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Bill Sniffin: Covid Be Damned, We Sneaked Off On A Sin City Road Trip
After being confined for exactly three months, we decided it was time to go rescue our 15-year old motorhome, which had been held hostage in 100-degree heat at a Las Vegas RV park.
Bill SniffinJune 22, 2020
17 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Sunday
Uinta County continued to lead the state in new coronavirus cases on Sunday, reporting seven new cases as the states total of confirmed coronavirus cases diagnosed since the illness was first detected in Wyoming grew to 947.
June 21, 2020
Visit Sweetwater County: SEEDSKADEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Stretching along 36 miles of the Green River in southwest Wyoming, you'll discover Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge.
June 21, 2020
Wyoming Marks 100 Days Of Coronavirus
Wyoming marked its 100th day with the coronavirus on Friday and although the state has seen rapid growth in confirmed cases since the beginning of the month, it is still has one of the lowest infection rates in the nation.
June 19, 2020
Two More Residents Of Washakie County Facility Die From Coronavirus
Two more residents of a Washakie County long-term care facility have died, bringing the total number of Wyoming residents to die as a result of coronavirus to 20.
June 19, 2020
Wyoming Sees Surge In Miller Moths
Poor wildflower growing conditions on Wyoming's prairies are pushing miller moths into communities in search of food, resulting in the flocks of the insects being seen throughout the Front Range, a University of Wyoming extension entomologist said.
June 19, 2020
Longmire Days Cancels In-Person Activities; Craig Johnson Shares Update On Sheriff
While the Buffalo celebration in his honor may be moving to a new online venue for 2020, Sheriff Walt Longmore continues to do exactly what he's always done in the face of the pandemic.
June 19, 2020
Barrasso: Masks Need to be Worn in Theaters
Sen. Barrasso said going to a movie is like being on an airplane and masks should be required.
June 19, 2020
22 New Coronavirus Cases; 11 In Uinta County
Uinta County continued to see an increase in its number of confirmed coronavirus cases Thursday, with 11 new cases reported.
June 18, 2020
Wyoming State Fair On As Planned
The fair, which is held in Douglas, will take place Aug. 11-15. According to organizers on the fair's website, there will be an "extensive health safety plan" in place.
June 18, 2020
Pennsylvania Women Charged For Walking In Yellowstone Thermal Area
Two Pennsylvania women were charged this week for walking off of the marked trail into a thermal area in Yellowstone National Park.
June 18, 2020
Civilians Injured During Black Hawk Incident In Big Horn County
After the helicopter experienced a power failure, the hoist line was immediately cut as a part of a standard safety procedure to minimize loss of life, further injuries and destruction of equipment and property.
June 18, 2020
Yellowstone Sees 25% Drop In Visitors
Yellowstone National Park is seeing a dip in visitors this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic.
June 18, 2020
John Barrasso: “I Don’t Intend to Buy John Bolton’s Book”
Sen. John Barrasso said former National Security Advisor John Bolton is using "sensationalism" to sell his new book.
June 18, 2020
Spot Check Shows Most Hotels, Campgrounds Refunding Cheyenne Frontier Days Reservations
Even though Cheyenne hotels and campgrounds rely on the Frontier Days Rodeo for a large part of their annual income, most are allowing people to cancel or change their reservations in the face of the events cancellation.
June 17, 2020
Dave Simpson: Digital News: We’re Losing Plenty In This Process
Coverage of local news and issues have never been more threatened. Why you should care.
Dave SimpsonJune 17, 2020
Uinta County Reports 7 New Coronavirus Cases as Wyoming Records 18 New Cases Total
Uinta County, which has seen its number coronavirus cases more than double in the past week, reported another seven new cases on Tuesday.
June 17, 2020
Cody Stampede Organizers Prepare For Rodeo As Originally Planned
The Cody Stampede rodeo will have all of the regular events plus they've added a new one.
Wendy CorrJune 17, 2020
Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Will Happen (With Some Changes)
The 80th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will not succumb to the coronavirus and will be held at its scheduled time.
June 17, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Lots To Do In Goshen County, The Welcome Mat Is Out For State Visitors
Not long ago, I made a tour of eastern Wyoming was among the most fun experiences of a near half-century in the state.
Bill SniffinJune 17, 2020
Jonathan Lange: The Seattle Disaster and How it Applies to Wyoming
Are we still teaching the virtues that built Wyoming? Or, is progressive indoctrination stripping our children of the education needed to thrive?
Jonathan LangeJune 17, 2020
Uinta County Sees Coronavirus Spike Tied To “Celebratory” Gathering
Over the last couple weeks, Uinta County has seen a surge in coronavirus cases, some of which are tied to a "celebratory" gathering.
June 17, 2020
Poll: Support for Coronavirus Closures & Restrictions in Wyoming Plummets
The number supporting the closure of restaurants and bars was at 44% in June, a significant drop from 81.6% in March.
June 17, 2020
Visit Sweetwater County: Wyoming’s Coolest Hidden Gems
Tucked among Wyoming's gorgeous landscape, you can find some truly special hidden gems that are worth the trip to the Cowboy State alone.
June 17, 2020