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Another 21 Deaths Tied To COVID; Wyoming Now Has 879
The number of Wyoming residents whose deaths have been tied to the coronavirus has climbed to 879, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Tuesday.
September 08, 2021
Cheyenne Schools Now Considering Mask Mandate
In a reverse of a decision made less than one month ago, the board of Wyoming's largest school district is considering implementing a mask mandate.
September 08, 2021
Wyoming Dept Of Health Worried About Impact Of COVID Hospitalizations
Wyoming public health officials are "very concerned" about the state's level of COVID-related hospitalizations and the potential impact of care availability in local communities.
September 07, 2021
Bouchard, Health Care Workers Protest Banner Health’s Vaccine Mandate In Worland
Wyoming state Sen. Anthony Bouchard joined health care workers in Worland on Monday to protest a vaccine mandate issued by Banner Health.
September 07, 2021
512 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming; 656 Recoveries; 4,105 Active
The state reported 512 new laboratory-confirmed and 92 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 4,105 active cases on Friday.
September 06, 2021
Wyoming’s COVID Hospitalizations Now More Than 200
Wyoming's COVID-related hospitalizations have reached more than 200, the first time the state has seen these numbers since early December.
September 03, 2021
455 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Thursday; 591 Recoveries; 4,157 Active
The state reported 455 new laboratory-confirmed and 140 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 4,157 active cases on Thursday.
September 02, 2021
Eastern Wyoming College’s Cosmetology, Barber Depts Close Due To COVID
The Eastern Wyoming College in Torrington has closed its cosmetology and barbering departments to the public due to COVID exposure and quarantine, the college announced Thursday.
September 02, 2021
Teton County Extends Mask Mandate Until Dec. 31
The Teton County Board of Commissioners voted to extend the mandate until Dec. 31 on Thursday.
September 02, 2021
Union Pacific’s Big Boy #4014 Returns To Cheyenne On Tuesday
Cheyenne-based Big Boy No. 4014 returns home next Tuesday, Sept. 7 from a month-long tour of the nation.
September 02, 2021
621 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Wednesday; 157 Recoveries; 4,153 Active
The state reported 621 new laboratory-confirmed and 250 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 4,153 active cases for Wednesday.
September 02, 2021
Cheyenne School District Offering $500 To Employees Who Get COVID Vaccine
The Cheyenne school district is offering $500 to employees who get a COVID vaccine between now and the end of the year.
September 01, 2021
Wyoming Health Official: Too Early To Discuss Third COVID Shot
As the number of people infected with the COVID-19 virus continues to rise in Wyoming, some who have already been vaccinated against the illness are wondering if they need a booster shot.
Wendy CorrSeptember 01, 2021
Rock Work Getting Underway In Wind River Canyon
An $8.78 million slide stabilization/rock scaling project is scheduled began Tuesday, alongside U.S. Highway 20/Wyo. Highway 789 through the Wind River Canyon.
September 01, 2021
Carbon County Superintendent Warns Of Mask Mandate If COVID Cases Continue Increasing
The superintendent of Carbon County School District 1 has warned parents that if coronavirus cases continue to increase within local schools, a mask mandate will again be implemented.
September 01, 2021
225 New COVID Cases in Wyoming; 430 Recoveries, 3,439 Active
The state reported 225 new laboratory-confirmed and 155 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 3,439 active cases, a decline of 73 from Monday.
August 31, 2021
Wyoming’s COVID Death Toll Rises To 858; 23 New Deaths In August
The number of Wyoming residents whose deaths have been linked to coronavirus since the illness was first detected in the state has grown to 858, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Tuesday.
August 31, 2021
UW Football Players Taking Online Classes Due To COVID
The University of Wyoming football team has gone virtual for the fall semester, with many of the players choosing to take online classes to prevent an increased risk of the coronavirus.
August 31, 2021
COVID Cancellations Happening Again in Wyo; Now Eastern Wyoming College Cancels Volleyball Games
Sparking worries that 2021 will be a repeat of 2020, COVID is causing cancellations again in Wyoming. Eastern Wyoming College just cancelled volleyball games due to the virus.
August 31, 2021
Sheridan Schools Implement Mask Mandate One Day Before School Begins
Sheridan County School District 2 students will be required to wear masks beginning Tuesday.
August 31, 2021
1,042 New COVID Cases in Wyoming; 1,211 Recoveries, 3,512 Active
The state reported 1,042 new laboratory-confirmed and 247 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 3,512 active cases for Monday.
August 30, 2021
Rock Springs Hospital Cancels All Elective Surgeries Due To Overflow Of COVID Patients
The Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County has canceled all of its elective surgeries until further notice due to an "overwhelming" influx of coronavirus patients.
August 30, 2021
Cheyenne Schools See Almost 50 Cases Of COVID After First Week
Cheyenne schools saw an outbreak of nearly 50 cases of the coronavirus last week, during the first five days of the fall semester.
August 30, 2021
Life in Lusk: Sense of Community Big Plus For Wyoming’s Most Sparse County
The 2020 census shows that Niobrara County has the state's lowest population density with 0.9 people per square mile.
August 30, 2021