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One-Third Of Wyoming Legislators Unopposed In Re-Election Bid
A large number of candidates for the state Legislature find themselves unopposed.
June 01, 2020
Fremont County Woman Becomes Wyoming’s 17th Coronavirus Victim
A Fremont County woman has become the 17th Wyoming resident to die as a result of the coronavirus, according to the Department of Health.
June 01, 2020
Four New Coronavirus Cases Brings Total to 693
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases seen in Wyoming since the illness was first diagnosed in the state in mid-March reached 693 on Sunday with new cases in four counties.
May 31, 2020
Five-Star Cuisine At Miners & Stockmen’s Steakhouse in Tiny Hartville, Wyoming Is Worth The Drive
Not only is there great food at Miners and Stockmen's but the restaurant boasts the oldest bar in Wyoming.
May 31, 2020
Jason Kintzler: Here’s How To Save Frontier Days In 2020
What if there was a way to leverage an iconic brand and pull the international rodeo community up by its collective bootstraps and saddle up for something different?
May 31, 2020
When Pandemic Ends, Remote Access To Meetings Should Continue
Even as public life has been restricted and facilities closed, public meetings and hearings have become more open and accessible than ever before.
May 31, 2020
Coronavirus Claims Fremont County Woman, Bringing Wyoming Death Toll To 16
A Fremont County woman has died as a result of coronavirus, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Saturday, bringing the number of Wyoming residents to die from the virus to 16.
May 30, 2020
Wyo Health Dept Says They Never Denied Cody Stampede Nite Rodeo
State health officials say they did not deny a request for Cody to hold its summer-long Nite Rodeo.
May 29, 2020
15 New Cases Of Coronavirus In Wyoming; 12 in Fremont County
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Fremont County increased by 12 on Friday, making up the bulk of a statewide increase of 15.
May 29, 2020
Four Laramie Women Charged With Breaking Isolation After Coronavirus Diagnoses
It was important that four Laramie women accused of breaking coronavirus quarantine orders be prosecuted so they would not expose others to the illness, according to Albany County's prosecuting attorney.
May 29, 2020
Cody Stampede Vows To Hold Nite Rodeo Despite Earlier Announcement
The Cody Stampede organizing board said it was prepared to hold the 101st annual Cody Stampede and Xtreme Bulls as originally scheduled.
May 29, 2020
Gordon, Enzi Object To Sage Grouse Ruling
Gov. Mark Gordon and U.S. Sen Mike Enzi, in separate statements, criticized the decision of a U.S. District Court judge in Montana to strike down the leases issued by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management in lease sales held in 2018.
May 29, 2020
Wyoming Officials React To CFD, Other Rodeo Cancellations
The governor and his staff met with rodeo committee members from across the state over the last several weeks to consider possible alternatives to cancelling, but they all decided there was no safe or economically viable option otherwise.
May 28, 2020
Wyoming Reports 15th Coronavirus Death
An older man living at a long-term care facility in Natrona County has become the 15th Wyoming resident to die as a result of coronavirus, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
May 28, 2020
Masks And 6-Foot Poles: The ‘Class Of COVID’ Holds Unusual Graduation
The class of 2020, affectionately known by its members as the class of COVID-19, was sent off into the world wearing caps, gowns and masks, but unlike most schools this year, the graduation ceremony was held in person.
May 28, 2020
Wyoming Business Owners Can Require Face Mask Use
Mask requirements can be likened to no shirt, no shoes, no service signs common in many gas stations, tie requirements at some formal restaurants or even smoking restrictions in areas where smoking indoors hasnt been banned by local officials.
May 28, 2020
Weston County Sees First Coronavirus Case
The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, said four new cases were reported in Fremont County and one was detected in Weston County, which had been free of coronavirus until Wednesday.
May 27, 2020
Third Person From Washakie County Facility Dies Of Coronavirus
The death of an older woman in Washakie County has boosted the states number of coronavirus-related deaths to 14, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Wednesday.
May 27, 2020
Gordon, Wyo Rodeo Heads Announce Six Largest Rodeos Are Cancelled In 2020
Gov Gordon and representatives from the states largest rodeos announced today that six of Wyomings large rodeos and events will not take place in 2020
May 27, 2020
Cheyenne Frontier Days Cancelled For 2020, First In Event’s History
Cheyenne Frontier Days, the world's largest outdoor rodeo, is being canceled for 2020, Gov. Mark Gordon announced Wednesday.
May 27, 2020
Gordon Announces New Health Rules: Up To 250 People Can Gather in Public
Effective June 1, restrictions on public gatherings will be eased, allowing outdoor gatherings of up to 250 people, nearly three months after gatherings had been initially limited.
May 27, 2020
Wyoming Department Of Health Sees ‘Alarming’ Vaccine Decline
The Wyoming Department of Health has seen an "alarming" decline in the number of administered immunizations since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
May 27, 2020
Dave Simpson: That ‘Powerful Odor Of Mendacity’, Dispatches From the New Abnormal
Columnist Dave Simpson wonders why progressives, who were never impressed by a growing economy, record unemployment, and a sky-high Dow, are now suddenly interested in the economy now that the coronavirus has wreaked havoc on American life.
Dave SimpsonMay 27, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Grow By Four On Tuesday
Wyomings coronavirus case count grew by four on Tuesday to total 648 as the number of recoveries seen in the state increased by eight.
May 26, 2020