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260+ Staff, Residents From Natrona County Health Facility To Be Quarantined
More than 260 residents and staff from a Natrona County longterm care facility will have to be quarantined due to a coronavirus exposure this week.
May 21, 2020
Wyoming Tourism Focuses on In-State Citizens First
The Wyoming Office of tourism is urging Wyoming citizens to travel in the state and support local businesses.
May 21, 2020
Gordon Signs $1.25 Billion Federal Coronavirus Bills
Three measures authorizing Gov. Mark Gordon to spend $1.25 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds and spelling out how some of that money should be spent have been signed into law.
May 21, 2020
Travelers Flock to Yellowstone
Like most visitors in the park, the three werent wearing masks, but took what they called common-sense precautions, including keeping their distance from other visitors.
May 21, 2020
Tourist Forgets to Social Distance From Bison — Gets Head-Butted in Yellowstone
A tourist approached a bison and the bison, naturally, didn't like and head-butted her to the ground.
May 21, 2020
Gordon Will Veto Part of Bill To Expand Business Relief Program
Gov. Mark Gordon will veto a part of the business relief bill approved by the Legislature last weekend to let more businesses receive funds under the program
May 20, 2020
Coronavirus Deaths Increase to 11; New Cases Increase By 13
One new death related to the coronavirus was reported Wednesday and 13 new cases.
May 20, 2020
Stormchaser Reed Timmer Streaming Severe Weather, Funnel Clouds in Wyoming
Well-known stormchaser Reed Timmer is in eastern Wyoming today live-streaming the severe weather hitting the area.
May 20, 2020
Sheridan Police Release Body Cam Footage In Brewery Incident
The Sheridan Police Department has released body camera footage detailing an encounter with a brewery owner last week.
May 20, 2020
Eleventh Coronavirus-Related Death In Wyoming Reported
The number of Wyoming deaths related to coronavirus went up to 11 on Wednesday with the death of a Fremont County man, the Wyoming Department of Health announced.
May 20, 2020
Wisconsin Man Killed Near Lyman In Semi Rollover
A Wisconsin truck driver was killed Tuesday in Uinta County after driver inattention/fatigue caused him to roll his semi-truck.
May 20, 2020
Coronavirus Recoveries Increase By 24, Cases Up By Six
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases to be diagnosed in Wyoming since the pandemic reached the state in March grew by six on Tuesday to total 583, while the number of people to have recovered from the illness grew by 24.
May 19, 2020
Don Day: Get Ready For Wild, Severe Weather in Eastern Wyoming on Wednesday
Meteorologist Don Day said Wednesday is going to be a "wild afternoon and evening" with tornados, hail, and heavy rain.
May 19, 2020
Joe Kenney: Hey Gov — It’s Time To Let ‘Er Rip
Would somebody please explain to me why I can get a tattoo on Friday but cant show it off at church on Sunday?
Joe KenneyMay 19, 2020
Dave Simpson: Temperatures Soaring Over Masks
Where I live, it's about half people wearing masks at Walmart, and half not. So if you wanted to pick fights with people not wearing masks, you could be fighting all the time.
Dave SimpsonMay 19, 2020
Girl Scouts Of Montana And Wyoming Relaunch Cookie Program
On Friday, the regional council for the Girl Scouts relaunched their famous cookie program, distributing pre-ordered cookies and allowing for sales for the next couple of months.
May 19, 2020
New UW Poll: Nearly 75% of Wyoming Still Support Gordon For Coronavirus Efforts
As of May 11, 73.5% strongly or somewhat approve of Gov Gordon's handling of the pandemic.
May 19, 2020
Natrona Public Health Officer: Face Coverings Must Be Worn in Businesses
Dr. Mark Dowell said he was disappointed in the lack of face coverings he has seen in restaurants and other businesses.
May 19, 2020
Snowy Range Road Reopens Ahead of Schedule
The 68-mile-pass, which is only open for a few months each year, gets clobbered by snow during the offseason and still could.
May 19, 2020
Devils Tower National Monument To Reopen Friday
Roads, trails, rock climbing and the picnic area will reopen Friday. However, the visitor center and campground will remain closed for the time being.
May 19, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Deaths In March, April, Bring Death Toll To 10
The Wyoming Department of Health announced that an older woman from Carbon County and an older man from Laramie County were both living in Colorado facilities at the time of their deaths.
May 18, 2020
11 New Coronavirus Brings Total Active Cases to 254 in Wyoming
New coronavirus cases were confirmed in five counties on Monday, bringing the states total number of cases since the disease was first diagnosed in Wyoming in March to 577.
May 18, 2020
Covid-19 Poll: Wyomingites Very Concerned About Economy, Fewer Concerned About Spread Of Virus
Almost all of those questioned in a University of Wyoming survey are concerned about the impact of coronavirus on the national economy and a majority are concerned about its impact on their personal finances.
May 18, 2020
Seven Confirmed Sick After Coronavirus Outbreak At Worland Nursing Home
A coronavirus outbreak at a Worland nursing home has resulted in at least seven new confirmed coronavirus cases, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
May 18, 2020