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27 Car Pile-Up Closes Interstate 80 East Of Laramie, Wyoming
The Wyoming Highway Patrol said Friday's series of accidents involved over 27 vehicles -- 23 of which were commercial trucks.
March 20, 2020
Tourism officials see need for closure order
Mike Moser, executive director for the Wyoming State Liquor Association, and Chris Brown, executive director of the Wyoming Lodging and Restaurant Association, both said it is important to take action now to cut short the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.
March 20, 2020
Grocery stores announce special hours for vulnerable adults, limit daily hours
With the number of confirmed coronavirus cases climbing every day, grocery stores across the country have recognized a specific need among customers.
March 20, 2020
Wyoming Distilleries Making Hand Sanitizer
Chronicles Distilling in Cheyenne is getting ready to begin mixing its alcohol with several other ingredients to produce hand sanitizer for use by health care staffers and workers at Cheyennes Holly Frontier Refinery.
March 19, 2020
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso: We Must Help Wyoming People
I think of our small businesses in Wyoming and thats about every business in Wyoming, Barrasso said. You want to make sure that their employees are taken care of.
March 19, 2020
Park County Joins Laramie, Teton In Closing Businesses
Park County on Thursday became the third county in the state to order the closure of businesses likely to attract more than 10 people.
March 19, 2020
Laramie County Orders Bars, Theaters, Fitness Centers Closed
Laramie County joined Teton County on Thursday in ordering the closure of businesses where people are likely to gather, including bars, theaters, museums, coffee shops and fitness clubs in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus.
March 19, 2020
WYDOT to Work With Highway Patrol to Make Sure COVID-19-Related Supplies Get Through
The Wyoming Department of Transportation announced it will work with the Wyoming Highway Patrol to ensure COVID-19-related supplies are delivered despite blizzard conditions which could hit the state.
March 19, 2020
Cheyenne Loses Air Service Due to Coronavirus
The City of Cheyenne will lose air service beginning April 6. Airport Director Tim Barth made the announcement late Wednesday on its Facebook page.
March 19, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: Health Officials Announce Teton County, Wyoming COVID-19 Case
Local officials were notified late today by the Wyoming Department of Health that an adult male, over the age of 60, and living in Teton County, has tested positive for COVID-19.
March 19, 2020
Coronavirus Detected In Military Member Assigned To F.E. Warren
A member of the military assigned to F.E. Warren Air Force Base has tested positive for the coronavirus, the base announced.
March 19, 2020
Wyoming Emergency Care Owners Urge Social Distancing
The owners of a Cheyenne acute care clinic discussed the lack of available coronavirus tests, the uptick in clients and why people should continue practicing social distancing during a radio program Wednesday.
March 18, 2020
Wyoming Ranked ‘Least Aggressive’ In Coronavirus Fight by Finance Site
Gov. Mark Gordon has left all closure and restriction decisions in the hands of officials at the local level.
March 18, 2020
City of Cheyenne Reports Third Case of Coronavirus
The City of Cheyenne released a statement which said a third individual tested positive for COVID-19 in Cheyenne.
March 18, 2020
Don Day’s Wyoming Weather Forecast: Southeast Wyoming Will Have a Blizzard
Blizzard conditions are likely on Thursday and Thursday night for southeastern Wyoming. This will lead to dangerous travel and livestock conditions.
March 18, 2020
Gordon Endorses Trump’s Coronavirus Plan
These are going to be perhaps the toughest times any of us will see in our lifetimes, he said. Although absolutely necessary, I recognize the toll these measures will take on those most dependent on a working wage. But by working together and practicing good hygiene, kindness and charity, we can keep vulnerable adults healthy, avoid overwhelming our health care system and support those most in need.
March 18, 2020
Cheyenne Restaurant Owner Sam Galeotos Clarifies Layoffs at The Metropolitan In Wake Of Coronavirus
Sam Galeotos, owner of Cheyenne restaurant The Metropolitan Downtown, took to Facebook on Tuesday to explain the layoffs at his business after news of the move sparked a major backlash on social media.
March 18, 2020
Wyoming Department of Corrections Suspends Visitation
Visitations to inmates at Wyoming Department of Corrections institutions has been suspended, the DOC announced Wednesday.
March 18, 2020
Sweetwater County Forms Community Resiliency Task Force
The task force plans to meet twice daily, and is currently reviewing a variety of traditional print, electronic and social media outlets to ensure that the information disseminated by the group about COVID-19 is readily accessible to all members of our community.
March 18, 2020
Four More Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Confirmed
The new cases involve an adult female in Park County, an adult female in Laramie County, an adult male in Sheridan County and an adult female in Sheridan County.
March 18, 2020
Laramie County Resident Tests Positive with Coronavirus; Cases up to 11
The number of Wyoming residents with coronavirus grew to 11 on Tuesday as an older adult male in Laramie County tested positive for the illness.
March 17, 2020
WyoMovies Closes Theaters Until Further Notice
Theater chain WyoMovies has shut down all of its locations across the state, effective immediately.
March 17, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: Barrasso Supports Relief Package
"In a time like this, relief is necessary by the government, Senator Barrasso said. We want to do it so it doesnt burden businesses. This is the governments opportunity and responsibility to help the American people, workers and families.
March 17, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Case Count Grows To 10
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Wyoming grew to 10 on Monday as tests of seven Fremont County residents came out positive.
March 17, 2020