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Monday Morning Mullen Fire Update: Aircraft Critical To Today’s Fire Operations
Monday will be a "big day" for the teams combating the Mullen Fire, as it will be the first time aircraft will be in use after multiple days of weather forced them to be grounded.
September 28, 2020
Cheney, Barrasso Praise Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and Rep. Liz Cheney recently praised President Donald Trump's nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court, the replacement for late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg.
September 28, 2020
Sunday Evening Mullen Fire Update: Lower Temps, Higher Humidity Slowing Growth of Fire
Although the fire continues to rage, decreased winds, cooler temperatures and rising humidity levels managed to keep it from growing significantly in acreage, at least for a while.
September 27, 2020
Record 162 New Coronavirus Cases Reported on Sunday; 1064 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming topped 1,000 on Sunday as every county but three reported new confirmed cases of the illness.
September 27, 2020
Brian Harmsen: Years of Activism Turned Medicine Bow Forest Into Ticking Time Bomb
We need to rip the management of our public lands out of the clutches of the activist groups and activist courts.
Brian HarmsenSeptember 27, 2020
Saturday Evening: Mullen Fire Now Estimated at 69,138 Acres; 70mph+ Winds
Pushed by winds of over 70mph, the Mullen Fire grew by more than 30,000 acres Saturday afternoon to total 69,138 acres
September 26, 2020
Mullen Fire Now 25,000+Acres; Strong Winds Forecast This Weekend
The Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest reached the Rob Roy community this week, officials announced on Friday.
September 25, 2020
Active Wyoming Coronavirus Case Count Grows For Sixth Day
Wyoming set a record for active coronavirus cases for the sixth consecutive day Friday as the number of active cases increased by 29 to total 920.
September 25, 2020
Even With Record Active Cases, Wyoming Hospitalizations Remain Steady
Despite record numbers of active coronavirus cases being seen in Wyoming over the last week, the number of people hospitalized in the state for treatment of the illness remains fairly steady, according to Department of Health figures.
September 25, 2020
University Of Wyoming Set To Move Into New Phase Of Fall Return Plan
The University of Wyoming will move into the third phase of its fall return plan on Monday and allow more on-campus classes and activities, the university announced Friday.
September 25, 2020
Mullen Fire Continues Growing, Nears 20K Acres
The Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest has continued to burn and grow, affecting 19,526 acres as of Friday morning.
September 25, 2020
Enzi Suggests Renaming Post Office After Thermopolis Postmaster
U.S. Sens. Mike Enzi and Tom Carper, D-Delaware, introduced a bill this week to honor former Thermopolis Postmaster Robert Brown by renaming a post office after him.
September 25, 2020
Wyoming Cowboys Football is Back; Mountain West Votes Yes to Football
Wyoming Cowboys football is back. Opening day is set for October 24.
September 25, 2020
Gordon: No Stricter Health Orders If Covid Count Remains Reasonable
Gov. Mark Gordon announced that new state public health orders will be issued next week, the first major change to the orders in months.
September 24, 2020
Gordon: DC Mayor Put Wyo on Travel Advisory List Because She’s Afraid of Republicans
"I was wondering [after seeing the list] if the virus the mayor was worried about was Republicanism and fiscal responsibility or if they were really talking about the[corona]virus," Gordon joked.
September 24, 2020
120 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 891 Active
Every county in Wyoming now has at least one active coronavirus case after counties around the state reported 120 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Thursday.
September 24, 2020
Wyoming Continues To Have Strong Unemployment Recovery Rates
The state placed ninth for improvements in its unemployment rate seen since the coronavirus pandemic began in mid-March, according to personal finance website WalletHub.
September 24, 2020
Small Earthquake Shakes Area Near Wright
A small earthquake shook parts of northeastern Wyoming earlier this week, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
September 24, 2020
Cheney: Constitution Requires Peaceful Transfer Of Power
Cheney, in a tweet issued Thursday morning, wrote that a peaceful transfer of power was enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and fundamental to the survival of the republic.
September 24, 2020
Mullen Fire Grows To Almost 18K Acres By Thursday
The Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest has continued to grow, affecting nearly 18,000 acres as of Thursday morning.
September 24, 2020
Casper Couple Who Contracted Coronavirus Says Virus Is Not A Hoax
A couple from Casper appeared on CNN Tuesday to help debunk rumors and conspiracy theories that the coronavirus is a hoax or a plandemic.
September 24, 2020
Man With Bad Footwear Choice Wanted For Passing Counterfeit Money in Rock Springs
Its bad enough that someone in Rock Springs chose to pass a counterfeit $100 bill. But to do so wearing sandals shows poor decision-making abilities.
September 23, 2020
Record 137 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 842 Active
Both the single-day report of new confirmed coronavirus cases and the number of active cases in Wyoming reached new highs Wednesday.
September 23, 2020
Jimmy Orr: Kristi Noem’s Brilliant Social Media Succeeds Again
If there is any doubt as to why some politicos look to South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as the future of the Republican Party, her social media feed could provide a clue.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 23, 2020