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Wyoming Officials React To CFD, Other Rodeo Cancellations
The governor and his staff met with rodeo committee members from across the state over the last several weeks to consider possible alternatives to cancelling, but they all decided there was no safe or economically viable option otherwise.
May 28, 2020
Wyoming Reports 15th Coronavirus Death
An older man living at a long-term care facility in Natrona County has become the 15th Wyoming resident to die as a result of coronavirus, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
May 28, 2020
Masks And 6-Foot Poles: The ‘Class Of COVID’ Holds Unusual Graduation
The class of 2020, affectionately known by its members as the class of COVID-19, was sent off into the world wearing caps, gowns and masks, but unlike most schools this year, the graduation ceremony was held in person.
May 28, 2020
Wyoming Business Owners Can Require Face Mask Use
Mask requirements can be likened to no shirt, no shoes, no service signs common in many gas stations, tie requirements at some formal restaurants or even smoking restrictions in areas where smoking indoors hasnt been banned by local officials.
May 28, 2020
Weston County Sees First Coronavirus Case
The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, said four new cases were reported in Fremont County and one was detected in Weston County, which had been free of coronavirus until Wednesday.
May 27, 2020
Third Person From Washakie County Facility Dies Of Coronavirus
The death of an older woman in Washakie County has boosted the states number of coronavirus-related deaths to 14, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Wednesday.
May 27, 2020
Gordon, Wyo Rodeo Heads Announce Six Largest Rodeos Are Cancelled In 2020
Gov Gordon and representatives from the states largest rodeos announced today that six of Wyomings large rodeos and events will not take place in 2020
May 27, 2020
Cheyenne Frontier Days Cancelled For 2020, First In Event’s History
Cheyenne Frontier Days, the world's largest outdoor rodeo, is being canceled for 2020, Gov. Mark Gordon announced Wednesday.
May 27, 2020
Gordon Announces New Health Rules: Up To 250 People Can Gather in Public
Effective June 1, restrictions on public gatherings will be eased, allowing outdoor gatherings of up to 250 people, nearly three months after gatherings had been initially limited.
May 27, 2020
Wyoming Department Of Health Sees ‘Alarming’ Vaccine Decline
The Wyoming Department of Health has seen an "alarming" decline in the number of administered immunizations since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
May 27, 2020
Dave Simpson: That ‘Powerful Odor Of Mendacity’, Dispatches From the New Abnormal
Columnist Dave Simpson wonders why progressives, who were never impressed by a growing economy, record unemployment, and a sky-high Dow, are now suddenly interested in the economy now that the coronavirus has wreaked havoc on American life.
Dave SimpsonMay 27, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Grow By Four On Tuesday
Wyomings coronavirus case count grew by four on Tuesday to total 648 as the number of recoveries seen in the state increased by eight.
May 26, 2020
Second Person Dies In Worland Nursing Home Coronavirus Outbreak
A second resident at a Worland long-term care facility where a coronavirus outbreak was identified has died from the disease, the Wyoming Department of Health reported Tuesday.
May 26, 2020
Cody Poop-Testing Machine Update: No Coronavirus in Cody’s Poop
The results from Cody's poop-testing machine are in and so far it's all good news.
May 26, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Strange Times During Strange Days In Strange Places
One of my recent columns proudly exclaimed that we only had eight deaths in Wyoming. By the time that column was published by various newspapers, the toll was up to 13. Today the toll is rising.
Bill SniffinMay 26, 2020
Construction, Infrastructure Projects Could Boost Wyoming’s Faltering Economy
While construction jobs are typically temporary, they can be a Band-Aid for the growing unemployment rate while giving businesses time to rebuild their labor force.
May 26, 2020
Casper’s Beartrap Summer Festival Canceled Due To Coronavirus
On Tuesday, the Beartrap Summer Festival organizers announced that they would cancel the 2020 event.
May 26, 2020
Wyoming Unemployment Rises To 9.2% In April
Wyomings unemployment rate more than doubled in April, growing from 3.8% in March to 9.2%, with more than 15,000 workers losing their jobs .
May 26, 2020
Wyoming Revenue Decline To Hit Between $1.5 Billion to $1.8 Billion
Income to pay for the states next budget, including education, will probably fall between $1.5 billion and $1.8 billion short of projections.
May 26, 2020
Utah Woman Killed In Sublette County Crash Due To Texting And Driving
A Utah woman became the 30th fatality on Wyoming highways this year when she was killed in a crash in Sublette County over Memorial Day weekend.
May 26, 2020
Two Men Killed In Semi Collision Near Laramie
Harvey Besneatte, 71, and Robert Besneatte, 54, were driving southbound on U.S. Highway 287 in a Dodge Ram 2500 pickup around 11 a.m on May 21.
May 26, 2020
Lightner: Against All Odds: A 4,000-mile RV Trip To Bring Mother-in-law Home
How to transport your elderly mother-in-law during a pandemic.
May 26, 2020
Northwest College e-Sports Team Finds Sponsorship Despite COVID-19 Delays
COVID-19 delayed Northwest Colleges plans for adding a competitive video gaming team, but interest in the program remains strong
May 26, 2020
Six New Coronavirus Cases Reported In Wyoming On Monday
The number of coronavirus cases seen in Wyoming since the illness first reached the state in mid-March increased by six on Monday to reach 644.
May 25, 2020