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Coronavirus Cases Increase by 7 to Total 282; Recoveries Up By 24
The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased by seven on Tuesday, but at the same time, the number of patients reported as fully recovered from the disease increased by 24.
April 14, 2020
Barrasso: Far Fewer Deaths Proof of Trump’s Successful Leadership on Coronavirus
In separate interviews this week, Sen. John Barrasso voiced his support of President Trumps handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
April 14, 2020
Coronavirus Impact: Wyoming Revenues to Drop Between $550 Million – $2.8 Billion
Revenues needed to run the state will decline dramatically in the next several years from projections made before the coronavirus was detected in Wyoming
April 14, 2020
CDC Team Deployed to Wyoming
A team of employees from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been deployed to Wyoming for a temporary mission at the Wyoming Department of Health.
April 14, 2020
First Coronavirus-Related Death Confirmed in Wyoming
A hospitalized Johnson County man previously identified as being infected with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has died, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).
April 13, 2020
Foster Friess Offers $500k For Food Bank, Trades Scholarships
Wyoming businessman and former gubernatorial candidate Foster Friess is donating $250,000 to Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies and $250,000 in scholarships for those wishing to pursue a career in the trades.
Bill SniffinApril 13, 2020
Why Are Wyomingites Howling at the Moon?
Residents of the Cowboy State are now taking part in a global movement that's got its participants howling at the moon.
April 13, 2020
WYDOT Data Shows Big Drop In Wyoming Traffic
Wyomingites are traveling significantly less since Gov. Mark Gordon urged residents to stay at home on March 25
April 13, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: Nine New Cases on Sunday Brings State’s Total To 270
The Wyoming Department of Health on Sunday recorded nine new cases in Big Horn, Converse, Fremont, Johnson, Natrona and Teton counties.
April 12, 2020
Wyoming Churches Pivot to Digital Worship
Although the coronavirus pandemic has closed church doors across the country, a number of Wyoming churches are pivoting to the digital realm to hold church services every weekend.
April 11, 2020
Don Day: Wyoming Easter Winter Storm Remains on Track
An Arctic cold front has just arrived in northern Wyoming early Saturday morning and will continue to move south during the day bringing strong north winds, plunging temperatures and rain changing to snow.
Don DayApril 11, 2020
Fauci Thanks Gov. Gordon for Coronavirus Efforts in Wyoming
President Donald Trump's top medical advisor on Friday thanked Gov. Mark Gordon for his efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus.
April 10, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus count increases to 253
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming grew by 14 on Friday to total 253 with 129 recoveries.
April 10, 2020
Almost Half Of Wyoming Coronavirus Patients Recovered
Almost half of the Wyoming residents to test positive for the coronavirus since February have fully recovered from the illness.
April 10, 2020
18-Wheeler Plunges into North Platte River Near Ft. Steele, Wyoming
A semi-truck driver on Thursday, who apparently fell asleep at the wheel, drove his truck into the North Platte River.
April 10, 2020
Wyoming Highway Patrol Frowns on “Cannonball Run”-Style Racing
Earlier this week, a driver allegedly shattered the record for driving from New York to Los Angeles, accomplishing the feat in 26 hours and 38 minutes.
April 10, 2020
Senator Calls Wyoming’s F+ in Social Distancing Study “Bunk”
The whole thing is complete bunk if you ask me, Driskill said. We have ranchers who travel as much as 40 to 50 miles a day on their own property just to feed their animals.
April 10, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Up To 239, Niobrara Sees First Case
Niobrara County saw its first confirmed case of coronavirus on Thursday as the states total case count increased by nine to total 239.
April 09, 2020
Wyoming Ranked Best in the Nation for Paying Unemployment
Wyoming had enough money in its unemployment insurance trust fund at the beginning of the year to pay unemployment benefits for about six years
April 09, 2020
Don Day: Get Ready For Winter Blast; “Spring May Be On Hold Until May”
"The weather looks really, really good. It looks good through tomorrow and then its all downhill."
April 09, 2020
Wyo Rep Stan Blake: More Must Be Done to Protect Rail Workers During Pandemic
Wyoming Representative Stan Blake is urging Gov. Mark Gordon to ensure rail workers' safety during the coronavirus pandemic.
April 09, 2020
Lander Lab Proposes New Coronavirus Testing Technique; Could Test 900 Samples Per Day
Officials at Lander Labs said the company could test up to 900 samples a day with a turnaround of 24 hours or less.
April 09, 2020
How Will the Coronavirus Affect Wyoming’s Real Estate Market?
As national listings see downward trends, Wyoming could flip to buyers market.
April 09, 2020
Gordon Open to Wyoming Counties Issuing Stricter Stay-at-Home Mandates
We are happy to work with counties as they see fit to make sure that their needs are well-met, Gordon said.
April 09, 2020