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Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Up By Six To 522; 214 “Active” Cases
There are 214 active cases of coronavirus in the state. The number is determined by adding the number of confirmed and probable cases and subtracting the total number of recoveries.
May 14, 2020
Sheridan Police Say They Didn’t Threaten Closure of Restaurant But Non-Compliance Could Lead to Closure
"We never threatened to close the restaurant," the police said. "But closure could be a consequence of non-compliance. As far as we know, she's in compliance of all of the mandates."
May 14, 2020
State Public Health Officer: Social Distancing & Wearing Masks Still Necessary
Dr. Alexia Harrist said social distancing and the wearing of face coverings, in many situations, needed to continue.
May 14, 2020
Antibody Testing Shows No COVID-19 In Weston County
The public health officer said antibody testing has shown -- that despite rumors -- the coronavirus has not been present in Weston County.
May 14, 2020
Wyoming Game And Fish To Begin Bear Trapping
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced Wednesday that as part of an ongoing effort to monitor grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, it would conduct capture operations in the northwest portion of the state over the next few months.
May 14, 2020
Sheridan Brewery Owner: Police Threatened to Close Establishment Over Face Masks
A Sheridan brewery owner took to Facebook Wednesday evening to announce her restaurant may be closed and license revoked.
May 14, 2020
Gordon Urges Caution As Bars, Restaurants Open
"This is not a Hold my beer moment. This is a Lets do this carefully and make sure we dont lose the ground weve gained.
May 13, 2020
Ray Peterson: Heaven Help Our Legislators
Heaven help our legislators. Tough decisions will need to be made in a very timely manner this week.
May 13, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Up By 10 to 523; Recoveries up to 480
Wyomings confirmed coronavirus case count went up by 10 on Wednesday with new cases detected in Fremont, Laramie, Natrona and Teton counties.
May 13, 2020
Barrasso On Pelosi’s $3 Trillion Package: “She’s Living on Fantasy Island”
Nancy Pelosi must be living on Fantasy Island if she actually believes that this $3 trillion bill will become law, Barrasso said.
May 13, 2020
Gordon Allocating $17 Million To Expand Coronavirus Testing, Response
Gov. Mark Gordon announced Wednesday that he is allocating $17 million in federal funding to expand coronavirus testing, improve contact tracing and add to the state's supply of personal protective equipment.
May 13, 2020
Public Can Watch Wyoming Special Legislative Session On YouTube
The public will be able to watch the Wyoming Special Legislative Session beginning Friday on YouTube.
May 13, 2020
Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Parks To Reopen With Restrictions on Monday
After almost two months, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks will start opening to the public in phases beginning Monday.
May 13, 2020
Here’s Today’s Schedule of the Wyoming Air National Guard Statewide Flyovers
The Wyoming Air National Guard will perform an "aerial salute" to health care professionals in 28 communities on Friday.
May 13, 2020
GOP Chairman Eathorne: Our Convention Team Did Excellent Job Navigating Trying Conditions
On May 8th, the Wyoming GOP opened its 2020 State Convention with two full days of Credentials and Nominating/Elections Committee work and Convention business via videoconferencing.
May 13, 2020
Enzi, Barrasso Call For Investigation Into Meat Packers
Enzi and Barrasso asked the Justice Department to look into allegations of price manipulation and anti-competitive behavior in the cattle industry.
May 12, 2020
Dave Simpson: For This Nomad, The Long Trek Is Over
From an old bench at the edge of our place east of Cheyenne, you can watch freight trains fight their way over Archer Hill, making their way east and west on the Union Pacific Railroad.
Dave SimpsonMay 12, 2020
Woman Falls Into Old Faithful Thermal Feature After Entering Yellowstone Illegally
A woman was injured Tuesday morning after falling into a thermal feature at Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park, which she entered illegally.
May 12, 2020
Cheney: China Intentionally Let Virus Spread to U.S. and the World
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney today said the Chinese government purposely let the coronavirus spread to the United States and the rest of the world.
May 12, 2020
Enzi Expresses Concern Over “Second Wave” of Coronavirus Pandemic
Enzi said he was worried about future large outbreaks of coronavirus.
May 12, 2020
Coronavirus Up By Three to 513; Recoveries Up By 26 to 477
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming grew by three on Tuesday, while the number of recoveries among patients with confirmed and probable cases increased by 26.
May 12, 2020
Wyoming’s Bob Beck Wins Prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award For Personal Story About Wife
Beck detailed his wifes stage four lung cancer diagnosis and the agonizing four months he spent as her caregiver before her death.
May 12, 2020
UW Students Producing PPE For State Medical Facilities
A number of University of Wyoming students have been diligently working in the Student Innovation Center, producing personal protective equipment for medical facilities and first responders across the state.
May 12, 2020
Wyo Special Sesson: Legislature to Determine How to Spend $1.25 Billion in Federal Aid
The legislature will determine how to use the $1.25 billion in federal money sent to the state.
May 12, 2020