new laboratory-confirmed and probable cases. The Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, said 13…