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COVID-19

FDA clears COVID booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11

By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer U.S. regulators on Tuesday authorized a COVID-19 booster shot for healthy 5- to 11-year-olds, hoping an extra vaccine dose will enhance their protection as... Read more »

05/17/22 9:21 AM

US deaths from COVID hit 1 million, less than 2 1/2 years in

05/16/22 11:48 AM

Gordon orders Wyoming flags to half-staff through Monday for 1 million COVID victims

05/12/22 10:32 AM

COVID-19 status moves to red for Wyoming Women’s Center

05/02/22 11:31 AM

CRMC patients able to have unlimited visitors per day starting this week in rollback of COVID restrictions

04/19/22 10:45 AM

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center reports zero COVID hospitalizations Monday

04/12/22 11:23 AM

Man in Germany gets 90 COVID-19 shots to sell forged passes

April 3, 2022 By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — A 60-year-old man allegedly had himself vaccinated against COVID-19 dozens of times in Germany in order to sell forged... Read more »

04/03/22 3:20 PM

Gordon signs executive orders rescinding COVID-19 emergency, addressing nursing staff shortage ’emergency’

CASPER, Wyo. —  Governor Mark Gordon signed two executive orders Monday, one rescinding an emergency and one enacting temporary measures to alleviate another. Executive Order 2022-03 immediately rescinds Executive Order... Read more »

03/14/22 6:08 PM

Wyoming reports 69 new lab-confirmed cases on Friday, 12 in Laramie County

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 69 new laboratory confirmed and 8 new probable COVID-19 cases in the state in its Friday, March 4 update. There have been 155,426 total confirmed and... Read more »

03/04/22 3:41 PM

Wyoming DOC allows normal prison visits to resume, begins easing other COVID-19 restrictions

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Corrections (DOC) said in a press release Thursday that it has begun to ease some COVID-19 restrictions. Normal prison visitation protocols were allowed... Read more »

03/03/22 3:28 PM

91 new COVID cases confirmed in Wyoming Friday, average case count continues to drop

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 91 new laboratory confirmed and 21 new probable COVID-19 cases in the state in its Friday, Feb. 25 update. There have been 154,909 total confirmed and... Read more »

02/25/22 4:28 PM

Wyoming reports 122 new COVID-19 cases; hospitalized patient count falls to 63 on Wednesday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 89 new laboratory confirmed and 33 new probable COVID-19 cases in the state in its Wednesday, Feb. 23 update. There have been 154,662 total confirmed and... Read more »

02/23/22 4:09 PM

403 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wyoming Tuesday; rate of new infections continues to drop

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 403 new laboratory confirmed and 64 new probable COVID-19 cases in the state during its Tuesday, Feb. 22 update, the first since the holiday weekend.... Read more »

02/22/22 5:34 PM

444 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wyoming Monday, 94 in Laramie County

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 444 new laboratory confirmed and 76 new probable COVID-19 cases in the state in its Monday, Feb. 14 update. Updates are not provided over the... Read more »

02/14/22 4:22 PM

LCSD 1 COVID-19 case counts continue their decline over the past week

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — In line with a decrease of COVID-19 cases across Wyoming and the country, COVID-19 cases in Laramie County School District 1 have fallen over the past week. The... Read more »

02/11/22 4:50 PM

302 new COVID cases confirmed in Wyoming Friday, 50 in Laramie County

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 302 new laboratory confirmed and 76 new probable COVID-19 cases in the state in its Friday, Feb. 11 update. There have been 151,803 total confirmed and... Read more »

02/11/22 3:52 PM

Wyoming reports 17 additional COVID-19-related deaths, raising pandemic total to 1,667

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 17 new COVID-19-related deaths among Wyoming residents during its weekly update on Tuesday, February 8. There have now been 1,667 COVID-19-related... Read more »

02/08/22 3:19 PM

Delta asks DOJ to put unruly passengers on no-fly list

February 5, 2022 By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Any person convicted of a disruption on board a flight should be added to the national “no... Read more »

02/05/22 5:16 PM

584 new COVID-19 cases confirmed Friday in Wyoming; average daily cases dropping

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 584 new laboratory confirmed and 132 new probable COVID-19 cases in the state in its Friday, February 4 update. There have been 149,842 total confirmed and... Read more »

02/04/22 7:40 PM

LCSD 1’s COVID-19 case rate in decline with rest of state two weeks following move to optional masks

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Laramie County School District 1 has seen a decline in COVID-19 cases over the past two school weeks, with average Monday through Friday daily cases falling to... Read more »

02/04/22 5:23 PM

Wyoming reports 25 additional COVID-19-related deaths, raising pandemic total to 1,650

