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Liz Cheney Wins Third Wyoming U.S. House Term
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney won election to a third term as Wyomings lone member of the U.S. House on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Lynnette Grey Bull.
November 04, 2020
Cynthia Lummis Wins Wyoming U.S. Senate Seat
Former U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis won her bid to return to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Merav Ben-David for the U.S. Senate seat now held by retiring Senator Mike Enzi.
November 04, 2020
452 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 5,214 Active
The Wyoming Dept of Health reported 425 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday bringing the active total to 5,214.
November 04, 2020
Six More COVID Deaths in Wyoming; Brings Total to 93
Six more Wyoming residents have died after testing positive for the coronavirus, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Tuesday.
November 03, 2020
âYellowstoneâ Sends Out Final Call For Extras This Season
The "Yellowstone Montana Extras" page shared a call for extras on Tuesday morning, with filming slated for Nov. 12 in Hamilton, Montana. Extras will be required to take a coronavirus test in Missoula, though.
November 03, 2020
Kanye West Votes For Someone He Can Truly Trust: Himself
The rapper, and Wyoming resident, tweeted Tuesday morning that he voted for president for the first time in his life. It should be noted that he's 47 and would have been able to vote for president for the first time in the 1996 Bill Clinton/Bob Dole race.
November 03, 2020
Dave Simpson: Wringing My Hands Over The Election
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "The threat of fundamental change is real. There is talk of adding new states, to enlarging the Supreme Court, and to doing away with the fossil fuels. There is rioting in our cities, a rejection of capitalism, shocking bias in the news media, and a demand for equal outcomes, instead of equal opportunities."
Dave SimpsonNovember 03, 2020
Wyoming Governor In Quarantine After Possible COVID-19 Exposure
Governor Gordon was informed on Monday that he had a potential exposure to an individual who tested positive for COVID-19.
November 03, 2020
Campbell County Rep. Roy Edwards dead at 66
Campbell County Legislator Roy Edwards died on Monday. He was 66.
November 03, 2020
Wyoming Reports 421 New Coronavirus Cases; 5,117 Active
Reports of 421 new laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus were received from counties around the state on Monday, driving the number of active cases in the state up by 157.
November 03, 2020
Barrasso: This Election Is âLike A Knife Fight In A Phone Boothâ
Sen. Barrasso said this year's election season has been like "hand-to-hand combat" and "like a knife fight in a phone booth."
November 02, 2020
UW Moving Winter Commencement Online Due To COVID Concerns
The University of Wyoming will forego having a traditional winter commencement ceremony next month, instead opting to move online in the wake of surging coronavirus cases all across Wyoming, but especially in Albany County.
November 02, 2020
John Davis: Worland Goes From Summer To âInstant Winter
On October 25, the weather program on our Ipad declared that it was 16 below, and a usually reliable source told me that the official low that morning was 18 below.
John DavisNovember 02, 2020
South Dakota AG Was Distracted During Fatal Collision
South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg was distracted when he fatally struck a man with his vehicle in September while returning home from an event.
November 02, 2020
Wyoming Weather: October Set Record Cold Temps, Drier Than Normal
No, you weren't just imagining things: it definitely was colder and drier in October, at least for a good portion of Wyoming.
November 02, 2020
Jonathan Lange: Family is the first school says Education Secretary, Betsy DeVos
American families, with one voice, are demanding freedom to regain control over educational dollars. They know that a free society begins with educational freedom.
Jonathan LangeOctober 31, 2020
Wyoming Cowboys Hammer Hawaii 31-7, Claim Paniolo Trophy
The Wyoming Cowboys came out of the gate fast on Friday night beating the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 31 - 7.
October 31, 2020
362 New Coronavirus Cases on Sunday; 4,960 Active
Wyoming recorded 362 new coronavirus cases on Sunday (including 80 in Natrona County) for a total of 4,960 active cases.
October 31, 2020
Mullen Fire Almost Completely Contained, Some Smoke Will Be Seen Over Weekend
The Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest is at a 95% containment rate, but people in the northern Albany County area will still likely see some smoke columns and fire over the weekend.
October 31, 2020
Record 431 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 4,486 Active
Wyomings counties reported 431 new confirmed cases of coronavirus on Friday, the highest single-day total for new confirmed cases reported since the pandemic began in March.
October 30, 2020
Laramie County Mask Mandate Approved; Takes Effect Monday
An order requiring the use of face masks by people in public places in Laramie County will take effect Monday.
October 30, 2020
UW Cowboys To Allow 7,000 Max People in Tonightâs Game; All Must Wear Masks
The University of Wyoming is hosting its first home game in nearly a year after the coronavirus pandemic nearly threatened to shut it down for at least the season.
October 30, 2020
Gordon, Health Officials Upping Contact Tracing, Expanding COVID Testing After Cases Surge
Gov. Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Department of Health are taking certain actions to address the state's rising coronavirus cast count.
October 30, 2020
Cheyenne Elementary School Goes Online-Only Due To COVID Spike
A Cheyenne elementary school is shifting to online-only classes for at least a week due to a spike in coronavirus cases among its teachers.
October 30, 2020