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Wyoming Hospitals Offer Quicker Coronavirus Testing
Since the coronavirus emerged as a real threat to Wyoming residents in March, the only testing option for many counties was a process that involved sending swabs to the state health office.
Wendy CorrJuly 17, 2020
Gordon Reiterates Concern About Coronavirus, Criticizes Lack Of Empathy During News Conference
Gov. Mark Gordon expected to have health orders aimed at slowing the spread of coronavirus expire by the end of July, but then a spike in cases in mid-June made him and other state officials reconsider.
July 15, 2020
Gordon: Spending Cuts Of $250 Million Just The Beginning For Wyoming
Cuts in state spending beyond the $250 million reduction already authorized by Gov. Mark Gordon will be needed going forward, he said Wednesday.
July 15, 2020
Barrasso Condemns Democrats For Endorsing Mob Violence
Sen. John Barrasso said Nancy Pelosi has surrendered to the radical mob.
July 15, 2020
Gordon Approves $250M In Budget Cuts, $600M To Go
Gov. Mark Gordon has approved a number of budget cuts totaling more than $250 million, nearly 10% of the state's general budget fund.
July 13, 2020
Wyoming Department Of Health Not Implementing Meningitis Vaccine Requirement (Yet)
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Wyoming Department of Health is withdrawing a set of proposed changes to the state's immunization program.
July 10, 2020
Gordon: Coronavirus Cases Increase “Concerning”
Gov. Mark Gordon described the current spike of coronavirus cases across the state of Wyoming as "concerning" during a press conference on Wednesday afternoon.
July 09, 2020
Gordon Says State Will Cut Staff
Gordon asked all of his agency heads to submit ideas for reducing their budgets by 20% and said Wednesday he has asked the officials to propose additional cuts of 10%.
July 09, 2020
Gordon Accepts “Wear A Mask” Challenge From Colorado Governor, Challenges Idaho
Gov. Mark Gordon took to Twitter on Tuesday afternoon to tell the world why he wears a mask to protect the spread of the coronavirus.
July 08, 2020
Wyoming Top Officials Authorize Bid For 1 Million Acres of Occidental Land
Wyoming's top elected officials voted unanimously to authorize the state to move ahead with a bid for 1 million acres of land and 4 million acres of mineral rights currently owned by Occidental Petroleum.
July 07, 2020
4 Million Acre Occidental Land Purchase Could Have 7.25% Return
The states purchase of 4 million acres of mineral rights in southern Wyoming could generate a long-term return of about 7.25% if the state purchased the rights to trona in that land as well
July 07, 2020
State To Consider Occidental Land Purchase Monday
The states top five officials on Monday will consider offering a bid for about 1 million acres of private land in southern Wyoming, Gov. Mark Gordon announced Wednesday.
July 02, 2020
Liz Cheney: U.S. Won’t Tolerate Targeting Of Forces
Cheney said any foreign power planning harm to American forces should be ready for significant consequences.
July 01, 2020
Wyoming Health Orders To Remain The Same Until July 15
Wyoming's current public health orders will be extended through July 15, since the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, Gov. Mark Gordon announced Monday.
June 29, 2020
Powell’s Northwest College President Says “Everything” Is Up For Review
All programs at Northwest College in Powell will be up for review as the college tries to cut spending in the face of declining revenue, its president said Friday.
June 26, 2020
Gillette, Sheridan Colleges Will Save $2.8 Million By Scrapping Athletic Programs
The elimination of most athletic programs at colleges in Sheridan and Gillette will save those colleges $2.8 million, according to officials.
June 26, 2020
Senator Uses Wyoming As Example Why DC Shouldn’t Be A State; Predictably Gets Annihilated On Social Media
U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton said Wyoming is a well-rounded working class state while Washington, DC is full of bureaucrats.
June 26, 2020
Wyoming GOP Convention Gets Conservative Superstar Charlie Kirk to Keynote
Well-known conservative activist Charlie Kirk will deliver the keynote at the GOP convention this weekend.
June 24, 2020
Civilians Injured During Black Hawk Incident In Big Horn County
After the helicopter experienced a power failure, the hoist line was immediately cut as a part of a standard safety procedure to minimize loss of life, further injuries and destruction of equipment and property.
June 18, 2020
John Barrasso: “I Don’t Intend to Buy John Bolton’s Book”
Sen. John Barrasso said former National Security Advisor John Bolton is using "sensationalism" to sell his new book.
June 18, 2020
Gordon Urges Wyoming Residents To Continue Coronavirus Safeguards
Gordon said he was disappointed to see that the number of confirmed coronavirus cases has gone up by 106 in the last week, leaving the state with more than 220 active cases.
June 16, 2020
Wyoming Department Of Health Now Allowing Visits To Long-Term Care Residents
The Wyoming Department of Health has issued new guidelines to allow in-person visits to long-care facilities, coming three months after all the facilities barred in-person visits due to the coronavirus pandemic.
June 16, 2020
Union Pacific Train Catches Fire Near Rock Springs
Around 2:55 p.m. on Saturday, the train derailed 39 cars four miles east of Rock Springs. Nine cars were damaged or on fire.
June 15, 2020
Gordon Revises Public Health Orders; Churches Fully Open
Beginning June 15, public health orders will allow indoor gatherings of up to 250 people with restrictions, permit parades to occur with appropriate social distancing and allow K-12 schools, community colleges, the University of Wyoming and other education institutions to resume in-person learning.
June 10, 2020