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Wyoming Special Session Set For May 15, Legislators Say
Wyomings legislators will meet in a little more than a week for a brief special session to address how to spend federal money given to the state to soften the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to several lawmakers.
May 07, 2020
Iowa Man Arrested In Wyoming “Bitter Creek Betty,” “I-90 Jane Doe” Murder Cases
Clark Perry Baldwin, 59, of Waterloo, Iowa has been charged with two counts of first degree murder in Tennessee in connection with the 1991 murder of Pamela McCall and her unborn child. He will be charged with first degree murder in Wyoming for the "I-90 Jane Doe" and "Bitter Creek Betty" killings.
May 07, 2020
Fremont County Coronavirus Cases Jump By 24
An increase of 24 in Fremont Countys coronavirus case count on Wednesday was largely responsible for growth in the states total number of case to 479.
May 06, 2020
Did The Simpsons Really Predict the Pandemic and Murder-Hornets?
Did a 1993 episode of The Simpsons predict a pandemic followed by an outbreak of murder-hornets?
May 06, 2020
Wyoming Hunger Initiative Ropes Local Cattle Producers For New Program
"Food from the Farm + Ranch" is a collaboration between WHI, the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, Wyoming Custom Meats, the Wyoming Department of Agriculture and Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies. The collaboration is intended to utilize Wyoming products to care for Wyoming citizens.
May 06, 2020
Wyo Local Officials Ask Congress to Fully Fund Land & Water Conservation Fund
On Wednesday, four Wyoming elected officials joined more than 100 of their counterparts across the West in sending a letter to Congress to urge full funding for public lands in an upcoming stimulus package.
May 06, 2020
Restaurants and Bars to Open in Goshen, Niobrara, and Uinta Counties
The State of Wyoming has approved the variances requested by Goshen, Niobrara and Uinta counties to reopen bars and restaurants with certain restrictions.
May 06, 2020
Wyoming Ranked 18th in Country for Fewest Coronavirus Restrictions
All of the states surrounding Wyoming, except Colorado, were ranked as having fewer restrictions in place than Wyoming.
May 06, 2020
Yellowstone to Open in Phases
Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks will see staged openings that start small and rely on fewer seasonal employees, with reduced services and a focus on visitor and worker safety.
May 06, 2020
Eight New Coronavirus Cases On Tuesday to Total 452; 118 Probables, 291 Recoveries
The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, reported that new cases were detected in Fremont, Laramie and Lincoln counties.
May 05, 2020
Grizzly Stops Attacking Cody Man After Accidentally Biting Can of Bear Spray
A Cody man survived a grizzly bear attack after the bear accidentally bit-down on his can of bear spray.
May 05, 2020
Barrasso: Not Sure About Trump’s Payroll Tax Cut; Glad Wyoming is Open Again
Sen. John Barrasso wouldnt commit to backing President Trumps payroll tax cut as part of the next coronavirus bill stating the he needed to see more of the specifics.
May 05, 2020
Park County Considers Requesting Exemption for Indoor Dining
Limited indoor dining might not be too far off, as state and Park County health officials slowly ease off of restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19.
May 05, 2020
Restaurants, Churches To Open In Sheridan, Washakie Counties
Restaurants and bars in Sheridan and Washakie counties are now able to open under variances to the states health orders approved by Wyoming officials.
May 05, 2020
Moorcroft Woman Petitions Governor to Remove State Park Camping Reservation Requirement
As of Tuesday afternoon, just under 13,000 people had signed with new signatures ticking up every few minutes, well past her goal of 5,000-signatures.
May 05, 2020
Joe Kenney: The Cure is Worse Than the Disease
Its time to let us make our own decisions, time to let every business re-open right now and for people to be able to make their own decisions about getting back to living the dream.
Joe KenneyMay 05, 2020
Testing Reveals No New Coronavirus Cases At State Hospital
Testing of patients and staff at the Wyoming State Hospital in Evanston revealed no new cases of coronavirus at the institution, the Department of Health announced Monday.
May 04, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Grow By Nine to 444
The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, said six new cases were diagnosed in Fremont County and three new cases were reported in Laramie County.
May 04, 2020
Opinion: The USA Recovery Is Delayed By Bad Results Of Good Intentions
Fand Dr. Birx have spent their adult lives in the warm embrace of Uncle Sam and the thought of that financial security fading simply has no meaning to them.
May 04, 2020
Wyoming Hog Farmers Facing Doom Without Federal Aid Plan
Were going to see the trickle-down effect in Wyoming, Burkett said. Its just a matter of weeks before we see no need for our pigs.
May 04, 2020
State Health Dept Approves Exemptions for Restaurants and Churches in Some Counties
Restaurants in Lincoln, Natrona and Park counties will be allowed to offer their customers a place to eat under exemptions to Wyomings public health orders recently approved by state officials.
May 04, 2020
Elation To Devastation: NFL Draft Produces Emotional Weekend For Pair Of Pokes
It was all champagne for Wyoming's All-American linebacker Cody Tucker. While it was very quiet for teammate Alijah Halliburton.
May 04, 2020
First Lady Continues Support for Local Food Banks, Pantries
"In a time like this, we're all hands on deck," the First Lady said. "People are very passionate about helping folks and feeding people, so it's not a lift for me at all."
May 04, 2020
Bill Sniffin: What Will You Remember About The Pandemic Of 2020?
As a journalist, covering the pandemic has been possibly the biggest story of my life. That is the main thing I will remember about this crazy period.
Bill SniffinMay 04, 2020