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Wyoming Hospitality, Retail Tax Collections Up Over Pre-Pandemic Levels
Wyomings hospitality and retail sectors were the high spots in the states economy in August and have been for the last two years, according to figures released by a state agency.
September 14, 2021
1,028 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming on Monday; 1,613 Recoveries; 3,676 Active
The state reported 1,028 new laboratory-confirmed and 154 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 3,676 active cases for Monday.
September 14, 2021
Cheyenne Health Department Offering $100 COVID Vaccine Incentive
The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department is offering a new COVID vaccine incentive to help increase Wyoming's fairly low numbers as cases continue to rise across the state.
September 13, 2021
605 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming on Friday; 730 Recoveries, 4,107 Active
The state reported 605 new laboratory-confirmed and 208 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 4,107 active cases for Friday.Â
September 12, 2021
Harrist Refuses To Sign Off On Torrington Variance Asking For No Masks In Schools
State health officer Dr. Alexia Harrist refused to sign off on a Goshen County health variance that tried to get around the local school district's mask mandate.
September 10, 2021
Park County Health Care In Crisis Mode
The sharp rise in COVID cases in Park County has caused health officials to re-implement crisis procedures.
Wendy CorrSeptember 09, 2021
Cheyenne Parents Vow to Homeschool Their Kids After Mask Mandate
Some angry Cheyenne parents vowed to pull their kids from schools after the Laramie County School District issued a mask mandate on Wednesday.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 09, 2021
Cheyenne Schools Implement Mask Mandate
Laramie County School District 1, which encompasses Cheyenne, implemented a mask mandate on Wednesday night after the board of trustees held a special meeting to discuss the possibility.
September 09, 2021
441 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Wednesday; 118 Recoveries; 4,168 Active
The state reported 441 new laboratory-confirmed and 361 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 4,168 active cases for Wednesday
September 09, 2021
Wyoming House Freedom Caucus Condemns Vaccine Mandates
A number of Wyoming Republicans have come out and condemned COVID vaccine mandates, even saying employers terminating employees for refusal would be discrimination.
September 08, 2021
Natural Immunity to COVID? CDC Says Unvaxxed People Twice As Likely To Catch Again
The Wyoming Dept of Health said vaccines offer better protection against COVID than natural immunity.
September 08, 2021
Wyoming’s COVID Hospitalizations Nearing November’s Peak
As of Tuesday, the state had 230 COVID patients, with Cheyenne Regional Medical Center having the most, with 52 patients, according to the Wyoming hospitalization tracker.
September 08, 2021
Early Dig Brings On Beet Harvest
With September, beet trucks will be on the roadways in Western Sugars Lovell Factory District.
September 08, 2021
1,011 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming, 1,889 Recoveries; 3,484 Active
The state reported 1,011 new laboratory-confirmed and 278 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 3,484 active cases for Tuesday.
September 08, 2021
Another 21 Deaths Tied To COVID; Wyoming Now Has 879
The number of Wyoming residents whose deaths have been tied to the coronavirus has climbed to 879, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Tuesday.
September 08, 2021
Cheyenne Schools Now Considering Mask Mandate
In a reverse of a decision made less than one month ago, the board of Wyoming's largest school district is considering implementing a mask mandate.
September 08, 2021
Wyoming Dept Of Health Worried About Impact Of COVID Hospitalizations
Wyoming public health officials are "very concerned" about the state's level of COVID-related hospitalizations and the potential impact of care availability in local communities.
September 07, 2021
Bouchard, Health Care Workers Protest Banner Health’s Vaccine Mandate In Worland
Wyoming state Sen. Anthony Bouchard joined health care workers in Worland on Monday to protest a vaccine mandate issued by Banner Health.
September 07, 2021
512 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming; 656 Recoveries; 4,105 Active
The state reported 512 new laboratory-confirmed and 92 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 4,105 active cases on Friday.Â
September 06, 2021
Wyoming’s COVID Hospitalizations Now More Than 200
Wyoming's COVID-related hospitalizations have reached more than 200, the first time the state has seen these numbers since early December.
September 03, 2021
455 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Thursday; 591 Recoveries; 4,157 Active
The state reported 455 new laboratory-confirmed and 140 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 4,157 active cases on Thursday.Â
September 02, 2021
Eastern Wyoming College’s Cosmetology, Barber Depts Close Due To COVID
The Eastern Wyoming College in Torrington has closed its cosmetology and barbering departments to the public due to COVID exposure and quarantine, the college announced Thursday.
September 02, 2021
Teton County Extends Mask Mandate Until Dec. 31
The Teton County Board of Commissioners voted to extend the mandate until Dec. 31 on Thursday.
September 02, 2021
Union Pacific’s Big Boy #4014 Returns To Cheyenne On Tuesday
Cheyenne-based Big Boy No. 4014 returns home next Tuesday, Sept. 7 from a month-long tour of the nation.
September 02, 2021