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Wyoming Department of Health Unveils Phases For COVID Vaccine Rollout
Wyoming is continuing its phased approach to offering the coronavirus pandemic to all residents who want to receive it.
December 31, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Predictions – Not All Doom But No Boom Either– But What Am I Missing?
Okay, now that we have 2020 in our rear-view mirror, what do we foresee for 2021? This is my annual prediction column.
Bill SniffinDecember 31, 2020
Devils Tower Sees Record Visitation Numbers This Year Despite Pandemic
Devils Tower National Monument has seen record visitation numbers this year, despite being closed for nearly two months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
December 31, 2020
Weston County Health Officer Denies Variance For Bars, Restaurants
Despite Weston County having just 29 active cases of COVID-19, the countys public health officer denied a county wide variance allowing bars and restaurants to stay open past 10 p.m., according to Weston County Commissioner Marty Ertman.
December 31, 2020
Dr. David Smith Joins SageWest Health Care To Provide Hospitalist Services
SageWest Health Care is pleased to announce that David Smith, MD, has joined its staff and will be offering inpatient medicine services at SageWest Health Care in Riverton.
December 31, 2020
Jim Angell: A Look Back at Some of the Year’s Top Stories
Youll find our choices for the top five stories of the year, along with some runners up, important stories that captured the attention of many of our readers.
December 31, 2020
Sublette County Sheriff Releases Footage Of Daring Rescue In Icy Water
The Sublette County Sheriff's Office has released the body camera footage of the rescue of a man and two dogs from the Green River this weekend.
December 31, 2020
Masking, Distancing Still Expected To Be Way Of Life For Months
While coronavirus vaccinations are being distributed locally, health officials warn masks, distancing and other safety guidelines are expected to continue through at least spring 2021
December 31, 2020
Gillette: Teen Arrested For Strangulation, Assault Of Pregnant Woman
A 19-year-old man is charged with aggravated assault of a pregnant woman after allegedly choking and pressing a knife to his girlfriends neck.
County 17December 31, 2020
114 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 1,531 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming moved back up over 1,500 on Wednesday, reversing a four-day trend of declines.
December 30, 2020
Wyoming GOP Applauds Legislators Contesting Electoral College Votes: “This Is The Time To Fight”
The Wyoming Republican Party is praising U.S. senators and representatives who are willing to contest the results of the Electoral College votes in the presidential election.
December 30, 2020
Niobrara County Gets Exemption From Mask Mandate & Health Orders
Wyomings smallest county has won a variance exempting it from the statewide health orders requiring the use of face masks in public settings and limiting the hours of bars and restaurants.
December 30, 2020
Bill Sniffin: What A Year 2020 Has Been! We Are Fired Up About Improving Cowboy State Daily In 2021 With Your Help
Please consider making one more tax-deductible donation in 2020 before we venture into the future 2021.
Bill SniffinDecember 30, 2020
Wyo State Rep. Clem Holding Rally to Protest “Tyranny” of Gov. Gordon
Outgoing state Rep. Scott Clem of Gillette is making a statement as he leaves office by organizing a protest rally at the Wyoming State Capitol at noon on Jan. 4.
December 30, 2020
Alcohol Fuels Fights, Chaos, And Mayhem In Gillette
Alcohol-related incidents kept local police busy on Monday night with officers intervening to stop an alleged drunk driver and many fights.
County 17December 30, 2020
97 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Tuesday; 1,395 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming fell slightly on Tuesday as the state said it received new reports of more than 200 recoveries among patients with confirmed and probable cases.
December 29, 2020
Sublette County Officers, Search And Rescue Save Man and Two Dogs From Icy Water
The Sublette County Sheriff's Office and Tip Top Search and Rescue Team saved a person and two dogs from icy water over the weekend.
December 29, 2020
Jimmy Orr: Cowboy State Daily’s Most-Read Stories of the Year
Cowboy State Executive Editor Jimmy Orr looks at the most-read stories on Cowboy State Daily in 2020.
Jimmy OrrDecember 29, 2020
Free New Year’s Day Hikes To Be Held Across Wyoming
Those looking to get a head start on their new year's resolutions can start off 2021 on the right foot with the annual First Day Hike on New Year's Day.
December 29, 2020
Trump Named Most Admired Man Of 2020, Lummis Not Surprised
President Donald Trump was named 2020's most admired man according to a recent Gallup poll, and U.S. Senator-elect Cynthia Lummis is the least surprised of anyone about this.
December 29, 2020
Casper Man Threatens Police, ‘Suicide By Cop’ During Stand-Off
A Casper man allegedly threatened suicide by the hands of a police officer during a stand-off with police on Monday afternoon.
December 29, 2020
Jimmy Orr: The Danger of Competitive New Year’s Day Resolutions
Cowboy State Daily's Jimmy Orr discusses the pitfalls of competitive New Year's Eve resolutions.
Jimmy OrrDecember 29, 2020
Dave Simpson: Two Sides of the Health Care Coin
Weekly columnist Dave Simpson writes health care in the U.S. isn't perfect but it's better than the alternatives.
Dave SimpsonDecember 29, 2020
UW Acquires Medical Facility For COVID Testing, Vaccine Distribution
The University of Wyoming purchased a medical facility adjoining the campus where coronavirus confirmatory testing and the eventual administration of the virus' vaccine will take place.
December 29, 2020