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Wyoming Hospital Association Director Says Statewide Mask Mandate Important For Curbing COVID
The director of the Wyoming Hospital Association has responded to Gov. Mark Gordon's lack of a statewide mask mandate in his newest health orders issued late Thursday.
November 20, 2020
Gordon Issues New Health Orders Reducing Crowd Sizes
The new health orders will take effect Monday and no business closures are included in the new orders. The orders will limit in and outdoor gatherings to no more than 25 people without restrictions.
November 20, 2020
Cheney Faces Slams AOC On Twitter: “America Will Never Be a Socialist Country”
Rep. Liz Cheney told Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez' on Thursday that the United States will never be a socialist country.
November 19, 2020
Gordon Providing Resources For Wyoming Hospitals Due To COVID Surge
Gov. Mark Gordon is providing additional support to hospitals across Wyoming in response to skyrocketing coronavirus cases all over the state.
November 19, 2020
‘In-N-Out’ Gets Closer to Wyoming But Cowboy State Daily Is Not Impressed
Although we are pleased that In-N-Out is opening 3 locations nearer to Wyoming, it is not the consensus favorite on the Cowboy State Daily team.
November 19, 2020
Wyoming GOP Central Committee Asks Gordon To Rescind State Of Emergency
The chair of the Wyo Republican party said: "This is just a disease with a new name and a whole lot of media attention, but its not really changing the situation in Wyoming. We seem to be going to a lot of lengths to flatten the curve and it is not working.
November 17, 2020
Gordon Suggests $500 Million In Budget Cuts In New Proposal
Gov. Mark Gordon released his supplemental budget proposal on Monday, which includes additional cuts on top of the 10% he implemented in July.
November 16, 2020
Gordon Launching Oil, Gas Economic Recovery Program This Week
Gov. Mark Gordon is launching a program this week that is designed to help with Wyoming's economic recovery and to boost employment in the oil and gas industry.
November 16, 2020
Wyoming Supreme Court Halts Jury Trials, Calls For Rescheduling Cases
A halt has been called to jury trials in the state by the Wyoming Supreme Court because of coronavirus.
November 16, 2020
Lummis: Trump Shouldn’t Concede Election Yet
U.S. Senator-Elect Cynthia Lummis has become the second of Wyoming's top officials to speak out regarding last week's presidential election, saying President Donald Trump shouldn't concede the election yet.
November 13, 2020
Gordon: “Knuckleheads” Who Ignore Medical Experts Are Putting Wyo Citizens At Risk
Gordon said those who refuse to take recommended precautions to prevent the spread of coronavirus are putting the states most vulnerable citizens at risk.
November 13, 2020
UW Board Of Trustees Approves $42M Budget Reduction Plan
The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees approved a plan Thursday to address a $42.3 million budget reduction.
November 13, 2020
Gordon Won’t Congratulate Biden, Trump Until Winner Officially Announced
Gov. Mark Gordon has become the first of Wyoming's top elected officials to speak out regarding last week's presidential election, but he didn't offer any congratulations.
November 12, 2020
University of Wyoming Moves To Online-Only Classes As Of Monday
University of Wyoming officials, faced with a significant increase in the number of active coronavirus cases among students and staff, will move to online-only classes on Monday
November 11, 2020
Gordon Uses CARES Money To Hire Extra Medical Workers
Wyoming will use federal coronavirus relief funds to bring additional medical personnel to the state to help hospitals deal with steep increases in patient loads caused by the virus.
November 11, 2020
Wyo Business Leaders Tell Gov Gordon: “We Are Losing The Battle” On Covid
While members of Wyoming's chambers of commerce agree something must be done to slow the spread of coronavirus in the state, they disagreed on how to accomplish that goal in an online meeting with Gov. Mark Gordon on Tuesday.
Bill SniffinNovember 11, 2020
Survey: More Than Half Of Wyomingites Trust Trump’s COVID Leadership
More than half of surveyed Wyomingites approve of the way President Donald Trump is handling the coronavirus pandemic, with 54% strongly or somewhat approving of the way he is handling things.
November 10, 2020
Good News: Wyoming is Not the Fattest State In the Nation
Wyoming is not the fattest state in the nation according to a new survey.
November 10, 2020
Former Laramie County GOP Chair Says Trump Could Still Win Election
A former Laramie County Republican Chairman says the media is trying to "brainwash" everyone into thinking Joe Biden won the election.
November 10, 2020
Gordon Warns State Employees Of Second Shutdown If COVID Cases Continue To Rise
Gov. Mark Gordon warned Wyoming state employees that a second shutdown of government buildings and businesses could happen if coronavirus cases in the state continue to rise.
November 09, 2020
Lawsuit Against Casper Doctor Filed Too Late, Wyoming Supreme Court Says
A womans lawsuit against a Casper doctor reached a court four days too late for her to pursue a negligence claim against him, Wyomings Supreme Court has ruled.
November 09, 2020
LCCC Eliminating 30+ Positions, Reorganizing Programs Due To Budget Shortfall
Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne is going through a major reorganization and reduction process, eliminating more than 30 positions and eyeing certain programs for changes.
November 06, 2020
Who Won Cowboy State Daily’s Election Winner Picker Contest? Well, We Don’t Know Yet
Three savvy Cheyenne men so far are tied to win Cowboy State Daily's election winner picker contest.
Bill SniffinNovember 06, 2020
Enzi Welcomes Lummis To Senate, Congratulates Cheney On Win
Outgoing U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi recently congratulated Senator-elect Cynthia Lummis on her successful campaign to take over his seat.
November 05, 2020