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University Of Wyoming To Offer Mix Of In-Person/Online Classes For Spring Semester
Much like the fall semester, the university will offer a mix of in-person, hybrid and online classes for the spring. Current plans also call for a continuation of measures taken to limit the spread of the virus, such as requiring face protection and physical distancing and limiting the number of gatherings and the amount of people at them.
October 23, 2020
Model Predicts 151 Deaths In Wyoming From Coronavirus By February
If the spread of the coronavirus continues in Wyoming at the same rate seen now, the illness will result in 151 deaths by February, according to a University of Washington computer model.
October 23, 2020
Cheney: Amy Coney Barrett Has “Blown Away Every Democrat Who’s Tried To Trip Her Up”
Liz Cheney said she was so impressed at how Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett has held up under partisan attacks.
October 22, 2020
Record Number Of Hospitalizations As Active Coronavirus Cases Climb
Figures from individual hospitals in Wyoming show the available space in ICU rooms is beginning to run low.
October 22, 2020
Seven More COVID Deaths Brings Wyoming’s Total To 68
An additional seven coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who had tested positive for the coronavirus have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
October 22, 2020
Enzi, Barrasso Express Disappointment About Stimulus Package Being Voted Down (Again)
U.S. Sens. Mike Enzi and John Barrasso were two of 44 senators that voted to pass the bill through the Senate on Wednesday. It was mostly Republicans who voted to pass the bill, and a majority of Democrats (51 total senators) who voted it down.
October 22, 2020
Near-Record Rise In New Cases Brings Active Cases To 2,717
Another day of a near-record increase in the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming pushed the total number of active cases seen in the state to 2,717.
October 21, 2020
Legislature Will Have To Examine What Services Not To Offer, Gordon Says
The states next round of budget cuts will require the Legislature to carefully examine what services the state should stop providing, Gov. Mark Gordon said Wednesday.
October 21, 2020
Wyoming Ranked No. 1 For Business Tax Climate
For the seventh consecutive year, Wyoming has been ranked the top state in the nation by a tax policy group for its business tax climate.
October 21, 2020
146 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 2,521 Active
The Wyoming Department of Health said the number of confirmed cases increased by 146 on Tuesday, bringing the total seen since the pandemic began to 8,070.
October 21, 2020
Laramie County Asks For Mandatory Mask Rule
Laramie Countys health officer will ask the state for an order requiring the use of facemasks within the county to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
October 20, 2020
Four More COVID Deaths Bring Wyoming’s Toll To 61
Four more coronavirus-related deaths have been confirmed, bringing Wyoming's total death count to 61 since the pandemic began in March.
October 20, 2020
Travelers From Wyoming Required To Quarantine In 15 States
Wyoming residents visiting 15 states and Washington, D.C. are being asked to keep to themselves for two weeks.
October 20, 2020
COVID Spike Puts Strain On Park County Medical Facilities
In about two weeks, the number of active coronavirus cases in Park County has spiked from 52 to 154. And that surge has put a strain on the services that Cody and Powell medical facilities can offer.
Wendy CorrOctober 20, 2020
Wyoming’s Unemployment Drops Again, Down To 6.1% In September
Wyoming's unemployment has continued to fall after the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, falling half a percent to 6.1% in September.
October 20, 2020
Don Day: Winter Weather Coming This Weekend To Wyoming
Wyoming meteorologist Don Day said in his Tuesday forecast that a cold front is moving into the state later this week (Thursday and Friday) and a storm system will form over the weekend.
October 20, 2020
Wyoming State Park Traffic Explodes in 2020; Up By 1.8 Million
So far this year, Wyomings State Parks recorded 4.9 million visitors which is an increase of 1.8 million over last years record an increase of 34%.
October 20, 2020
UW College Of Agriculture Students Learn Hands-On Livestock Slaughter Skills
If you've always wanted to learn how to slaughter a pig, then the University of Wyoming has a class for you.
October 20, 2020
Record 251 New Coronavirus Cases Reported In Wyoming on Monday; 2,458 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming hit 2,458 after a record number of cases (251) were reported on Monday.
October 19, 2020
194 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Sunday; 2,341 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased to 2,341 on Sunday with the report of 194 new confirmed cases and 15 new probable cases.
October 18, 2020
Record 248 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 2,114 Active
A record 248 new coronavirus cases were reported in Wyoming on Friday bringing the total active case amount up to 2,114.
October 16, 2020
Near-Record 175 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 1,958 Active
A second day of near-record growth in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases around the state pushed the number of those cases seen since the pandemic began over 7,000 on Thursday.
October 15, 2020
Northwest Wyoming Tourism Season A Mixed Bag
Tourism is one of the top industries in Park County - and this summer was a mixed bag for the businesses that depend on visitors.
Wendy CorrOctober 15, 2020
174 New Coronavirus Cases; 2nd Highest Daily Increase in Wyoming
Boosted by the second-highest single-day increase in laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases since the illness was first detected in Wyoming, the states number of active cases grew by 133 Wednesday.
October 14, 2020