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Jackson man dies after Dec. 20 avalanche, intense rescue on Teton Pass
Jackson Hole News&Guide
A 31-year-old skier died last week at an Idaho hospital from injuries suffered in a Dec. 20 avalanche on Teton Pass. He was buried in a slide while skiing with a partner in “The Claw,” a challenging backcountry area with steep, north-facing chutes and complex timbered terrain known for elevated avalanche hazard. Teton County Sheriff Matt Carr detailed the intense rescue effort that followed in an interview with the Jackson Hole News&Guide. Read the full story.
City of Cody phases out penny
Powell Tribune
As the federal government phases out the penny, Cody is beginning to do the same. Although the city will continue to accept pennies, it no longer hands them out as change and instead rounds cash transactions down to the nearest 5 cents. A $1.04 purchase, for example, will become just $1 if paid in cash, the Powell Tribune reports. Read the full story.
Casper hospital reinstates mask mandate as flu cases surge
Oil City News
Mandatory masking is returning to Banner Health in Casper as flu season continues and the number of cases rise. All visitors, patients and staff are now required to wear a mask in all patient areas of the hospital, with visitors encouraged to wear masks in non-patient areas as well. Patients, meanwhile, are not required to wear masks in their own hospital room, Oil City News reports. Read the full story.
Newspaper honors Campbell County’s ‘10 Who Made a Difference’
Gillette News Record
Since 1990, the Gillette News Record has published an annual list of Campbell County standouts who make their community a better place to live. Gillette is full of hardworking, inspiring and caring people deserving of recognition, the newspaper reports, including many finding new ways to improve their neighbors’ lives. See the full list.