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Gordon: No Mask, Vaccine Mandates Coming From My Office
No new requirements for the use of facemasks will be coming from the office of Gov. Mark Gordon despite the recent spike in active coronavirus cases, he said Monday.
August 17, 2021
Cheyenne Doctor Thor Hallingbye Found Dead in Wind River Mountains
A 41-year-old Cheyenne anesthesiologist who disappeared while hiking in the Wind River Mountains over the weekend was found dead on Monday by a Sublette County search and rescue team.
Jimmy OrrAugust 17, 2021
535 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Monday; 677 Recoveries, 2,083 Active
The state reported 535 new laboratory-confirmed and 137 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 2,083 active cases, a decline of five active cases since Friday.
August 16, 2021
Census: Uinta County Has The Most Kids In Wyoming
Uinta County officially has the most children of all 23 counties in Wyoming, according to recent data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
August 16, 2021
Congressional Candidate Knapp Says Poor Preparation Led To Fall Of Afghanistan; Other Candidates Blame Cheney, Biden
The fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban is largely a failure to prepare for the orderly departure of American forces from the country, according to one of the candidates for Wyomings lone U.S. House seat.
August 16, 2021
Man Who Shot At Police & Ran Into Flower Planter at 115mph Loses Appeal
Childers, who was also convicted on two counts of attempted second-degree murder, argued he did not intentionally run into a flower planter so he should not have been convicted.
August 16, 2021
Women Are Not Getting Thrown Into Dumpsters in Rock Springs
Despite persistent rumors, women in Rock Springs are not being thrown into dumpsters, the Rock Springs Police Department announced.
Jimmy OrrAugust 16, 2021
Crowds Up, Accidents And Arrests Down At 81st Sturgis Rally
Although final numbers aren't in yet, the 81st annual Sturgis rally is expected to set a new record for attendance.
August 16, 2021
Cheyenne Man Disappeared In Wind River Mountains Over Weekend
Sublette County officials are currently searching for a Cheyenne man who disappeared while hiking in the Wind River Mountains over the weekend.
August 16, 2021
University Of Wyoming Requiring Employees, Students To Get COVID Tests
The University of Wyoming is requiring all employees and students who will spend any time on campus this fall to be tested against the coronavirus this week, the university announced late last week.
August 16, 2021
Cheney: Trump and Biden Both to Blame For Failed Policies in Afghanistan
Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney blamed both former President Trump and President Biden for the disaster in Afghanistan.
August 16, 2021
Wyoming Medical Community Applies Lessons Of COVID
Bill Crampton, the public health nursing supervisor for Park County, said the new wave of COVID infections seems to be driven by those who have not yet been vaccinated, about 62% of Wyomings residents.
Wendy CorrAugust 16, 2021
Bill Sniffin: The End Of ‘Afghanistanism’ In Our Lifetime – Is This A Miracle Or What?
Bill Sniffin writes: "Yes, it is time to get out of our 20-year never-ending war in Afghanistan."
Bill SniffinAugust 15, 2021
AARP Scam Alert: Travel Scams
If youre trying to squeeze in a summer trip before Labor Day, its buyer beware when hunting for that last-minute deal.
August 15, 2021
Jonathan Lange: Youth Scaling Heights Give Wyoming A Bright Future
Jonathan Lange writes: "The cross at the top of the mountain was not an empty symbol to them. It silently proclaimed the Creators redemption of His world."
Jonathan LangeAugust 15, 2021
Wyoming History: 99 Dead In Kemmerer Mine Explosion on August 14, 1923
On Aug. 14, 1923, the towns of Kemmerer and Frontier were devastated by the second-worst coal mining tragedy in Wyoming history after 99 miners were killed during a mine explosion.
County 17August 15, 2021
243 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Friday; 217 Recoveries, 2,088 Active
The state reported 243 new laboratory-confirmed and 72 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 2,088 active cases, an increase of 98 active cases since Thursday. Of these cases, 694 are the Delta variant.
August 14, 2021
Help Wanted: Industry Relations Specialist for Sweetwater Travel & Tourism Board
The Sweetwater Travel & Tourism Board is hiring an Industry Relations Specialist.
August 13, 2021
Wyoming Leisure, Hospitality Tax Income Nearly Doubles In July
Sales tax income from Wyoming's leisure and hospitality sector exploded by more than 86% in July.
August 13, 2021
2020 Census: Wyoming 5th Whitest State in Nation
Results from the 2020 census released this week show that Wyoming actually places fifth out of the 50 states and Washington, D.C., for having the highest percentage of white residents at 84.7%, or 488,374 of its 576,851 residents.
August 13, 2021
Tragedy Strikes, Claiming 2-Year-Old’s Life In Evanston
2-year-old Niko Ringer was tragically killed after he darted into the street in front of a truck driven by an unidentified 19-year-old male at approximately 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 10.
August 13, 2021
The Corn Is Popping: Hot Temperatures Have Been A Boon For NW Wyo Crop
This summers heat may not be good for some crops, but when temperatures soar, as long as a farmer can keep the crop wet, corn does really well.
August 13, 2021
297 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Thursday; 276 Recoveries, 1,990 Active
The state reported 297 new laboratory-confirmed and 78 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 1,1990 active cases, an increase of 99 active cases since Wednesday. Of these cases, 692 are the Delta variant.
August 13, 2021
Majority Of Wyoming Counties Saw Population Decline Over Decade, State Grew Overall
Despite the the fact a majority of Wyoming's 23 counties lost residents over the last decade, the state's population grew overall, even if by a small amount, according to the latest information provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
August 12, 2021