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UW Installs New COVID Indicators To Avoid Second Lockdown
The University of Wyoming has developed a set of indicators to be monitored daily to inform its decisions regarding the coronavirus.
September 16, 2020
Explore Carbon County’s Scenic Byways, Back Country Roads, and Hidden Treasures
Whether youre exploring the great Continental Divide, high mountain deserts or vast prairie lands, Wyomings scenery will not disappoint.
September 16, 2020
Kraken: World’s First Digital Bank To Open in Wyoming
Kraken, a company that specializes in the purchase, sale and trade of digital currencies, won unanimous approval from the Wyoming State Banking Board on Wednesday.
September 16, 2020
More Than 100 Wyoming Firefighters Help Battle Wildfires
More than 100 Wyoming state and local firefighters are helping battle wildfires in West Coast states.
September 16, 2020
46 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 467 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases increased slightly on Tuesday, growing by four to total 467.
September 15, 2020
South Dakota Attorney General Under Investigation Following Deadly Crash And Claim He Hit Deer
The South Dakota Highway Patrol continues to investigate the death of a South Dakota man who was allegedly hit Saturday night by a car driven by the state's attorney general.
September 15, 2020
Gordon Extends Wyoming Health Orders For Fifth Time
Gov. Mark Gordon announced Tuesday that Wyoming's public health orders will be extended for at least two more weeks until Sept. 30.
September 15, 2020
No Way — Outside of Time And Traveling Whack-A-Mole — To Escape the Smoky Air in Wyoming
Sadly, the only way to escape the smoky air is to to start traveling or wait for the fires to end.
September 15, 2020
Explore Carbon County: Where to Stay
Carbon County has resorts, guest ranches, B & B's, hotels, cabins, cottages, vacation rentals, lodges, RV camping and more!
September 15, 2020
Explore Carbon County: Snowmobiling
Explore over 500 miles of groomed and ungroomed trails with terrain to please users with skill levels ranging from novice to the expert.
September 15, 2020
Explore Carbon County: Fishing
Winter, spring, summer, or fall, there are endless opportunities for fishing enthusiasts in Carbon County!
September 15, 2020
Enzi Criticizes EPA Decision On Small Refineries
A decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to deny requests by small oil refineries to be considered exempt from renewable fuel standards will hurt energy workers, U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi said Monday.
September 15, 2020
Cheney Questions Disney’s Work With China For “Mulan” Remake
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and a number of other bipartisan legislators are inquiring about the Walt Disney Company's cooperation with the Chinese government during the production of the "Mulan" remake.
September 15, 2020
Wyoming Has Fifth Fewest Coronavirus Restrictions In Country
Wyoming has moved down one spot in an updated ranking of the states with the fewest coronavirus restrictions.
September 15, 2020
46 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 116 Recoveries
The recovery of 116 people sick with the coronavirus has pushed the number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming down significantly for the second time in less than one week.
September 14, 2020
South Dakota Attorney General Reports Hitting Deer But Accused of Hitting & Killing Person Instead
The South Dakota attorney general has been accused of fatally striking a pedestrian over the weekend and reporting it as a wildlife crash.
September 14, 2020
Wyoming Now At 46 Coronavirus Deaths
Four new deaths have been added to Wyoming's overall coronavirus fatality count, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Monday.
September 14, 2020
UW Professors Receive Grant To Develop Fast & Accurate Coronavirus Test
Two University of Wyoming researchers and one of their colleagues recently received a grant to develop a test for the coronavirus.
September 14, 2020
University of Wyoming To Resume In-Person Classes Tuesday
The University of Wyoming will end its pause on in-person classes and resume its phased fall return plan Tuesday, it was announced Monday.
September 14, 2020
Explore Carbon County: Resources For Your Trip
The Carbon County Visitors Council is pleased to present area visitors with a series of interactive maps to help you get the most out of your visit.
September 14, 2020
1,200+ Signatures Gathered In Laramie Wind Energy Protest
Construction on the Roundhouse project, which will consist of up to 120 turbines, began in 2019 and is expected to be completed at the end of this year.
September 14, 2020
Study: Wyoming Has 47th Lowest Vaccination Rate In Country
Wyoming was ranked 47th in the entire country for its overall vaccination rates, due to its low rates among both children and adults. Wyoming had the lowest flu vaccination rates among children under 17 in the entire nation.
September 14, 2020
Wyoming Relief Fund Demand Nearly Over Available Amount
With the deadline nearing for Wyoming businesses and nonprofit organizations to apply for federal funds to offset coronavirus losses, the state had already paid out more than $120 million for assistance through the two of its programs still running, according to state figures.
September 14, 2020
Jimmy Orr: Unknown Medal Of Honor’s Welcome at DIA Proof Americans Still Love America
Hundreds of DIA travelers stopped to welcome a Medal-of-Honor recipient as he deboarded his plane on Saturday. Few, if any of them, knew who he was.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 13, 2020