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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

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

Avanti Becomes Second Digital Bank Approved In Wyoming
The nations second bank dedicated to handling digital assets and easing transactions between digital assets and the American dollar has won approval to operate in Wyoming.
October 30, 2020

301 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 4,184 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming topped 4,100 on Thursday as the state Department of Health reported 301 new confirmed cases of the illness.
October 29, 2020

10 More Wyoming Deaths Tied To Coronavirus; Brings Total to 87
The deaths of 10 more Wyoming residents, including three residents of Goshen County long-term care facilities, have been linked to the coronavirus, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Thursday.
October 29, 2020

After Covid Hits Home, Cody Man Changes View
Kondelis is a new believer in masks. This whole thing has changed my perspective on it, he said. I will choose to wear a mask, if not for me, for others.
October 29, 2020

253 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 3,964 Active
Wyoming recorded 253 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday bringing the total active number up to 3,964.
October 28, 2020

Wyoming Medical Center Stopping Visitations Due To COVID Spike
The Wyoming Medical Center in Casper is discontinuing visits later this week after a spike in coronavirus cases across the state.
October 28, 2020

Eastern Wyoming College Moving To Online Classes Due To COVID Spike
Eastern Wyoming College in Torrington is moving to online and hybrid delivery of its classes for the rest of the fall semester due to a spike of student coronavirus cases on campus.
October 28, 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

With Virus Escalating, Dept of Health Urges Compliance With Recommendations
Our coronavirus cases are growing far too quickly and we are facing a deeply concerning situation across the state, said Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer.
October 25, 2020

219 New Coronavirus Cases on Sunday; 3,448 Active
Wyoming recorded 219 new coronavirus cases on Sunday bringing the total active cases up to 3,448.
October 24, 2020

Record 381 New Coronavirus Cases Friday; 3,100 Active
A record 381 new coronavirus cases were reported in Wyoming on Friday bringing the total active number up to 3,120 cases.
October 24, 2020
