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15 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Tuesday; 428 Active
Wyoming Department of Health figures showed that the department received reports of 64 new recoveries among those with confirmed or probable cases.
March 16, 2021
UW Police Mourn Loss of K9 Colleague Mulder
The University of Wyoming Police Department is mourning the unexpected death of its K9 colleague, Mulder.
March 16, 2021
Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins: “It’s Like the Zombie Apocalypse Out There”
Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins said although the community looks like a "zombie apocalypse" now, workers are doing their best to clear the streets.
March 16, 2021
UW Classes Resume In Wake Of Storm That Leaves Highways Closed
Classes at the University of Wyoming resumed Tuesday as southeastern Wyoming continued to dig out from a winter storm that left record-breaking snow depths in its wake.
Wendy CorrMarch 16, 2021
Wyoming Sees Two More COVID Deaths, Bringing Total to 693
Two more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
March 16, 2021
Cheyenne Gym’s Roof Collapses After Major Snowstorm
A Cheyenne gym's roof collapsed due to the nearly 3 feet of snowfall that blanketed the city over the weekend.
March 16, 2021
Southeast Wyoming Shuts Down For Another Day, Warmer Temps Predicted
Wyomings southeastern corner remained cut off from the rest of the world Tuesday as the state continued its efforts to dig out from Sundays record-breaking snowstorm.
March 16, 2021
Bill Proposed to Allow Sale Of State Land In Grand Teton
A bill that would allow the state of Wyoming to sell certain state lands within Grand Teton National Park will be heard for the first time this week in the House of Representatives.
March 16, 2021
Couple & Dogs Left Dangling Over 100-Ft. Gorge When Pickup Truck Loses Control On Bridge
An Idaho couple was left dangling over a 100-ft gorge after their vehicle broke through a guardrail on a bridge.
Jimmy OrrMarch 16, 2021
Legislator Says Wyoming Could Save Millions With Weed Legalization
A state representative from Laramie said Wyoming would save millions with a recently introduced marijuana legalization bill.
March 16, 2021
First Grizzly Bear Of 2021 Spotted In Yellowstone
On Saturday, a pilot supporting park wildlife studies saw a grizzly from the air. The pilot saw the bear interact with wolves at a carcass in the northern part of the park.
March 16, 2021
Organization Working to Create Yellowstone Bison Refuge to Increase Herds
The nonprofit arm of Yellowstone National Park is working to create a refuge and transfer area for bison to avoid potential slaughter or hazing operations.
March 15, 2021
132 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Monday; 469 Active
Growth of more than 180 in reported recoveries from confirmed and probable coronavirus pushed the number of active cases in the state down by 18 over the weekend.
March 15, 2021
Californian Driving Mini Cooper Causes Four-Hour Delay & Numerous Wrecks On I-80
A Californian driving a Mini Cooper caused four hour delays and numerous wrecks because the driver wanted to see if Interstate 80 was passable.
Jimmy OrrMarch 15, 2021
Gordon Closes State Offices Again on Tuesday; City Continues To Dig-Out From Blizzard
Gordon said state offices in Cheyenne would again be closed on Tuesday due to record-breaking snowfall in Cheyenne, nearly 31 inches.
March 15, 2021
Wyoming Legislators Help Stop Leak In Capitol Building Caused By Snowstorm
Three legislators, including the leader of the House of Representatives, pitched in Sunday to help stop a leak in the Capitols House chambers that occurred when snow blew through a vent during Sundays blizzard.
March 15, 2021
Casper Area At Risk For Flooding Following Record-Breaking Snow
The Casper area is at risk for potential flooding due to the high amount of snow that blanketed southeastern Wyoming over the weekend.
March 15, 2021
Southeastern Wyoming Schools, Offices Closed After Historic Storm
Roads, government offices and schools remained closed across southeastern Wyoming on Monday as the state recovered from a record-breaking winter storm that forced even snowplows off of the highways.
March 15, 2021
Snow So Deep In Cheyenne, Emergency Management Asks Citizens For Snowmobiles
The snow in Cheyenne is so deep following Sunday's record-breaking storm that Emergency Management is asking citizens for snowmobiles.
March 15, 2021
Wendy Corr: Quit Changing The Time
Wendy Corr writes: "I say, lets just pick a plan and stay with it. After all, the hours of daylight that we experience dont change - its what we DO within those hours that matter."
Wendy CorrMarch 15, 2021
Historic Avalanche Season Takes Its Toll On Responders
This winter has brought the deadliest avalanche season in American history.
March 15, 2021
Opinion: No Candidate With Only 30% Of Vote Should Lead 100% Of The People
Four Wyoming legislators wrote a column supporting Senate File 145 which would require a runoff election when the highest vote-getter does not receive more than 50% of the vote.
March 14, 2021
Wyoming Blizzard: Snow Records Broken, Motorists Stranded, Snowplows Give Up
A late winter blizzard knocked out power for thousands of people and led some Wyoming road crews to suspend operations until the record-breaking snowstorm subsided.
Jimmy OrrMarch 14, 2021
38 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Friday; 487 Active
Wyoming Department of Health figures showed that the department received new reports of 62 recoveries among those with confirmed or probable cases.
March 14, 2021