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Dave Simpson: What Will You Do With Your $1,200?
What comes after a trillion? A gazillion?
Dave SimpsonApril 03, 2020

Wyoming Coronavirus: Nine New Coronavirus Cases Friday
Nine new cases of coronavirus were reported in six Wyoming counties on Friday morning, boosting the states total case number to 162 with 37 recoveries.
April 03, 2020

Medical Society President to Governor: “Take Even More Drastic Actions”
If we dont stay in our homes, the number of people who are going to die in Wyoming is going to be shocking to all of our souls, Dr. Wheeler said.
April 03, 2020

Why Aren’t Wyoming’s Gas Prices Lower?
Fewer people attracts less competition, allowing gasoline providers to keep their prices higher for longer.
April 02, 2020

Don Day: Wyoming Weather Forecasting Severely Affected by Coronavirus
Wyoming meteorologist Don Day says the lack of international air travel has made long-range weather forecasting almost impossible.
April 02, 2020

Wyoming State Health Lab To Limit Coronavirus Testing
Because of short supplies of materials, the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory will only conduct coronavirus tests on samples from high-priority patients, health care workers and first responders
April 02, 2020

Three More Coronavirus Cases, Total At 153
The number of cases was an increase of 16 from Wednesdays figures, with new cases surfacing in nine counties. 37 people have recovered.
April 02, 2020

Wyoming to Keep Borders Open; Americans Want State Borders Closed
When asked about Colorado drivers crossing the border to shop for supplies in Niobrara and Goshen counties, Gordon said the onus is on the store owners in Wyoming.
April 02, 2020

Most Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Found In Those 60 to 69
While the highest percentage of coronavirus cases on Wyoming are found among those age 60 to 69, cases in those age 40 to 49 are almost as high, according to state figures.
April 02, 2020

Thirteen New Cases Bring Wyoming Coronavirus Total To 150
Thirteen new coronavirus cases were reported in seven Wyoming counties on Thursday, bringing the states total confirmed case count to 150.
April 02, 2020

Good News: Sublette County Heroes Save Dog Who Fell Through Ice on Lake
The Sublette County Sheriff's Office, Wyoming Highway Patrol, and a local search and rescue team saved a dog who had fell into a frozen lake.
April 02, 2020

Confirmed Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Rise to 137
Wyomings confirmed coronavirus cases grew to 137 by Wednesday evening as seven new cases were diagnosed by the Wyoming Department of Health, bringing the number of new cases reported during the day to 17.
April 02, 2020

Renewing Your Driver’s License During a Pandemic
Is a pandemic the best or worst time to get your driver's license renewed? We found out.
April 02, 2020

Wyoming Still Last For Social Distancing (But We’ve Gone From an F to an F+)
In the latest report, issued Wednesday, the company said the state gets an F+ for distances traveled by its residents.
April 01, 2020

Fremont County Public Health Officer: Patients Critically Ill & On Ventilators
The young are not immune. Our county has three patients under 60 who are seriously or critically ill," said Dr. Brian Gee, Fremont County Public Health Officer
April 01, 2020

Mayor of Jackson to Tourists: Stay Home and Shelter-in-Place
"We're looking forward to seeing you soon but right now, we're asking you to hang your hat at home and help us give our small mountain town a chance to get through the COVID-19 pandemic," he said.
April 01, 2020

Wyoming Doctor: In 40 Years of Practice, This is Scariest Medical Emergency I’ve Dealt With
"To those still not taking it seriously, you are endangering others, and are at best, woefully misinformed and, at worst, downright delusional," said the Dubois doctor.
April 01, 2020

Washington Study Predicts 143 Deaths in Wyoming and a Shortage of ICU Beds in May
The study, released Tuesday, estimates that Wyoming will have a total of 143 deaths through August 4, 2020 if strong social distancing measures and other protective measures are continued.
April 01, 2020

Don Day Weather: Snow With Cold Temps Will Make it “Really Nasty”
By our standards, this is not a big spring snow storm. But some snow with the really cold temperatures will make it downright nasty.
April 01, 2020

Wyoming Lawmaker Calls on Gordon to Reopen Schools and Businesses
Gillette legislator Scott Clem argued that the Governor Gordon's orders are an infringement upon individual liberties and may do more damage than the disease itself.
April 01, 2020

Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Grow By 10 To 130
The number of coronavirus cases confirmed in Wyoming grew to 130 on Wednesday as the state Department of Health reported 10 new cases in five counties.
April 01, 2020

Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Increase By 25 In One Day
Wyoming coronavirus case count grew to 120 on Tuesday with the detection of 25 new cases in eight counties.
March 31, 2020

Tim Mandese: “So NOW You Like Spam?”
I'm here to tell you Spam is the new filet mignon!
March 31, 2020

Dave Bonner: Thank You, Doctors, For Plain Talk
Dont let the low numbers for known cases of coronavirus in Wyoming and Park County lull you into complacency and any false sense of security.
March 31, 2020
