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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
Harrist Believes Early Action Stopped Significant Coronavirus Spread
Dr. Alexia Harrist didn't expect to become such a public figure over the last few months, but believes officials have made the right decisions for Wyoming during the coronavirus pandemic.
June 09, 2020
WYDOT To Close 10 Rest Areas To Cut Costs
The rest area closures will result in a savings to WYDOT of approximately $197,453 from June 15 through Sept. 30, the end of the fiscal year. After that, the department will save about $789,812 per year.
June 05, 2020
Gordon Praises Wyoming Protesters, Police
Gov. Mark Gordon is proud of protesters and law enforcement officers in Wyoming for the way they have behaved during demonstrations following the death of a Minnesota man at the hands of police, he said Thursday.
June 04, 2020
Gordon Tells State Agency Heads To Prepare For Drastic Cuts
Gov. Mark Gordon is asking state agency heads to do whatever they can to reduce spending and to prepare for more spending cuts in coming months in response to what he said was the largest loss of income in state history.
June 04, 2020
University Of Wyoming Ranked Nation’s Best College For Education Majors
The University of Wyoming is the best college in the nation for education majors, according to a company that provides educational programs through video courses.
June 04, 2020
Barrasso: Violence and Looting Must Stop Now
Barrasso said the criminals responsible for looting and violence are trying to undermine the nation.
June 02, 2020
One-Third Of Wyoming Legislators Unopposed In Re-Election Bid
A large number of candidates for the state Legislature find themselves unopposed.
June 01, 2020
Gordon Announces New Health Rules: Up To 250 People Can Gather in Public
Effective June 1, restrictions on public gatherings will be eased, allowing outdoor gatherings of up to 250 people, nearly three months after gatherings had been initially limited.
May 27, 2020
Wyoming Department Of Health Sees ‘Alarming’ Vaccine Decline
The Wyoming Department of Health has seen an "alarming" decline in the number of administered immunizations since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
May 27, 2020
Utah Woman Killed In Sublette County Crash Due To Texting And Driving
A Utah woman became the 30th fatality on Wyoming highways this year when she was killed in a crash in Sublette County over Memorial Day weekend.
May 26, 2020
Gordon Signs $1.25 Billion Federal Coronavirus Bills
Three measures authorizing Gov. Mark Gordon to spend $1.25 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds and spelling out how some of that money should be spent have been signed into law.
May 21, 2020
Gordon Allocating $17 Million To Expand Coronavirus Testing, Response
Gov. Mark Gordon announced Wednesday that he is allocating $17 million in federal funding to expand coronavirus testing, improve contact tracing and add to the state's supply of personal protective equipment.
May 13, 2020
Public Can Watch Wyoming Special Legislative Session On YouTube
The public will be able to watch the Wyoming Special Legislative Session beginning Friday on YouTube.
May 13, 2020
Cheney: China Intentionally Let Virus Spread to U.S. and the World
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney today said the Chinese government purposely let the coronavirus spread to the United States and the rest of the world.
May 12, 2020