COVID-19

Van Morrison targets virus restrictions in 3 new songs

LONDON (AP) — Van Morrison has never been one to hold back over the years. Why start now? The 75-year-old singer-songwriter is certainly not holding back on what he thinks... Read more »

09/18/20 3:40 PM

Friday: 73 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming Friday, 34 more recoveries

09/18/20 3:17 PM

UW: 113 active confirmed COVID cases, 178 in quarantine as of Friday

09/18/20 2:32 PM

94% of Wyomingites concerned about economy; 34% of families have seen jobs lost due to pandemic

09/18/20 11:00 AM

Wyomingites increasingly think COVID ‘blown out of proportion’; less likely to vaccinate

09/17/20 8:37 PM

Wyomingites increasingly think COVID ‘blown out of proportion;’ less likely to vaccinate

09/17/20 5:13 PM

Survey: Wyomingites approve of Gordon and local officials’ handling of COVID over Trump’s

CASPER, Wyo. — A September “WyoSpeaks” survey found that most Wyomingites approve of the way Governor Mark Gordon and local government health officials are handling COVID-19. Both Gordon and local... Read more »

09/17/20 4:33 PM

Yellowstone sees second busiest August since 2017 Eclipse

The National Park Service is asking that visitors to Yellowstone recreate responsibly and reduce the spread of COVID-19.

09/17/20 4:31 PM

Thursday: 70 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming, 25 more recoveries

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 70 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Thursday, Sept. 17 update. That brings the total number of lab confirmed... Read more »

09/17/20 3:59 PM

UW cancels some Homecoming activities, move others online due to COVID-19

CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming’s 2020 Homecoming will feature some virtual events and some traditional in-person activities have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “With the postponement... Read more »

09/17/20 2:52 PM

WHSAA: Fine Arts and Vocational Activities set to move forward

WHSAA says that each activity has a different challenge as they prepare for their events. One advantage, they point out, is that several of the activities have the opportunity to continue in a virtual setting and still provide an educational experience for their students.

09/17/20 1:11 PM

Three additional COVID-19 related deaths reported in Wyoming, including one Natrona man

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health said on Thursday, Sept. 17 that three additional COVID-19 related deaths among Wyoming residents have occurred. The WDH provided the following details... Read more »

09/17/20 9:28 AM

Three additional COVID-19 related deaths reported in Wyoming, including one Natrona man

09/17/20 9:28 AM

WDH reports 3 new COVID-related deaths, total now 49

CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Health has reported three new deaths related to COVID-19. In a release issued on Thursday morning, the WDH says the new deaths bring... Read more »

09/17/20 9:25 AM

LCSD #1: McCormick student tests postive for COVID-19

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Laramie County School District #1 Superintendent, Boyd Brown sent out a news release this morning stating that a student at McCormick Junior High School has tested positive... Read more »

09/17/20 8:28 AM

Wyoming reports record 104 new lab confirmed COVID-19 cases Wednesday

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 104 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Wednesday, Sept. 16 update. That is the most lab confirmed cases reported... Read more »

09/16/20 3:24 PM

Tuesday: 39 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming, 31 more recoveries

The Wyoming Department of Health reported 39 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Tuesday, Sept. 15 update. That brings the total number of lab confirmed cases in Wyoming... Read more »

09/15/20 3:19 PM

Wyoming public health orders extended, easing restrictions on gymnasiums, sports activities

CASPER, Wyo. – The twelfth continuation of Wyoming’s Public Health Orders related to COVID-19 taking effect Wednesday, September 16 “removes the indoor close contact group activity restrictions for gymnasiums,” according the Wyoming Department... Read more »

09/15/20 3:04 PM

LCSD #1: McCormick employee has tested positive for COVID-19

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A teacher at McCormick Junior High School has tested positive for Covid-19, according to a press release sent out by Laramie County School District #1. “One of... Read more »

09/15/20 8:19 AM

Monday: 44 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming, 84 more recover

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 44 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Monday, Sept. 14 update. That brings the total number of lab confirmed... Read more »

09/14/20 6:28 PM

UW reports 27 new COVID cases among students and staff

CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming reported 27 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 among students and staff on Monday, Sept. 14. That includes 20 new cases among students and... Read more »

09/14/20 4:07 PM

Leading cause of death among first responders so far in 2020: COVID-19

CASPER, Wyo. — COVID-19 is the leading cause of death among first responders so far in 2020, according to the United States Fire Administration. “First responder deaths related to COVID-19... Read more »

