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252 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 3,823 Active
Wyoming reported 252 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday bringing the total active number up to 3,823.
October 28, 2020
More Than 100 People Hospitalized In Wyoming With COVID
As of Tuesday morning, 105 people across the state were hospitalized, causing some intensive care units to be close to capacity, a major concern from the beginning of the pandemic. This is according to a COVID-19 tracker provided by the Wyoming Department of Health.
October 27, 2020
Cheyenne Mask Order Expected Soon
Rapid increases in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in Laramie County prompted health officials to recommend the adoption of a public health order requiring the use of face masks in public settings, the countys public health officer said Tuesday.
October 27, 2020
Carnegie Mellon Study: Wyoming Has Lowest Face Mask Use In Country
The percentage of Wyoming residents regularly using face masks while in public is the lowest in the country, according to a survey conducted by Carnegie Mellon University.
October 27, 2020
Powell Area’s First Hemp Crop Harvested
Two fields were planted in June, one near Deaver and the other near Powell, totaling about 137 acres according to Mothers Hemp Farms owner Dale Tenhulzen. However, the crop grown on the 107 acres in Deaver had to be destroyed.
October 27, 2020
387 New Confirmed COVID Cases Reported In Wyoming, Active Cases At 3,725
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming grew by 277 Monday as the state reported 387 new laboratory-confirmed cases.
October 26, 2020
Nine More Deaths Bring Wyoming’s COVID Count To 77
The Wyoming Department of Health has announced nine more deaths of state residents related to the coronavirus.
October 26, 2020
Gordon Making More CARES Funds Available For Wyoming Businesses, Nonprofits Next Week
Gov. Mark Gordon is allocating remaining CARES Act funds to help Wyoming businesses and nonprofits with ongoing coronavirus-related losses and expenses.
October 26, 2020
CREG Report Released: Wyoming Still Looking At Deficit, But Lower By Almost Half Than Earlier Projections
While the Wyomings main bank account is still expected to fall short of what is needed to pay for state operations for the next two years, the level of that deficit has been cut almost in half
October 26, 2020
Winter Weather Hits Wyoming Over Weekend
Wyoming was hit with a cold blast over the weekend, dropping temperatures into the single digits, if not even colder.
October 26, 2020
UW President Sheltering In Place After Possible COVID Exposure
University of Wyoming president Ed Seidel announced Monday morning that he would be sheltering in place for two weeks after a possible coronavirus exposure.
October 26, 2020
With Virus Escalating, Dept of Health Urges Compliance With Recommendations
Our coronavirus cases are growing far too quickly and we are facing a deeply concerning situation across the state, said Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer.
October 25, 2020
219 New Coronavirus Cases on Sunday; 3,448 Active
Wyoming recorded 219 new coronavirus cases on Sunday bringing the total active cases up to 3,448.
October 24, 2020
Record 381 New Coronavirus Cases Friday; 3,100 Active
A record 381 new coronavirus cases were reported in Wyoming on Friday bringing the total active number up to 3,120 cases.
October 24, 2020
University Of Wyoming To Offer Mix Of In-Person/Online Classes For Spring Semester
Much like the fall semester, the university will offer a mix of in-person, hybrid and online classes for the spring. Current plans also call for a continuation of measures taken to limit the spread of the virus, such as requiring face protection and physical distancing and limiting the number of gatherings and the amount of people at them.
October 23, 2020
Model Predicts 151 Deaths In Wyoming From Coronavirus By February
If the spread of the coronavirus continues in Wyoming at the same rate seen now, the illness will result in 151 deaths by February, according to a University of Washington computer model.
October 23, 2020
Cheney: Amy Coney Barrett Has “Blown Away Every Democrat Who’s Tried To Trip Her Up”
Liz Cheney said she was so impressed at how Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett has held up under partisan attacks.
October 22, 2020
Record Number Of Hospitalizations As Active Coronavirus Cases Climb
Figures from individual hospitals in Wyoming show the available space in ICU rooms is beginning to run low.
October 22, 2020
Seven More COVID Deaths Brings Wyoming’s Total To 68
An additional seven coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who had tested positive for the coronavirus have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
October 22, 2020
Enzi, Barrasso Express Disappointment About Stimulus Package Being Voted Down (Again)
U.S. Sens. Mike Enzi and John Barrasso were two of 44 senators that voted to pass the bill through the Senate on Wednesday. It was mostly Republicans who voted to pass the bill, and a majority of Democrats (51 total senators) who voted it down.
October 22, 2020
Near-Record Rise In New Cases Brings Active Cases To 2,717
Another day of a near-record increase in the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming pushed the total number of active cases seen in the state to 2,717.
October 21, 2020
Legislature Will Have To Examine What Services Not To Offer, Gordon Says
The states next round of budget cuts will require the Legislature to carefully examine what services the state should stop providing, Gov. Mark Gordon said Wednesday.
October 21, 2020
Wyoming Ranked No. 1 For Business Tax Climate
For the seventh consecutive year, Wyoming has been ranked the top state in the nation by a tax policy group for its business tax climate.
October 21, 2020
146 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 2,521 Active
The Wyoming Department of Health said the number of confirmed cases increased by 146 on Tuesday, bringing the total seen since the pandemic began to 8,070.
October 21, 2020