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Cheyenne Frontier Days CEO: No Plans for Cancellation Yet
If the biggest outdoor rodeo in the world were to be canceled, it would be in conjunction with city, county and state orders. It's going to take a lot to bring the "Daddy of 'em All" down.
April 07, 2020
Ray Hunkins: Ludicrous, Wyoming Follows Same Orders As New York City
The idea that Platte County, where no cases have been reported, must obey the same orders as New York City, where 68,000 cases have been reported, is ludicrous.
Ray HunkinsApril 07, 2020
Wyoming Game and Fish Sells 150+ Out-of-State Fishing Licenses Over Weekend
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department sold more than 150 non-resident annual fishing licenses over the weekend.
April 06, 2020
Park County Public Health Officer Warns Coronavirus is Likely in Low-Reporting Counties
The study authors estimated that for every diagnosed case, there were 10 case undiagnosed. Aggressive social distancing is as important as ever," he said.
April 06, 2020
Barrasso Defends Wyoming’s Lack of Stay-At-Home Order
"People are spread out in Wyoming. We have been social distancing the entire time 130 years that weve been a state," Barrasso said.
April 06, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Numbers Up to 210
The Wyoming Department of Health reported new cases in Campbell, Converse, Fremont, Goshen, Lincoln, Natrona and Uinta counties, with Campbell County posting the highest increase, three, for a new total of nine cases.
April 06, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Wyoming Enters Critical Phase – Next Three Weeks Will Be Decisive
Here in Wyoming, Gov. Mark Gordon and most local officials have been pro-active. From Star Valley to Cheyenne and Evanston to Newcastle, local community leaders have been making the right moves.
Bill SniffinApril 06, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Up To 212
The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming went up to 212 on Monday with ew cases in Natrona and Laramie counties.
April 06, 2020
Cat Urbigkit: The Helpers, and Paying It Forward
During this national emergency, this unsettled and distressing time, Im noticing helpers in every direction.
Cat UrbigkitApril 06, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Count Hits 200
The number of coronavirus cases diagnosed in Wyoming reached 200 on Sunday evening, with the state Department of Health reporting 13 new cases during the day.
April 06, 2020
Trump Medical Advisors Ask Holdout Governors to Implement Stay-at-Home Orders
Members of the Trump administration once again encouraged the governors of eight states including Wyoming who have not yet issued a stay-at-home order to do so.
April 06, 2020
Rock Springs Police: People Not Following Governor’s Recommendations on Coronavirus
The Rock Springs Police Department continues to observe that citizens are breaking the governors orders to social distance and stay home, they said.
April 05, 2020
Lander Councilman: Coronavirus Situation is Serious; ICU Full
"I saw four family members, all unconscious and on ventilators, he wrote. The youngest of them was 28 and had no underlying health conditions. It was day 10 for them living on machines.
April 05, 2020
Positive Thoughts While Staying Close To Camp . . .
I used to give that toilet paper roll a spin like Wheel of Fortune, but now I move it like I was cracking a safe open.
April 05, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: 10 New Cases On Sunday
Ten new coronavirus cases surfaced in seven Wyoming counties on Sunday, bringing the states total to 197.
April 05, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Count Increases to 187
The Wyoming Department of Health reported 21 new coronavirus cases in Wyoming on Saturday, bringing the total to 187.
April 04, 2020
100 Years Ago, Powell Suffered Through Spanish Flu Pandemic
This isnt the first time local schools were closed and public gatherings banned in a public health defense against a deadly pandemic.
April 04, 2020
Defiant Gordon Defends Reluctance On ‘Stay-At-Home’ Order
Apologizing later for what he called an outburst, Gov. Mark Gordon spent the first five minutes of his press conference on Friday defending why he would not issue a stay-at-home order
April 04, 2020
Coronavirus Causes Unemployment Spike in Wyoming
Wyoming had 4,652 new claims for unemployment insurance during the week of March 22-28, an increase of 909 from the week prior. The week of March 15-21 saw 3,743 new claims, climbing from 3,234 the week before.
April 04, 2020
Gov. Gordon Estimates Wyoming Peak For Coronavirus in May
State officials now believe the coronavirus outbreak in Wyoming will peak sometime in May and restrictions on social interactions could be relaxed a little later that month
April 03, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: Gordon Extends Statewide Restrictions, Issues Quarantine Order For Visitors
Visitors to Wyoming from other states were ordered to self-quarantine for 14 days on Friday as Gov. Mark Gordon extended the statewide order closing schools and some businesses until the end of April.
April 03, 2020
University of Wyoming Cancels Graduation; Will Hold Online Ceremony
The graduation ceremony at the University of Wyoming is the latest public event to be cancelled in favor of an online option.
April 03, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Count Goes To 166
The Wyoming Department of Health reported a total of 13 new coronavirus cases in the state Friday evening, bringing the states total to 166 with 37 recoveries.
April 03, 2020
Legislators Call For Investigation of Meat Processors For Monopolistic Practices
Sen. Ogden Driskill and Rep. Tyler Lindholm are calling for investigations into the four major beef processors which are making record profits during the coronavirus pandemic.
April 03, 2020