09/14/20 2:59 PM

UW researchers receive grant to develop fast, portable coronavirus test

CASPER, Wyo — Two University of Wyoming (UW) chemical engineering researchers have received a one-year grant to develop a highly-sensitive, highly-replicable, and portable diagnostic assay for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that... Read more »

09/14/20 2:34 PM

Friday: 46 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide, 146 recoveries

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Department of Health added 46 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 to the state’s total on its daily update at 2:31 pm Friday, Sept. 11. That... Read more »

09/11/20 3:21 PM

WBC closing Relief and Mitigation Funds on September 15

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Business Council has announced that they will close applications for the COVID-19 Business Relief Program’s Relief and Mitigation funds. According to a release from the WBC, the... Read more »

09/11/20 11:49 AM

Thursday: 39 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming, 55 more recoveries

The Wyoming Department of Health added 39 new lab confirmed cases of COVID-19 to the state’s total during their 3 pm Thursday, Sept. 10 update. That brings the total number... Read more »

09/10/20 3:20 PM

UW extends pause to campus return; monitoring Labor Day COVID-19 spread

CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming has decided to extend their pause on a return to in-person classes until at least Monday, Sept. 14. “The extension is necessary for... Read more »

09/09/20 4:02 PM

Wednesday: 37 new lab confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Department of Health added 37 new lab confirmed cases of COVID-19 to the state’s total during their 3 pm Wednesday, Sept. 9 update. That brings... Read more »

09/09/20 4:01 PM

State Health Officer: Some successes but “we’re seeing cases from preventable situations”

Some measures being put into place around the state seem to be working, however Wyoming's State Health Officer says that they're seeing cases of COVID-19 that could have been prevented.

09/09/20 3:47 PM

Watch Live: Governor Gordon COVID-19 update (9/9/20)

The Governor's office says he will be joined by State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and other topics.

09/09/20 2:00 PM

Book: President Trump said of virus, ‘I wanted to always play it down’

By KEVIN FREKING and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press Eds: UPDATES: Updates with comments from Pelosi, Biden; adds contributing lines. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump seemed to understand the severity... Read more »

09/09/20 12:33 PM

Wyoming: 58 new lab confirmed COVID cases since Sunday, positive test rate drops to 2.8%

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Department of Health added 58 new lab confirmed cases of COVID-19 to the total during their 3 pm Tuesday, Sept. 8 update. The WDH did... Read more »

09/08/20 3:44 PM

UW Economists awarded fellowship for COVID-19 research

The University of Wyoming College of Business has awarded McMurry Summer Research Fellowships to economists Linda Thunström and David Finnoff, in recognition of their outstanding research in the COVID-19 health... Read more »

09/08/20 9:08 AM

UW Economists awarded fellowships for COVID-19 research

09/06/20 11:34 PM

Active COVID-19 cases at UW rise to 47

The University of Wyoming reported a significant increase in cases of COVID-19 infection this week, with at least eight new cases September 4, 2020, and a total of 34 in... Read more »

09/04/20 5:20 PM

President Trump urges coronavirus vigilance for Labor Day

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is urging Americans to “remain vigilant” about the coronavirus over the Labor Day weekend. Trump said at a White House briefing Friday that “we need... Read more »

09/04/20 4:04 PM

CDC issues eviction ban through end of 2020; applies in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an order on Sept. 4 halting evictions through Dec. 31, 2020. The CDC considers the moratorium on eviction as... Read more »

09/04/20 12:02 PM

UW student COVID-19 cases linked to weekend gatherings climb to 10

CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming said on Thursday, September 3 that additional students have tested positive for COVID-19, with the cases linked to weekend gatherings. There are a... Read more »

09/03/20 6:26 PM

Five student positives in a day prompts a pause for UW phased return

The University of Wyoming has paused its phased fall return plan for a five-day period to more fully assess the prevalence of COVID-19 infection among the UW community. The pause... Read more »

09/02/20 6:34 PM

CDC tells states: Be ready to distribute vaccines on Nov. 1

By MICHELLE R. SMITH Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The federal government has told states to prepare for a coronavirus vaccine to be ready to distribute by Nov. 1.... Read more »

09/02/20 4:35 PM

Wednesday: 29 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming, 39 more recoveries

The Wyoming Department of Health added 29 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their daily update at 3 pm Wednesday, Sept. 2. That brings the total number of lab... Read more »

