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Welcome Carbon County Visitor Council: ‘Folks, it’s time to get your West on!”
Today we welcome the Carbon County Visitors Council as a new sponsor for Cowboy State Daily.
Bill SniffinMarch 24, 2020
Gordon: Wyoming May Put More Restrictions in Place
The impacts of the coronavirus in Wyoming are likely to last far beyond two weeks and the state may have to put more restrictions in place to slow the spread of the virus, Gov. Mark Gordon said Monday.
March 24, 2020
Cheyenne Schools Create Contingency Plans In Case Closures Extend Beyond April 3
Laramie County School District 1 is preparing a contingency plan in case the coronavirus pandemic causes schools to be closed beyond April 3.
March 23, 2020
Furious Barrasso Slams Democrats For Blocking Coronavirus Aid Package
Ive been on the phone with doctors across the country, with my colleagues at the Wyoming Medical Center. They are working double-time and through the weekend. Day and night, the nurses, the doctors, the health care providers, they need help, Barrasso said.
March 23, 2020
Harriet Hageman: Wyoming in a Post-Coronavirus World
This catastrophe has exposed the fact that we have exported many of our most important manufacturing capabilities to hostile countries that do not have our best interests at heart and who will propagandize throughout a disaster while blaming us for their failures.
March 23, 2020
Dispatch From Powell: ‘Let’s Look Out For Others, Not Just Ourselves’
While Park County may resemble the rest of America and the world right now amid a growing health crisis, theres also an opportunity to show what makes our community great: We take care of each other.
March 23, 2020
Dispatch From Worland: Big Horn Basin Not Immune to Coronavirus
I had convinced myself that we in the Big Horn Basin, who are undeniably located in one of the most remote corners of the U.S., would not be hit hard by the coronavirus. Well, this fantasy was abolished last week
John DavisMarch 23, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Is It Possible To Lighten Up A Bit? Cabin Fever Is Killing Some Of Us
Its a scary time and a situation that makes you want to stay secluded in your home. There is a big But here . . . it has been so beautiful outside.
Bill SniffinMarch 23, 2020
Lander Emergency Room Physician: “I’m Afraid We Could Get Overwhelmed”
"I am really afraid that we could be overwhelmed at some point in the not so distant future." -- Lander Emergency Room physician Dr. Tom Rangitsch
March 23, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: Quarantine Top 20 Playlist
Looks like a lot of us are at home self isolating. Don't you love that term? Here's a little break from all the chaos. Here's your Quarantine Top 20...
March 22, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: Looking For Silver Is Good Way To Forget About This Big Pandemic
We are lucky here in Wyoming. Can you imagine living in a big city where everyone uses cabs, buses and trains to get around and most don't even own a car?
March 22, 2020
Liz Cheney to Chinese Foreign Ministry: “How About You Stop Eating Bats?”
Liz Cheney isnt a fan of the Chinese governments spin on the coronavirus outbreak.
March 21, 2020
Wyoming Records 23rd Coronavirus Case
Wyomings coronavirus case count increased to 23 Saturday as the Wyoming Department of Health reported a newly diagnosed case in Carbon County.
March 21, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: New Order Prohibits Gatherings Of 10 Or More People
I very much appreciate the willingness of our states residents to comply with this action," said Gov. Mark Gordon
March 21, 2020
Gov. Gordon Signs Executive Order to Expedite Delivery of Coronavirus Supplies
Gov. Mark Gordon signed an executive order on Friday that will expedite the commercial transportation of coronavirus-related supplies to communities in Wyoming and throughout the country.
March 20, 2020
27 Car Pile-Up Closes Interstate 80 East Of Laramie, Wyoming
The Wyoming Highway Patrol said Friday's series of accidents involved over 27 vehicles -- 23 of which were commercial trucks.
March 20, 2020
Tourism officials see need for closure order
Mike Moser, executive director for the Wyoming State Liquor Association, and Chris Brown, executive director of the Wyoming Lodging and Restaurant Association, both said it is important to take action now to cut short the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.
March 20, 2020
Grocery stores announce special hours for vulnerable adults, limit daily hours
With the number of confirmed coronavirus cases climbing every day, grocery stores across the country have recognized a specific need among customers.
March 20, 2020
Statewide Shutdown: Governor Shuts Down Bars, Gyms, Museums, Other Public Places
Gov. Mark Gordon announced the closure of public places including schools, theaters, bars, coffee shops, cafeterias, self-serve buffets, gyms, conference rooms and museums through April 3.
March 19, 2020
Wyoming Distilleries Making Hand Sanitizer
Chronicles Distilling in Cheyenne is getting ready to begin mixing its alcohol with several other ingredients to produce hand sanitizer for use by health care staffers and workers at Cheyennes Holly Frontier Refinery.
March 19, 2020
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso: We Must Help Wyoming People
I think of our small businesses in Wyoming and thats about every business in Wyoming, Barrasso said. You want to make sure that their employees are taken care of.
March 19, 2020
Bill Sniffin: We Are In A Medical And Economic Twilight Zone
I have to wonder how you keep going when almost all international tourism has been canceled? This is just one example of literally thousands of similar situations around Wyoming in the hospitality industry.
Bill SniffinMarch 19, 2020
Park County Joins Laramie, Teton In Closing Businesses
Park County on Thursday became the third county in the state to order the closure of businesses likely to attract more than 10 people.
March 19, 2020
Laramie County Orders Bars, Theaters, Fitness Centers Closed
Laramie County joined Teton County on Thursday in ordering the closure of businesses where people are likely to gather, including bars, theaters, museums, coffee shops and fitness clubs in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus.
March 19, 2020