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Record 248 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 2,114 Active
A record 248 new coronavirus cases were reported in Wyoming on Friday bringing the total active case amount up to 2,114.
October 16, 2020
Friday Mullen Fire Update: Crews Placing Contingency Lines West Of Centennial
While the Mullen Fire's activity has been low most of this week, fire crews are establishing a fire line west of Centennial to prepare for the worst case scenario, an official said Friday morning.
October 16, 2020
Barrasso: Fracking Is Number One Reason We Should Re-Elect Trump
Barrasso told host Maria Baritromo that Biden's fracking policy, or lack thereof, is the number one reason President Donald Trump should be re-elected.
October 16, 2020
Drug Arrest Prompted By Cracked Windshield Upheld By Wyoming Supreme Court
A cracked windshield was sufficient reason for Wyoming Highway Patrol officers to pull over a suspected drug dealer in a stop that led to his arrest on meth-related charges, Wyomings Supreme Court has ruled.
October 16, 2020
Same-Sex Wapiti Couple Alleges Harassment By Neighbors
A same-sex couple in Wapiti said they had to call the police after a group of individuals who told them to move away from the area wouldn't leave their property.
Leo WolfsonOctober 16, 2020
Gillette Fugitives Arrested In Utah After Shootout With Police
The Gillette couple, who are now facing a long list of felony charges, eluded authorities for days before shooting at law enforcement officials in Utah.
Leo WolfsonOctober 16, 2020
Cody Outfitter: Bigots Not Allowed Our Store
Sunlight Sports owners Wes and Melissa Allen took to their business Facebook page this week to condemn those who believe in bigotry, telling any potential customers that if they hate others for things they can't change to not shop with them.
October 16, 2020
Police Called to Investigate Halloween Display in Powell
A Halloween display gone wrong has upset some Park County residents.
October 16, 2020
Seven COVID Cases in UW Sorority House Prompt Shutdown
Because of the cases among members of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, all of the students in the house are being told to shelter in place.
October 16, 2020
Astronomer: “Phenomenal” Peak Viewing of Orionids Meteor Showing Days Away
The Orionids meteor shower is considered to be one of the most beautiful of the year, according to NASA, and are known for their brightness and speed. They can travel at about 148,000 MPH into the Earth's atmosphere.
October 15, 2020
Near-Record 175 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 1,958 Active
A second day of near-record growth in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases around the state pushed the number of those cases seen since the pandemic began over 7,000 on Thursday.
October 15, 2020
Cody Man Tackled In Court After Arrested For Kicking, Spraying Cop With Energy Drink
Cody resident Frank Denbow is facing a felony charge for allegedly kicking a police officer in his chest and spraying him with a carbonated energy drink. He was later tackled in court.
Leo WolfsonOctober 15, 2020
Northwest Wyoming Tourism Season A Mixed Bag
Tourism is one of the top industries in Park County - and this summer was a mixed bag for the businesses that depend on visitors.
Wendy CorrOctober 15, 2020
One-Fifth Of Wyoming’s Registered Already Cast Ballots
According to the Secretary of State's office, 55,755 of requested absentee ballots have already been returned, which includes those who have voted in person at an absentee polling place or at their county clerk's office.
October 15, 2020
Sorry, Wyoming’s Horrible Winds Are Not Uncommon For This Time of Year
Although the winds much of the state has been experiencing are terrible, it's not that uncommon.
October 15, 2020
UW’s COVID Testing Procedure To Double
The total number of tests administered weekly is expected to rise from about 6,000 at present to 15,000, making UWs testing program one of the most robust among universities in the nation.
October 15, 2020
Repair Work Main Focus Of Mullen Fire Crews On Thursday
Michael Williams, the public information officer for the Southern Area Blue Team (a type I management group), said that the fire hadn't grown since the Wednesday night update, currently affecting 176,371 acres. It is still at a 34% containment rate.
October 15, 2020
Weekend Mullen Fire Work Pays Off On Slow Wednesday, Official Says
It was a slow Wednesday when it came to Mullen Fire activity, officials confirmed in an evening update.
October 15, 2020
174 New Coronavirus Cases; 2nd Highest Daily Increase in Wyoming
Boosted by the second-highest single-day increase in laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases since the illness was first detected in Wyoming, the states number of active cases grew by 133 Wednesday.
October 14, 2020
Wyoming Now Offering Free, At-Home Do-It-Yourself COVID Test Kits
The saliva is collected during a supervised, online telehealth visit with a Vault test supervisor, which requires an internet connection. Results are reported within 48 hours of when the sample arrives at the lab.
October 14, 2020
Wyomingites Still Divided Over Whether COVID Is Real Threat
Wyoming residents surveyed by the University of Wyoming remain divided over whether the coronavirus is a real threat or has been blown out of proportion.
October 14, 2020
911 Call, Tox Reports Released In Fatal South Dakota AG Crash
Jason Ravnsborg quickly told the 911 dispatcher he hit "something...that was in the middle of the road" when he called for help on Sept. 12, according to a transcript of the call released recently by officials.
October 14, 2020
Man Charged With Transporting Meth After Being Pulled Over For Going 92MPH
Two individuals were arrested on Tuesday after the Wyoming Highway Patrol found two pounds of methamphetamine in their car.
October 14, 2020
Bison Herd Keep Tourists Away From Calf In Yellowstone
Tourists managed to avoid being treated like a "Mortal Kombat" character, thankfully, after encountering a herd of bison in Yellowstone recently.
October 14, 2020