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Wyoming Department of Corrections Suspends Visitation
Visitations to inmates at Wyoming Department of Corrections institutions has been suspended, the DOC announced Wednesday.
March 18, 2020
5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Utah, Felt in Wyoming
People in western Wyoming from Evanston to Jackson to Rock Springs tweeted they felt it.
March 18, 2020
Sweetwater County Forms Community Resiliency Task Force
The task force plans to meet twice daily, and is currently reviewing a variety of traditional print, electronic and social media outlets to ensure that the information disseminated by the group about COVID-19 is readily accessible to all members of our community.
March 18, 2020
Four More Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Confirmed
The new cases involve an adult female in Park County, an adult female in Laramie County, an adult male in Sheridan County and an adult female in Sheridan County.
March 18, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Report From Lander Ground Zero, Showboat Retirement Center
The Showboat Retirement Center has become Ground Zero in Wyomings struggle with the coronavirus pandemic, with eight of the states 10 cases occurring in that facility.
Bill SniffinMarch 17, 2020
Laramie County Resident Tests Positive with Coronavirus; Cases up to 11
The number of Wyoming residents with coronavirus grew to 11 on Tuesday as an older adult male in Laramie County tested positive for the illness.
March 17, 2020
UNC Coach Jeff Linder to Take Over Wyoming Cowboys Basketball
University of Wyoming Athletics Director Tom Burman announced Tuesday that Jeff Linder, most recently head coach at the University of Northern Colorado, will be the new head coach of the universitys basketball team.
March 17, 2020
WyoMovies Closes Theaters Until Further Notice
Theater chain WyoMovies has shut down all of its locations across the state, effective immediately.
March 17, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: Barrasso Supports Relief Package
"In a time like this, relief is necessary by the government, Senator Barrasso said. We want to do it so it doesnt burden businesses. This is the governments opportunity and responsibility to help the American people, workers and families.
March 17, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Case Count Grows To 10
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Wyoming grew to 10 on Monday as tests of seven Fremont County residents came out positive.
March 17, 2020
Check Cowboy State Daily’s Live News Blog On Wyoming Coronavirus
Cowboy State Daily is offering our readers the most comprehensive information concerning the Coronavirus available in Wyoming with its Wyoming Coronavirus news blog.
Bill SniffinMarch 17, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: Gov Gordon to Form Five Coronavirus Task Forces
The states top elected officials will create five task forces aimed at finding solutions to problems posed by the coronavirus both during the illness outbreak and after, Gov. Mark Gordon said Monday
March 16, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: City of Cheyenne Announces Updated Work Plan
The City of Cheyenne announced an updated work plan that will be implemented beginning Monday and going until at least March 27
March 16, 2020
Wyoming’s Smoking Age To Rise To 21
Wyomings legal age for consuming nicotine products will match up with the federal governments under a bill signed into law by Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday.
March 16, 2020
Foster Friess: CNN Not Providing Perspective with Coronavirus
Foster Friess: CNNs reporting fails to provide key perspectives.
March 16, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: Most Wyoming Schools Close In Response To Governor’s Recommendation
Most of Wyomings schools closed on Monday, extending their spring breaks by one to two weeks, in response to a recommendation by Gov. Mark Gordon and Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow.
March 16, 2020
Cat Urbigkit: Trust Us, We’re From the Government
Ive been critical of the secrecy and lack of public information about this proposed land deal that is so massive that it would be the largest government purchase of private land since the United States purchased Alaska.
Cat UrbigkitMarch 16, 2020
UW Undergraduates To Finish Out Semester Online
All undergraduate courses at the University of Wyoming will be offered only online for the rest of this semester, the university announced Monday.
March 16, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Coronavirus Is Once-in-a-lifetime Event For Most Residents Of Wyoming
Literally, thousands of small business people are scrambling, as they try to figure out a way to stay open, serve customers, and keep their workers busy.
Bill SniffinMarch 16, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: Gov. Gordon, Superintendent Balow Recommend All Wyo Schools Close
Due to the unprecedented circumstances facing our state, Governor Mark Gordon and State Superintendent Jillian Balow recommend that all schools remain closed to students through at least April 3.
March 15, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Total Up to Three
The patient is an adult male Sheridan County resident who is linked to a previously identified Sheridan County case.
March 14, 2020
New Tax On Lodging Coming To Wyoming In 2021
Starting next year, Wyoming will begin assessing a new 5% tax on overnight stays at hotels, motels, RV parks, campgrounds, guest ranches, Airbnbs and other lodging facilities around the state.
March 14, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: 2nd Case Of COVID-19 in State, All Extracurricular School Activities Halted
The Wyoming Dept of Health said the person infected with the illness is an older adult male in Fremont County who is currently in the hospital.
March 14, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: Gordon Asks Citizens Not to Panic
Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday urged Wyomings residents not to panic over the impacts of the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.
March 13, 2020