09/02/20 3:27 PM

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COVID-19

Van Morrison targets virus restrictions in 3 new songs

Friday: 73 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming Friday, 34 more recoveries

UW: 113 active confirmed COVID cases, 178 in quarantine as of Friday

94% of Wyomingites concerned about economy; 34% of families have seen jobs lost due to pandemic

Wyomingites increasingly think COVID ‘blown out of proportion’; less likely to vaccinate

Wyomingites increasingly think COVID ‘blown out of proportion;’ less likely to vaccinate

Survey: Wyomingites approve of Gordon and local officials’ handling of COVID over Trump’s

Yellowstone sees second busiest August since 2017 Eclipse

Thursday: 70 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming, 25 more recoveries

UW cancels some Homecoming activities, move others online due to COVID-19

WHSAA: Fine Arts and Vocational Activities set to move forward

Three additional COVID-19 related deaths reported in Wyoming, including one Natrona man

Three additional COVID-19 related deaths reported in Wyoming, including one Natrona man

WDH reports 3 new COVID-related deaths, total now 49

LCSD #1: McCormick student tests postive for COVID-19

Wyoming reports record 104 new lab confirmed COVID-19 cases Wednesday

Tuesday: 39 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming, 31 more recoveries

Wyoming public health orders extended, easing restrictions on gymnasiums, sports activities

LCSD #1: McCormick employee has tested positive for COVID-19

Monday: 44 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming, 84 more recover

UW reports 27 new COVID cases among students and staff

Leading cause of death among first responders so far in 2020: COVID-19

UW researchers receive grant to develop fast, portable coronavirus test

Friday: 46 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide, 146 recoveries

WBC closing Relief and Mitigation Funds on September 15

Thursday: 39 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming, 55 more recoveries

UW extends pause to campus return; monitoring Labor Day COVID-19 spread

Wednesday: 37 new lab confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wyoming

State Health Officer: Some successes but “we’re seeing cases from preventable situations”

Watch Live: Governor Gordon COVID-19 update (9/9/20)

Book: President Trump said of virus, ‘I wanted to always play it down’

Wyoming: 58 new lab confirmed COVID cases since Sunday, positive test rate drops to 2.8%

UW Economists awarded fellowship for COVID-19 research

UW Economists awarded fellowships for COVID-19 research

Active COVID-19 cases at UW rise to 47

President Trump urges coronavirus vigilance for Labor Day

CDC issues eviction ban through end of 2020; applies in Wyoming

UW student COVID-19 cases linked to weekend gatherings climb to 10

Five student positives in a day prompts a pause for UW phased return

CDC tells states: Be ready to distribute vaccines on Nov. 1

Wednesday: 29 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming, 39 more recoveries

Crime

Crime

NCSO: Juvenile suspects believed to be involved with gunfire damage to WYDOT vehicle

Cheyenne PD identifies shooting victims, releases statement

Law enforcement looking for shoplifting suspect

Recent Arrests (9/17/20 – 9/18/20)

Cheyenne Police ask for help identifying subjects

Obituaries

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Obituaries: Russell, Zwonitzer, Snyder

Obituaries: Lucero, Brummond, Moeller

Obituaries: Ortiz, Madrid, Duggan

Obituaries: True, Putman, Johnson

Obituaries: Johnston, Monzon

Community

City

Cheyenne utilities board: water is safe, adverse effects possible due to Mullen Fire

Mullen Fire grows to more than 7,000 acres, threatening homes and Cheyenne’s water supply

Van Morrison targets virus restrictions in 3 new songs

Friday: 73 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming Friday, 34 more recoveries

Chronic wasting disease found in new deer, elk hunt areas in Wyoming

Wyoming

City

Cheyenne utilities board: water is safe, adverse effects possible due to Mullen Fire

Mullen Fire grows to more than 7,000 acres, threatening homes and Cheyenne’s water supply

NCSO: Juvenile suspects believed to be involved with gunfire damage to WYDOT vehicle

Cheyenne PD identifies shooting victims, releases statement

Chronic wasting disease found in new deer, elk hunt areas in Wyoming

Promoted

Community

IMPACT 307 launches new website to aid entrepreneurs and start-ups

62% Report Increased Stress, Anxiety, Depression

Applications for COVID-19 Business Relief funding opened on August 4

Major expansion/remodel for Spradley Barr Toyota in Cheyenne’s West Edge

WTBC is now IMPACT 307

Galleries

Community

Photo Gallery: Casper hosts Cheyenne as high school football kicks off in COVID era