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Wyoming Coronavirus: City of Cheyenne Announces Updated Work Plan
The City of Cheyenne announced an updated work plan that will be implemented beginning Monday and going until at least March 27
March 16, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: Most Wyoming Schools Close In Response To Governor’s Recommendation
Most of Wyomings schools closed on Monday, extending their spring breaks by one to two weeks, in response to a recommendation by Gov. Mark Gordon and Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow.
March 16, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: Gov. Gordon, Superintendent Balow Recommend All Wyo Schools Close
Due to the unprecedented circumstances facing our state, Governor Mark Gordon and State Superintendent Jillian Balow recommend that all schools remain closed to students through at least April 3.
March 15, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: 2nd Case Of COVID-19 in State, All Extracurricular School Activities Halted
The Wyoming Dept of Health said the person infected with the illness is an older adult male in Fremont County who is currently in the hospital.
March 14, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: Gordon Asks Citizens Not to Panic
Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday urged Wyomings residents not to panic over the impacts of the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.
March 13, 2020
Gordon Declares State of Emergency
Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday declared a state of emergency for Wyoming in the face of the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.
March 13, 2020
Gordon Rejects Across-The-Board Cuts to Staff, Spending
A section of the state budget directing Gov. Mark Gordon to make personnel cuts of $2 million over the next two years was vetoed by the governor Thursday.
March 13, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: Community Colleges Extend Breaks, Prepare for Online Classes
Six of Wyomings seven Wyoming colleges have announced changes to their spring break schedules to address the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.
March 13, 2020
UW Extends Spring Break Due to Coronavirus Concerns
The University of Wyoming has extended its spring break by one week in response to concerns about the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
March 12, 2020
Wyoming State Basketball Tournaments Canceled
The news prompted the cancellation Thursday of the state Class 4A and 3A basketball tournaments being played in Casper,.
March 12, 2020
Wyoming Unemployment Remains Steady At 3.7 Percent
Wyomings unemployment rate remained steady in January at 3.7 percent, the same rate seen in December, according to the state Department of Workforce Services.
March 12, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Update: UW Cancellations, No Cases Reported Yet
Some UW trips have been cancelled and State Health Dept says testing is now available.
March 10, 2020
Travel Wyoming: Wyoming History On Ice In Store For Cheyenne Visitors
On Saturday, 23 ice skating students will put on their annual performance, this year titled Skating Through Wyoming: A Historical Ice Skating Musical.
March 09, 2020
People Killed in I-80 Wrecks Identified
The three people killed in Sundays massive accidents on Interstate 80 west of Rawlins all died in accidents that occurred in the interstates westbound lanes, the Wyoming Highway Patrol announced Thursday.
March 05, 2020
Interstate 80 Closed a Record Amount of Times This Year (And We’ve Got 2 Months To Go)
So far, I-80 was closed 55 times since October, WYDOT reported. The previous high for I-80 was 54 closures during the 2015-2016 winter season,
March 05, 2020
Interstate 80 Remains Closed as WHP Continues Cleanup
Much of Interstate 80 from Cheyenne to Rock Springs remained closed Tuesday morning as the Wyoming Highway Patrol continued its work to remove wreckage from two enormous accidents that occurred Sunday.
March 03, 2020
Wyoming’s Lead In Blockchain Tech Could Help Diversify Economy
Blockchain banking could open new avenues for employment in the Cowboy State, but people should start learning about it as soon as possible, according to self-taught blockchain guru Caitlin Long.
March 03, 2020
Don Day’s Wyoming Weather Forecast for Monday, March 2
This was Interstate 80 between Rawlins and Wamsutter across southern Wyoming yesterday afternoon. Giant pile-up, chain reaction, crashes, and Interstate 80 eastbound is going to be closed at least for a day between Wamsutter to Rawlins to Laramie area.
March 02, 2020
Don Day: Two Nice Days Then Cold Front Coming Through (Watch Out, Lander/South Pass)
If youve got plans to travel or be outdoors Sunday into Monday, well heads-up to stockgrowers and travelers, wintry weather returns.
February 28, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Tourism Sells State, Not Just To Visitors, But To Future Residents, Too
The one part of Wyomings economy that is so bright, it is positively blinding. Tourism, the states number-two industry, has never seen years like 2015-2019.
Bill SniffinFebruary 28, 2020
Cheyenne’s Darren Rudloff Wins ‘Big Wyo’ Tourism Award
Darren Rudloff, former chief executive officer for Visit Cheyenne, was named winner of the Big Wyo Award, given to a member of the private sector who has done an outstanding job of promoting and improving the states tourism industry.
February 27, 2020
Travel Wyoming: Western Wyoming Sportsman’s Expo in Rock Springs
The Western Wyoming Sportsmans Expo will be held Friday through Sunday at the Sweetwater Events Complex.
February 26, 2020
Don Day’s Wyoming Weather Forecast for Monday, February 24
We are heading back to winter again. Get ready for a one-two punch of cold fronts that will affect us through mid-week.
February 24, 2020
Don Day’s Weather Forecast for Friday, February 21, 2020
Well, weve enjoyed some pretty quiet weather. But things will change next week. We go to a colder pattern.
February 21, 2020