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Coronavirus cancellations! What’s next? The panic over the sudden spread of the coronavirus to the US has caused a flurry of event cancellations: schools, sports, March Madness, Broadway shows, Disneyland, even European travel. Closer to home, University of Wyoming has extended its spring break by a full week and all school state tournaments, in sports…
It’s here – but there’s no need to fear. Wyoming’s first case of the coronavirus has been confirmed. A woman in Sheridan County with a recent history of domestic travel has tested positive for the infamous COVID-19, confirmed by tests from the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory. The Wyoming Department of Health made the announcement yesterday…
There’s a lot more snow above Cody – that means a lot more melt. The Bureau of Reclamation Office in Billings has released an updated list of their snow-melt predictions for the entire Bighorn River Basin. The report lists the forecasted acre-feet of water for six major bodies of water in the Basin – Bighorn…
There is always a need and appreciation for nurses. If that’s a career path for you, Northwest College has you covered. The College encourages anyone interested in healthcare careers to attend Northwest College’s Nursing and Allied Health Career Fair. More than just a chance to learn about NWC’s nursing program, this free event is designed…
March is Women’s History Month. Wyoming is the Equality State. But how equal is pay in Wyoming today? The website business.org has compiled information from every state and the District of Columbia to determine the median earnings of women and men in each state, to determine the wage disparity between the average earnings. Only income…
Almost a year to the day since the groundbreaking, the date for the ribbon cutting at Gunwerks has been set. Gunwerk’s new 44,000 square foot, $6 million dollar facility is materially finished, minus some final modifications. Local contractor Sletten Construction has led the year-long effort to build the firearms manufacturing facility which has been funded…
A new report points a skeptical finger at the state’s legacy of investing in coal upgrades. The Powder River Basin Resource Council has released their analysis of 30 years of the state investing millions in 16 public and private projects involving coal upgrades and, in the words of Council board member Bob LeResche, quote “Wyoming…
Bighorn National Forest is hosting open houses to discuss invasive plants. Forest officials want public comment on their Invasive and Other Select Plant Management Project, which is currently in the works for further development this spring. The goal of the program is to the treat noxious, invasive, and select native plant species through manual, mechanical,…
There’s been a thousand-dollar theft on Sheridan Avenue. The Cody Police Department reports that approximately $21,000 worth of jewelry was stolen from the Native Images store, located at 1262 Sheridan Avenue. The jewelry in question is a mixture of necklaces, pendants, and other items. Most all of the items in question are inlaid with turquoise.…
The FBI is actively soliciting help in the search for two missing Idaho children. The Office of Strategic Communications at Yellowstone National Park issued the request made jointly by the FBI and the Rexburg Police Department. They want any assistance in locating 17-year old Tylee Ryan and 7-year old J.J. Vallow. The park is largely…