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UW Poll: 75% Approve of Gordon’s Response to Coronavirus
The majority of Wyomingites approve of the way Gov. Mark Gordon is handling the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey released by the University of Wyoming's Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center (WYSAC) on Thursday.
April 30, 2020
Legislators: Wyoming Tops in the Nation For Re-Opening Business
As it stands tomorrow, the State of Wyoming will be farther ahead than any state in the nation in regards to relaxing public health orders, Lindholm said.
April 30, 2020
Longmire Days Postponed to August For Now
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Longmire Days organizers made the decision to reschedule the event from July to Aug. 13-16.
April 30, 2020
Teton County Opts Out of State Plans; Keeps Gyms, Hair Salons Closed
Its not a time to let our guard down, Dr. Travis Riddell said. Were urging everyone in Teton County to err on the side of caution, especially those who may have more frequent interaction with others or are at higher risk.
April 30, 2020
Seven Republican Legislators Criticize Gordon’s Coronavirus Response
In another sign of the far-rights dissatisfaction with Gov. Mark Gordons handling of the coronavirus pandemic, seven members of the Wyoming Legislature signed on to a letter critically questioning his actions.
April 30, 2020
Gordon to Allow Overnight Camping For Wyoming Residents Only
Gordon announced that the state would open campgrounds at its parks on May 15, but only for Wyoming residents and with new restrictions in place.
April 29, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Cases At 404, Recoveries To 371
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming topped 400 on Wednesday with the discovery of new cases in five counties.
April 29, 2020
Wyoming Weddings and Coronavirus: Let’s Reschedule
Madden has also seen a number of the weddings she's booked reschedule, but the June and July events are also a matter of playing the waiting game, trying to figure out if the curve will have been flattened enough in Wyoming that Gov. Mark Gordon declares larger gatherings safe.
April 29, 2020
Dave Simpson: Trump Column Unleashes the Beast
One person said he would rather not respond to my unbridled idiocy, but wondered nonetheless why anyone could like Trump. He found my explanation lacking, and called Republicans mouth breathers.
Dave SimpsonApril 29, 2020
Gordon Announces Some Relaxation To Wyoming Coronavirus Rules
Threats to Wyomings residents posed by the coronavirus pandemic have eased sufficiently to allow a slight relaxation of the rules to slow the spread of the illness, Gov. Mark Gordon said Tuesday.
April 28, 2020
Wyoming Restaurants and Bars Still Shut Down For In-Person Patronage
Gov Mark Gordon said restaurants and bars would continue to be closed to table service and inside patronage until at least May 15.
April 28, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Climb to 396
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased by seven on Tuesday to total 396.
April 28, 2020
Gov. Gordon Allows Gyms, Hair Salons, Barbers to Reopen May 1
Gov. Mark Gordon announced Tuesday afternoon that some businesses can reopen on May 1 after more than a month of being shuttered.
April 28, 2020
Wyoming Schools Receive $32.5M in Federal Funds
Wyomings schools will receive more than $32.5 million in coronavirus relief from the federal government, Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow has announced.
April 28, 2020
Wyoming Frontier Prison Creates “Rent a Cell” Fundraiser
The Rent a Cell fundraiser is $10, which gets a person a "cell" for a week.
April 28, 2020
Wyo. State Sen. Affie Ellis Donates Legislative Salary to Fight Coronavirus
Sen. Affie Ellis of Cheyenne announced on Monday that she was donating her state Senate salary to help purchase personal protective equipment for Wyoming healthcare workers.
April 28, 2020
Eli Bebout: Powder River Basin Resource Council’s Goal is to Kill Minerals Industry
The Powder River Basin Resource Council is an organization which loudly proclaims that it is a Wyoming grassroots advocacy group, yet most of its resources come from out-of-state organizations with one agenda: to eradicate extractive industries such as coal, oil and natural gas.
April 28, 2020
Ray Peterson: Now The Legislature Will Be Forced to Act
Ive often said that our legislature will one day be forced to act on major reductions or major tax increases only after our surplus revenue is gone and we are forced into such decisions.
April 28, 2020
New Fremont County Cases Push Wyoming Coronavirus Count to 389
The state Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, reported that the number of confirmed cases in the state grew by 19 on Monday, led by Fremont Countys 15.
April 27, 2020
Cat Urbigkit: Shedding Cabin Fever Amid COVID-19
I get it. Everyone is unhappy and stressed, and either the government is doing too much, or the government isnt doing enough. General complaints about government arent doing much to help anything, but lets all take personal responsibility for what happens next.
Cat UrbigkitApril 27, 2020
Rep. Scott Clem: Gov. Gordon’s Coronavirus Response Is Unconstitutional
"When we had governors here in America, like sheep, follow the China model, I was not expecting that," said State Rep Scott Clem.
April 27, 2020
Bill Sniffin: Wyoming Man Predicted Pandemic 15 Years Ago, At World Economic Forum
Hank McKinnell of Jackson predicted todays worldwide pandemic during a speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, 15 years ago.
Bill SniffinApril 27, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Up By Eight
Eight new coronavirus cases were reported in Wyoming on Sunday to bring the states number of confirmed cases to 370.
April 26, 2020
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Celebrates Discharge of Coronavirus Patients
The two patients were still in their wheelchairs but happily escorted out of the facility to the applause of 100+ staff members of the hospital.
April 24, 2020