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Wyoming Coronavirus: City of Cheyenne Announces Updated Work Plan
The City of Cheyenne announced an updated work plan that will be implemented beginning Monday and going until at least March 27
March 16, 2020
Wyoming’s Smoking Age To Rise To 21
Wyomings legal age for consuming nicotine products will match up with the federal governments under a bill signed into law by Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday.
March 16, 2020
Foster Friess: CNN Not Providing Perspective with Coronavirus
Foster Friess: CNNs reporting fails to provide key perspectives.
March 16, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: Most Wyoming Schools Close In Response To Governor’s Recommendation
Most of Wyomings schools closed on Monday, extending their spring breaks by one to two weeks, in response to a recommendation by Gov. Mark Gordon and Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow.
March 16, 2020
Cat Urbigkit: Trust Us, We’re From the Government
Ive been critical of the secrecy and lack of public information about this proposed land deal that is so massive that it would be the largest government purchase of private land since the United States purchased Alaska.
Cat UrbigkitMarch 16, 2020
UW Undergraduates To Finish Out Semester Online
All undergraduate courses at the University of Wyoming will be offered only online for the rest of this semester, the university announced Monday.
March 16, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Coronavirus Is Once-in-a-lifetime Event For Most Residents Of Wyoming
Literally, thousands of small business people are scrambling, as they try to figure out a way to stay open, serve customers, and keep their workers busy.
Bill SniffinMarch 16, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: Gov. Gordon, Superintendent Balow Recommend All Wyo Schools Close
Due to the unprecedented circumstances facing our state, Governor Mark Gordon and State Superintendent Jillian Balow recommend that all schools remain closed to students through at least April 3.
March 15, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Total Up to Three
The patient is an adult male Sheridan County resident who is linked to a previously identified Sheridan County case.
March 14, 2020
New Tax On Lodging Coming To Wyoming In 2021
Starting next year, Wyoming will begin assessing a new 5% tax on overnight stays at hotels, motels, RV parks, campgrounds, guest ranches, Airbnbs and other lodging facilities around the state.
March 14, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: 2nd Case Of COVID-19 in State, All Extracurricular School Activities Halted
The Wyoming Dept of Health said the person infected with the illness is an older adult male in Fremont County who is currently in the hospital.
March 14, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: Gordon Asks Citizens Not to Panic
Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday urged Wyomings residents not to panic over the impacts of the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.
March 13, 2020
Gordon Declares State of Emergency
Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday declared a state of emergency for Wyoming in the face of the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.
March 13, 2020
Gordon Rejects Across-The-Board Cuts to Staff, Spending
A section of the state budget directing Gov. Mark Gordon to make personnel cuts of $2 million over the next two years was vetoed by the governor Thursday.
March 13, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: Community Colleges Extend Breaks, Prepare for Online Classes
Six of Wyomings seven Wyoming colleges have announced changes to their spring break schedules to address the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.
March 13, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Coronavirus is Grim Reaper to New Wyoming State Budget
I have lived on this planet for seven decades and have truly never seen anything like this. It is unprecedented. You cant make this up. It sounds like a science fiction movie. And we do not know what the ending will be. Lets hope it is a happy one.
Bill SniffinMarch 13, 2020
Gordon Says Final Closure Decisions Because Of Coronavirus Will Be Made Locally
Decisions to close local facilities such as schools or cancel events in the face of the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 will be left in the hands of local officials, Gov. Mark Gordon said Thursday.
March 13, 2020
UW Extends Spring Break Due to Coronavirus Concerns
The University of Wyoming has extended its spring break by one week in response to concerns about the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
March 12, 2020
Wyoming State Basketball Tournaments Canceled
The news prompted the cancellation Thursday of the state Class 4A and 3A basketball tournaments being played in Casper,.
March 12, 2020
Wyoming’s First Coronavirus Disease 2019 Case Reported
Lab testing at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified the first known case of a state resident with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
March 12, 2020
Wyoming Unemployment Remains Steady At 3.7 Percent
Wyomings unemployment rate remained steady in January at 3.7 percent, the same rate seen in December, according to the state Department of Workforce Services.
March 12, 2020
Cat Urbigkit: Paintballing Grizzlies & Other Predator News
Got a grizzly bear hanging out near the house? Fire up that paintball gun and give it a go!
Cat UrbigkitMarch 10, 2020
Tax On Vaping Materials, E-cigarettes Becomes Law
A new tax on vapes and vaping materials will take effect in July under legislation signed into law by Gov. Mark Gordon.
March 10, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Update: UW Cancellations, No Cases Reported Yet
Some UW trips have been cancelled and State Health Dept says testing is now available.
March 10, 2020