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Wyoming Counties Differ on Strategies For Budget Shortfall
Most of Wyomings counties are experiencing budget difficulties because of declines in tax revenue caused by the coronavirus pandemic, but the extent of the impact varies from county to county
July 02, 2020
Wyoming’s Economic Health in April Worst in 15 Years
Wyomings economic health in April was at its lowest level seen in 15 years, according to a state agency.
July 02, 2020
19 New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed In Seven Counties
The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, said 19 new cases were reported in Fremont, Laramie, Lincoln, Natrona, Park, Platte and Teton counties.
July 02, 2020
State To Consider Occidental Land Purchase Monday
The states top five officials on Monday will consider offering a bid for about 1 million acres of private land in southern Wyoming, Gov. Mark Gordon announced Wednesday.
July 02, 2020
Balow: Individual School Districts Will Decide Whether Or Not To Open Schools This Fall
The decision on whether schools across Wyoming will open this fall will be left up to local school districts, Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow said Wednesday.
July 02, 2020
Faced With Surge in Coronavirus Cases, Gordon Renews Call For Use of Masks, Social Distancing
Gordon said he doesn't want to reimpose restrictions but people must exercise good judgment.
July 02, 2020
Black Hills Energy Gives Back to Wyoming Communities
Black Hills Energy is much more than an energy company. The company believes in investing in local economies, helping families in need, and supporting the communities employees work and live in.
July 01, 2020
Hey GOP! Don’t Call at Dinnertime!
A key problem, however, is that the U.S. Senate is so out of touch and rude that it calls us at dinnertime.
Dave SimpsonJuly 01, 2020
Liz Cheney: U.S. Won’t Tolerate Targeting Of Forces
Cheney said any foreign power planning harm to American forces should be ready for significant consequences.
July 01, 2020
John Barrasso: “I Wear A Mask And Others Should As Well”
Sen. John Barrasso said citizens need to follow basic health guidelines which include the wearing of masks n public places.
July 01, 2020
Wyoming State Park Camping Reservations Sold Out For 4th Weekend
Persons looking to camp at a Wyoming State Park during the Fourth of July weekend should be aware campsite reservations throughout the state park system are sold out
July 01, 2020
Mike Moser & Chris Brown: Controlling What We Can In Uncertain Times
In a time when its easy to be overwhelmed by what the future may hold, there are commonsense steps that establishments and patrons across Wyoming have been and can continue to take to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep our businesses open.
June 30, 2020
33 New Coronavirus Cases Record in Wyoming; 11 in Park County
The newly confirmed cases come from Park (11), Big Horn (six), Lincoln (six), Laramie (four), Sweetwater (three), Teton (two), Campbell, Natrona and Sheridan counties.
June 30, 2020
Jackson Town Council Passes Resolution Requiring Face Coverings In Public
The Jackson Town Council has passed a new resolution requiring people to wear face coverings in public places.
June 30, 2020
Face Coverings Required for UW Employees, Students This Summer
University of Wyoming employees and students are required to wear face coverings while on UW-owned property
June 30, 2020
Elderly Woman Gored By Bison In Yellowstone
An elderly California woman was injured last week when she was gored by a bison she was attempting to photograph.
June 30, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Covid Destroying Wyoming Traditions
The new systems and techniques put into place during the last 100 days, will continue on into the future, I predict.
Bill SniffinJune 30, 2020
Second-Highest Increase In Wyoming Coronavirus Numbers Seen Monday
Twenty-nine new confirmed cases of coronavirus were reported Monday as the total number of cases seen since the illness was first diagnosed in Wyoming grew to 1,151.
June 29, 2020
Wyoming Health Orders To Remain The Same Until July 15
Wyoming's current public health orders will be extended through July 15, since the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, Gov. Mark Gordon announced Monday.
June 29, 2020
Two Wyoming GOP Chairmen Fight Over Weekend, One Gets Cited
A Wyoming Republican Party official was hospitalized over the weekend after a fight with another party official during the party's convention this weekend left him with injuries.
June 29, 2020
Cheyenne TV Station Cancels Newscasts Due To Employee Coronavirus Diagnosis
A Cheyenne news station canceled its broadcasts over the weekend due to finding out one of its employees tested positive for the coronavirus.
June 29, 2020
Wyoming Real Estate Becomes Hot Property During Pandemic
Wyomings wide open spaces have become a draw for people who are seeking to get out of the crowded urban areas that have become hot spots for COVID-19, according to several realtors.
Wendy CorrJune 29, 2020
Wyoming Humanities Awards Nearly $400K In CARES Grants
Wyoming Humanities has awarded nearly $400,000 in Cultural CARES Grants to 50 institutions and organizations throughout the state with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the $2.2 trillion CARES Act economic stabilization plan appropriated by the U.S. Congress.
Bill SniffinJune 29, 2020
Dick Cheney Wears Mask; Social Media Universe Explodes
Rep. Liz Cheney tweeted a photo of former VP Dick Cheney wearing a mask and the social media universe went crazy.
June 27, 2020