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Harrist: People Who Think Wyoming School Health Orders Are “Insidious” Make Me Sad
Wyoming public health officer Dr. Alexia Harrist said she was saddened by people who think that current public health orders, especially those in places for K-12 students, during a news conference on Wednesday afternoon.
August 05, 2020
Devils Tower To Experience Dramatic Increase in Traffic Due to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Even with the coronavirus pandemic, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will draw more than 250,000 people and that traffic will impact Devils Tower.
August 05, 2020
National Trucking Company Announces They Won’t Deliver to Towns That Defund The Police; Wyoming Likely Unaffected
Wyoming would likely not be affected by the trucking company's decision although Laramie and Jackson have had protest groups supporting the defunding of law enforcement.
August 05, 2020
Gordon Allocates Federal Funds To Pay For College For Un(der)Employed Adults
Adults who are unemployed or underemployed due the coronavirus pandemic are now eligible for a grant to fund their education at one of the state's community colleges of the University of Wyoming.
August 05, 2020
Wind River Hotel & Casino Will Attempt To Reopen Again on Friday
The Wind River Hotel & Casino is will attempt to reopen for a second time on Friday, August 7 at 10am.
August 05, 2020
National Park Service Recommends Not Pushing Your Friend Down in Case of Bear Attack
The National Park Service is recommending not "pushing your slower friends down" if a bear is attacking.
August 05, 2020
Wyoming Experiencing Above Average Fire Season
In the midst of plague, bear attacks and other catastrophes, Wyoming is also experiencing an above average fire season, according to the state's Forestry Division.
August 05, 2020
Wyoming Supreme Court Denies University Of Wyoming Gun Case Appeal
The Wyoming Supreme Court will not hear a challenge to the University of Wyomings ability to regulate firearms on its property, a divided court has decided.
August 05, 2020
‘Yellowstone’ TV Series Looking For Extras Now
The Yellowstone TV series is looking for extras to be a part of Season 4. Shooting begins in late August.
August 05, 2020
Check Your Hand Sanitizer; Recalled Sanitizer With Dangerous Methanol Sold in Rawlins
A brand of hand sanitizer which is now on the FDA's recall list was sold in the Rawlins City Market.
August 05, 2020
Act Now And Save! Free Entrance Fees at All National Parks on Wednesday
The Department of Interior is waiving all entrance fees at national parks on Wednesday.
August 05, 2020
28 New Coronavirus Cases on Tuesday; 575 Active
An increase of 70 in the number of people to have recovered from coronavirus since it was first detected in the state in March helped push the number of active cases down by 34 on Tuesday.
August 04, 2020
Wyoming Highway Patrol Makes Arrest In Child Sex Abuse Case
Wyoming Highway Patrol is crediting an Oklahoma nonprofit organization in helping troopers make an arrest in a felony child sex abuse case.
August 04, 2020
Heroin/Meth-Using Utah Man Drives 130mph, Causes Head-On; Later Arrested
Three people were hospitalized after a Utah man (who was later arrested) led Evanston police on a short chase over the weekend.
August 04, 2020
Dave Simpson: Coin Shortage: Who Could Have Seen This Coming?
It was at a sandwich shop this week that the guy behind the counter asked if I minded if my change wasn't quite exact, due to the current shortage of coins.
Dave SimpsonAugust 04, 2020
Two Wyoming Teachers Receive National Recognition For Work In Science, Math
Aimee Kay, a science teacher at Thermopolis Middle School, and Jennifer Kelley, a math teacher at Jackson Hole High School, were the Wyoming recipients this year.
August 04, 2020
Balow: Learning In Wyoming Schools Will Look Different This Year
Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction expects school life in Wyoming's 23 districts to be a completely new experience once classes resume later this month.
August 04, 2020
Wyoming Teams Up With MIT to Explore Energy and Climate Solutions
Gov Gordon said the time has come to create a strong economic future while protecting the climate.
August 04, 2020
No Response (Yet) To Wyoming’s Bid On Occidental Land
State officials have received no response to their bid on more than 1 million acres of private land in southern Wyoming, an official said Monday.
August 04, 2020
Grizzly Euthanized After Killing Cattle
A grizzly bear was euthanized after killing a cow on private land in Montana last week.
August 04, 2020
Wyoming Records 40 New Coronavirus Cases; 609 Active
11 counties reported an increase of 40 new coronavirus cases bringing the total active number of cases to 609.
August 03, 2020
Sixteen Wyoming Residents Sickened By Tainted Onions
At least 16 Wyoming residents have been sickened by eating red onions infected with salmonella, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Monday.
August 03, 2020
Gordon Grants 180-Day Extension For Expired Drivers Licenses
Good news if your drivers license has expired in the last few months, you have additional time to get it renewed.
August 03, 2020
JCPenney Places Original Kemmerer Store Up For Auction
Department chain JCPenney has placed its original store in Kemmerer up for auction, according to Forbes.
August 03, 2020