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456 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 3,384 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming fell to levels not seen since late October on Friday as the state continued to receive reports of recoveries among patients with confirmed or probable cases.
December 11, 2020
Campbell County Hospital Exceeds Room Capacity; Urges Community To Wear Masks & Social Distance
Campbell County hospital officials said they are trying to find more nurses, more equipment, and more beds to take care of the influx of patients.
December 11, 2020
22 More COVID Deaths Bring Wyoming’s Death Count To 321
Twenty-two coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for the coronavirus have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
December 11, 2020
UW Survey: Mask Use Was On Rise Before Gordon’s Mandate
Even before Gov. Mark Gordon enacted a statewide mask mandate this week, mask usage among Wyoming residents was already on the rise.
December 11, 2020
Man Who Looks Like Grimace From McDonald’s Robs Cheyenne Stores
The Cheyenne Police Department is looking for a man who looks surprisingly similar to Grimace -- the popular McDonalds character from the 70s and 80s -- for committing a string of burglaries in the Cheyenne area.
December 11, 2020
Lander Woman Attacked And Blinded At Hospital Dies
A 72-year old Lander area woman who was attacked and blinded Thanksgiving morning at Sage West Hospital in Lander has died.
December 11, 2020
Wyoming Legislators Defend Decision To Back Texas Lawsuit
A number of the legislators who supported Wyoming joining a Texas lawsuit contesting the validity of votes cast in the presidential election have taken to social media to defend their decisions.
December 11, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Here Are Some Ideal Wyoming-Themed Christmas Gifts: Wool Pullovers, Sausages, Books
The year 2020 has been so difficult to Wyoming business people, it just seemed to make sense for us to reach and support Wyoming-made products.
Bill SniffinDecember 11, 2020
Gordon Says No To Texas Supreme Court Lawsuit
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon said the case could have unintended consequences for Wyoming.
December 11, 2020
Wyoming’s Active COVID Cases Fall Again With More Than 1,000 Recoveries
Reported recoveries from confirmed and probable coronavirus cases topped 1,000 for the third time this week on Thursday, pushing the number of active cases in the state down by more than 900.
December 10, 2020
Fremont County Sheriff Is Latest To Say Mask Mandate Unenforceable
The Fremont County Sheriff has followed in many of his county colleagues' steps, letting his community know the recently-implemented statewide mask mandate isn't enforceable, at least by criminal standards.
December 10, 2020
Lummis Supports Gordon Joining Texas Election Lawsuit
U.S. Senator-elect Cynthia Lummis voiced her support for the group of Wyoming legislators and legislators-elect asking Gov. Mark Gordon to have the state join a lawsuit filed by the state of Texas over the validity of votes cast in four states.
December 10, 2020
Wyoming Has One Of The Highest Nursing Home Deaths Due To COVID in U.S.
Wyoming has one of the highest rates of coronavirus-related deaths in nursing homes, according to a recent report from Wyoming AARP.
December 10, 2020
Barrasso Compares Coronavirus Vaccine To Penicillin, Insulin Discoveries
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso hailed the new coronavirus vaccine that is up for approval by the Food and Drug Administration this week as a game-changer in medicine, comparing it to the discovery of penicillin and insulin as medications.
December 10, 2020
Cheney: Chinese Communist Party Is Attacking United States
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney is continuing her crusade against possible espionage and bad dealings between the United States and China, this time on Fox News with Dana Perino.
December 10, 2020
Rock Springs Christmas Parade Restores Hope, Resiliency
The Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce hosted the Annual Lighted Holiday Parade in Historic Downtown Rock Springs on Saturday evening.
December 10, 2020
Wyoming Legislators, GOP Ask Gordon To Join Texas Election Lawsuit
A group of Wyoming legislators and legislators-elect is asking Gov. Mark Gordon to have the state join a lawsuit filed by the state of Texas over the validity of votes cast in four states.
December 10, 2020
Recoveries Bring Active Wyoming COVID Cases Down By 60%
Active coronavirus cases in Wyoming have fallen by almost 60% in the last two weeks, according to an analysis of Wyoming Department of Health figures.
December 10, 2020
Opinion: Gov Gordon & AG Hill Should Join Texas Lawsuit
The Wyoming Republican Party writes: "In short, the overwhelming body of evidence shows that these rogue states unlawfully changed election laws, thereby opening up opportunities for election fraud."
December 10, 2020
334 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Wednesday; 4,974 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased slightly on Wednesday, according to Wyoming Department of Health figures.
December 09, 2020
19 More COVID Deaths Bring Wyoming’s Toll To 299
Nineteen more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
December 09, 2020
No Fans Allowed At UW Athletics Events Until At Least January
Tickets will not be available for any athletic events until at least Jan. 8. Following this date, approval will have to be made by the Wyoming Department of Health.
December 09, 2020
Wyoming Statute Gives Law Enforcement Authority To Enforce Health Orders
A violation of any lawful rule or regulation issued by the department is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, a 1-year jail term or both.
December 09, 2020
Wyoming’s Favorite Holiday Treat Is Eggnog
According to a recently published, very scientific report, Wyoming's favorite holiday treat is eggnog.
December 09, 2020