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150 New Confirmed Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming; 869 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming fell below 900 on Monday as the state received reports of more than 250 recoveries.
February 08, 2021

Gordon Says Biden’s Energy Lockdown is “Devastating” to Wyoming
Gov. Mark Gordon said that President Joe Biden's recent moratorium on oil and natural gas leases on federal lands was a "direct attack" on Wyoming during an appearance on Fox and Friends Monday.
February 08, 2021

Engineers Inspect Bighorn Basin Irrigation Tunnel; Goshen Tunnel Collapse Concerns Citizens
But when a similar tunnel collapsed in Goshen County, Wyoming, in 2019, the Shoshone Irrigation Districts watermaster became concerned that something similar could happen here.
Wendy CorrFebruary 08, 2021

Report Says Wyoming Is Most Toxic State on Twitter, UW Professor Not So Sure
A recent report declared Wyoming as the most toxic state on Twitter, but a University of Wyoming professor feels that claim might be dubious.
February 08, 2021

Cheney Dismisses Wyoming GOP Call To Resign Following Censure
Responding to the Wyoming Republican Party's call for her to resign, Liz Cheney defended her impeachment vote.
February 07, 2021

Bill Sniffin: It’s time to hit the road to travel around Wyoming again
In my business column called the 20 things Ive learned in 50 years of business, three rules seem to have dominated my life over the past three years.
Bill SniffinFebruary 06, 2021

22 New Confirmed Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming Saturday; 976 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming dipped below 1,000 on Saturday for the first time in more than four months.
February 06, 2021

Western Voters Increasingly Concerned About Wildfires, Support Funding Conservation, Poll Finds
Voters across the Mountain West states are increasingly concerned about wildfires and continue to support funding conservation efforts, according to a survey of eight states.
February 05, 2021

“Yellowstone” Prequel Series to Debut Later This Year
A "Yellowstone" prequel series will debut later this year on Paramount+, according to a recent Super Bowl teaser.
February 05, 2021

Tom Walters: Skill Games Are An Asset For Wyoming
Skill games have provided an economic lifeline to Wyoming bars, restaurants, American Legions, VFWs, and other fraternal organizations by providing another much-needed stream of revenue during very challenging times.
February 05, 2021

COVID, Restrictions Cost Wyoming 26,733 Jobs: Report
The coronavirus pandemic and related business restrictions cost the state almost 27,000 jobs in the second quarter of the year, according to a state agency.
February 05, 2021

Wyoming National Guard Makes History With Artillery Test
Members of the Wyoming Army National Guard made history last month by conducting its first test of a weapon deployment system.
February 05, 2021

Lummis Slams Biden, Senate Dems for Passing New COVID Bill
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis criticized President Joe Biden and Senate Democrats following their decision to use a procedural maneuver to bypass a potential GOP filibuster and pass the new coronavirus relief bill.
February 05, 2021

National Elk Refuge Begins Feeding 7,000 Elk
The National Elk Refuge has begun this years feeding of the estimate 7,000 elk on the refuge.
February 05, 2021

Wyoming’s COVID Hospitalizations Drop Below 50
Wyoming's coronavirus-related hospitalizations have continued to drop over the last week, dipping to 48 as of Thursday, down from 64 one week prior.
February 05, 2021

244 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Thursday, 1,069 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming declined by more than 90 on Thursday, according to Wyoming Department of Health figures.
February 05, 2021

Gordon Announces Steps to Boost Wyoming Energy, Tourism, Ag
A series of steps aimed at improving Wyomings primary economic drivers has been proposed or endorsed by Gov. Mark Gordon.
February 04, 2021

Torrington Corrections Officer Receives Medal for Stopping Stabbing
In September 2019, Officer Cullen Calderon from the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution risked his own personal safety in order to prevent the loss of life.
February 04, 2021

Wyoming Conservation License Plate Sales Generate $300K
Wyoming generated more than $300,000 in 2020 through the sales of state conservation license plates.
February 04, 2021

Report: Wyoming Has Weird Preferred Dessert for Super Bowl
Wyoming's most-searched dessert for the Super Bowl is apparently "chia seed coconut milk dessert," according to a recently published set of Google Trends.
February 04, 2021

Wyoming Supreme Court Lifts Suspension Against Casper Attorney
The Wyoming Supreme Court has lifted a suspension against a Casper attorney that was issued in January.
February 04, 2021

Dr. Geoff Kraemer Joins SageWest Health Care
SageWest Health Care is pleased to announce podiatrist Geoff Kraemer, DPM has joined its staff.
February 04, 2021

Teton County Moves to Lower Risk Level After COVID Infections Drop
Teton County has moved down one risk level, from critical to high, after coronavirus infections in the area have been on the decline.
February 04, 2021

Lost For Two Days, Stranded Travelers Rescued Tuesday
A pair of Montana residents traveling to South Dakota were rescued Tuesday afternoon west of Gillette, where they had been stranded for days following a car crash
County 17February 04, 2021
