COVID-19

WDH: 38 COVID-related deaths added to Wyoming’s total between Nov. 21-25

The Wyoming Department of Health announced on Tuesday afternoon details on 38 people who died of complications from COVID-19 between Nov. 21 through 25. The information on those deaths were... Read more »

12/01/20 1:21 PM

EU eyes Dec 29 approval for 1st virus vaccine, later than US

12/01/20 10:42 AM

Wyoming governor still isolated with mild COVID-19 symptoms

11/30/20 5:23 PM

Wyoming sees record 17,777 new confirmed COVID cases in November, adding 801 on Monday

11/30/20 3:14 PM

Nearly 250 COVID patients as Wyoming sees record hospitalizations Monday

11/30/20 2:41 PM

COVID hospitalizations start climbing again, matching record in Wyoming

11/30/20 10:56 AM

Fauci: US may see ‘surge upon surge’ of virus in weeks ahead

November 29, 2020 By TAMARA LUSH Associated Press The nation’s top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the U.S. may see “surge upon a surge” of the coronavirus in the... Read more »

11/29/20 1:45 PM

Sunday: 514 new lab confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming; 197 recoveries

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 514 new lab confirmed cases of COVID-19 on its daily update Sunday, Nov. 29. There have been 28,252 confirmed coronavirus cases in... Read more »

11/29/20 10:03 AM

Alabama mail carrier surprises birthday boy with a gift

When Chip Matthews heard the mail truck arriving on his sixth birthday, he rushed out — not knowing that he'd come back with a treasure.

11/27/20 7:34 AM

Black Friday offers beacon of hope to struggling stores

After months of slumping sales and businesses toppling into bankruptcy, Black Friday is offering a small beacon of hope.

11/27/20 7:15 AM

Christmas traditions axed as pandemic sweeps rural Kansas

By ROXANA HEGEMAN Associated Press BELLE PLAINE, Kan. (AP) — It’s barely a town anymore, battered by time on the windswept prairie of northwest Kansas. COVID-19 still managed to find... Read more »

11/26/20 9:10 AM

Wyoming sees 702 new confirmed cases, 226 COVID hospitalizations day before Thanksgiving

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 702 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Wednesday, Nov. 25 update. Wyoming has seen a total of 26,677 confirmed... Read more »

11/25/20 3:16 PM

13 more COVID-related deaths among Wyoming residents reported Wednesday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 13 additional COVID-19 related deaths among the state’s residents on Wednesday, Nov. 25. The state has now seen 215 COVID-related deaths... Read more »

11/25/20 3:07 PM

Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra cancels Dec 12 ‘Holiday Magic’ performance

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Out of an “abundance of caution”, the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra board and staff have announced that they have made the difficult decision to cancel our December 12th... Read more »

11/25/20 8:31 AM

‘Worst moment of my life’: Casper couple hospitalized with COVID

CASPER, Wyo. – Christine Bulow, 56, and her husband, Daren, 54, weren’t feeling well in late October when they both got tested for COVID-19. By the time her test came... Read more »

11/25/20 8:10 AM

Health officer terminated days after signing Washakie County mask mandate

CASPER, Wyo. — Dr. Ed Zimmerman signed Washakie County’s public health order requiring adults to wear face coverings in public spaces on Nov. 18. Days later, he was terminated as... Read more »

11/24/20 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 415 new confirmed COVID cases, 408 more recoveries

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 415 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Tuesday, Nov. 24 update. Wyoming has seen a total of 25,975 confirmed... Read more »

11/24/20 3:11 PM

Governor’s office closed after employee tests positive for COVID-19

A staff member in the Wyoming Governor’s office has tested positive for COVID-19 prompting closure of facilities in the Capitol. The offices in the State Capitol Building will be closed... Read more »

11/24/20 11:05 AM

26 more COVID related deaths reported in Wyoming, including nine Natrona residents

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 26 additional COVID-19 related deaths among Wyoming residents on Monday, Nov. 23. A total of 202 Wyoming residents have died after... Read more »

11/23/20 4:24 PM

Wyoming adds record 1,251 confirmed COVID cases as Thanksgiving approaches

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 1,251 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Monday, Nov. 23 update. That is the highest number of confirmed cases... Read more »

11/23/20 3:08 PM

Millions stick to Thanksgiving travel plans despite warnings

About 1 million Americans a day packed airports and planes over the weekend even as coronavirus deaths surged across the U.S. and public health experts begged people to stay home... Read more »

