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Snowy Range Road Reopens Ahead of Schedule
The 68-mile-pass, which is only open for a few months each year, gets clobbered by snow during the offseason and still could.
May 19, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Deaths In March, April, Bring Death Toll To 10
The Wyoming Department of Health announced that an older woman from Carbon County and an older man from Laramie County were both living in Colorado facilities at the time of their deaths.
May 18, 2020
11 New Coronavirus Brings Total Active Cases to 254 in Wyoming
New coronavirus cases were confirmed in five counties on Monday, bringing the states total number of cases since the disease was first diagnosed in Wyoming in March to 577.
May 18, 2020
Covid-19 Poll: Wyomingites Very Concerned About Economy, Fewer Concerned About Spread Of Virus
Almost all of those questioned in a University of Wyoming survey are concerned about the impact of coronavirus on the national economy and a majority are concerned about its impact on their personal finances.
May 18, 2020
Seven Confirmed Sick After Coronavirus Outbreak At Worland Nursing Home
A coronavirus outbreak at a Worland nursing home has resulted in at least seven new confirmed coronavirus cases, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
May 18, 2020
Wyoming Department Of Workforce Services Contracting Call Center To Reduce Wait Times
The Wyoming Department of Workforce Service is contracting with a call center to reduce the hold times and process the "unprecedented" number of unemployment insurance claims the agency is receiving.
May 18, 2020
Seven New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming, All In Washakie County
Seven new confirmed coronavirus cases, all in Washakie County, pushed Wyomings confirmed case count to 566 on Sunday.
May 17, 2020
Fremont County Woman Wyoming’s Eighth Coronavirus Death
A Fremont County woman has become the eighth person to die after being infected with the coronavirus,
May 17, 2020
Wyoming Legislature Passes Bills To Spend $1.25 Billion To Help Businesses, Renters
State legislators approved bills authorizing Gov. Mark Gordon to spend $1.25 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds.
May 17, 2020
Wyoming Strip Club Is One Of The First To Reopen In America
A strip club south of Cheyenne has the dubious honor of being one of the first strip clubs to reopen in America.
May 17, 2020
18 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming
Eighteen new coronavirus cases in 10 counties boosted the total of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming to 541 on Saturday.
May 16, 2020
Herd Immunity For COVID-19 Unlikely Because Not Enough People Would Take Vaccine, UW Study Says
20 percent of Americans would decline a coronavirus vaccine making it impossible to create the herd immunity necessary to stop a pandemic.
May 15, 2020
Poll: Majority of Wyoming Back Coronavirus Closures, But Support Slipping
70% of Wyoming citizens support school closures and 59% support reestaurant and bar closures.
May 15, 2020
Wyoming Gets Limited Supply Of Coronavirus Treatment Drug “Remdesivir”
Dr. Alexia Harrist said the state had received a shipment of Remdesivir, a drug that has had some success in speeding recovery from coronavirus.
May 15, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Up By Six To 522; 214 “Active” Cases
There are 214 active cases of coronavirus in the state. The number is determined by adding the number of confirmed and probable cases and subtracting the total number of recoveries.
May 14, 2020
Sheridan Police Say They Didn’t Threaten Closure of Restaurant But Non-Compliance Could Lead to Closure
"We never threatened to close the restaurant," the police said. "But closure could be a consequence of non-compliance. As far as we know, she's in compliance of all of the mandates."
May 14, 2020
State Public Health Officer: Social Distancing & Wearing Masks Still Necessary
Dr. Alexia Harrist said social distancing and the wearing of face coverings, in many situations, needed to continue.
May 14, 2020
Antibody Testing Shows No COVID-19 In Weston County
The public health officer said antibody testing has shown -- that despite rumors -- the coronavirus has not been present in Weston County.
May 14, 2020
Sheridan Brewery Owner: Police Threatened to Close Establishment Over Face Masks
A Sheridan brewery owner took to Facebook Wednesday evening to announce her restaurant may be closed and license revoked.
May 14, 2020
Gordon Urges Caution As Bars, Restaurants Open
"This is not a Hold my beer moment. This is a Lets do this carefully and make sure we dont lose the ground weve gained.
May 13, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Up By 10 to 523; Recoveries up to 480
Wyomings confirmed coronavirus case count went up by 10 on Wednesday with new cases detected in Fremont, Laramie, Natrona and Teton counties.
May 13, 2020
Barrasso On Pelosi’s $3 Trillion Package: “She’s Living on Fantasy Island”
Nancy Pelosi must be living on Fantasy Island if she actually believes that this $3 trillion bill will become law, Barrasso said.
May 13, 2020
Here’s Today’s Schedule of the Wyoming Air National Guard Statewide Flyovers
The Wyoming Air National Guard will perform an "aerial salute" to health care professionals in 28 communities on Friday.
May 13, 2020
Enzi, Barrasso Call For Investigation Into Meat Packers
Enzi and Barrasso asked the Justice Department to look into allegations of price manipulation and anti-competitive behavior in the cattle industry.
May 12, 2020