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Gordon Declares State of Emergency
Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday declared a state of emergency for Wyoming in the face of the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.
March 13, 2020
Gordon Rejects Across-The-Board Cuts to Staff, Spending
A section of the state budget directing Gov. Mark Gordon to make personnel cuts of $2 million over the next two years was vetoed by the governor Thursday.
March 13, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: Community Colleges Extend Breaks, Prepare for Online Classes
Six of Wyomings seven Wyoming colleges have announced changes to their spring break schedules to address the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.
March 13, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Coronavirus is Grim Reaper to New Wyoming State Budget
I have lived on this planet for seven decades and have truly never seen anything like this. It is unprecedented. You cant make this up. It sounds like a science fiction movie. And we do not know what the ending will be. Lets hope it is a happy one.
Bill SniffinMarch 13, 2020
Gordon Says Final Closure Decisions Because Of Coronavirus Will Be Made Locally
Decisions to close local facilities such as schools or cancel events in the face of the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 will be left in the hands of local officials, Gov. Mark Gordon said Thursday.
March 13, 2020
UW Extends Spring Break Due to Coronavirus Concerns
The University of Wyoming has extended its spring break by one week in response to concerns about the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
March 12, 2020
Wyoming State Basketball Tournaments Canceled
The news prompted the cancellation Thursday of the state Class 4A and 3A basketball tournaments being played in Casper,.
March 12, 2020
Wyoming’s First Coronavirus Disease 2019 Case Reported
Lab testing at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified the first known case of a state resident with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
March 12, 2020
Wyoming Unemployment Remains Steady At 3.7 Percent
Wyomings unemployment rate remained steady in January at 3.7 percent, the same rate seen in December, according to the state Department of Workforce Services.
March 12, 2020
Cat Urbigkit: Paintballing Grizzlies & Other Predator News
Got a grizzly bear hanging out near the house? Fire up that paintball gun and give it a go!
Cat UrbigkitMarch 10, 2020
Tax On Vaping Materials, E-cigarettes Becomes Law
A new tax on vapes and vaping materials will take effect in July under legislation signed into law by Gov. Mark Gordon.
March 10, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Update: UW Cancellations, No Cases Reported Yet
Some UW trips have been cancelled and State Health Dept says testing is now available.
March 10, 2020
Dave Simpson: Voting for the Youngster in the Race
Joe Biden, who is 77, has established himself as the Comeback Septuagenarian, launching into angry, finger-pointing screeds at those who dare doubt his inevitability, like an old guy yelling at kids to get off his lawn.
Dave SimpsonMarch 10, 2020
House, Senate Let 14 Bills Die Without Review
Fourteen bills in the House and Senate died on Monday as legislators reached the deadline for the review of bills on the general file, those returned to the floor of each chamber after approval by committees.
March 10, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Today Brings Back Memories of the Great Wyoming Native Son Chris LeDoux
On March 9, 2005, Wyoming lost one of its favorite sons when singer and rodeo star Chris LeDoux died from complications of liver cancer at the age of 56.
Bill SniffinMarch 09, 2020
The Salary Of Every Educator In Wyoming Is Now Available Online
There are more than 16,000 full-time employees in Wyoming and the costs including benefits are estimated to total more than $1 billion.
March 09, 2020
Cat Urbigkit: Hey Neighbor Kanye, Let’s Talk Sheep!
Kanye Wests Paris fashion show coverage included references to one of the ranches he purchased in Wyoming. West told a reporter for The Cut that hes got 700 sheep and hes trying out different ways of felting the wool. Good on ya, Kanye!
Cat UrbigkitMarch 09, 2020
Travel Wyoming: Wyoming History On Ice In Store For Cheyenne Visitors
On Saturday, 23 ice skating students will put on their annual performance, this year titled Skating Through Wyoming: A Historical Ice Skating Musical.
March 09, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Coronavirus – Greatest Plague – Or Biggest Overreaction Ever?
A news report on TV Sunday predicted that 100 million people in the USA could be affected by the virus. What does that mean?
Bill SniffinMarch 08, 2020
Letter to the Editor: Interstate 80 Should Have Been Closed
I dont care if it was the responsibility of the Sheriff's Department or Wyoming State Police. That stretch of highway should have been shut down. I was watching idiot truck drivers and other stupid people driving like the weather was a perfect sunshiny day.
March 07, 2020
Jim Hicks: Explaining Bicycle Tracks In The Snow . . .
A few weeks ago, you will recall, we woke up one morning to more than six inches of fresh snow and knew winter had really arrived.
March 07, 2020
Statewide Lodging Tax Becomes Law
A bill creating a statewide lodging tax was signed into law Friday by Gov. Mark Gordon, clearing the way for the tax to take effect Jan. 1.
March 06, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Interesting That Big I-80 Crash Did Not Occur On Snow Chi Minh Trail
Most drivers experience their worst winter traffic nightmares on Interstate 80 in an area from Elk Mountain to Laramie. Yet, the biggest crash in years occurred last Sunday, March 1, on a lonely desert section of road near Creston Junction.
Bill SniffinMarch 06, 2020
People Killed in I-80 Wrecks Identified
The three people killed in Sundays massive accidents on Interstate 80 west of Rawlins all died in accidents that occurred in the interstates westbound lanes, the Wyoming Highway Patrol announced Thursday.
March 05, 2020