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1,042 New COVID Cases in Wyoming; 1,211 Recoveries, 3,512 Active
The state reported 1,042 new laboratory-confirmed and 247 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 3,512 active cases for Monday.
August 30, 2021
Wyoming Rancher To Take Part In Latest “Survivor” Season
A Converse County rancher will be one of 18 cast members competing for a $1 million prize on the latest season of "Survivor."
August 30, 2021
Rock Springs Hospital Cancels All Elective Surgeries Due To Overflow Of COVID Patients
The Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County has canceled all of its elective surgeries until further notice due to an "overwhelming" influx of coronavirus patients.
August 30, 2021
Slain Wyoming Marine’s Family Walked Out on Meeting With Biden
The family of the Wyoming Marine killed in a terrorist attack on Thursday refused to meet with President Biden in Dover, Delaware over the weekend.
Jimmy OrrAugust 30, 2021
Cheyenne Schools See Almost 50 Cases Of COVID After First Week
Cheyenne schools saw an outbreak of nearly 50 cases of the coronavirus last week, during the first five days of the fall semester.
August 30, 2021
Bison Attacks Another Woman in South Dakota; Pants Stay On This Time.
A woman attending a wedding in South Dakota was thrown by a bison much like a bouquet would be thrown by a bride.
Jimmy OrrAugust 30, 2021
Jackson, Cheyenne State Legislators Agree Wyoming Needs Refugee Program
Contrasting with Gov. Mark Gordon, a Jackson and Cheyenne representative said Wyoming needed to have a refugee resettlement program.
August 30, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Joe Biden’s Debacle, Thirsty Bears, And Bursting My Buttons
So, my first column item here is about a bear. Columnist Dave Simpson recently wrote about a beer-drinking bear. This story is better.
Bill SniffinAugust 30, 2021
Life in Lusk: Sense of Community Big Plus For Wyoming’s Most Sparse County
The 2020 census shows that Niobrara County has the state's lowest population density with 0.9 people per square mile.
August 30, 2021
AARP Scam Alert: Work-From-Home Scams
There are genuine work-from-home jobs out there. The trick is knowing how to spot the real opportunities in a sea of empty and costly promises.
August 29, 2021
Heartbroken Mother of Killed Wyoming Marine Blames Biden Voters For Son’s Death
The grief-stricken mother of the Wyoming Marine who was killed in a terrorist attack in Afghanistan on Friday blamed President Joe Biden and his voters for her sons death.
Jimmy OrrAugust 29, 2021
Brian Harmsen: Finger-Pointing and Afghanistan
Columnist Brian Harmsen (Col. US Army, Ret) writes: "Ive lost count at how many have pointed back in time to fault the previous administration in order to deflect responsibility from the current administration which somehow saw fit to reverse course with the Paris Accords and the WHO, yet for some reason stuck with their plan to exit Afghanistan."
Brian HarmsenAugust 29, 2021
Over $500,000 Raised For Family Of Wyoming Marine Killed In Afghanistan
Over $500,000 has been raised for the family of Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, the Wyoming marine who was killed in terrorist attacks in Afghanistan.
Jimmy OrrAugust 29, 2021
367 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Friday; 451 Recoveries, 3,434 Active
The state reported 367 new laboratory-confirmed and 105 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 3,434 active cases.
August 28, 2021
Torrington Schools Considering K-8 Mask Mandate
Goshen County School District 1 in Torrington is considering implementing a mask mandate for younger students during a special board meeting next week.
August 27, 2021
Bouchard Encourages Use Of Ivermectin For COVID Treatment
Congressional candidate and state Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, has encouraged the use of anti-parasitic medication to treat the coronavirus.
August 27, 2021
Wyoming’s COVID Hospitalizations Hit Levels Not Seen Since December
Wyoming's coronavirus-related hospitalizations this week hit levels not seen since December, according to the state's hospitalization tracker.
August 27, 2021
Dr. Dan & Amy Surdam: Mask Up And Vaccinate
Dr. Dan Surdam and Amy Surdam write: "It is extremely unfortunate that this has become a political issue rather than a matter of health and safety for all of us."
August 27, 2021
Cheyenne Rep Drafts Bill Banning Workplace Vaccine Mandates
A Cheyenne representative has drafted a bill that would ban employers for implementing vaccine mandates for their employees.
August 27, 2021
Carbon County Republicans Call Teton County Mask Mandate “Unconstitutional”
The Carbon County Republican Party is not impressed with the new Teton County mask mandate that was implemented Thursday, calling it "unconstitutional."
August 27, 2021
Wyoming’s Elected Officials React to Death Of Wyoming Marine in Afghanistan
Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow expressed condolences after hearing that one of the servicemen killed in Afghanistan on Thursday was Ryan McCollum, a 2019 graduate of Jackson Hole High School.
August 27, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court Says No Limit On Laramie County DA Leigh Anne Manlove’s Review
Wyomings Supreme Court ruled that the way embattled Laramie County District Attorney Leigh Anne Manlove manages the people in her office can be reviewed during a review of a formal charge against her.
August 27, 2021
Governor Gordon Orders Flags Be Flown at Half-Staff Statewide Through August 30
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags be flown at half-staff to honor and pay our respects to the U.S. service members and other victims killed in the terrorist attack on August 26, 2021, in Kabul, Afghanistan.
August 27, 2021
War Hero Suffering From Paranoia Arrested After Accosting Forest Service Employee
A veteran who received the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart for his service in Iraq was arrested for accosting a Shoshone National Forest employee.
August 27, 2021