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Gordon Honors Health Care Heroes With Proclamations
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Wednesday issued two proclamations and recorded a video message honoring healthcare and public safety professionals for their service to Wyoming during the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 17, 2020
171 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Wednesday; 2,524 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased by almost 150 on Wednesday as the state reported 171 new confirmed coronavirus cases.
December 17, 2020
UW Spring Semester Plan Approved By Board Of Trustees
The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees approved a plan for the spring 2021 semester that includes 10 weeks of in-person instruction, a three-day spring break and five weeks of fully online classes to conclude the term.
December 16, 2020
Cheney: China Has Infiltrated Entertainment Industry
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney continued her crusade against California Rep. Eric Swalwell, who has been embroiled in controversy when it was revealed that one of his former fundraisers was apparently a Chinese spy.
December 16, 2020
192 New Wind Turbines Fully Operational in Converse County
NextEra Energy Resources $650 million Cedar Springs Wind Farm, phases I, II and III are online and fully operational as of Dec. 11
December 16, 2020
Five Cheyenne Hospital Employees Receive COVID Vaccine
Five employees of the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center received some of the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine in the state.
December 16, 2020
Dave Simpson: What If 2021 Is Even Worse?
The common belief is that if we can just get out of 2020, everything will be better in 2021. But, what if 2021 is even worse? What if 2020 was a walk in the park, a day at the beach, a cake walk, compared to 2021?
Dave SimpsonDecember 16, 2020
152 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Tuesday; 2,375 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming continued to fall Tuesday, dropping by 592.
December 16, 2020
Gordon And Lummis Say Ban on Oil and Gas Leasing Would Threaten Wyoming Economy
Gov. Mark Gordon and U.S. Sen-elect Cynthia Lummis said a federal ban on oil and gas leasing would doom Wyoming's economy.
December 15, 2020
Covid-19 Vaccinations Begin in Wyoming; Public Health Nurse Gets First Vaccine
A public health nurse on Tuesday was the first Wyoming resident to receive a Covid-19 vaccine
December 15, 2020
Broken Down Vehicle In Rock Springs Leads To Discovery Of Missing Idaho Child
The Wyoming Highway Patrol rescued a child after investigating a broken-down vehicle near Rock Springs.
December 15, 2020
Powell Bar Says It’s A Travel Center And Doesn’t Follow 10 P.m. Curfew
A bar in Powell reclassified itself as a "travel center" and said the 10pm state curfew does not apply to them.
December 15, 2020
392 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 2,967 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming fell below 3,000 on Monday as the state marked another day of more than 1,000 new reports of recoveries.
December 15, 2020
Casper Man Convicted Of Attempting To Prey On Teenage Girl During Sturgis Rally
A Casper man has been convicted of attempting to entice a minor over the internet during the 2019 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
December 15, 2020
Cody ‘Bird Lady’ Devotes Herself To Helping Injured Birds
At Ironside Bird Rescue, Susan Ahalt says what pains her the most is when she gets a call that a bird has been deliberately hurt by a person.
Wendy CorrDecember 14, 2020
Most Surveyed Wyomingites Would Take COVID Vaccine
A majority of Wyoming residents surveyed for a University of Wyoming poll would be likely to take the coronavirus vaccine when it becomes available.
December 14, 2020
Cheney: “Edward Snowden Is A Traitor”
"Edward Snowden is a traitor," Cheney wrote in a tweet on Sunday, discussing the possibility of Snowden being pardoned by President Donald Trump, who has said before that he would "strongly" consider pardoning the whistleblower.
December 14, 2020
Natrona County Legislator Says No More State Health Mandates
A Natrona County legislator has vehemently expressed his dislike of the new statewide mask mandate and has a plan to try and keep more like them from being implemented in the future.
December 14, 2020
U.S. Senator-Elect Cynthia Lummis Announces Senior Staff
U.S. Sen.-elect Cynthia Lummis on Monday announced her senior staff which includes former State Sen. Leland Christensen and State Rep. Tyler Lindholm.
December 14, 2020
Harlan Edmonds: Can Republicans Learn To Cheat Like Democrats?
Guest columnist Harlan Edmonds writes: "A golden age of election fraud, not the election of any particular president, is what will most effectively hasten the loss of our democracy and the dissolution of our nation, all courtesy of the Supreme Court of the United States."
Harlan EdmondsDecember 13, 2020
411 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Sunday; 3,758 Active
The Wyoming Dept. of Health reported 411 new coronavirus cases on Sunday bringing the total active number to 3,758.
December 13, 2020
Vegan Scientists Claim They Can Make Hamburgers Out Of Microbes From Yellowstone National Park
A Chicago-based vegan company claims they can make hamburgers out of microbes from Yellowstone National Park.
December 13, 2020
Covid Vaccine Approved: Wyoming Dept of Health Prepared to Begin Vaccination Campaign
The first vaccine shipments have been ordered and are expected to arrive in Wyoming the week of December 14 with an initial 4,875 doses divided into five packages of 975 doses each.
December 12, 2020
Cheney Praises FDA’s Approval of Covid-19 Vaccine
This is a great development in our nations fight to defeat COVID-19, Cheney tweeted.
December 12, 2020