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348 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Wednesday; 36 Recoveries, 3,372 Active
The state reported 348 new laboratory-confirmed and 111 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 3,372 active cases, the highest number seen since Dec. 13, when the total stood at 3,758.
August 26, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Dave Bell’s New Coffee Table Book Is Spectacular!
If you love Wyoming, mountains, wildlife, scenery, and images of the Cowboy States most beautiful places, you will love this book.
Bill SniffinAugust 26, 2021
Gordon Says Interior Dragging Feet On Mineral Leases
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon said the . Department of the Interior is dragging its feet in complying with a federal court ruling for it to resume mineral leasing on federal lands.
August 26, 2021
Kanye West Files Docs To Change Name To Ye
Kanye West filed documents earlier this month to have his name changed from Kanye Omari West to just Ye, his longtime nickname and the name of his 2018 album, according to the Associated Press.
August 25, 2021
Gordon Calls Wyoming’s Low Vaccination Rate “Disappointing”
Gov. Mark Gordon's administration called Wyoming's vaccination rate "disappointing" following the news that the state had the lowest rate of unvaccinated adults in the nation.
August 25, 2021
26 More Covid-Related Deaths in Wyoming
The Wyoming Department of Health announced 26 more Covid-related deaths bringing the total up to 835.
August 25, 2021
Rock Springs Pulls Together To Raise Over $50,000 For Flood Victims
So far, the city has raised a total of $52,933 to help at least 94 families and victims who saw their basements take on a large amount of water in what's being called a 1 in 100-year flood.
August 25, 2021
Wyoming Officials Reiterate Support For Keeping Schools Open All Year
Gov. Mark Gordon and state health officials reiterated their intent to avoid COVID-19 school closings at all costs.
August 25, 2021
Ceremony to Recognize 20th Anniversary of 9/11 At Wyoming State Capitol
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon announced on Tuesday that he will join the Wyoming Veterans Commission on behalf of the Wyoming Military Department and other state and local agencies to hold a wreath-laying ceremony on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
August 25, 2021
Wyoming Lowest In Nation For COVID Vaccinations; Barrasso Says Get Vax, Lummis Says Personal Decision
Wyoming now ranks the lowest in the nation for COVID vaccinations. Mississippi and West Virginia are 49th and 48th respectively.
August 25, 2021
347 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Tuesday; 314 Recoveries, 2,949 Active
The state reported 347 new laboratory-confirmed and 160 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 2,949 active cases.
August 25, 2021
Teton County Considering New Mask Order Due To Rising COVID Cases
The Teton County health officer is considering implementing a new mask order due to rising coronavirus cases in the area, officials announced Tuesday.
August 24, 2021
Wyoming Lawmakers Mourn Death Of Longtime Legislative Doorman
Legislative leaders and lawmakers are expressing sorrow over the death of a longtime doorman for the state Legislature, who died of coronavirus complications late last week even though he had been vaccinated against the illness.
August 24, 2021
Jimmy Orr: Slavery and Sodomy, The Perils of Spell-Check
Editor Jimmy Orr writes: "Spellcheck nearly cost me my job at the White House. I will forever be skeptical."
August 24, 2021
Gordon Says He Strongly Opposes Federal Vaccine Mandates
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon told Cowboy State Daily that he will "strongly oppose" any federal vaccine mandate.
August 24, 2021
Dave Simpson: Forget The Bear, Fear The Black Flies
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "The breaking news from my little patch of woods high in the Snowy Range of Wyoming is that a black bear made off with my neighbor's six pack of Miller Lite beer last Friday."
Dave SimpsonAugust 24, 2021
What Is The Price of Tomatoes In Texas?
By reader request, we decided to find out how much tomatoes cost in Texas.
August 24, 2021
South Dakota Gov. Noem Promises To Fight Any Possible Federal Vaccine Mandate
Despite the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approving the Pfizer vaccine on Monday, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem will not stand for any vaccine mandates in her state.
August 23, 2021
Jimmy Orr: The COVID Vaccine and The Price of Tomatoes in Texas
A reader didn't like our story about Wyoming counties' vaccine rates and voting preferences. Let's talk about that...
Jimmy OrrAugust 23, 2021
1% Of University Of Wyoming Students, Employees Test Positive For COVID
A total of 42 University of Wyoming students and employees so far have tested positive for COVID-19 in required testing to start the fall semester, with a test positivity rate of 1.2%.
August 23, 2021
COLUMN: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Volunteer Directors React To Patagonia Rejection
Members of the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Board of Directors spoke out about Patagonia's decision to remove its apparel from the ski resort.
August 23, 2021
Rod Miller: Confused About Ivermectin? Ask Me, Doctor Cowboy
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "If you or someone you know is concerned enough about the Covid vaccine and puts more trust in bovine medicine, then you should see a professional. Call up a cowboy like me."
Rod MillerAugust 23, 2021
Worland Man’s Pumpkin Now 1,300 Pounds; Aiming For State Record
Jay Richard's largest pumpkin is now 1,304 pounds. With a month or so to go, he thinks he can break the Wyoming record.
August 23, 2021
Search Continues For Casper Man Missing Since June
His family fears that Schroeder is in danger, his sisters said, and they are gravely worried about his safety and ask the public for help.
August 23, 2021