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49 New Coronavirus Cases on Sunday Bring Wyoming Active Cases to 536
The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, said 49 new confirmed and probable cases were reported Sunday
September 12, 2020
65 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 498 Active
The 65 new coronavirus cases were reported in 15 counties including: Albany, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Crook, Fremont, Laramie, Lincoln, Natrona, Park, Platte, Sheridan, Sublette, Sweetwater and Teton.
September 11, 2020
Cluster Of Coronavirus Cases Tracked To Douglas Bar; 18 Quarantined
Officials have ordered the quarantine of another 18 people who were in contact with the infected individuals.
September 11, 2020
Winds Cause Major Tree Carnage At Bridger-Teton National Forest
A major windstorm at the Bridger-Teton National Forest this week has downed hundreds of trees throughout the area, causing many trails to be closed for a time.
September 11, 2020
Sublette County Search And Rescue Sees Death, Multiple Lost Over Labor Day Weekend
Sublette County volunteer search and rescue team Tip Top had a busy holiday weekend responding to a number of calls, according to a Facebook post this week by one of the all-volunteer force's members.
September 11, 2020
Barrasso: Biden Slowly Emerging From The Basement Only To Destroy The Country
John Barrasso said Joe Biden was slowly emerging from his basement but only to support policies that would be "recipes for disaster."
September 11, 2020
Who Is Jeffree Star And Why Is He In Wyoming?
Just this week, the entrepreneur posted on his Instagram story that he was in Casper, even taking in a meal at HQ BBQ in Evansville and bowling at Sunrise Lanes in Casper.
September 11, 2020
Jimmy Orr: “A Plane Just Hit the Pentagon!” – A Wyomingite’s Memories From the White House on 9/11
Former White House spokesman Jimmy Orr recalls his September 11 experience in the White House.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 11, 2020
Survey: Gov Gordon’s Social Media Audience Less Stressed About Pandemic Than Audience Of Any Other Governor
Gordons social media audience has the lowest level of concern about the pandemic than the audience of any governor
September 10, 2020
48 New Coronavirus Cases Thursday; 604 Active
The department, in its daily coronavirus update, said 48 new cases were reported Thursday, leaving the state with 11 fewer active cases than were seen Wednesday.
September 10, 2020
Covid Task Force In Park County Dissolved As Virus Becomes “New Normal”
The worst case scenario never occurred - and six months after its creation, the incident command system was no longer necessary.
Wendy CorrSeptember 10, 2020
UW Allowing Students To Withdraw, Receive Full Refund Due To Paused Return
After an extension of the University of Wyoming's pause to its phased return plan, the university is now allowing students to withdraw and receive a full refund for this semester's courses.
September 10, 2020
Oil Groups: Biden’s Drilling Proposal Would Hurt Wyoming
A proposal by presidential candidate Joe Biden to block oil and gas drilling on federal lands would have a significant impact on the economies of Wyoming and other oil-producing states, according to a study prepared by oil industry organizations.
September 10, 2020
National Finals Rodeo Moves From Vegas To Texas
The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is moving from Las Vegas to Texas this December, the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association announced this week.
September 10, 2020
Wyoming, South Dakota Partner To Promote Ultimate Road Trip
To take advantage of people getting back on the road to travel again, Wyoming and South Dakota's departments of tourism have partnered to promote a majestic road trip through the two states.
September 10, 2020
Weston County Commissioners Back Away From Public Health Orders
The Weston County commissioners took a stand against COVID-19 health orders by voting 2-1 to rescind the chairmans signatures from state/county health orders presented by Dr. Mike Jording, the countys health officer.
September 10, 2020
48 New Coronavirus Cases; 625 Active
The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased by 48 Wednesday to push the number of people still sick with the disease up to 625
September 10, 2020
Internationally Recognized Archaeologist George Frison Dies At 95
Noted Wyoming archaeologist George Frison, founder of the University of Wyomings Department of Anthropology, has died at the age of 95.
September 10, 2020
Gordon Keeps Existing Public Health Orders In Place
Gov. Mark Gordon said he and other Wyoming officials wanted to be careful about easing the current public health orders, especially because he doesn't want to have to reverse them quickly after.
September 09, 2020
University of Wyoming Stays Closed For Five More Days After COVID Cases Increase
The University of Wyoming's pause on in-person classes and its fall return plan will be extended until at least Monday, President Ed Seidel announced Wednesday afternoon.
September 09, 2020
Wyoming Applies Federal Coronavirus Relief Funds To Internet, Processing Plants
Two programs set up to help Wyoming businesses in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic are almost out of money, but the distribution of federal relief funds to help the state is continuing, Gov. Mark Gordon said Wednesday.
September 09, 2020
Missing Texas Man Found, Returned Home After Last Being Seen In Laramie
More than a month after going missing from a Laramie airport, Texas man Roy Anderson Jr. has returned home.
September 09, 2020
Enzi: Remove Yellowstone Grizzlies From Endangered Species List
Grizzly bears in the Yellowstone National Park areas have recovered and should be removed from the endangered species list, U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi said this week.
September 09, 2020
Wyoming Ranked One Of America’s Least Diverse States
A recent study has shown that Wyoming is one of America's least diverse states.
September 09, 2020