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Wyoming Unemployment Rises To 9.2% In April
Wyomings unemployment rate more than doubled in April, growing from 3.8% in March to 9.2%, with more than 15,000 workers losing their jobs .
May 26, 2020
Wyoming Revenue Decline To Hit Between $1.5 Billion to $1.8 Billion
Income to pay for the states next budget, including education, will probably fall between $1.5 billion and $1.8 billion short of projections.
May 26, 2020
Two Men Killed In Semi Collision Near Laramie
Harvey Besneatte, 71, and Robert Besneatte, 54, were driving southbound on U.S. Highway 287 in a Dodge Ram 2500 pickup around 11 a.m on May 21.
May 26, 2020
Six New Coronavirus Cases Reported In Wyoming On Monday
The number of coronavirus cases seen in Wyoming since the illness first reached the state in mid-March increased by six on Monday to reach 644.
May 25, 2020
Evanston Child Positive For COVID-19 – Related Testing Yields 53 Negatives
Uinta County Public Health staff said the results are very encouraging for the community and are very good news for the families of children attending ECDC, along with the centers staff.
May 23, 2020
No New Coronavirus Cases For First Time In Two Months
For the first time in more than two months, no new cases of coronavirus were reported in Wyoming on Friday.
May 22, 2020
Rancher Videos 2,600 Sheep Crossing Bridge By Drone
If you've always wanted to watch a couple thousand sheep crossing a bridge via drone, you're in luck.
May 22, 2020
C.J. Box Says “Big Sky” Series Still On Track For Fall ABC Debut
Although the coronavirus has stopped some movies and TV shows, C.J. Box's "Big Sky" series is on track.
May 22, 2020
Denver Mail Facility Handling Wyoming Mail Refuses to Close
The United States Postal Service distribution center in Denver, which processes most of Wyoming's mail, is pushing back against orders from the city and county of Denver for it to temporarily close because of a possible coronavirus outbreak.
May 22, 2020
Denver Postal Center That Handles All Wyoming Mail Ordered Closed Due to Covid-19
The postal distribution center that handles mail for all of Wyoming was ordered closed on Thursday due to the coronavirus.
May 22, 2020
After 50 Days in Hospital, Fremont County Man Discharged After Beating Covid-19
A Fremont County was discharged from a Lander hospital after successfully beating Covid-19.
May 22, 2020
Elderly Washakie County Man Becomes Wyoming’s 12th Coronavirus Death
An older Washakie County resident has died after becoming infected with coronavirus, the Wyoming Department of Health reported Thursday.
May 21, 2020
Wyoming’s Twelve New Coronavirus Cases Includes First In Platte County
Wyomings confirmed coronavirus count topped 600 on Thursday with the discovery of 12 new cases in six counties, including the first case reported in Platte County.
May 21, 2020
260+ Staff, Residents From Natrona County Health Facility To Be Quarantined
More than 260 residents and staff from a Natrona County longterm care facility will have to be quarantined due to a coronavirus exposure this week.
May 21, 2020
Wyoming Tourism Focuses on In-State Citizens First
The Wyoming Office of tourism is urging Wyoming citizens to travel in the state and support local businesses.
May 21, 2020
Gordon Will Veto Part of Bill To Expand Business Relief Program
Gov. Mark Gordon will veto a part of the business relief bill approved by the Legislature last weekend to let more businesses receive funds under the program
May 20, 2020
Coronavirus Deaths Increase to 11; New Cases Increase By 13
One new death related to the coronavirus was reported Wednesday and 13 new cases.
May 20, 2020
Stormchaser Reed Timmer Streaming Severe Weather, Funnel Clouds in Wyoming
Well-known stormchaser Reed Timmer is in eastern Wyoming today live-streaming the severe weather hitting the area.
May 20, 2020
Sheridan Police Release Body Cam Footage In Brewery Incident
The Sheridan Police Department has released body camera footage detailing an encounter with a brewery owner last week.
May 20, 2020
Eleventh Coronavirus-Related Death In Wyoming Reported
The number of Wyoming deaths related to coronavirus went up to 11 on Wednesday with the death of a Fremont County man, the Wyoming Department of Health announced.
May 20, 2020
Coronavirus Recoveries Increase By 24, Cases Up By Six
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases to be diagnosed in Wyoming since the pandemic reached the state in March grew by six on Tuesday to total 583, while the number of people to have recovered from the illness grew by 24.
May 19, 2020
Don Day: Get Ready For Wild, Severe Weather in Eastern Wyoming on Wednesday
Meteorologist Don Day said Wednesday is going to be a "wild afternoon and evening" with tornados, hail, and heavy rain.
May 19, 2020
New UW Poll: Nearly 75% of Wyoming Still Support Gordon For Coronavirus Efforts
As of May 11, 73.5% strongly or somewhat approve of Gov Gordon's handling of the pandemic.
May 19, 2020
Natrona Public Health Officer: Face Coverings Must Be Worn in Businesses
Dr. Mark Dowell said he was disappointed in the lack of face coverings he has seen in restaurants and other businesses.
May 19, 2020