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Seventeen More Wyoming Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed
Seventeen more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).
November 14, 2020
Bill Sniffin: COVID Victim Steve Mossbrook Was A True Wyoming Internet Pioneer
One of the first true internet pioneers in Wyoming was Steve Mossbrook, 74, founder and owner of Wyoming.Com in Riverton.
Bill SniffinNovember 14, 2020
Lummis: Trump Shouldn’t Concede Election Yet
U.S. Senator-Elect Cynthia Lummis has become the second of Wyoming's top officials to speak out regarding last week's presidential election, saying President Donald Trump shouldn't concede the election yet.
November 13, 2020
Gordon: “Knuckleheads” Who Ignore Medical Experts Are Putting Wyo Citizens At Risk
Gordon said those who refuse to take recommended precautions to prevent the spread of coronavirus are putting the states most vulnerable citizens at risk.
November 13, 2020
Gordon Says More Restrictive COVID Rules Are Coming
More restrictive public health orders aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus will probably be issued by the the state within the next week, Gov. Mark Gordon said Friday.
November 13, 2020
Josh Allen For Sale This Holiday (Kind Of)
As the year comes to a close, we can reflect on the things we're most thankful for, such as being able to get our very own Josh Allen for the holidays.
November 13, 2020
UW Board Of Trustees Approves $42M Budget Reduction Plan
The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees approved a plan Thursday to address a $42.3 million budget reduction.
November 13, 2020
Wyoming County Health Officers, Medical Society, Hospital Association Ask For Statewide Mask Mandate
Wyoming health officials and health organizations are asking Wyoming governor Mark Gordon to implement a statewide mask mandate.
November 13, 2020
C.J. Box’s TV Show “Big Sky”— Which Debuts on Tuesday — Was Inspired By Personal Experience
Wyoming author C.J. Box's creepy new TV series "Big Sky" debuts next Tuesday on ABC.
November 13, 2020
Wyo State Senator Predicts Energy Industry Won’t Recover
Sen. Dave Kinskey said the domestic and international sentiment against fossil fuels coupled with a Democratic president will likely spell doom for Wyomings oil and gas industry.
November 12, 2020
Sublette County Health Officer Requests Countywide Mask Mandate
Fitzsimmons warned residents that hospitals in Utah where ill Sublette County residents are generally taken may not be available because of the coronavirus surge in the area.
November 12, 2020
924 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 8,767 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming grew by 754 on Thursday as the state reported more than 924 new confirmed cases.
November 12, 2020
Black Hills Energy Warns Customers of Scam Attempts
Black Hills Energy has received reports from customers of attempted scam calls where the customer is told their bill is delinquent and service will be disconnected.
November 12, 2020
Yellowstone Sets Another Milestone With Busiest October In Recorded History
Continuing its trend this fall, Yellowstone National Park smashed another record, seeing its busiest October in recorded history.
November 12, 2020
Gordon Won’t Congratulate Biden, Trump Until Winner Officially Announced
Gov. Mark Gordon has become the first of Wyoming's top elected officials to speak out regarding last week's presidential election, but he didn't offer any congratulations.
November 12, 2020
Wyoming Dept. Of Health Clarifies What To Know Before Taking At-Home COVID Test
Before taking the free, at-home and (mostly) do-it-yourself coronavirus test that the Wyoming Department of Health is offering, there are some things you should know beforehand.
November 12, 2020
Total Active Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming Drop For First Time in Month
For the first time in more than one month, the number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming declined Wednesday, according to Department of Health figures.
November 11, 2020
Cowboy Skill Games Gives $15,000 to Mullen Fire Volunteer Fire Departments
In a brief, brisk, cold, outdoor, socially-distanced, and masked ceremony, Cowboy Skill Games of Wyoming on Wednesday donated $15,000 to the volunteer fire departments in southern Wyoming which fought the Mullen Fire earlier this fall.
November 11, 2020
The Second Amendment In A World Of President Biden, VP Harris, And Justice Barrett
Former US Attorney and guest columnist Kip Crofts writes: "It is futile to try to manage human behavior (violence) by trying to control inanimate objects (guns). It just doesnt work."
C.A. “Kip” CroftsNovember 11, 2020
University of Wyoming Moves To Online-Only Classes As Of Monday
University of Wyoming officials, faced with a significant increase in the number of active coronavirus cases among students and staff, will move to online-only classes on Monday
November 11, 2020
Gordon Uses CARES Money To Hire Extra Medical Workers
Wyoming will use federal coronavirus relief funds to bring additional medical personnel to the state to help hospitals deal with steep increases in patient loads caused by the virus.
November 11, 2020
Wyo Business Leaders Tell Gov Gordon: “We Are Losing The Battle” On Covid
While members of Wyoming's chambers of commerce agree something must be done to slow the spread of coronavirus in the state, they disagreed on how to accomplish that goal in an online meeting with Gov. Mark Gordon on Tuesday.
Bill SniffinNovember 11, 2020
Casper Police Rescue (Very Cute) Abandoned Rat
The Casper Police Department have already kicked off the holiday season by saving an adorable abandoned rat this week.
November 10, 2020
Wyoming Sets Record With 1,131 New Coronavirus Cases; 8,017 Active
A record number of new confirmed coronavirus cases was reported Tuesday as the states counties reported 1,131 new cases.
November 10, 2020