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Census: Uinta County Has The Most Kids In Wyoming
Uinta County officially has the most children of all 23 counties in Wyoming, according to recent data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
August 16, 2021
University Of Wyoming Requiring Employees, Students To Get COVID Tests
The University of Wyoming is requiring all employees and students who will spend any time on campus this fall to be tested against the coronavirus this week, the university announced late last week.
August 16, 2021
Wyoming Medical Community Applies Lessons Of COVID
Bill Crampton, the public health nursing supervisor for Park County, said the new wave of COVID infections seems to be driven by those who have not yet been vaccinated, about 62% of Wyomings residents.
Wendy CorrAugust 16, 2021
Wyoming History: 99 Dead In Kemmerer Mine Explosion on August 14, 1923
On Aug. 14, 1923, the towns of Kemmerer and Frontier were devastated by the second-worst coal mining tragedy in Wyoming history after 99 miners were killed during a mine explosion.
County 17August 15, 2021
243 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Friday; 217 Recoveries, 2,088 Active
The state reported 243 new laboratory-confirmed and 72 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 2,088 active cases, an increase of 98 active cases since Thursday. Of these cases, 694 are the Delta variant.
August 14, 2021
Help Wanted: Industry Relations Specialist for Sweetwater Travel & Tourism Board
The Sweetwater Travel & Tourism Board is hiring an Industry Relations Specialist.
August 13, 2021
Wyoming Leisure, Hospitality Tax Income Nearly Doubles In July
Sales tax income from Wyoming's leisure and hospitality sector exploded by more than 86% in July.
August 13, 2021
2020 Census: Wyoming 5th Whitest State in Nation
Results from the 2020 census released this week show that Wyoming actually places fifth out of the 50 states and Washington, D.C., for having the highest percentage of white residents at 84.7%, or 488,374 of its 576,851 residents.
August 13, 2021
The Corn Is Popping: Hot Temperatures Have Been A Boon For NW Wyo Crop
This summers heat may not be good for some crops, but when temperatures soar, as long as a farmer can keep the crop wet, corn does really well.
August 13, 2021
297 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Thursday; 276 Recoveries, 1,990 Active
The state reported 297 new laboratory-confirmed and 78 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 1,1990 active cases, an increase of 99 active cases since Wednesday. Of these cases, 692 are the Delta variant.
August 13, 2021
Majority Of Wyoming Counties Saw Population Decline Over Decade, State Grew Overall
Despite the the fact a majority of Wyoming's 23 counties lost residents over the last decade, the state's population grew overall, even if by a small amount, according to the latest information provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
August 12, 2021
Gordon’s Office Shut-Down Due to Staffer Testing Positive for COVID
A member of Gov. Mark Gordon's staff has tested positive for the coronavirus this week, the governor's office announced on Thursday.
August 12, 2021
University Of Wyoming Will Have Mask Mandate Until Sept. 20
The University of Wyoming will require masks indoors until at least Sept. 20, the university's board of trustees approved in a plan on Wednesday.
August 11, 2021
Cody Hospital Converts Entire Wing To Treat COVID
Cody Regional Health has converted an entire wing into a COVID treatment ward something that has not occurred since last winter.
Wendy CorrAugust 11, 2021
Natrona County Health Dept Offering $50 Water Bill Vouchers For Mills Residents
Residents of Mills will get up to $100 off of their water bills if they get vaccinated against the coronavirus, thanks to an incentive program launched by the Natrona County Health Department.
August 11, 2021
183 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Tuesday; 166 Recoveries, 1,663 Active
The state reported 183 new laboratory-confirmed and 117 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 1,663 active cases, an increase of 127 active cases since Monday. Of these cases, 558 are the Delta variant.
August 10, 2021
Wyoming State Revenue Picture Good, But Future Is Uncertain
The State Budget Director said recent gains in the state's main bank account are good but not guaranteed to continue.
August 10, 2021
COVID Blamed For Seven More Deaths In Wyoming
The number of Wyoming residents whose deaths have been linked to coronavirus has grown to 793, the Wyoming Health Department announced Tuesday.
August 10, 2021
Wyoming Employment Officials Don’t Understand Why Or How Workers Aren’t Working
Wyoming employment officials are baffled at the lack of active searches for employment.
Wendy CorrAugust 10, 2021
Park County Junior Livestock Sale Shatters Previous Records, Bringing In $645,442
In about four-and-a-half hours, the animals put up for sale on Saturday fetched an astounding total of $645,442.
August 10, 2021
444 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Monday; 479 Recoveries, 1,536 Active
The state reported 444 new laboratory-confirmed and 129 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 1,536 active cases, an increase of 94 cases since Friday.
August 09, 2021
Military Members Must Be Vaccinated By Sept. 15, If Not Sooner
The U.S. military will require service members to be vaccinated against the coronavirus by mid-September, the U.S. Department of Defense announced on Monday.
August 09, 2021
Income For Wyoming’s Main Bank Account $450M Ahead Of Projections
Income for the states two main bank accounts continues to run ahead of projections made earlier this year, according to the latest report on Wyomings revenues.
August 09, 2021
Spraying For Grasshoppers Leads To Severe Reaction To Pesticide
Ogborn wound up having a weirdly out of body experience and his wife, Jeri, wondering whether she should call 911.
August 09, 2021