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Wyoming Dept. Of Education Receives Nearly $100K Microsoft Grant For Computer Science Training
In some non-coronavirus related news for Wyoming, the state's Department of Education announced it received a grant from Microsoft for nearly $100,000.
October 29, 2020
After Covid Hits Home, Cody Man Changes View
Kondelis is a new believer in masks. This whole thing has changed my perspective on it, he said. I will choose to wear a mask, if not for me, for others.
October 29, 2020
Wyo GOP Chairman Critical Of Party Members Who Don’t ‘Ride For The Brand’
Guest columnist Frank Eathorne writes: "If you do not believe in the Republican Platform, then dont run on it or pretend to be a Republican."
October 29, 2020
Nebraska Now Has State-Approved Bigfoot Museum
Wyoming's next door neighbor Nebraska now has an official, state-approved Bigfoot museum, which we can all agree was the one thing it was missing.
October 28, 2020
253 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 3,964 Active
Wyoming recorded 253 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday bringing the total active number up to 3,964.
October 28, 2020
Al Simpson ‘Doing Well’ After Minor Stroke
Former U.S. Sen. Al Simpson was doing well Wednesday in a Denver hospital where he underwent surgery following a minor stroke, according to his son.
October 28, 2020
Wyoming Medical Center Stopping Visitations Due To COVID Spike
The Wyoming Medical Center in Casper is discontinuing visits later this week after a spike in coronavirus cases across the state.
October 28, 2020
Country Singer Luke Combs And Conservationist Hunt In Douglas, Have Mini-Concert
Country singer Luke Combs and conservationist and TV personality Steven Rinella recently had a boys' weekend in Wyoming, and there are pictures and video to prove it.
October 28, 2020
Supreme Court Upholds Case Against Man Arrested For Stealing Two Cars in Two Days
A man who was charged with stealing a car in Fremont County while being held for stealing another car in Natrona County was properly tried for the crime, Wyomings Supreme Court has ruled.
October 28, 2020
The Haunted Bell Tower of St. Mark’s Church in Cheyenne
What to do when your buddy falls 100 feet to his death while building Wyoming's first church? Stuff him in the wall and hope no one notices...
Jimmy OrrOctober 28, 2020
Eastern Wyoming College Moving To Online Classes Due To COVID Spike
Eastern Wyoming College in Torrington is moving to online and hybrid delivery of its classes for the rest of the fall semester due to a spike of student coronavirus cases on campus.
October 28, 2020
Dave Simpson: Enough To Boggle Our Lizard Brains
If it turns out that Joe Biden wins the election and becomes the 46th President of the United States, I intend to regard him with all the respect, dignity, good will, cooperation and benefit of the doubt that our Democrat friends have extended to Donald J. Trump.
Dave SimpsonOctober 28, 2020
Why A Cody Investment Banker Bought Sleeping Giant Ski Area
Cody banker Nick Piazza said he didn't want to see his favorite ski area close down, so he bought it.
Wendy CorrOctober 28, 2020
Josh Allen’s New Breakfast Cereal Is Available in Wyoming. But What Do They Taste Like?
The new breakfast cereal named after former Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen has made its way to Wyoming.
October 28, 2020
252 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 3,823 Active
Wyoming reported 252 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday bringing the total active number up to 3,823.
October 28, 2020
Jay-Z’s Cannabis Line To Post Weed-Themed Billboards at Wyoming/Colorado State Line
Beginning Tuesday, Monogram will have LED and mobile billboard trucks parked in the "most starkly contrasting legal/illegal borders of cannabis legislation in the country," including at the Wyoming/Colorado border, as well as at the Kansas/Illinois border, the Oregon/Idaho/Colorado borders.
October 27, 2020
More Than 100 People Hospitalized In Wyoming With COVID
As of Tuesday morning, 105 people across the state were hospitalized, causing some intensive care units to be close to capacity, a major concern from the beginning of the pandemic. This is according to a COVID-19 tracker provided by the Wyoming Department of Health.
October 27, 2020
Cheyenne Mask Order Expected Soon
Rapid increases in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in Laramie County prompted health officials to recommend the adoption of a public health order requiring the use of face masks in public settings, the countys public health officer said Tuesday.
October 27, 2020
Carnegie Mellon Study: Wyoming Has Lowest Face Mask Use In Country
The percentage of Wyoming residents regularly using face masks while in public is the lowest in the country, according to a survey conducted by Carnegie Mellon University.
October 27, 2020
Powell Area’s First Hemp Crop Harvested
Two fields were planted in June, one near Deaver and the other near Powell, totaling about 137 acres according to Mothers Hemp Farms owner Dale Tenhulzen. However, the crop grown on the 107 acres in Deaver had to be destroyed.
October 27, 2020
University Of Wyoming Proposes $42 Million In Budget Cuts
The University of Wyoming's administration has announced a plan including multiple cuts to programs and teaching positions in light of a 10% cut in state funding, which will address a $42.3 million budget reduction.
October 27, 2020
Even After Record-Breaking Low Temps And Snow, Mullen Fire Not Out
Despite the sub-zero temperatures and a foot of snow, the Mullen Fire is still smoldering.
October 27, 2020
Wyoming Delegation Cheers New Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett
Wyomings congressional delegation was in an ebullient mood on Monday evening after Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court.
October 27, 2020
Despite Improvement, Gordon Says Wyoming’s Fiscal Picture Still Concerning
Despite recent improvements in the Wyomings financial outlook, the state still faces some major challenges, Gov. Mark Gordon said Monday.
October 26, 2020