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Wyoming Blizzard: Snow Records Broken, Motorists Stranded, Snowplows Give Up
A late winter blizzard knocked out power for thousands of people and led some Wyoming road crews to suspend operations until the record-breaking snowstorm subsided.
Jimmy OrrMarch 14, 2021
38 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Friday; 487 Active
Wyoming Department of Health figures showed that the department received new reports of 62 recoveries among those with confirmed or probable cases.
March 14, 2021
Parts of Wyoming Shellacked By Winter Blizzard; More Than 3 Feet And Storm Still Going
Much of the state was under a blizzard warning Sunday as the storm dropped more than 37 inches of snow on some areas by Sunday morning.
March 14, 2021
Wyoming’s Open Spaces And Schools Are Attracting Travelers, Job Seekers
Unlike many other states during the pandemic, Wyoming attracted visitors seeking the great outdoors with its national parks, and was also successful in attracting job seekers and business interests.
March 13, 2021
Teton County Keeping Mask Order in Place Through Mid-April
Teton County has been granted a variance to keep its mask mandate in place until at least mid-April, the county health department announced Friday.
March 12, 2021
Legislator Says Wyoming Should Sell State Jets, WYDOT Pushes Back
Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, said Wyoming sell its two jets used for transporting state employees in lieu of raising taxes, but some officials have pushed back against this idea.
March 12, 2021
Report: COVID Infections, Deaths In Wyoming Nursing Homes Improving
Coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes across Wyoming have been steadily improving, according to a recent report from AARP Wyoming.
March 12, 2021
Legislator Introduced Budget Amendment to Fire Wyoming Health Officer
Rep. Chuck Gray, R-Casper, introduced an amendment to the budget bill that would have fired the Wyoming health officer.
March 12, 2021
88 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Thursday; 498 Active
Wyoming Department of Health figures showed that the department received new reports of 75 recoveries among those with confirmed or probable cases.
March 12, 2021
37 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Wednesday; 475 Active
Wyoming Department of Health figures showed that the department received new reports of 21 recoveries among those with confirmed or probable cases.
March 11, 2021
A Year Of the Coronavirus: Wyoming Marks Anniversary of First Diagnosis
Cowboy State Daily takes a look back at how the coronavirus affected Wyoming over the past year.
March 11, 2021
Wyoming’s Unemployment Falls For Ninth Month, Hits 5.1% In January
Wyoming's unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in January, the ninth month in a row after hitting a peak of rates last year.
March 10, 2021
Wyoming Legislature Considers Bills Limiting Health Orders, Officers
The Wyoming Legislature is considering multiple bills that have stemmed from the coronavirus pandemic, many of which would limit public health orders in the state.
March 10, 2021
44 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Tuesday; 454 Active
Wyoming Department of Health figures showed that the department received new reports of 64 recoveries among those with confirmed or probable cases Tuesday.
March 09, 2021
Nine More COVID Deaths Bring Wyoming’s Total to 691
Nine more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
March 09, 2021
“Big Brother” Concerns Over Traffic Cameras Nearly Doom Teton Pass Bill
A bill which would allow traffic cameras to catch truckers who illegally use Teton Pass is still alive after killing an amendment which would have allowed cameras in construction zones.
March 09, 2021
Natrona County Health Officer: “Whatever Vaccine You Can Get, Get It”
The Natrona County health officer encouraged anyone who was eligible to obtain a coronavirus vaccine to get it as soon as they could, and noted all three vaccines were equal in their risk minimization.
March 09, 2021
110 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Monday; 458 Active
Wyoming Department of Health figures showed that the department received new reports of 213 recoveries among those with confirmed or probable cases Monday
March 09, 2021
69 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Friday; 532 Active
Wyomings active coronavirus cases increased by 10 on Friday as the states reported the recoveries exceeded the new cases
March 06, 2021
National Weather Service in Riverton Warns of Ice Jam Flooding
The National Weather Service in Riverton is warning residents about potential ice jam flooding that could come as a result of rising temperatures.
March 05, 2021
Wyoming COVID Hospitalizations Stay Steady at 22
Wyoming's coronavirus-related hospitalizations have stayed fairly steady over the last week, with 22 patients across the state as of Thursday.
March 05, 2021
2020 Census: Wyoming One Of The Worst States In The Nation For Responding
Wyoming was one of the worst states in the nation for responding on its own to the U.S. Census Bureau.
March 05, 2021
Game & Fish: Zebra Mussels Could Cause Catastrophic Problems for Wyoming
Although zebra mussels may sound like an exotic seafood dish from a romantic Michelin-rated restaurant, it is actually an invasive shellfish which could wreak havoc on the state of Wyoming.
March 05, 2021
60 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Thursday; 522 Active
Wyomings active coronavirus cases decreased by 37 on Thursday as the states reported the recoveries exceeded the new cases
March 04, 2021