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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
UW Seeks Public Comment on Tuition Increase Recommendations
The public is being asked to comment on recommendations to increase tuition rates by four percent.
November 04, 2020
Wyoming Voter Turnout Nearly Doubled Primary Election; More Than 275K Vote
Voter turnout almost doubled between the primary and general elections in Wyoming this year, according to the secretary of state's office.
November 04, 2020
Bouchard Clobbers Opponent, Sails To Easy State Senate Win
State Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne easily turned back what was anticipated to be a strong challenge from Democrat Britney Wallesch, on Tuesday to win election to his second Senate term.
November 04, 2020
Oakley Beats Back WyGo And Foe In Riverton By 30 Votes Tuesday
Oakley, a former deputy prosecutor, had been aggressively attacked by the Wyoming Gun Owners organization, but still managed to squeeze out the win.
November 04, 2020
Lummis Thanks Voters For U.S. Senate Win
Former U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis released a statement tonight thanking her voters for electing her to the U.S. Senate.
November 04, 2020
Liz Cheney Wins Third Wyoming U.S. House Term
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney won election to a third term as Wyomings lone member of the U.S. House on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Lynnette Grey Bull.
November 04, 2020
Cynthia Lummis Wins Wyoming U.S. Senate Seat
Former U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis won her bid to return to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Merav Ben-David for the U.S. Senate seat now held by retiring Senator Mike Enzi.
November 04, 2020
Wyoming Governor In Quarantine After Possible COVID-19 Exposure
Governor Gordon was informed on Monday that he had a potential exposure to an individual who tested positive for COVID-19.
November 03, 2020
Barrasso: This Election Is “Like A Knife Fight In A Phone Booth”
Sen. Barrasso said this year's election season has been like "hand-to-hand combat" and "like a knife fight in a phone booth."
November 02, 2020
UW Moving Winter Commencement Online Due To COVID Concerns
The University of Wyoming will forego having a traditional winter commencement ceremony next month, instead opting to move online in the wake of surging coronavirus cases all across Wyoming, but especially in Albany County.
November 02, 2020
UW Cowboys To Allow 7,000 Max People in Tonight’s Game; All Must Wear Masks
The University of Wyoming is hosting its first home game in nearly a year after the coronavirus pandemic nearly threatened to shut it down for at least the season.
October 30, 2020
Gordon, Health Officials Upping Contact Tracing, Expanding COVID Testing After Cases Surge
Gov. Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Department of Health are taking certain actions to address the state's rising coronavirus cast count.
October 30, 2020
Jimmy Orr: Wyoming’s Time-Change Bill Passed This Year; So Why Are We Moving Our Clocks Back?
Wyoming passed legislation this year that would opt us out of Daylight Saving Time. So why are we moving our clocks back?
Jimmy OrrOctober 30, 2020
Update: Al Simpson ‘Doing Well,’ Expected To Return Home Saturday
Former U.S. Sen. Al Simpson is doing really well following treatment for a minor stroke and is expected to return to his Cody home on Saturday, according to his son Colin Simpson.
October 29, 2020
Jimmy Orr on the Passing of Jimmy Orr
Although I never met NFL great Jimmy Orr in person, I still have the signed football he sent me and memories of our one phone call.
Jimmy OrrOctober 29, 2020