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Lander Councilman: Coronavirus Situation is Serious; ICU Full
"I saw four family members, all unconscious and on ventilators, he wrote. The youngest of them was 28 and had no underlying health conditions. It was day 10 for them living on machines.
April 05, 2020
Positive Thoughts While Staying Close To Camp . . .
I used to give that toilet paper roll a spin like Wheel of Fortune, but now I move it like I was cracking a safe open.
April 05, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: 10 New Cases On Sunday
Ten new coronavirus cases surfaced in seven Wyoming counties on Sunday, bringing the states total to 197.
April 05, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Count Increases to 187
The Wyoming Department of Health reported 21 new coronavirus cases in Wyoming on Saturday, bringing the total to 187.
April 04, 2020
100 Years Ago, Powell Suffered Through Spanish Flu Pandemic
This isnt the first time local schools were closed and public gatherings banned in a public health defense against a deadly pandemic.
April 04, 2020
Defiant Gordon Defends Reluctance On âStay-At-Homeâ Order
Apologizing later for what he called an outburst, Gov. Mark Gordon spent the first five minutes of his press conference on Friday defending why he would not issue a stay-at-home order
April 04, 2020
Coronavirus Causes Unemployment Spike in Wyoming
Wyoming had 4,652 new claims for unemployment insurance during the week of March 22-28, an increase of 909 from the week prior. The week of March 15-21 saw 3,743 new claims, climbing from 3,234 the week before.
April 04, 2020
Gov. Gordon Estimates Wyoming Peak For Coronavirus in May
State officials now believe the coronavirus outbreak in Wyoming will peak sometime in May and restrictions on social interactions could be relaxed a little later that month
April 03, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: Gordon Extends Statewide Restrictions, Issues Quarantine Order For Visitors
Visitors to Wyoming from other states were ordered to self-quarantine for 14 days on Friday as Gov. Mark Gordon extended the statewide order closing schools and some businesses until the end of April.
April 03, 2020
University of Wyoming Cancels Graduation; Will Hold Online Ceremony
The graduation ceremony at the University of Wyoming is the latest public event to be cancelled in favor of an online option.
April 03, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Count Goes To 166
The Wyoming Department of Health reported a total of 13 new coronavirus cases in the state Friday evening, bringing the states total to 166 with 37 recoveries.
April 03, 2020
Legislators Call For Investigation of Meat Processors For Monopolistic Practices
Sen. Ogden Driskill and Rep. Tyler Lindholm are calling for investigations into the four major beef processors which are making record profits during the coronavirus pandemic.
April 03, 2020
Dave Simpson: What Will You Do With Your $1,200?
What comes after a trillion? A gazillion?
Dave SimpsonApril 03, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: Nine New Coronavirus Cases Friday
Nine new cases of coronavirus were reported in six Wyoming counties on Friday morning, boosting the states total case number to 162 with 37 recoveries.
April 03, 2020
Medical Society President to Governor: âTake Even More Drastic Actionsâ
If we dont stay in our homes, the number of people who are going to die in Wyoming is going to be shocking to all of our souls, Dr. Wheeler said.
April 03, 2020
Why Arenât Wyomingâs Gas Prices Lower?
Fewer people attracts less competition, allowing gasoline providers to keep their prices higher for longer.
April 02, 2020
Don Day: Wyoming Weather Forecasting Severely Affected by Coronavirus
Wyoming meteorologist Don Day says the lack of international air travel has made long-range weather forecasting almost impossible.
April 02, 2020
Wyoming State Health Lab To Limit Coronavirus Testing
Because of short supplies of materials, the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory will only conduct coronavirus tests on samples from high-priority patients, health care workers and first responders
April 02, 2020
Three More Coronavirus Cases, Total At 153
The number of cases was an increase of 16 from Wednesdays figures, with new cases surfacing in nine counties. 37 people have recovered.
April 02, 2020
Wyoming to Keep Borders Open; Americans Want State Borders Closed
When asked about Colorado drivers crossing the border to shop for supplies in Niobrara and Goshen counties, Gordon said the onus is on the store owners in Wyoming.
April 02, 2020
Most Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Found In Those 60 to 69
While the highest percentage of coronavirus cases on Wyoming are found among those age 60 to 69, cases in those age 40 to 49 are almost as high, according to state figures.
April 02, 2020
Thirteen New Cases Bring Wyoming Coronavirus Total To 150
Thirteen new coronavirus cases were reported in seven Wyoming counties on Thursday, bringing the states total confirmed case count to 150.
April 02, 2020
Good News: Sublette County Heroes Save Dog Who Fell Through Ice on Lake
The Sublette County Sheriff's Office, Wyoming Highway Patrol, and a local search and rescue team saved a dog who had fell into a frozen lake.
April 02, 2020
Confirmed Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Rise to 137
Wyomings confirmed coronavirus cases grew to 137 by Wednesday evening as seven new cases were diagnosed by the Wyoming Department of Health, bringing the number of new cases reported during the day to 17.
April 02, 2020