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Park County Health Officer: “No Hospital Visits is Encouraging Sign”
Aaron Billin, Public Health Officer for Park County, said Park County is the only infected county in the state to go seven days without the first case turning into a cluster.
March 24, 2020
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks closed until further notice
Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks are closed to all park visitors until further notice, effective immediately
March 24, 2020
4,000 People Attend Online Coronavirus Town Hall in Gillette
Thousands of viewers tuned in Sunday to watch local leaders address community-wide concerns regarding Campbell County's response to the COVID-19 crisis.
March 24, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Up To 29
The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming grew to 29 on Monday night as Health Department officials reported a new case in Natrona County.
March 24, 2020
Cheyenne Schools Create Contingency Plans In Case Closures Extend Beyond April 3
Laramie County School District 1 is preparing a contingency plan in case the coronavirus pandemic causes schools to be closed beyond April 3.
March 23, 2020
Furious Barrasso Slams Democrats For Blocking Coronavirus Aid Package
Ive been on the phone with doctors across the country, with my colleagues at the Wyoming Medical Center. They are working double-time and through the weekend. Day and night, the nurses, the doctors, the health care providers, they need help, Barrasso said.
March 23, 2020
Lander Emergency Room Physician: “I’m Afraid We Could Get Overwhelmed”
"I am really afraid that we could be overwhelmed at some point in the not so distant future." -- Lander Emergency Room physician Dr. Tom Rangitsch
March 23, 2020
Liz Cheney to Chinese Foreign Ministry: “How About You Stop Eating Bats?”
Liz Cheney isnt a fan of the Chinese governments spin on the coronavirus outbreak.
March 21, 2020
Wyoming Records 23rd Coronavirus Case
Wyomings coronavirus case count increased to 23 Saturday as the Wyoming Department of Health reported a newly diagnosed case in Carbon County.
March 21, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: New Order Prohibits Gatherings Of 10 Or More People
I very much appreciate the willingness of our states residents to comply with this action," said Gov. Mark Gordon
March 21, 2020
Gov. Gordon Signs Executive Order to Expedite Delivery of Coronavirus Supplies
Gov. Mark Gordon signed an executive order on Friday that will expedite the commercial transportation of coronavirus-related supplies to communities in Wyoming and throughout the country.
March 20, 2020
27 Car Pile-Up Closes Interstate 80 East Of Laramie, Wyoming
The Wyoming Highway Patrol said Friday's series of accidents involved over 27 vehicles -- 23 of which were commercial trucks.
March 20, 2020
Tourism officials see need for closure order
Mike Moser, executive director for the Wyoming State Liquor Association, and Chris Brown, executive director of the Wyoming Lodging and Restaurant Association, both said it is important to take action now to cut short the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.
March 20, 2020
Grocery stores announce special hours for vulnerable adults, limit daily hours
With the number of confirmed coronavirus cases climbing every day, grocery stores across the country have recognized a specific need among customers.
March 20, 2020
Wyoming Distilleries Making Hand Sanitizer
Chronicles Distilling in Cheyenne is getting ready to begin mixing its alcohol with several other ingredients to produce hand sanitizer for use by health care staffers and workers at Cheyennes Holly Frontier Refinery.
March 19, 2020
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso: We Must Help Wyoming People
I think of our small businesses in Wyoming and thats about every business in Wyoming, Barrasso said. You want to make sure that their employees are taken care of.
March 19, 2020
Park County Joins Laramie, Teton In Closing Businesses
Park County on Thursday became the third county in the state to order the closure of businesses likely to attract more than 10 people.
March 19, 2020
Laramie County Orders Bars, Theaters, Fitness Centers Closed
Laramie County joined Teton County on Thursday in ordering the closure of businesses where people are likely to gather, including bars, theaters, museums, coffee shops and fitness clubs in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus.
March 19, 2020
WYDOT to Work With Highway Patrol to Make Sure COVID-19-Related Supplies Get Through
The Wyoming Department of Transportation announced it will work with the Wyoming Highway Patrol to ensure COVID-19-related supplies are delivered despite blizzard conditions which could hit the state.
March 19, 2020
Cheyenne Loses Air Service Due to Coronavirus
The City of Cheyenne will lose air service beginning April 6. Airport Director Tim Barth made the announcement late Wednesday on its Facebook page.
March 19, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: Health Officials Announce Teton County, Wyoming COVID-19 Case
Local officials were notified late today by the Wyoming Department of Health that an adult male, over the age of 60, and living in Teton County, has tested positive for COVID-19.
March 19, 2020
Coronavirus Detected In Military Member Assigned To F.E. Warren
A member of the military assigned to F.E. Warren Air Force Base has tested positive for the coronavirus, the base announced.
March 19, 2020
Wyoming Emergency Care Owners Urge Social Distancing
The owners of a Cheyenne acute care clinic discussed the lack of available coronavirus tests, the uptick in clients and why people should continue practicing social distancing during a radio program Wednesday.
March 18, 2020
Wyoming Ranked ‘Least Aggressive’ In Coronavirus Fight by Finance Site
Gov. Mark Gordon has left all closure and restriction decisions in the hands of officials at the local level.
March 18, 2020