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456 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Monday; 1,421 Active
The Department of Health said it had received reports of 456 new confirmed coronavirus cases from around the state Monday, along with 48 new probable cases.
December 29, 2020

Buffalo Family Sees Support From Community After Triplets’ Illnesses
A Buffalo family has seen an outpouring of support from their family and community after their newborn triplets have experienced severe illnesses.
December 28, 2020

Wyoming Now At 405 COVID Deaths After 32 More Confirmed
Thirty-two coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for the coronavirus have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
December 28, 2020

Christmas Eve Stabbing Leaves One Dead in Fremont County
The Fremont County Sheriffs Office on Monday announced they are investigating a homicide that occurred on Christmas Eve near Pavillion.
December 28, 2020

Rebecca Bextel: Pennies For Wyoming – Where Are Our Representatives?
Imagine needing a bank loan for $1,000, but in order to get approved, you would also need to guarantee a $6,000 loan for the people of Togo. Would this seem bizarre and unfair to you?
Rebecca BextelDecember 28, 2020

Wyoming Supreme Court Says Wyoming Has Jurisdiction Over International Adoptions
Wyomings courts have authority to recognize adoptions approved under international treaties, Wyomings Supreme Court has ruled.
December 28, 2020

Wyoming Congressional Delegation Pleased With Soda Ash Royalty Reduction
A reduction in soda ash royalties expected to save producers up to $5 million over the next 10 years is being praised by members of Wyomings congressional delegation.
December 28, 2020

Wyoming COVID Hospitalizations On Decline Right Before Christmas
Coronavirus-related hospitalizations across Wyoming have been on a decline for nearly a month, with fewer than 150 patients hospitalized across the state as of Christmas Eve.
December 28, 2020

Bill Sniffin: Empty Streets And A Busy Holiday Outside In The Cold
Like most house-bound Wyomingites, one of things that my wife Nancy and I like to do during this time of COVID-19 is go for an occasional ride around our little town.
Bill SniffinDecember 28, 2020

38 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 1,481 Active
Wyomings active coronavirus case numbers dropped to levels not seen since early October on Sunday
December 27, 2020

429 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Saturday; 2,350 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased by 317 on Saturday as the number of laboratory-confirmed cases continued to rise.
December 26, 2020

Jonathan Lange: How Christmas Brings the World Together
Christmas is, without a doubt, the greatest unifying holiday on the worlds calendar. In these days of turmoil and division we cannot do better than to think on this blessed unity during these holy days.
Jonathan LangeDecember 24, 2020

Black Hills Energy: Four Tips To Keep Your Gas Fireplace Running Safely And Efficiency All Season Long
Whether youre curling up at the end of the day to read a good book, finish a puzzle, or watch a holiday movie, here are some tips to get your gas fireplace warmed up for the season.
December 24, 2020

Grizzly 399 Christmas Update: Bear Family Has Plenty of Food
Grizzly 399 and her four cubs are reportedly looking healthy and finding plenty of food.
December 24, 2020

150 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Wednesday; 2,033 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming went back to more than 2,000 on Wednesday as the state reported increases in both confirmed and probable cases.
December 24, 2020

Bill Sniffin Memory: A Cross At Christmas On Top Of Crump’s Mountain
Publisher Bill Sniffin writes: "The idea of creating a Christmas Cross on top of Crumps Mountain was not in our original plans."
Bill SniffinDecember 23, 2020

Jim Hicks: We Can Still Make Christmas 2020 Special . . .
Guest columnist Jim Hicks writes: "We will survive (Christmas 2020) and will all place a lot more value on Christmas 2021 as a result."
Jim HicksDecember 23, 2020

Foster Friess Announces Funds Distributed to Neighborhood Heroes and Charities
Foster and Lynn Friess donated thousands of dollars to hundreds of charities and neighborhood heroes. Here are a few highlights.
Foster FriessDecember 23, 2020

Matt Micheli: Christmas and the Power of Light
The good news is, it is during these times of darkness that we are more able to truly seek light.
December 23, 2020

158 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 1,878 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming fell again on Tuesday as the state received new reports of 308 recoveries.
December 23, 2020

Gordon Unveils Grant Program For Nonprofits Impacted By COVID
Gov. Mark Gordon unveiled a new program on Tuesday that would provide grant funding to nonprofit organizations that have provided public assistance or seen a decline in donations during the coronavirus pandemic.
December 22, 2020

22 More COVID Deaths Bring Wyoming’s Toll to 373
Twenty-two more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
December 22, 2020

Barrasso: Coronavirus Relief Is On The Way
After much back and forth between Congressional Democrats and Republicans, a new coronavirus relief package was approved by both the Senate and House of Representatives on Monday.
December 22, 2020

Northwest College Considering Changing Name to Yellowstone College
Northwest College Interim President Lisa Watson said the rebranding is part of the planned institutional transformation.
December 22, 2020