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 25 new COVID-19-related deaths among Wyoming residents during its weekly update on Tuesday, February 1. There have now been 1,650 COVID-19-related... Read more »

02/01/22 3:05 PM

1,088 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wyoming Friday; 144 in Laramie County

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 1,088 new laboratory confirmed and 309 new probable COVID-19 cases in the state in its Friday, January 28 update. There have been 144,217 total confirmed and... Read more »

01/28/22 4:01 PM

COVID-19 vaccine booster drive is faltering in the US

By MAE ANDERSON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The COVID-19 booster drive in the U.S. is losing steam, worrying health experts who have pleaded with Americans to get an... Read more »

01/26/22 10:22 AM

2,048 new COVID cases confirmed in Wyoming Monday; 283 in Laramie County

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 2,048 new laboratory confirmed and 454 new probable COVID-19 cases in the state in its Monday, January 24 update. There have been 137,873 total confirmed and... Read more »

01/24/22 3:51 PM

1,519 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wyo Friday; 220 in Laramie County

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 1,519 new laboratory confirmed and 355 new probable COVID-19 cases in the state in its Friday, January 21 update. There have been 135,371 total confirmed and... Read more »

01/21/22 5:17 PM

Wyoming Department of Corrections reports 83 positive COVID cases in past week in over 450% increase

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Corrections reported 83 positive COVID-19 cases Friday morning among inmates and staff over the past week as part of its routine virus testing. The... Read more »

01/21/22 9:38 AM

13 more COVID-19 deaths reported in Wyoming Tuesday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) on Tuesday reported 13 additional COVID-19-related deaths among Wyoming residents. There have been 1,601 total COVID-19-related deaths among Wyoming residents since... Read more »

01/18/22 4:54 PM

UW working to help health care workers navigate vaccine mandate, exemptions

CASPER, Wyo. — With a federal vaccine mandate for most U.S. health care workers remaining intact following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last Thursday, the University of Wyoming said it... Read more »

01/17/22 7:22 PM

Expect more worrisome variants after omicron, scientists say

January 15, 2021 By LAURA UNGAR AP Science Writer Get ready to learn more Greek letters. Scientists warn that omicron’s whirlwind advance practically ensures it won’t be the last version... Read more »

01/15/22 3:04 PM

1,127 new COVID-19 cases confirmed statewide Friday, 199 in Laramie County

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 1,127 new laboratory confirmed and 355 new probable COVID-19 cases in the state during its 3 p.m. Friday, January 14. There have been 126,468 total confirmed... Read more »

01/14/22 5:12 PM

Biden team regroups after court loss on COVID shots-or-test

January 14, 2021 By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Concerned but not giving up, President Joe Biden is anxiously pushing ahead to prod people to get COVID-19 shots... Read more »

01/14/22 4:59 PM

Wyoming reports 989 new COVID-19 cases, 77 total hospitalizations Wednesday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 743 new laboratory-confirmed and 246 new probable COVID-19 cases in the state during its 3 p.m. Wednesday, January 12 update. There have been 123,743 total confirmed... Read more »

01/12/22 5:35 PM

LCSD #1 issues letter to parents on decision to make masks optional in schools

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Dr. Margaret Crespo, Superintendent of Schools for Laramie County School District #1 issued a letter to parents of students addressing the recent changes to the district’s Smart... Read more »

01/12/22 5:31 PM

Wyoming reports 1,235 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 829 new laboratory confirmed and 406 new probable COVID-19 cases in the state during its 3 p.m. Tuesday, January 11 update. The WDH also reported 16 additional COVID-19-related deaths among... Read more »

01/11/22 4:52 PM

Wyoming reports 16 additional COVID-19 related deaths, bringing pandemic total to 1,588

The Wyoming Department of Health on Tuesday reported 16 additional COVID-19 related deaths among Wyoming residents.  There have been 1,588 total COVID-19 related deaths among Wyoming residents since the pandemic... Read more »

01/11/22 3:12 PM

‘We need to give our students a choice’: LCSD 1 board members pass, but remain divided on, optional masks in schools

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Judging on the amount of eyeballs both in the Board Room at Storey Gym and virtually on Zoom, Monday’s Laramie County School District 1 Board of Trustees... Read more »

01/11/22 2:10 PM

Pope on COVID vaccines says health care a ‘moral obligation’

By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis suggested Monday that getting vaccinated against the coronavirus was a “moral obligation” and denounced how people had been swayed by... Read more »

01/10/22 5:00 PM

US hospitals letting COVID-infected staff stay on the job

January 10, 2022 By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated Press Hospitals around the U.S. are increasingly taking the extraordinary step of allowing nurses and other workers infected with... Read more »

