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Wyo Health Department Data Breach Exposes Info From 165K Wyomingites
The Wyoming Department of Health saw a data breach that exposed the health information of nearly 165,000 Wyoming residents.
April 27, 2021
Wyoming Tourism: Pine Bluffs’ Corgi Derby Happening This Weekend
The third annual Corgi Derby is happening this weekend in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming.
April 27, 2021
Report: Wyoming’s Travel Spending Declined By 23% In 2020
Wyoming's travel spending declined by 23% last year due to the pandemic, the Wyoming Office of Tourism recently concluded.
April 27, 2021
Poll: Americans Oppose Removing Wild Horses From Southern Wyoming
A national opinion poll conducted last year has revealed that the majority of surveyed Americans oppose removing wild horses from public lands in southern Wyoming.
April 27, 2021
Opinion: Not The Color Of Our Skin; Congress & Presidents (except Trump) Abdicated, So Only Hope Is SCOTUS
Columnist Perry Pendley writes: "Meanwhile, United Airlines, Wyomings primary air carrier, proudly announced that it will hire pilots, not for their skills at aviating the 'Friendly Skies,' but due to their race and gender."
April 27, 2021
Men Arrested in Uinta County For Hauling Fentanyl, Meth, And Cocaine
Two men were arrested in Uinta County after a pound of fentanyl, half pound of cocaine, and 12 ounces of methamphetamine were discovered in their vehicle.
April 27, 2021
Big Horn County Enters Second Amendment Sanctuary Debate
Big Horn County officials are looking into joining other counties around the state in declaring themselves a sanctuary for the Second Amendment.
Wendy CorrApril 27, 2021
Lummis Introduces Bill That Would Allow People Under 21 to Buy Handguns
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis introduced a bill this week that would allow adults between the ages of 18 and 20 to purchase a handgun from a federally-licensed dealer.
April 27, 2021
Wyoming Hit By Drought: Reduction In Antelope License Quotas For 2021 Hunting Season Proposed
In Wyoming, the Game and Fish Department is already reacting to dry conditions, proposing to reduce antelope license quotas for the 2021 hunting season.
April 27, 2021
Rod Miller: Uinta County and Federalist #10
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "We have so bought into the Republican / Democrat dichotomy that folks drinking coffee in Farson or Alladin read about the Uinta County kerfluffle, convinced that the outcome has importance to them."
Rod MillerApril 27, 2021
Man Arrested After Falling Through Ceiling at Flying J Truck Stop in Gillette
A 32-year-old male was arrested after falling through the ceiling of the Flying J Truck Plaza in Gillette.
April 26, 2021
91 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Monday; 410 Active
The state reported 91 new laboratory-confirmed and 31 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 410 active cases.
April 26, 2021
Rocky Mountain Power Warns of Phone Scams In Casper Area
Rocky Mountain Power is warning customers in the Casper area to be wary of callers claiming the company is about to disconnect their electricity.
April 26, 2021
Census Report: Wyoming (Still) Least Populous State
Although Wyoming's population increased by 2.3% over the last decade, it continues to be the least-populated state in the U.S., according to the latest census data.
April 26, 2021
Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Distribution Again Allowed In Wyoming
The Wyoming Department of Health is again allowing distribution of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, a spokeswoman confirmed Monday.
April 26, 2021
Bill Sniffin: My Wyoming Bucket List For 2021 Includes All Of The Cowboy State
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes: I would encourage you to go. You will be joined by millions of Americans who have been yearning to get 'out there,' and nobody does 'out there' better than Wyoming."
Bill SniffinApril 26, 2021
58 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Friday; 440 Active
The state reported 58 new laboratory-confirmed and 25 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 440 active cases.
April 24, 2021
Wyoming Real Estate: “Red-Hot Market” Due to Out-of-State Buyers
Wyoming's real estate market is red-hot. In Cody, there are 193 active realtors and 20 homes for sale.
Wendy CorrApril 24, 2021
Spring Donor Drive For Cowboy State Daily Continues – Thanks For The Financial Support And Wonderful Comments
And now during our Spring Donor Drive, the donations are rolling in, which helps us bring you the news every day in two big ways: First, we send you this daily newsletter which we like to call Wyomings Morning News and second, with our news site, which is updated all day long with statewide stories.
Bill SniffinApril 24, 2021
Idaho Newscaster Becomes Meme After Accidental Tweet
An Idaho newscaster has become internet famous after his TV station sent a not quite completed tweet this week.
April 24, 2021
WYDOT Poll: Getting Ticketed Or Arrested By Highway Patrol Can Be a Great Experience
A WYDOT poll indicates that interaction with the Wyoming Highway Patrol leads to a better perception of them.
April 23, 2021
NYT Details Potential Political Fallout From Cheney’s Trump Impeachment Vote
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney's vote to impeach former President Donald Trump is a defining moment in her political career and could potentially impact her in the next election, a new New York Times Magazine profile has concluded.
April 23, 2021
UW, LCCC Explain Reasoning Behind Not Requiring COVID Vaccines
The University of Wyoming is following the lead of other colleges and universities in not requiring students or employees to be vaccinated against the coronavirus to return to school this fall, a spokesman said Friday.
April 23, 2021
Teton Is Most Vaccinated County In Wyoming
Nearly 40% of Teton County is completely vaccinated against the coronavirus, the highest vaccination rate of Wyoming's counties.
April 23, 2021