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Wyoming Has One Of The Highest Nursing Home Deaths Due To COVID in U.S.
Wyoming has one of the highest rates of coronavirus-related deaths in nursing homes, according to a recent report from Wyoming AARP.
December 10, 2020
Barrasso Compares Coronavirus Vaccine To Penicillin, Insulin Discoveries
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso hailed the new coronavirus vaccine that is up for approval by the Food and Drug Administration this week as a game-changer in medicine, comparing it to the discovery of penicillin and insulin as medications.
December 10, 2020
Cheney: Chinese Communist Party Is Attacking United States
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney is continuing her crusade against possible espionage and bad dealings between the United States and China, this time on Fox News with Dana Perino.
December 10, 2020
Rock Springs Christmas Parade Restores Hope, Resiliency
The Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce hosted the Annual Lighted Holiday Parade in Historic Downtown Rock Springs on Saturday evening.
December 10, 2020
Wyoming Legislators, GOP Ask Gordon To Join Texas Election Lawsuit
A group of Wyoming legislators and legislators-elect is asking Gov. Mark Gordon to have the state join a lawsuit filed by the state of Texas over the validity of votes cast in four states.
December 10, 2020
Recoveries Bring Active Wyoming COVID Cases Down By 60%
Active coronavirus cases in Wyoming have fallen by almost 60% in the last two weeks, according to an analysis of Wyoming Department of Health figures.
December 10, 2020
Opinion: Gov Gordon & AG Hill Should Join Texas Lawsuit
The Wyoming Republican Party writes: "In short, the overwhelming body of evidence shows that these rogue states unlawfully changed election laws, thereby opening up opportunities for election fraud."
December 10, 2020
334 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Wednesday; 4,974 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased slightly on Wednesday, according to Wyoming Department of Health figures.
December 09, 2020
19 More COVID Deaths Bring Wyoming’s Toll To 299
Nineteen more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
December 09, 2020
No Fans Allowed At UW Athletics Events Until At Least January
Tickets will not be available for any athletic events until at least Jan. 8. Following this date, approval will have to be made by the Wyoming Department of Health.
December 09, 2020
Wyoming Statute Gives Law Enforcement Authority To Enforce Health Orders
A violation of any lawful rule or regulation issued by the department is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, a 1-year jail term or both.
December 09, 2020
Wyoming’s Favorite Holiday Treat Is Eggnog
According to a recently published, very scientific report, Wyoming's favorite holiday treat is eggnog.
December 09, 2020
Gordon to Announce COVID Relief Program For Bars, Restaurants Which Have to Close at 10pm
Gov. Mark Gordon, the Wyoming Business Council and the Wyoming Department of Health are all working together to quickly roll out a relief program to businesses that now have reduced hours of operation due to the newest health orders passed this week.
December 09, 2020
Campbell County Teen Embraces Life In Wake Of Fatal Diagnosis
The house complete with a tiny deck and porch swing was built this summer for Autumn by Make-a-Wish Wyoming, which grants wishes for children with terminal illnesses or other diseases.
December 09, 2020
Cheyenne Police Chief Not Going Quietly After Incoming Mayor Asks For Resignation
After being told by the incoming mayor that he is being fired, Cheyenne Police Chief Brian Kozak has launched a full-blown social media initiative to tout his successes.
December 09, 2020
SageWest: Please #MaskUp
Some people might be over the pandemic, but we know that its far from over. Slowing the spread of COVID-19 still starts with us. So #MaskUp and stay safe.
December 09, 2020
359 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 4,961 Active
Reported coronavirus recoveries in Wyoming continued to outnumber new cases on Tuesday as the number of active cases fell below 5,000 for the first time on more than one month.
December 09, 2020
UW Survey: Majority of Wyomingites Support Marijuana Legalization
The majority of surveyed Wyomingites would support legalizing recreational marijuana, according to a study conducted by the University of Wyoming.
December 08, 2020
Sweetwater County Sheriff: Mask Mandate Isn’t Enforceable
The Sweetwater County sheriff said any mask mandate isn't enforceable because they can't prove medical conditions that would prevent someone from wearing a mask.
December 08, 2020
Enzi, Barrasso, Cheney All Support Gordon’s Mask Mandate
Wyoming's congressional delegation said they support Gov. Mark Gordon's statewide mask mandate.
December 08, 2020
Dave Simpson: They Plan To Build Back Behinder
Our delirious friends in the liberal media (is there any other kind?) are beside themselves with joy after Hard-Charging Ball of Fire but Slightly Lame President-Elect Joe Biden named an all-female communications staff, striking a mighty blow for gender equality.
Dave SimpsonDecember 08, 2020
SageWest: Please #MaskUp
SageWest Health Care and LifePoint Health are proudly joining our community partners and hundreds of hospitals across the country in asking you to #MaskUp.
December 08, 2020
Jonathan Lange: A Time For Choosing
It has now been a full month since Americans went to the polls to elect a president.
Jonathan LangeDecember 08, 2020
635 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 5,717 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming continued to fall Monday as the number of recoveries in the state increased by more than 1,300.
December 08, 2020