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234 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Thursday; 328 Recoveries, 2,652 Active
The state reported 234 new laboratory-confirmed and 72 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 2,652 active cases.
August 19, 2021
Cheyenne Hospital’s ICU Close To Capacity
The Cheyenne Regional Medical Center's intensive care unit is close to hitting its capacity, officials told Cowboy State Daily.
August 19, 2021
366 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Wednesday; 37 Recoveries, 2,674 Active
The state reported 366 new laboratory-confirmed and 122 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 2,674 active cases.
August 19, 2021
CDC Now Recommending Third Vaccine Booster For Everyone
Just one day after the Wyoming Department of Health recommended a third COVID-19 vaccine dose for immunocompromised people, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officially did the same, but for all people who have been vaccinated against the virus.
August 18, 2021
Bill Schilling: Not Enough New Jobs in Wyoming To Keep Economy Strong
The founder of the Wyoming Heritage Foundation, which later became the Wyoming Business Alliance, said Wyoming is not creating enough jobs to sustain the state's economy in the long-term.
August 18, 2021
249 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Tuesday; 256 Recoveries, 2,223 Active
The state reported 249 new laboratory-confirmed and 163 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 2,223 active cases, an increase of 140 active cases since Thursday.
August 18, 2021
Wyoming’s COVID-Related Deaths Increase By 16
The number of Wyoming residents whose deaths have been linked to coronavirus increased to 809 on Tuesday.
August 17, 2021
Wyo Dept of Health Recommends Third Vaccine For Some
A third dose of the coronavirus vaccine is now being recommended for a select group of Wyoming residents with certain medical conditions by the Wyoming Department of Health.
August 17, 2021
Wyoming Population Growth Third Slowest Over Last Decade
Wyomings population growth from 2010 to 2020 averaged 0.23% which was the the third slowest population growth rate of the 50 states in the U.S.
August 17, 2021
535 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Monday; 677 Recoveries, 2,083 Active
The state reported 535 new laboratory-confirmed and 137 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 2,083 active cases, a decline of five active cases since Friday.
August 16, 2021
Census: Uinta County Has The Most Kids In Wyoming
Uinta County officially has the most children of all 23 counties in Wyoming, according to recent data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
August 16, 2021
University Of Wyoming Requiring Employees, Students To Get COVID Tests
The University of Wyoming is requiring all employees and students who will spend any time on campus this fall to be tested against the coronavirus this week, the university announced late last week.
August 16, 2021
Wyoming Medical Community Applies Lessons Of COVID
Bill Crampton, the public health nursing supervisor for Park County, said the new wave of COVID infections seems to be driven by those who have not yet been vaccinated, about 62% of Wyomings residents.
Wendy CorrAugust 16, 2021
Wyoming History: 99 Dead In Kemmerer Mine Explosion on August 14, 1923
On Aug. 14, 1923, the towns of Kemmerer and Frontier were devastated by the second-worst coal mining tragedy in Wyoming history after 99 miners were killed during a mine explosion.
County 17August 15, 2021
243 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Friday; 217 Recoveries, 2,088 Active
The state reported 243 new laboratory-confirmed and 72 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 2,088 active cases, an increase of 98 active cases since Thursday. Of these cases, 694 are the Delta variant.
August 14, 2021
Help Wanted: Industry Relations Specialist for Sweetwater Travel & Tourism Board
The Sweetwater Travel & Tourism Board is hiring an Industry Relations Specialist.
August 13, 2021
Wyoming Leisure, Hospitality Tax Income Nearly Doubles In July
Sales tax income from Wyoming's leisure and hospitality sector exploded by more than 86% in July.
August 13, 2021
2020 Census: Wyoming 5th Whitest State in Nation
Results from the 2020 census released this week show that Wyoming actually places fifth out of the 50 states and Washington, D.C., for having the highest percentage of white residents at 84.7%, or 488,374 of its 576,851 residents.
August 13, 2021
The Corn Is Popping: Hot Temperatures Have Been A Boon For NW Wyo Crop
This summers heat may not be good for some crops, but when temperatures soar, as long as a farmer can keep the crop wet, corn does really well.
August 13, 2021
297 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Thursday; 276 Recoveries, 1,990 Active
The state reported 297 new laboratory-confirmed and 78 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 1,1990 active cases, an increase of 99 active cases since Wednesday. Of these cases, 692 are the Delta variant.
August 13, 2021
Majority Of Wyoming Counties Saw Population Decline Over Decade, State Grew Overall
Despite the the fact a majority of Wyoming's 23 counties lost residents over the last decade, the state's population grew overall, even if by a small amount, according to the latest information provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
August 12, 2021
Gordon’s Office Shut-Down Due to Staffer Testing Positive for COVID
A member of Gov. Mark Gordon's staff has tested positive for the coronavirus this week, the governor's office announced on Thursday.
August 12, 2021
University Of Wyoming Will Have Mask Mandate Until Sept. 20
The University of Wyoming will require masks indoors until at least Sept. 20, the university's board of trustees approved in a plan on Wednesday.
August 11, 2021
Cody Hospital Converts Entire Wing To Treat COVID
Cody Regional Health has converted an entire wing into a COVID treatment ward something that has not occurred since last winter.
Wendy CorrAugust 11, 2021