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A Year Of the Coronavirus: Wyoming Marks Anniversary of First Diagnosis
Cowboy State Daily takes a look back at how the coronavirus affected Wyoming over the past year.
March 11, 2021
Wyoming’s Unemployment Falls For Ninth Month, Hits 5.1% In January
Wyoming's unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in January, the ninth month in a row after hitting a peak of rates last year.
March 10, 2021
Wyoming Legislature Considers Bills Limiting Health Orders, Officers
The Wyoming Legislature is considering multiple bills that have stemmed from the coronavirus pandemic, many of which would limit public health orders in the state.
March 10, 2021
44 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Tuesday; 454 Active
Wyoming Department of Health figures showed that the department received new reports of 64 recoveries among those with confirmed or probable cases Tuesday.
March 09, 2021
Nine More COVID Deaths Bring Wyoming’s Total to 691
Nine more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
March 09, 2021
“Big Brother” Concerns Over Traffic Cameras Nearly Doom Teton Pass Bill
A bill which would allow traffic cameras to catch truckers who illegally use Teton Pass is still alive after killing an amendment which would have allowed cameras in construction zones.
March 09, 2021
Natrona County Health Officer: “Whatever Vaccine You Can Get, Get It”
The Natrona County health officer encouraged anyone who was eligible to obtain a coronavirus vaccine to get it as soon as they could, and noted all three vaccines were equal in their risk minimization.
March 09, 2021
110 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Monday; 458 Active
Wyoming Department of Health figures showed that the department received new reports of 213 recoveries among those with confirmed or probable cases Monday
March 09, 2021
69 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Friday; 532 Active
Wyomings active coronavirus cases increased by 10 on Friday as the states reported the recoveries exceeded the new cases
March 06, 2021
National Weather Service in Riverton Warns of Ice Jam Flooding
The National Weather Service in Riverton is warning residents about potential ice jam flooding that could come as a result of rising temperatures.
March 05, 2021
Wyoming COVID Hospitalizations Stay Steady at 22
Wyoming's coronavirus-related hospitalizations have stayed fairly steady over the last week, with 22 patients across the state as of Thursday.
March 05, 2021
2020 Census: Wyoming One Of The Worst States In The Nation For Responding
Wyoming was one of the worst states in the nation for responding on its own to the U.S. Census Bureau.
March 05, 2021
Game & Fish: Zebra Mussels Could Cause Catastrophic Problems for Wyoming
Although zebra mussels may sound like an exotic seafood dish from a romantic Michelin-rated restaurant, it is actually an invasive shellfish which could wreak havoc on the state of Wyoming.
March 05, 2021
60 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Thursday; 522 Active
Wyomings active coronavirus cases decreased by 37 on Thursday as the states reported the recoveries exceeded the new cases
March 04, 2021
Sleeping Giant Ski Area Thrives Under Private Owner
Nick Piazza, an investment banker who grew up in Cody, made the decision that Sleeping Giant couldnt just shut down. So he bought it.
Wendy CorrMarch 04, 2021
78 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Wednesday; 559 Active
Wyomings active coronavirus cases increased by 53 on Wednesday as the states reported the new cases exceeded recoveries.
March 04, 2021
Wyoming Tourism Declined By 25% In 2020
Wyoming's tourism rate declined by 25% last year, but this was quite minor compared to the national decline of 45%.
March 03, 2021
Cheyenne Restaurant Complies With Health Orders After Threatened With Shutdown
A Cheyenne restaurant that has been openly defying Wyoming public health orders for months has finally agreed to comply after being threatened with a potential shutdown.
March 03, 2021
Barrasso: COVID Relief Bill Is “Packed With Pork”
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso said the coronavirus relief bill headed to the U.S. Senate this week gets a grade of "F" from him because it is "packed with pork."
March 03, 2021
43 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Tuesday; 506 Active
Wyomings active coronavirus cases fell by 46 on Tuesday as the states reported recoveries exceeded the new cases.
March 03, 2021
11 More COVID Deaths Bring Wyoming’s Total to 682
Eleven more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
March 02, 2021
Production Company Raising Funds for Documentary on Shoshoni-Born Actress
A Casper-based film and TV production company is hosting a crowdfunding campaign to produce a documentary on a Shoshoni-born actress.
March 02, 2021
Wyoming to Receive Nearly 5K Doses of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine This Week
Wyoming will receive nearly 5,000 doses of the new single-shot coronavirus vaccine sometime this week, continuing the state and national push to combat the virus.
March 02, 2021
71 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Monday; 552 Active
Wyomings active coronavirus cases fell by almost 40 on Monday as the states reported recoveries exceeded the new cases.
March 01, 2021