CWD detected in new Wyoming deer hunt area near Jackson
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has confirmed the presence of chronic wasting disease in Wyoming’s Deer Hunt Area 154. The disease was detected in a hunter-harvested buck mule deer in September. Deer Hunt Area 154 is in the Jackson…
Teton County upgraded to red (high) risk level from COVID-19
JACKSON (WNE) — In recognition of the growing prevalence of the COVID-19 delta variant, the Teton County Health Department has moved the county’s risk level to the red or “high” level. The Health Department has changed the way it establishes…
Star Valley Health details efforts, current preparedness and capacity for potential COVID-19 spread
The following is a news release from Star Valley Health Star Valley Health has been meeting in response to COVID-19 since January. It currently meets on a daily basis in continued planning as it prepares to care for the community…
Lincoln County Emergency Management addresses COVID-19 rumors and needs
Stephen Malik, Public Information Manager for Lincoln County Emergency Management spoke with Duke Dance and SVI during the Weekday Wakeup on Thursday morning. He addressed rumors, needs and information regarding the current status of COVID-19 virus this has changed many…
Star Valley Health preps for COVID-19
◆ Hotline implemented to offer updates. Life has changed in Star Valley over the last week. People are more cautious with hygiene. Businesses are adjusting hours and services. Schools have closed. The community’s actions are coming in response to the…
Pair of rabid bats in Jackson called coincidence
By Tom Hallberg, Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Sitting around a campfire is the stereotypical camping activity: Flames lick the logs, someone roasts marshmallows while bats and nighthawks swoop around, eating mosquitoes. For Ashley Pipkin that…