Business & Tourism
News
Almost Half Of Wyoming Coronavirus Patients Recovered
Almost half of the Wyoming residents to test positive for the coronavirus since February have fully recovered from the illness.
April 10, 2020
18-Wheeler Plunges into North Platte River Near Ft. Steele, Wyoming
A semi-truck driver on Thursday, who apparently fell asleep at the wheel, drove his truck into the North Platte River.
April 10, 2020
Wyoming Highway Patrol Frowns on “Cannonball Run”-Style Racing
Earlier this week, a driver allegedly shattered the record for driving from New York to Los Angeles, accomplishing the feat in 26 hours and 38 minutes.
April 10, 2020
Senator Calls Wyoming’s F+ in Social Distancing Study “Bunk”
The whole thing is complete bunk if you ask me, Driskill said. We have ranchers who travel as much as 40 to 50 miles a day on their own property just to feed their animals.
April 10, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Up To 239, Niobrara Sees First Case
Niobrara County saw its first confirmed case of coronavirus on Thursday as the states total case count increased by nine to total 239.
April 09, 2020
Wyoming Ranked Best in the Nation for Paying Unemployment
Wyoming had enough money in its unemployment insurance trust fund at the beginning of the year to pay unemployment benefits for about six years
April 09, 2020
Don Day: Get Ready For Winter Blast; “Spring May Be On Hold Until May”
"The weather looks really, really good. It looks good through tomorrow and then its all downhill."
April 09, 2020
Wyo Rep Stan Blake: More Must Be Done to Protect Rail Workers During Pandemic
Wyoming Representative Stan Blake is urging Gov. Mark Gordon to ensure rail workers' safety during the coronavirus pandemic.
April 09, 2020
Lander Lab Proposes New Coronavirus Testing Technique; Could Test 900 Samples Per Day
Officials at Lander Labs said the company could test up to 900 samples a day with a turnaround of 24 hours or less.
April 09, 2020
How Will the Coronavirus Affect Wyoming’s Real Estate Market?
As national listings see downward trends, Wyoming could flip to buyers market.
April 09, 2020
Gordon Open to Wyoming Counties Issuing Stricter Stay-at-Home Mandates
We are happy to work with counties as they see fit to make sure that their needs are well-met, Gordon said.
April 09, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Increase by 9 to 230; 94 Recoveries
The number of people in Wyoming who have recovered from the coronavirus climbed to 94 on Wednesday, with recoveries noted in almost every county reporting a confirmed case of the illness.
April 08, 2020
Gordon: Wyoming Moving Closer to End of Pandemic
While there is no way to determine exactly when the coronavirus pandemic will lose its hold on Wyoming, actions of the states residents have moved the state closer to the end of its impact. Gov. Mark Gordon said Wednesday.
April 08, 2020
Gordon Calls for Suspension of Short-Term Out-of-State Fishing License Sales
We are particularly concerned about our neighbors in a lockdown states like Colorado coming up from Wyoming, the governor said.
April 08, 2020
Crook County Weathers First COVID-19 Case, Braces For More
With only one hospital and one respirator in the county, however, Driskill said residents could be in a bind if the virus spreads too fast.
April 08, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Increase To 221 Tuesday
The Wyoming Department of Health reported five more cases of coronavirus in Wyoming on Tuesday, with cases surfacing in four counties.
April 07, 2020
Wyoming Health Department Now Recommends Mask Use
The Wyoming Department of Health is now recommending that Wyoming residents wear face masks if they are in places where people congregate, such as grocery stores or pharmacies.
April 07, 2020
Wyo Game and Fish: Do Not Travel to Other States For Outdoor Activities
"Residents are advised if they choose to go outside to recreate, to do so close to home. Do not travel long distances or go to other states for outdoor activities.
April 07, 2020
Gordon Reiterates Self-Quarantine Order for All Out-of-State Visitors
Gov. Mark Gordon took to Facebook on Tuesday morning to remind out-of-state visitors that they must self-quarantine for 14 days upon entering the state.
April 07, 2020
Updated Model Predicts Fewer Deaths, Less Hospital Impact in Wyoming
A computer model now reports that the state will see 119 deaths from COVID-19 rather than the 134 predicted last week.
April 07, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Case Count at 216, 62 Recoveries
The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming grew to 216 on Tuesday morning, with the Wyoming Department of Health reporting four new cases in three counties.
April 07, 2020
Cheyenne Frontier Days CEO: No Plans for Cancellation Yet
If the biggest outdoor rodeo in the world were to be canceled, it would be in conjunction with city, county and state orders. It's going to take a lot to bring the "Daddy of 'em All" down.
April 07, 2020
Park County Public Health Officer Warns Coronavirus is Likely in Low-Reporting Counties
The study authors estimated that for every diagnosed case, there were 10 case undiagnosed. Aggressive social distancing is as important as ever," he said.
April 06, 2020
Barrasso Defends Wyoming’s Lack of Stay-At-Home Order
"People are spread out in Wyoming. We have been social distancing the entire time 130 years that weve been a state," Barrasso said.
April 06, 2020