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367 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Friday; 451 Recoveries, 3,434 Active
The state reported 367 new laboratory-confirmed and 105 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 3,434 active cases.
August 28, 2021
Torrington Schools Considering K-8 Mask Mandate
Goshen County School District 1 in Torrington is considering implementing a mask mandate for younger students during a special board meeting next week.
August 27, 2021
Bouchard Encourages Use Of Ivermectin For COVID Treatment
Congressional candidate and state Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, has encouraged the use of anti-parasitic medication to treat the coronavirus.
August 27, 2021
Wyoming’s COVID Hospitalizations Hit Levels Not Seen Since December
Wyoming's coronavirus-related hospitalizations this week hit levels not seen since December, according to the state's hospitalization tracker.
August 27, 2021
Cheyenne Rep Drafts Bill Banning Workplace Vaccine Mandates
A Cheyenne representative has drafted a bill that would ban employers for implementing vaccine mandates for their employees.
August 27, 2021
Carbon County Republicans Call Teton County Mask Mandate “Unconstitutional”
The Carbon County Republican Party is not impressed with the new Teton County mask mandate that was implemented Thursday, calling it "unconstitutional."
August 27, 2021
379 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Thursday; 426 Recoveries, 3,413 Active
The state reported 379 new laboratory-confirmed and 88 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 3,413 active cases.
August 27, 2021
Teton County Implements New Mask Order, In Effect Until At Least Sept. 4
Dr. Travis Riddell put the order in place on Thursday afternoon and it will expire after Sept. 4 unless the Teton County Board of Commissioners or the Jackson Town Council, or both, decide to extend it.
August 26, 2021
Some Wyomingites Still Refuse To Get COVID Vaccine, Despite FDA Approval
Despite the Pfizer vaccine receiving approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week, some Wyomingites still refuse to get a COVID vaccine.
August 26, 2021
348 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Wednesday; 36 Recoveries, 3,372 Active
The state reported 348 new laboratory-confirmed and 111 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 3,372 active cases, the highest number seen since Dec. 13, when the total stood at 3,758.
August 26, 2021
26 More Covid-Related Deaths in Wyoming
The Wyoming Department of Health announced 26 more Covid-related deaths bringing the total up to 835.
August 25, 2021
Wyoming Officials Reiterate Support For Keeping Schools Open All Year
Gov. Mark Gordon and state health officials reiterated their intent to avoid COVID-19 school closings at all costs.
August 25, 2021
347 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Tuesday; 314 Recoveries, 2,949 Active
The state reported 347 new laboratory-confirmed and 160 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 2,949 active cases.
August 25, 2021
Teton County Considering New Mask Order Due To Rising COVID Cases
The Teton County health officer is considering implementing a new mask order due to rising coronavirus cases in the area, officials announced Tuesday.
August 24, 2021
What Is The Price of Tomatoes In Texas?
By reader request, we decided to find out how much tomatoes cost in Texas.
August 24, 2021
South Dakota Gov. Noem Promises To Fight Any Possible Federal Vaccine Mandate
Despite the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approving the Pfizer vaccine on Monday, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem will not stand for any vaccine mandates in her state.
August 23, 2021
1% Of University Of Wyoming Students, Employees Test Positive For COVID
A total of 42 University of Wyoming students and employees so far have tested positive for COVID-19 in required testing to start the fall semester, with a test positivity rate of 1.2%.
August 23, 2021
Wyo Dept Of Health Calls Pfizer FDA Approval “A Step Forward”
The Wyoming Department of Health called the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine "a step forward" on Monday.
August 23, 2021
Wyoming Unemployment Rate Down Sharply in July
Wyomings unemployment rate dropped sharply in July as more people took seasonal jobs in the states leisure and hospitality and construction industries, according to a state report.
August 23, 2021
Wyoming Counties That Backed Trump Have Lower Vaccination Rates
Following a national trend, Wyoming counties that had the lowest vaccination rates had the strongest support for former President Trump.
August 23, 2021
408 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Friday; 392 Recoveries, 2,781 Active
The state reported 408 new laboratory-confirmed and 113 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 2,781 active cases.
August 23, 2021
Teton County Moves Back Into Red COVID Risk Level
Despite having the highest vaccination rate in Wyoming, Teton County is again adjusting its COVID risk level back to red, the highest level, due to rising COVID cases in the county and state.
August 20, 2021
Laramie County School District Says No To Mask Mandate
After a contentious board of trustees meeting on Monday night, the Laramie County School District 1 officials have decided to strongly recommend, but not require, masks once the school year begins next week.
August 20, 2021
Record Visitation Puts Strain On Yellowstone Resources
Record visitor numbers in Yellowstone National Park in July have strained the parks staff and services in ways not seen in the Parks 149-year history
Wendy CorrAugust 19, 2021