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Gordon Keeps Mask Mandate But Relaxes Other Health Orders
Gov. Mark Gordon on Thursday announced that many of Wyoming's statewide public health orders would be relaxed on March 1, although the statewide mask mandate will continue until at least March 15.
February 25, 2021
State Removes Mask Order for Johnson County; Capacity Orders Also Eliminated
Johnson County received variances from all state health orders joining Washakie County in no longer being required to wear a mask in public places.
February 25, 2021
Lummis, Barrasso Criticize Proposed $15 Minimum Wage
U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis criticized the proposed $15 minimum wage in the latest coronavirus relief bill, noting it was an inappropriate and irresponsible addition.
February 25, 2021
Saratoga: Frozen Fore A Hole-In-One
The inaugural Carbon County Classic Frozen Fore appeared to be, by all counts, a success for the Saratoga Historical and Cultural Association
February 25, 2021
Dennis Sun: Coal is Still King
Columnist Dennis Sun writes: "We learned this past week solar and wind energy alone are not going to cut it. During a normal summer, wind can provide around 60 percent of the power for the state of Texas, but during a harsh winter, its a different matter."
Dennis SunFebruary 25, 2021
Rod Miller: I Am Nate Champion
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "From the Union Pacific, through the cattle boom, the oil boom, the uranium boom and the coal boom, Wyoming has been content to allow ourselves to be colonized by outside interests."
Rod MillerFebruary 25, 2021
Wyoming’s Missing People: Part I
Imagine if your child left one day and never came home. Disappeared into thin air, never to be seen or heard from again.
February 25, 2021
International Scamming Operation Rips Off Gillette Woman
A remote access application scam surfaced in Campbell County Monday with one resident losing nearly $1,600, Gillette Police Department officials said
County 17February 25, 2021
21 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Wednesday; 638 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases increased by 33 on Wednesday as the state reported 44 new laboratory-confirmed and probable cases.
February 25, 2021
Washakie County Mask Order Rescinded; Capacity Limit Mandates Also Dropped
Washakie County has received multiple variances from public health orders and its residents are now no longer required to wear masks in all public places, although it is still encouraged.
February 25, 2021
Storm Chaser Recalls Getting Blasted By Gigantic Goshen County Tornado
Stormchaser Reed Timmer shared a video when he and his team got hit by a tornado in Goshen County.
February 24, 2021
Nebraska Police Justified In Shooting, Killing of Casper Woman, Evansville Man
Nebraska police were found to be justified in the shootings of a Casper woman and Evansville man who later died from their injuries, a preliminary investigation has determined.
February 24, 2021
Wyo Supreme Court Overturns Drug Case Because Cops Entered Home Without Warrant
The conviction of a Gillette man on charges of drug possession and driving under the influence of intoxicants has been overturned by Wyomings Supreme Court, which ruled sheriffs deputies improperly entered the mans apartment without a warrant.
February 24, 2021
Teton Search And Rescue Called Out More in 2021 Than All Of Last Season
Teton Countys Search and Rescue Team has been involved in more active missions since Jan. 1 than it was through all of the 2019-2020 winter season, officials have announced.
February 24, 2021
Cheney, McCarthy Clash Over Trump’s Future in GOP and Country
Congresswoman Liz Cheney told reporters on Wednesday that former President Trump should have no future in the Republican Party or the country.
February 24, 2021
Mother of Murdered Toddler Defends Herself on Social Media
The mother of a murdered Cheyenne toddler said on the Cheyenne Police Department's Facebook page that her 2-year-old son "was happy and never abused."
February 24, 2021
More Wyomingites Eligible to Pre-Register for COVID Vaccine
The Wyoming Department of Health is expanding the eligibility pool for Wyomingites who can pre-register to receive the coronavirus vaccine.
February 24, 2021
Jimmy Orr: Wyoming Police Dog Responsible For Busting Three Drug Traffickers in One Week
Arie, a K-9 with the Laramie County Sheriff's Office, was responsible for three felony drug arrests last week. What a good boy!
February 24, 2021
Interior Nominee Wilts When Barrasso, A Physician, Asks Her Why She Thinks GOP Doesn’t Believe in Science
Interior Sec.-nominee Deb Haaland was ill-prepared to defend her statement that the GOP doesn't believe in science when questioned by Sen. John Barrasso, a physician.
February 24, 2021
34 New COVID Cases In Wyoming Tuesday; 605 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming fell by more than 60 on Tuesday as the number of reported recoveries more than doubled the number of new cases.
February 23, 2021
Nine More COVID Deaths Brings Wyoming’s Total to 671
Nine more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
February 23, 2021
Cheney: America Needs to Stand Up for Freedom
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Tuesday urged the nation's leaders to stand up in defense of freedom.
February 23, 2021
Cheyenne Man Held in Connection With Toddler’s Death
A Cheyenne man is being held in connection with the death of a 2-year-old boy whose body was found in a dumpster last week, the Cheyenne Police Department announced Tuesday.
February 23, 2021
Noem Calls For South Dakota AG to Resign After Fatal Crash
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has asked state attorney general Jason Ravnsborg to resign after he killed a man in a fatal hit and run last fall.
February 23, 2021