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Wyoming Expands Phase 1B Vaccine Eligibility
Phase 1b has been expanded to include individuals 65 years of age and older and people with certain high-risk medical conditions.
February 01, 2021
Barrasso: Biden Drew Target on the Back of American Energy
President Joe Biden's executive orders aimed at slowing climate change have unfairly targeted America's energy sector, U.S. Sen John Barrasso said late last week.
February 01, 2021
Report: Wyoming Still One of the Worst States For Singles
Wyoming is still being ranked as one of the worst states for dating, but we have moved up about three spots since the last report.
February 01, 2021
Gordon Asks State Agencies To Evaluate Oil, Gas Lease Ban Impact
Gov. Mark Gordon is directing the states agencies to determine how the state will be affected by a ban on oil and gas leasing on federal land and help him plot legal strategies to battle the ban.
February 01, 2021
Skier Triggers Avalanche in Grand Teton National Park
Four skiers in Grand Teton National Park had to be rescued on Sunday after one of the skiers triggered an avalanche in the park.
February 01, 2021
Working to Preserve Wyoming’s Hunting Heritage
Some kids grow up with tales of great hunts and outdoor adventure. They dream of future exploits while gazing at mounted critters on their walls.
February 01, 2021
Kanye West’s Cody Manufacturing Site May Start Again After Pause
Following a months-long lull, an economic development official says operations may soon kick back into gear at Kanye Wests manufacturing facility in Cody.
February 01, 2021
Ray Hunkins: What Josh Allen And Donald Trump Have In Common
Columnist Ray Hunkins writes: "As we watched Josh Allens season come to an end Sunday night, I thought about the parallel disappointments of Allens last game of the season and the ending and aftermath of Trumps 2020 campaign."
Ray HunkinsFebruary 01, 2021
Rod Miller: The Conservative Independent Republic of Wyoming
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "It has been a year and a half since the State of Wyoming declared its independence and seceded from the United States."
Rod MillerJanuary 31, 2021
182 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Sunday; 1,313 Active
More than 180 new laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus pushed the number of active cases of the illness back over 1,300 Sunday, according to Wyoming Department of Health figures.
January 31, 2021
Letter to The Editor: A Voice For Wyoming Wildlife
"Some favorite places around Laramie to access public lands have become, for a few, places of trauma and danger. Since mid-November six dogs became entangled in neck snares or held in terror by foot-hold traps."
January 31, 2021
Wyoming Sees 232 New Confirmed COVID Cases; Active Cases Up By 67
The number of laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus increased by more than 230 on Friday, driving the number of active cases in the state up by 67.
January 29, 2021
Wyoming Department of Health: Stay In Your County to Get Vaccine
The Wyoming Department of Health is discouraging anyone in the state who is considering driving to another county to obtain the coronavirus vaccine.
January 29, 2021
Gordon Backs Effort To Eliminate Slush Funds
Consolidating the states various accounts into one main checking and savings account will give Wyoming residents a better idea of how much the state has to spend on the services it provides, according to Gov. Mark Gordon.
January 29, 2021
Central Park Five Member to Speak at UW for MLK Event
One of five youths falsely accused of raping a woman in Central Park in the late 1980s will be the keynote speaker for the University of Wyoming's Martin Luther King Jr. Days of Dialogue event.
January 29, 2021
Barrasso: Biden Talks About Uniting Country, But I Haven’t Seen It
Barrasso, in his first television appearance in more than a month, criticized Biden for doing more to divide the country than unite it.
January 29, 2021
Wyoming COVID Hospitalizations Continue Decline, Down to 64
Coronavirus-related hospitalizations in Wyoming have continued to decline over the last month, dropping to 64 patients across the state as of Thursday.
January 29, 2021
Dave Simpson: Who You Calling a Proud Boy?
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "Apparently the Proud Boys are some kind of nutty response to nuts on the other end of the political spectrum. But one pack of nuts isn't any better than another pack of nuts."
Dave SimpsonJanuary 29, 2021
CNN Visits Gillette Woman Who Started Liz Cheney Recall Petition
The Gillette woman who started a petition to recall Liz Cheney was visited by CNN on Thursday to discuss the effort.
January 29, 2021
SageWest Offers Lung Screening For Early Cancer Detection
Fremont County, Wyo. (January 28, 2021) SageWest Health Care is now offering a low-dose computed tomography (CT) screening program to help detect lung cancer in patients who meet specific criteria. In order to qualify for a lung screening, a patient must:be between 55-77 years old;have smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for 30…
January 29, 2021
58 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Thursday; 1,242 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming fell by almost 200 on Thursday as the state said it received reports of more than 250 recoveries.
January 29, 2021
Hundreds Gather for Matt Gaetz’ “Anti-Cheney” Rally at Wyoming Capitol Thursday
Hundreds of people gathered at the state Capitol building on Thursday to hear U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, who was in Cheyenne to speak out against his colleague, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
January 28, 2021
Bouchard Campaign Ad Says Cheney “Betrayed” Wyoming
Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, released a new campaign ad this week in which he condemns incumbent U.S. Rep Liz Cheney for her "America last" agenda.
January 28, 2021
Wyoming Delegation Proposes Bills To Halt Biden Lease Moratorium
Members of Wyomings congressional delegation have introduced legislation aimed at stopping the Biden administrations efforts to halt mineral leasing on federal land.
January 28, 2021