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Wyoming Now At 522 COVID Deaths
Thirty-three more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
January 12, 2021
Well-Known Wyoming Innkeeper Jim Osterfoss Dies; Owned Nagle-Warren Mansion
Jim Osterfoss, who owned the Nagle-Warren Bed and Breakfast in Cheyenne for more than 25 years, died at the age of 75.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 12, 2021
Wyoming Department of Health: Flu Virus Volume In Wyoming “Extremely Low”
Wyoming Department of Health spokeswoman Kim Deti confirmed to Cowboy State Daily that the volume of influenza cases in the state were "extremely low," possibly even down to 10% of what they normally would be in mid-January.
January 12, 2021
Gordon On Pandemic: “Our State Has Been Resilient”
Wyoming's resiliency through the coronavirus pandemic has allowed the state to fare better than most, Gov. Mark Gordon said Tuesday.
January 12, 2021
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon Says 2021 Budget Will Be A Tough One
Gov. Mark Gordon on Tuesday said addressing the state's financial situation will require more than simply recommending spending cuts.
January 12, 2021
Gordon: Wyoming Will Fight Feds To Save Energy Industry
Gov. Mark Gordon on Tuesday said Wyoming would pursue every available option to protect its energy interests from the federal government.
January 12, 2021
Train Explodes in Uinta County on Saturday
A Union Pacific train engine exploded over the weekend in Uinta County, but no further information has been released as to why.
January 12, 2021
Laramie County Health Department to Offer COVID Vaccines For Elderly In February
Laramie County health official have joined their colleagues in Natrona County in announcing the county will begin vaccinating elderly people against the coronavirus this week.
January 12, 2021
Wyoming’s Economic Health Improving; Projections Grow By $82 Million
Income estimates for the state for fiscal 2021 through 2022 which began on July 1 and will end on June 30, 2022 grew by $82 million over projections made in October
January 12, 2021
Dave Simpson: Still Thinking 2021 Will Be Better?
Cowboy State Daily columnist Dave Simpson writes: "How much damage can hordes of rioters swarming into the U.S. Capitol cause? Untold damage. Damage that will last for years."
Dave SimpsonJanuary 12, 2021
Gillette: Drunk Juvenile Flees in Pickup, Passenger Bails
A 17-year-old male was arrested Saturday night after reportedly fleeing in a pickup from officers while drunk, Gillette Police Lt. Brent Wasson said Monday.
County 17January 12, 2021
Park County Search and Rescue Save Officer From Snowmobile Crash
Park County's search and rescue team rescued another law enforcement officer on Friday in Montana, after other teams were busy saving skiers from an avalanche in the same area.
January 12, 2021
Harlan Edmonds: Is The Republic Lost?
Guest columnist Harlan Edmonds writes: "Contrast this with the complete flip-flop of Mr. Biden and his supporters. After many months of inciting and enabling lawlessness and violence, they finally found a riot they could deplore."
Harlan EdmondsJanuary 12, 2021
Sweetwater County: A Long Way To Go To Reach Herd Immunity
A wastewater treatment survey conducted in Wyoming is predicting a coming rise in cases for several counties.
January 12, 2021
State Aid Kept Bars Alive During Restrictions, Moser Says
The impact of restrictions on how late bars could stay open in Wyoming was tempered by the states willingness to find a way to help bar owners stay in business, according to the executive director of the Wyoming State Liquor Dealers Association.
January 12, 2021
Natrona County Offering COVID Vaccines to Elderly Beginning This Week
Casper and Natrona County residents who are at least 70-years-old can begin receiving the coronavirus vaccine as early as Wednesday, according to an announcement from the Casper-Natrona County Health Department.
January 12, 2021
541 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Monday; 1,924 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased by 137 on Monday as state reported more than 500 new confirmed cases.
January 11, 2021
Study: Wyoming Ranked 11th In Country For Inbound Movers
Wyoming saw a fairly high amount of people moving into the state last year, despite the pandemic, according to a recent study. However, there was a mix of outbound movers, something unsurprising to the Wyoming Business Council CEO.
January 11, 2021
Researchers Still Confounded About Yellowstone Geyser Reawakening
Researchers still can't quite explain what caused a Yellowstone National Park geyser to reawaken in 2018, according to a recently published study.
January 11, 2021
Dispute Over Strip Of Land Decided By Wyoming Supreme Court
The old saying good fences make good neighbors apparently does not apply in cases of window wells, sprinklers and property lines.
January 11, 2021
Cynthia Lummis: Here’s Why I Objected To Pennsylvania’s Electors
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis writes: "Let me be clear: my objecting to the certification of the votes in Pennsylvania could not have changed the outcome of the election."
Sen. Cynthia LummisJanuary 09, 2021
Gillette Author on Best-Seller List For Legal Thriller Book
As of Friday, Chandler's book was #12 on Amazons best legal thriller list, just behind such luminaries as John Grisham and Michael Connelly.
January 09, 2021
Sweetwater County Detective to Appear On “20/20” Friday For Dating Game Killer Episode
It's a little short notice, but if you're a true crime fanatic, you should tune into ABC's "20/20" tonight at 7 p.m. to see a Sweetwater County detective.
January 09, 2021
Wyoming Sees Slight Spike In COVID Hospitalizations This Week
Wyoming has seen a slight spike in coronavirus-related hospitalizations this week, following two major holidays.
January 08, 2021