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Eight New Coronavirus Cases On Tuesday to Total 452; 118 Probables, 291 Recoveries
The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, reported that new cases were detected in Fremont, Laramie and Lincoln counties.
May 05, 2020
Barrasso: Not Sure About Trump’s Payroll Tax Cut; Glad Wyoming is Open Again
Sen. John Barrasso wouldnt commit to backing President Trumps payroll tax cut as part of the next coronavirus bill stating the he needed to see more of the specifics.
May 05, 2020
Park County Considers Requesting Exemption for Indoor Dining
Limited indoor dining might not be too far off, as state and Park County health officials slowly ease off of restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19.
May 05, 2020
Restaurants, Churches To Open In Sheridan, Washakie Counties
Restaurants and bars in Sheridan and Washakie counties are now able to open under variances to the states health orders approved by Wyoming officials.
May 05, 2020
Moorcroft Woman Petitions Governor to Remove State Park Camping Reservation Requirement
As of Tuesday afternoon, just under 13,000 people had signed with new signatures ticking up every few minutes, well past her goal of 5,000-signatures.
May 05, 2020
Testing Reveals No New Coronavirus Cases At State Hospital
Testing of patients and staff at the Wyoming State Hospital in Evanston revealed no new cases of coronavirus at the institution, the Department of Health announced Monday.
May 04, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Grow By Nine to 444
The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, said six new cases were diagnosed in Fremont County and three new cases were reported in Laramie County.
May 04, 2020
Wyoming Hog Farmers Facing Doom Without Federal Aid Plan
Were going to see the trickle-down effect in Wyoming, Burkett said. Its just a matter of weeks before we see no need for our pigs.
May 04, 2020
State Health Dept Approves Exemptions for Restaurants and Churches in Some Counties
Restaurants in Lincoln, Natrona and Park counties will be allowed to offer their customers a place to eat under exemptions to Wyomings public health orders recently approved by state officials.
May 04, 2020
First Lady Continues Support for Local Food Banks, Pantries
"In a time like this, we're all hands on deck," the First Lady said. "People are very passionate about helping folks and feeding people, so it's not a lift for me at all."
May 04, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Count To 435; Laramie County Breaks 100
The number of coronavirus cases detected in Laramie County since the virus was first reported in the state in March has topped 100.
May 03, 2020
Gordon Outlines Plan to Spend $1.25 Billion in Fed Coronavirus Aid
Wyoming needs to use its $1.25 billion in federal coronavirus assistance to prop up the states businesses and it needs to do so quickly, Gov. Mark Gordon said Friday.
May 01, 2020
Gatherings of 10 People or More in Church Still Not Allowed But Exemptions Are an Option
Gov. Mark Gordon said his team is working on a plan that would allow for large gatherings of people to attend church.
May 01, 2020
Wyoming’s Coronavirus Case Count Hits 420
The Wyoming Health Department, in its daily coronavirus update, reported that four new cases were detected in Fremont County on Friday, while one new case was reported in Carbon County.
May 01, 2020
Magagna: U.S. Needs Investigation Now on Price Gouging by Meat Packers
"Meatpackers are making huge return on their investment buying live cattle and then marketing box beef, Magagna said.
May 01, 2020
Yellowstone National Park Will Open This Year But in Phases
Yellowstone National Park will reopen for the 2020 season in phases and in keeping with the wishes of the states and communities surrounding the park, Superintendent Cam Sholly said Friday.
May 01, 2020
Barrasso: Fed Gov’t Should Not Bail Out States Which Are “Cesspools of Mismanagement”
Im not going to ask the people of Wyoming to bail out states bad behavior. Some of these have been cesspools of mismanagement for decades.
May 01, 2020
Wyoming Business Council Awards $48,000 Grant to Produce Personal Protective Equipment
Manufacturers in and around Sheridan will receive $48,000 from a Wyoming Business Council program to purchase materials needed to produce medical gowns and face masks.
May 01, 2020
Gordon Urges Wyoming Residents To Move Ahead Cautiously
Gordon said it was critical the people of Wyoming act carefully so a resurgence of coronavirus doesn't occur.
April 30, 2020
Confirmed Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Grow By 11 To 415
Wyomings confirmed coronavirus case count increased by 11 on Thursday to total 415.
April 30, 2020
Wyoming Soars From F+ to D+ In Latest Social Distancing Scorecard
Wyoming continues to gain ground in a national report card on social distancing, soaring from an F+ all the way to a D+.
April 30, 2020
Legislators: Wyoming Tops in the Nation For Re-Opening Business
As it stands tomorrow, the State of Wyoming will be farther ahead than any state in the nation in regards to relaxing public health orders, Lindholm said.
April 30, 2020
Longmire Days Postponed to August For Now
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Longmire Days organizers made the decision to reschedule the event from July to Aug. 13-16.
April 30, 2020
Teton County Opts Out of State Plans; Keeps Gyms, Hair Salons Closed
Its not a time to let our guard down, Dr. Travis Riddell said. Were urging everyone in Teton County to err on the side of caution, especially those who may have more frequent interaction with others or are at higher risk.
April 30, 2020