11/23/20 12:32 PM

Week 36: The pandemic in Wyoming from Nov. 14-20

November 20, 2020 by Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile A spate of Wyoming counties sought and received mask mandates this week as COVID-19 continued its record-breaking spread in the state. Gov. Mark Gordon deployed resources... Read more »

11/23/20 8:37 AM

Sunday: 742 new lab confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wyoming, 250 recoveries

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 742 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their Sunday morning update Nov. 22. That brings the total to 24,309 since the start... Read more »

11/22/20 9:43 AM

Saturday: 220 new COVID-19 cases reported statewide, 192 recoveries

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 220 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their Saturday morning update Nov. 21. That brings the total to 23,567 since the start... Read more »

11/21/20 10:10 AM

858 new confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in Wyoming, record 219 hospitalized

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Health reported 858 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Friday, Nov. 20 update. That brings the total to 23,347 since the... Read more »

11/20/20 3:43 PM

LCSD #1 reports 52 new cases of COVID within Cheyenne schools

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Today officials with the Laramie County School District #1 announced via press release that from Nov. 17th through Nov. 19th, 2020, the district was notified that 35... Read more »

11/20/20 2:27 PM

Biden wants Congress to pass emergency COVID aid this year

By STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press Eds: UPDATES: With Pelosi quotes, prospects uncertain for new COVID bill this year. Updates photo links.; Links video. With AP Photos.; AP Video. WILMINGTON, Del.... Read more »

11/20/20 12:17 PM

Pfizer seeking emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in US

By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer Pfizer said Friday it is asking U.S. regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine, starting the clock on a process that could... Read more »

11/20/20 10:48 AM

Wyoming reducing group gathering size limits ahead of Thanksgiving amid COVID surge

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s office announced changes to the state’s public health orders that will take effect on Nov. 24, two days prior to Thanksgiving. Gordon is... Read more »

11/19/20 5:56 PM

Suspect arrested, accused of threatening health official after mask mandate request

Officials in Hot Springs County, Wyoming say that a suspect has been arrested after allegedly threatening a county health official.

11/19/20 5:00 PM

Thursday: 739 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 739 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Thursday, Nov. 19 update. The state has been adding an average of... Read more »

11/19/20 3:25 PM

CDC begs Americans not to travel for Thanksgiving

By MIKE STOBBE and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — With the coronavirus surging out of control, the nation’s top public health agency pleaded with Americans on Thursday... Read more »

11/19/20 2:12 PM

Positive COVID-19 test causes The Laramie County Library Cafe to close until further notice

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – According to a press release, the Library Café will be closed until further notice due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19. Laramie County Library System remains... Read more »

11/19/20 12:47 PM

Colorado ski areas to stay open despite Level Red COVID-19 restrictions

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Colorado Ski areas in counties listed at Level Red, or “severe risk,” on the state’s COVID-19 dial will be allowed to remain open when new restrictions go... Read more »

11/19/20 11:35 AM

Wyoming losing care options as COVID floods region’s hospitals

November 17, 2020 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile The impacts of Wyoming’s COVID-19 surge are being exacerbated by spikes in neighboring states and the concurrent strain on the region’s healthcare resources. Demand for Wyoming’s... Read more »

11/19/20 9:33 AM

Wednesday: 703 new confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 703 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Wednesday, Nov. 18 update. That brings the total to 21,750 since the... Read more »

11/18/20 3:09 PM

Sweetwater County mask order in effect through December 4

By Brayden Flack, Sweetwater Now November 18, 2020 SWEETWATER COUNTY — A mask mandate order for Sweetwater County has been signed into effect on November 18, 2020 by Sweetwater County Public Health Officer... Read more »

11/18/20 1:39 PM

COVID hospitalizations climb to record 210 in Wyoming; 51 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center

CASPER, Wyo. — COVID-19 hospitalizations continued climbing in Wyoming on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The Wyoming Department of Health reported a record 210 COVID-19 patients in hosptials across the state. The Wyoming... Read more »

11/18/20 1:37 PM

Pfizer: COVID-19 shot 95% effective, seeking clearance soon

By LINDA A. JOHNSON and FRANK JORDANS Associated Press Pfizer said Wednesday that new test results show its coronavirus vaccine is 95% effective, is safe and also protects older people... Read more »

11/18/20 7:46 AM

Mask mandate approved for Natrona County on Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. – A mandate for masks was approved by state officials on Tuesday, according to reports from the Casper Star-Tribune. Wyoming Department of Health spokesperson Kim Deti confirmed the report... Read more »

