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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
Seven Republican Legislators Criticize Gordon’s Coronavirus Response
In another sign of the far-rights dissatisfaction with Gov. Mark Gordons handling of the coronavirus pandemic, seven members of the Wyoming Legislature signed on to a letter critically questioning his actions.
April 30, 2020
Gordon to Allow Overnight Camping For Wyoming Residents Only
Gordon announced that the state would open campgrounds at its parks on May 15, but only for Wyoming residents and with new restrictions in place.
April 29, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Cases At 404, Recoveries To 371
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming topped 400 on Wednesday with the discovery of new cases in five counties.
April 29, 2020
Wyoming Weddings and Coronavirus: Let’s Reschedule
Madden has also seen a number of the weddings she's booked reschedule, but the June and July events are also a matter of playing the waiting game, trying to figure out if the curve will have been flattened enough in Wyoming that Gov. Mark Gordon declares larger gatherings safe.
April 29, 2020
Gordon Announces Some Relaxation To Wyoming Coronavirus Rules
Threats to Wyomings residents posed by the coronavirus pandemic have eased sufficiently to allow a slight relaxation of the rules to slow the spread of the illness, Gov. Mark Gordon said Tuesday.
April 28, 2020
Wyoming Restaurants and Bars Still Shut Down For In-Person Patronage
Gov Mark Gordon said restaurants and bars would continue to be closed to table service and inside patronage until at least May 15.
April 28, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Climb to 396
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased by seven on Tuesday to total 396.
April 28, 2020
Wyoming Schools Receive $32.5M in Federal Funds
Wyomings schools will receive more than $32.5 million in coronavirus relief from the federal government, Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow has announced.
April 28, 2020
Wyoming Frontier Prison Creates “Rent a Cell” Fundraiser
The Rent a Cell fundraiser is $10, which gets a person a "cell" for a week.
April 28, 2020
Wyo. State Sen. Affie Ellis Donates Legislative Salary to Fight Coronavirus
Sen. Affie Ellis of Cheyenne announced on Monday that she was donating her state Senate salary to help purchase personal protective equipment for Wyoming healthcare workers.
April 28, 2020
New Fremont County Cases Push Wyoming Coronavirus Count to 389
The state Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, reported that the number of confirmed cases in the state grew by 19 on Monday, led by Fremont Countys 15.
April 27, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Up By Eight
Eight new coronavirus cases were reported in Wyoming on Sunday to bring the states number of confirmed cases to 370.
April 26, 2020
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Celebrates Discharge of Coronavirus Patients
The two patients were still in their wheelchairs but happily escorted out of the facility to the applause of 100+ staff members of the hospital.
April 24, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Case Count Grows by 17 in One Day
Wyomings confirmed coronavirus case count grew by 17 to total 349 on Friday and officials said much of the increase could be traced to increased testing in Fremont County and on the Wind River Indian Reservation.
April 24, 2020
Teton County Group Will Offer Coronavirus Antibody Testing
A Jackson organization is offering to test individuals to see if they have already had the coronavirus and have developed antibodies to it.
April 24, 2020
Balow Says Schools Can Soon Begin Reopening on Limited Basis
Balow said that the scaling back of restrictions was an opportunity for Wyoming schools to provide limited in-person instruction for certain students, such as those with learning disabilities or other special needs.
April 23, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Case Count Grows by Six
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming grew by six on Thursday to total 332.
April 23, 2020
State’s Reopening Plan a Work In Progress, Gordon Says
The state will take its first steps next week to relax the restrictions on businesses and gatherings that were put in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Mark Gordon said Thursday.
April 23, 2020
Wyoming Improves Social Distancing Grade to ‘C-‘
With a grade of C-, Wyoming moved into 26th place in Unacasts social distancing scoreboard, largely because of extremely low rates of interactions between people seen in the state.
April 23, 2020
Cowboy Skill Games Presents $10,000 to First Lady Jennie Gordon’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative
In a virtual check presentation ceremony on Thursday, First Lady Jennie Gordon received a $10,000 check to her Wyoming Hunger Initiative on behalf of Wyoming vending machine companies who make up Cowboy Skill Games.
April 23, 2020
Seventh Wyoming Coronavirus Death Recorded
A seventh Wyoming resident has died as a result of coronavirus, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Wednesday.
April 23, 2020
Opening of Nail Salon, Gym, and Massage Business Concern Gordon
Reports of exceptions being granted to some businesses in Wyoming to allow them to operate in spite of the statewide health orders has Gov. Mark Gordon concerned that a patchwork of restrictions could surface around the state.
April 22, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Up By Four To 326; Probable Cases at 121
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased by four on Wednesday to total 326.
April 22, 2020