01/10/22 4:36 PM

1364 new COVID cases confirmed in Wyo over the weekend, 229 in Laramie County

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 1364 new laboratory confirmed and 1298 new probable COVID-19 cases in the state during its 3 p.m. Monday, January 10 update. There have been 121,519 total... Read more »

01/10/22 3:35 PM

UW eliminates mass COVID testing amidst spread of omicron

CASPER, Wyo — The University of Wyoming announced Friday that is it is changing its COVID-19 testing protocols for the spring semester amidst the the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. Instead of... Read more »

01/07/22 8:05 PM

583 new COVID cases confirmed in Wyoming Friday; active cases rise by 385

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 583 new laboratory confirmed and 181 new probable COVID-19 cases in the state during its 3 p.m. Friday, January 7 update. There have been 119,857 total... Read more »

01/07/22 3:33 PM
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Crime

Community

Laramie County Recent Arrests (5/16/22–5/17/22)

05/17/22 9:09 AM

Mother of infant at center of Gillette child abuse trial pleads no contest to child endangerment

05/16/22 12:20 PM

Natrona County Sheriffs Office seeks work release escapee Joseph Blackburn III

05/16/22 10:45 AM

Laramie County Recent Arrests (5/13/22–5/16/22)

05/16/22 10:19 AM

Buffalo shooter targeted Black neighborhood, officials say

05/15/22 6:26 PM

Obituaries

Community

Obituaries: Atkinson, Holmes, Roberts

05/16/22 12:54 PM

Obituaries: Fernandez, Wilhelm, Fibranz, Ordway-Guille, White

05/12/22 12:12 PM

Obituaries: James, Martinez Jr., Chacon Munoz 

05/09/22 11:58 AM

Obituaries: Crouch, Durcholz, Dillin, Martens

05/05/22 5:18 AM

Obituaries: Almendarez, East, Jurgens

05/04/22 6:02 AM

Community

Latest News

Wind gusts up to 75 mph to rock Wyoming ahead of heavy snow

05/18/22 10:11 AM

307 Hatchet House offers fun for the whole family

05/18/22 9:32 AM

Pizza in a Flash: Billy Jack’s Pizza Pub hoping expansion to Cheyenne is a hit with two-building setup

05/17/22 7:29 PM

Faculty, students to face off for fundraiser ForMak nonprofit

05/17/22 7:25 PM

Gov. Mark Gordon to address Leadership Cheyenne graduates at Chamber of Commerce luncheon

05/17/22 5:45 PM

Wyoming

Community

Numerous Laramie County Planning and Development fees likely to jump sharply soon

05/17/22 5:21 PM

Cheyenne artist is honored to have painted the City’s newest boot

05/17/22 5:01 PM

Helen Mirren, Harrison Ford to star in ‘Yellowstone’ prequel

05/17/22 4:49 PM

Thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m. Tuesday in Cheyenne; snow (yes, snow) likely later in week

05/17/22 1:05 PM

Stocks rise on Wall Street; report shows strong retail sales

05/17/22 9:12 AM

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Now is the time to help those struggling with mental health concerns

05/03/22 2:30 PM
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Wyoming psychiatrist authors new book exploring anxiety and creativity

04/20/22 2:30 PM
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Untrapped Tuesdays Presents Eco-hero #5: The Red Fox

04/12/22 2:30 PM
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Untrapped Tuesdays Presents: Eco-hero #4, the Gray Wolf

04/05/22 2:30 PM
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Untrapped Tuesdays presents Eco-hero #3: The Bobcat

03/29/22 2:30 PM

Galleries

Community

PHOTOS: Intermountain Speedway kicks off summer schedule Saturday with set of races

05/14/22 7:44 PM

PHOTOS: Dogs duke it out as good boys and girls at Pine Bluffs Distilling Corgi Derby

05/07/22 5:45 PM

PHOTOS: Central girls soccer gets past South on Friday in regular season closer

05/06/22 7:30 PM

PHOTOS: South boys soccer battles against Campbell County on Friday

04/22/22 8:13 PM

PHOTOS: Wyo dignitaries attend Thyra Thomson State Building’s grand opening in Casper on Wednesday

04/13/22 5:40 PM

National/World

AP

Helen Mirren, Harrison Ford to star in ‘Yellowstone’ prequel

05/17/22 4:49 PM

FDA clears COVID booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11

05/17/22 9:21 AM

Musk: Doubt about spam accounts could scuttle Twitter deal

05/17/22 9:18 AM

Stocks rise on Wall Street; report shows strong retail sales

05/17/22 9:12 AM

Defenders of Ukrainian steel mill declare mission complete

05/16/22 7:43 PM
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