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Barrasso: Masks Need to be Worn in Theaters
Sen. Barrasso said going to a movie is like being on an airplane and masks should be required.
June 19, 2020
22 New Coronavirus Cases; 11 In Uinta County
Uinta County continued to see an increase in its number of confirmed coronavirus cases Thursday, with 11 new cases reported.
June 18, 2020
Wyoming State Fair On As Planned
The fair, which is held in Douglas, will take place Aug. 11-15. According to organizers on the fair's website, there will be an "extensive health safety plan" in place.
June 18, 2020
Pennsylvania Women Charged For Walking In Yellowstone Thermal Area
Two Pennsylvania women were charged this week for walking off of the marked trail into a thermal area in Yellowstone National Park.
June 18, 2020
Civilians Injured During Black Hawk Incident In Big Horn County
After the helicopter experienced a power failure, the hoist line was immediately cut as a part of a standard safety procedure to minimize loss of life, further injuries and destruction of equipment and property.
June 18, 2020
Yellowstone Sees 25% Drop In Visitors
Yellowstone National Park is seeing a dip in visitors this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic.
June 18, 2020
John Barrasso: “I Don’t Intend to Buy John Bolton’s Book”
Sen. John Barrasso said former National Security Advisor John Bolton is using "sensationalism" to sell his new book.
June 18, 2020
Spot Check Shows Most Hotels, Campgrounds Refunding Cheyenne Frontier Days Reservations
Even though Cheyenne hotels and campgrounds rely on the Frontier Days Rodeo for a large part of their annual income, most are allowing people to cancel or change their reservations in the face of the events cancellation.
June 17, 2020
Dave Simpson: Digital News: We’re Losing Plenty In This Process
Coverage of local news and issues have never been more threatened. Why you should care.
Dave SimpsonJune 17, 2020
Uinta County Reports 7 New Coronavirus Cases as Wyoming Records 18 New Cases Total
Uinta County, which has seen its number coronavirus cases more than double in the past week, reported another seven new cases on Tuesday.
June 17, 2020
Cody Stampede Organizers Prepare For Rodeo As Originally Planned
The Cody Stampede rodeo will have all of the regular events plus they've added a new one.
Wendy CorrJune 17, 2020
Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Will Happen (With Some Changes)
The 80th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will not succumb to the coronavirus and will be held at its scheduled time.
June 17, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Lots To Do In Goshen County, The Welcome Mat Is Out For State Visitors
Not long ago, I made a tour of eastern Wyoming was among the most fun experiences of a near half-century in the state.
Bill SniffinJune 17, 2020
Jonathan Lange: The Seattle Disaster and How it Applies to Wyoming
Are we still teaching the virtues that built Wyoming? Or, is progressive indoctrination stripping our children of the education needed to thrive?
Jonathan LangeJune 17, 2020
Uinta County Sees Coronavirus Spike Tied To “Celebratory” Gathering
Over the last couple weeks, Uinta County has seen a surge in coronavirus cases, some of which are tied to a "celebratory" gathering.
June 17, 2020
Poll: Support for Coronavirus Closures & Restrictions in Wyoming Plummets
The number supporting the closure of restaurants and bars was at 44% in June, a significant drop from 81.6% in March.
June 17, 2020
Visit Sweetwater County: Wyoming’s Coolest Hidden Gems
Tucked among Wyoming's gorgeous landscape, you can find some truly special hidden gems that are worth the trip to the Cowboy State alone.
June 17, 2020
Gordon Urges Wyoming Residents To Continue Coronavirus Safeguards
Gordon said he was disappointed to see that the number of confirmed coronavirus cases has gone up by 106 in the last week, leaving the state with more than 220 active cases.
June 16, 2020
Gordon: Wyoming Tourism On The Rebound
Gov. Mark Gordon is encouraged by Wyoming's tourism industry is rebounding, he said during a news conference Tuesday.
June 16, 2020
Wyoming Gov Gordon: Face Masks Are Still Important
Gov Mark Gordon on Tuesday urged Wyoming citizens to remain careful and thoughtful so the state wont see a big increase in coronavirus cases.
June 16, 2020
New Coronavirus Cases In Six Wyoming Counties
New coronavirus cases were confirmed in six counties on Tuesday, the state Department of Health reported, bring the total number of cases seen since the illness was first detected in Wyoming in March to 866.
June 16, 2020
Wyoming Companies Receive More Than $2.8 Million In Relief (So Far)
More than $2.8 million in coronavirus relief funds was distributed to 180 Wyoming businesses in the first week of the states relief programs, according to Wyoming Business Council records.
June 16, 2020
Wyoming Department Of Health Now Allowing Visits To Long-Term Care Residents
The Wyoming Department of Health has issued new guidelines to allow in-person visits to long-care facilities, coming three months after all the facilities barred in-person visits due to the coronavirus pandemic.
June 16, 2020
Wyoming Game And Fish Euthanizes Black Bear After Darby Canyon Encounter
"This is really important because when a bear gets into human food, it's a no-win situation," Gocke said. "It can be dangerous for people, but a bear can also end up losing its life."
June 16, 2020