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Why A Cody Investment Banker Bought Sleeping Giant Ski Area
Cody banker Nick Piazza said he didn't want to see his favorite ski area close down, so he bought it.
Wendy CorrOctober 28, 2020
Josh Allen’s New Breakfast Cereal Is Available in Wyoming. But What Do They Taste Like?
The new breakfast cereal named after former Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen has made its way to Wyoming.
October 28, 2020
252 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 3,823 Active
Wyoming reported 252 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday bringing the total active number up to 3,823.
October 28, 2020
Jay-Z’s Cannabis Line To Post Weed-Themed Billboards at Wyoming/Colorado State Line
Beginning Tuesday, Monogram will have LED and mobile billboard trucks parked in the "most starkly contrasting legal/illegal borders of cannabis legislation in the country," including at the Wyoming/Colorado border, as well as at the Kansas/Illinois border, the Oregon/Idaho/Colorado borders.
October 27, 2020
More Than 100 People Hospitalized In Wyoming With COVID
As of Tuesday morning, 105 people across the state were hospitalized, causing some intensive care units to be close to capacity, a major concern from the beginning of the pandemic. This is according to a COVID-19 tracker provided by the Wyoming Department of Health.
October 27, 2020
Cheyenne Mask Order Expected Soon
Rapid increases in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in Laramie County prompted health officials to recommend the adoption of a public health order requiring the use of face masks in public settings, the countys public health officer said Tuesday.
October 27, 2020
Carnegie Mellon Study: Wyoming Has Lowest Face Mask Use In Country
The percentage of Wyoming residents regularly using face masks while in public is the lowest in the country, according to a survey conducted by Carnegie Mellon University.
October 27, 2020
Powell Area’s First Hemp Crop Harvested
Two fields were planted in June, one near Deaver and the other near Powell, totaling about 137 acres according to Mothers Hemp Farms owner Dale Tenhulzen. However, the crop grown on the 107 acres in Deaver had to be destroyed.
October 27, 2020
University Of Wyoming Proposes $42 Million In Budget Cuts
The University of Wyoming's administration has announced a plan including multiple cuts to programs and teaching positions in light of a 10% cut in state funding, which will address a $42.3 million budget reduction.
October 27, 2020
Even After Record-Breaking Low Temps And Snow, Mullen Fire Not Out
Despite the sub-zero temperatures and a foot of snow, the Mullen Fire is still smoldering.
October 27, 2020
Wyoming Delegation Cheers New Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett
Wyomings congressional delegation was in an ebullient mood on Monday evening after Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court.
October 27, 2020
Despite Improvement, Gordon Says Wyoming’s Fiscal Picture Still Concerning
Despite recent improvements in the Wyomings financial outlook, the state still faces some major challenges, Gov. Mark Gordon said Monday.
October 26, 2020
Yellowstone To Introduce Automated Vehicles; What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
If there is a fear that automated vehicles in Yellowstone will turn the park into the set of "Maximum Overdrive", that fear is probably overblown.
October 26, 2020
387 New Confirmed COVID Cases Reported In Wyoming, Active Cases At 3,725
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming grew by 277 Monday as the state reported 387 new laboratory-confirmed cases.
October 26, 2020
Nine More Deaths Bring Wyoming’s COVID Count To 77
The Wyoming Department of Health has announced nine more deaths of state residents related to the coronavirus.
October 26, 2020
Bill Sniffin: OK, Who Is Going To Win? Nov. 3 Election Looms
I always tended to believe polls and thought Donald Trump would lose four years ago. Those same polls again predict he will lose the national election. This time, I am not so quickly going to believe these polls.
Bill SniffinOctober 26, 2020
Gordon Making More CARES Funds Available For Wyoming Businesses, Nonprofits Next Week
Gov. Mark Gordon is allocating remaining CARES Act funds to help Wyoming businesses and nonprofits with ongoing coronavirus-related losses and expenses.
October 26, 2020
Jimmy Orr: Bipartisanship And Civility is Happening in the Reddest State in the Nation
Although many believe the political discourse is the worst it's ever been, there are signs of civility and bipartisanship happening here in Wyoming.
Jimmy OrrOctober 26, 2020
Cody Stampede Rodeo Nominated For PRCA Awards
The Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association this month announced the nominees for the nations top awards in rodeoing - and Marc Thompson, co-president of the Cody Stampede Board, said the Cody Stampede Rodeo and several cowboys who got their start in Cody have been nominated for national awards.
Wendy CorrOctober 26, 2020
CREG Report Released: Wyoming Still Looking At Deficit, But Lower By Almost Half Than Earlier Projections
While the Wyomings main bank account is still expected to fall short of what is needed to pay for state operations for the next two years, the level of that deficit has been cut almost in half
October 26, 2020
Winter Weather Hits Wyoming Over Weekend
Wyoming was hit with a cold blast over the weekend, dropping temperatures into the single digits, if not even colder.
October 26, 2020
Carbon County Hunter Butt-Dials Search and Rescue; Gets Saved Even Though He Was Fine
The hunter's wife said Carbon County Search and Rescue located the "rescued" the perfectly-fine hunter as he was packing his elk out.
October 26, 2020
UW President Sheltering In Place After Possible COVID Exposure
University of Wyoming president Ed Seidel announced Monday morning that he would be sheltering in place for two weeks after a possible coronavirus exposure.
October 26, 2020
Kevin Killough: Renewable Energy Can’t Suspend The Laws Of Physics
Until a super efficient storage system becomes a reality, Wyoming might not want to expect wind and solar to provide long-term economic diversification.
October 26, 2020