11/17/20 6:08 PM

Wyoming residents with COVID reminded what steps to take as surge continues

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported a record 1,162 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, the highest number of confirmed cases in a single... Read more »

11/17/20 4:58 PM

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COVID-19

WDH: 38 COVID-related deaths added to Wyoming’s total between Nov. 21-25

EU eyes Dec 29 approval for 1st virus vaccine, later than US

Wyoming governor still isolated with mild COVID-19 symptoms

Wyoming sees record 17,777 new confirmed COVID cases in November, adding 801 on Monday

Nearly 250 COVID patients as Wyoming sees record hospitalizations Monday

COVID hospitalizations start climbing again, matching record in Wyoming

Fauci: US may see ‘surge upon surge’ of virus in weeks ahead

Sunday: 514 new lab confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming; 197 recoveries

Alabama mail carrier surprises birthday boy with a gift

Black Friday offers beacon of hope to struggling stores

Christmas traditions axed as pandemic sweeps rural Kansas

Wyoming sees 702 new confirmed cases, 226 COVID hospitalizations day before Thanksgiving

13 more COVID-related deaths among Wyoming residents reported Wednesday

Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra cancels Dec 12 ‘Holiday Magic’ performance

‘Worst moment of my life’: Casper couple hospitalized with COVID

Health officer terminated days after signing Washakie County mask mandate

Tuesday: 415 new confirmed COVID cases, 408 more recoveries

Governor’s office closed after employee tests positive for COVID-19

26 more COVID related deaths reported in Wyoming, including nine Natrona residents

Wyoming adds record 1,251 confirmed COVID cases as Thanksgiving approaches

Millions stick to Thanksgiving travel plans despite warnings

Week 36: The pandemic in Wyoming from Nov. 14-20

Sunday: 742 new lab confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wyoming, 250 recoveries

Saturday: 220 new COVID-19 cases reported statewide, 192 recoveries

858 new confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in Wyoming, record 219 hospitalized

LCSD #1 reports 52 new cases of COVID within Cheyenne schools

Biden wants Congress to pass emergency COVID aid this year

Pfizer seeking emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in US

Wyoming reducing group gathering size limits ahead of Thanksgiving amid COVID surge

Suspect arrested, accused of threatening health official after mask mandate request

Thursday: 739 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wyoming

CDC begs Americans not to travel for Thanksgiving

Positive COVID-19 test causes The Laramie County Library Cafe to close until further notice

Colorado ski areas to stay open despite Level Red COVID-19 restrictions

Wyoming losing care options as COVID floods region’s hospitals

Wednesday: 703 new confirmed COVID cases in Wyoming

Sweetwater County mask order in effect through December 4

COVID hospitalizations climb to record 210 in Wyoming; 51 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center

Pfizer: COVID-19 shot 95% effective, seeking clearance soon

Mask mandate approved for Natrona County on Tuesday

Wyoming residents with COVID reminded what steps to take as surge continues

Crime

Crime

Public asked to beware of potential pharmacy scam

Law enforcement seeking help identifying purse theft suspect

Police say delivery service employee made unauthorized charges on customer’s cards

Recent Arrests (11-30-20 – 12-1-20)

PHOTOS: Dozens of ducks found illegally wasted in Utah in two recent cases

Obituaries

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Obituaries: Vanderbloom, Richardson, Landon, Boice, Kruckenberg

Obituaries: Rogers, Toulouse, Leventis, Frisbee, Finn, Llarinas

Obituaries: Lutz, Kelly

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies at 60

Obituaries: McGraw, Freimuth, Williamson

Community

Community

Group works to restore knowledge and use of Shoshone ancestral foods

WDH: 38 COVID-related deaths added to Wyoming’s total between Nov. 21-25

Bridger-Teton winter wildlife closure areas start going into effect in Wyoming

PHOTOS: Blowing snow impacting travel on I-80, other highways in Wyoming

Chain law in effect on Teton Pass; highways north of Jackson closed

Wyoming

COVID-19

WDH: 38 COVID-related deaths added to Wyoming’s total between Nov. 21-25

Chain law in effect on Teton Pass; highways north of Jackson closed

Ranchers donate beef to help feed Boys & Girls Clubs youth across Wyoming

Multiple Laramie County organizations helping feed and teach children about food

Police say delivery service employee made unauthorized charges on customer’s cards

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Economy

Wyoming businesses across the state get reimbursed for employee training

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

Galleries

Galleries

‘Extreme blow over risk’ on I-25 in Wyoming, gusts exceeding 50 mph