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John Davis: Worland Goes From Summer To ‘Instant Winter
On October 25, the weather program on our Ipad declared that it was 16 below, and a usually reliable source told me that the official low that morning was 18 below.
John DavisNovember 02, 2020
South Dakota AG Was Distracted During Fatal Collision
South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg was distracted when he fatally struck a man with his vehicle in September while returning home from an event.
November 02, 2020
Wyoming Weather: October Set Record Cold Temps, Drier Than Normal
No, you weren't just imagining things: it definitely was colder and drier in October, at least for a good portion of Wyoming.
November 02, 2020
Jonathan Lange: Family is the first school says Education Secretary, Betsy DeVos
American families, with one voice, are demanding freedom to regain control over educational dollars. They know that a free society begins with educational freedom.
Jonathan LangeOctober 31, 2020
Wyoming Cowboys Hammer Hawaii 31-7, Claim Paniolo Trophy
The Wyoming Cowboys came out of the gate fast on Friday night beating the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 31 - 7.
October 31, 2020
362 New Coronavirus Cases on Sunday; 4,960 Active
Wyoming recorded 362 new coronavirus cases on Sunday (including 80 in Natrona County) for a total of 4,960 active cases.
October 31, 2020
Mullen Fire Almost Completely Contained, Some Smoke Will Be Seen Over Weekend
The Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest is at a 95% containment rate, but people in the northern Albany County area will still likely see some smoke columns and fire over the weekend.
October 31, 2020
Record 431 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 4,486 Active
Wyomings counties reported 431 new confirmed cases of coronavirus on Friday, the highest single-day total for new confirmed cases reported since the pandemic began in March.
October 30, 2020
Laramie County Mask Mandate Approved; Takes Effect Monday
An order requiring the use of face masks by people in public places in Laramie County will take effect Monday.
October 30, 2020
UW Cowboys To Allow 7,000 Max People in Tonight’s Game; All Must Wear Masks
The University of Wyoming is hosting its first home game in nearly a year after the coronavirus pandemic nearly threatened to shut it down for at least the season.
October 30, 2020
Gordon, Health Officials Upping Contact Tracing, Expanding COVID Testing After Cases Surge
Gov. Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Department of Health are taking certain actions to address the state's rising coronavirus cast count.
October 30, 2020
Cheyenne Elementary School Goes Online-Only Due To COVID Spike
A Cheyenne elementary school is shifting to online-only classes for at least a week due to a spike in coronavirus cases among its teachers.
October 30, 2020
Avanti Becomes Second Digital Bank Approved In Wyoming
The nations second bank dedicated to handling digital assets and easing transactions between digital assets and the American dollar has won approval to operate in Wyoming.
October 30, 2020
Jimmy Orr: Wyoming’s Time-Change Bill Passed This Year; So Why Are We Moving Our Clocks Back?
Wyoming passed legislation this year that would opt us out of Daylight Saving Time. So why are we moving our clocks back?
Jimmy OrrOctober 30, 2020
Wyoming Football Coach Craig Bohl’s Contract Extended Through 2024
UW Athletics Director Tom Burman announced that head football coach Craig Bohls contract has been extended to 2024.
October 30, 2020
Wyoming vs. Hawaii: Pre-Game Pep Talk With Cowboys Legend Ryan Yarborough
To get Wyoming Cowboys fans ready for Friday's game against Hawaii, here's a conversation with former Cowboys legend Ryan Yarborough.
October 30, 2020
Who is The Smartest Election Winner Picker in Wyoming?
Cast for your votes for six key races in Wyoming and we'll see who the smartest political pundit in the state is.
Bill SniffinOctober 30, 2020
Update: Al Simpson ‘Doing Well,’ Expected To Return Home Saturday
Former U.S. Sen. Al Simpson is doing really well following treatment for a minor stroke and is expected to return to his Cody home on Saturday, according to his son Colin Simpson.
October 29, 2020
Cheney, Enzi Applaud Trump Decision To Remove Gray Wolf From Endangered List
President Donald Trump's administration announced Thursday that gray wolves were no longer a part of the endangered species list nationally, prompting a bevy of responses from officials across the country, including some from Wyoming.
October 29, 2020
301 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 4,184 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming topped 4,100 on Thursday as the state Department of Health reported 301 new confirmed cases of the illness.
October 29, 2020
10 More Wyoming Deaths Tied To Coronavirus; Brings Total to 87
The deaths of 10 more Wyoming residents, including three residents of Goshen County long-term care facilities, have been linked to the coronavirus, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Thursday.
October 29, 2020
Most Roads Into Yellowstone To Close Monday
Three of the four entrances, including those in Wyoming, leading into Yellowstone National Park will close beginning Monday for winterization reasons.
October 29, 2020
Rod Miller: I Don’t Need Anyone To Tell Me How To Be A Republican
Guest columnist Rod Miller writes: "I don't need anyone to tell me how to be a Republican. I've been shown how to be a good Republican by many great members of the party throughout my life. The name Eathorne is nowhere on that list."
Rod MillerOctober 29, 2020
Jimmy Orr on the Passing of Jimmy Orr
Although I never met NFL great Jimmy Orr in person, I still have the signed football he sent me and memories of our one phone call.
Jimmy OrrOctober 29, 2020