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UW Poll: Most Wyomingites Support Mandatory Mask Ordinance
Support among Wyoming residents for most measures aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus continued to decline in July, according to a survey conducted by the University of Wyoming.
July 17, 2020
Wyoming Hospitals Offer Quicker Coronavirus Testing
Since the coronavirus emerged as a real threat to Wyoming residents in March, the only testing option for many counties was a process that involved sending swabs to the state health office.
Wendy CorrJuly 17, 2020
Wyoming Sees Increase Of Colorado Tick Fever Cases
Colorado tick fever cases have been on the rise in Wyoming, the state Department of Health alerted residents this week.
July 17, 2020
Wyoming Sees 39 New Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, Recoveries Grow By 34
New confirmed coronavirus cases in 14 county pushed the total number of confirmed cases seen since the illness was first detected in the state to 1,644 on Thursday.
July 16, 2020
Fremont County Man Dies From Coronavirus
A Fremont County man has become the 10th county resident to die as a result of coronavirus, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Thursday.
July 16, 2020
Target, CVS To Begin Requiring Masks In Stores
Following the announcement from Walmart, Sam's Club and other national chains, Target and CVS announced Thursday that masks would be required in their stores in Wyoming and across the contry, too.
July 16, 2020
Dog Who Attacked Cheyenne Boy Euthanized
A dog that recently attacked a six-year-old Cheyenne boy was euthanized, according to the Cheyenne Animal Shelter.
July 16, 2020
Second Sweetwater County Resident Dies From Coronavirus
A Sweetwater County woman has died from the coronavirus, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Thursday.
July 16, 2020
Cheyenne Boy Who Saved Sister From Attacking Dog Gets Captain America Shield
Cheyenne's Bridger Walker will receive an authentic Captain America shield from actor Chris Evans.
July 16, 2020
Gordon Reiterates Concern About Coronavirus, Criticizes Lack Of Empathy During News Conference
Gov. Mark Gordon expected to have health orders aimed at slowing the spread of coronavirus expire by the end of July, but then a spike in cases in mid-June made him and other state officials reconsider.
July 15, 2020
Gordon: Spending Cuts Of $250 Million Just The Beginning For Wyoming
Cuts in state spending beyond the $250 million reduction already authorized by Gov. Mark Gordon will be needed going forward, he said Wednesday.
July 15, 2020
24 New Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Reported In Wyoming On Wednesday
The number of laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases seen in Wyoming since the virus reached the state in March grew by 24 on Wednesday, but recoveries seen during the same period increased by 44, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
July 15, 2020
Yellowstone Black Bear Killed After Biting Woman, Nipping Child
An adult female black bear in Yellowstone National Park had to be euthanized after biting a woman and nipping at a child's hand last week.
July 15, 2020
Cheyenne Boy Saves Sister From Attacking Dog
A Cheyenne boy is being hailed as a hero by his family for saving his little sister from a charging dog and letting himself be attacked instead.
July 15, 2020
Laramie Attorney Disbarred By Wyoming Supreme Court
A Laramie attorney who was involved in an altercation at the Wyoming Republican Partys state convention was disbarred Wednesday by the Wyoming Supreme Court for professional misconduct.
July 15, 2020
Walmart, Sam’s Club To Require Masks In All Stores Beginning July 20
All Walmart and Sam's Club stores in Wyoming (and the U.S.) will require all customers to wear masks beginning July 20.
July 15, 2020
Wyoming House Candidate Tells Laramie City Council Mask Mandate Is Unconstitutional
A Wyoming House of Representatives candidate recently penned an open letter to the Laramie City Council, telling them their proposed mask resolution was unconstitutional.
July 15, 2020
Bill Sniffin: In The Shadow Of A National Forest That Yearns To Burn
During a normal hot summer fire season, the gorgeous red sunsets and haze in the air scare the heck out of people in my part of Wyoming. We live next to the Shoshone National Forest.
Bill SniffinJuly 15, 2020
Barrasso Condemns Democrats For Endorsing Mob Violence
Sen. John Barrasso said Nancy Pelosi has surrendered to the radical mob.
July 15, 2020
Wyoming Sees 47 New Coronavirus Cases Tuesday, Recoveries Up By 50
The number of new laboratory-confirmed and probable coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased by 47 on Tuesday, but recoveries from the illness seen since it was first diagnosed in the state in mid-March grew by 50.
July 14, 2020
Casper Woman Killed In Crash Just Outside Of City
A Casper woman was killed over the weekend after her vehicle overturned on a county road just outside of the city.
July 14, 2020
Fort Laramie Woman Attempts U-Turn In Roadway, Dies In Crash
A Fort Laramie woman was killed in a collision just outside of the town early Tuesday morning.
July 14, 2020
Kanye West Seeks Approval To Use Cody Labs For Yeezy Manufacturing
An engineering firm is seeking approval for plans to turn a building formerly owned by a defunct pharmaceutical manufacturer into a manufacturing facility for musician Kanye Wests Yeezy fashion brand.
July 14, 2020
Sweetwater County Man Becomes Wyoming’s 22nd Coronavirus Fatality
A Sweetwater County man has died as a result of coronavirus, the Wyoming Health Department announced Tuesday.
July 14, 2020