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Gun background checks smash records during pandemic

By LISA MARIE PANE Associated Press Background checks required to buy firearms have spiked to record numbers in the past month, fueled by a run on guns from Americans worried... Read more »

04/02/20 4:14 PM

Reese Witherspoon’s clothing company giving dresses to teachers as a ‘thank you’

04/02/20 4:04 PM

“It’s very important that people respect, recognize and take responsibility for their actions,” he said.

Mar 30, 2020 By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Macy’s says it will temporarily stop paying tens of thousands of employees who were thrown out of... Read more »

03/30/20 5:02 PM

Barrasso, Enzi urge assistance for rural hospitals and clinics amid COVID-19 crisis

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s United States Senator John Barrasso said on Monday, March 30 that he helped with a letter urging U.S. Human Services Secretary Alex Azar to provide “immediate... Read more »

03/30/20 12:56 PM

Authorities looking for missing 14-year old Windsor boy

The Weld County Sheriff’s Office said its looking for a missing 14-year-old boy who ran away over the weekend. According to officials, the boy, Aaron Faulkner, left his home about three miles east... Read more »

03/30/20 12:06 PM

Fauci: Smaller U.S. cities ripe for virus acceleration

WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci says smaller U.S. cities that don’t yet have large numbers of COVID-19 cases are ripe for the acceleration that occurred in New York City. The... Read more »

03/30/20 7:40 AM

Trump extends virus guidelines, braces US for big death toll

Mar 29, 2020 By ZEKE MILLER and JILL COLVIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Bracing the nation for a death toll that could exceed 100,000 people, President Donald Trump on... Read more »

03/29/20 7:35 PM

NOT REAL NEWS: Debunking false coronavirus content

By BEATRICE DUPUY, ARIJETA LAJKA, AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories of the week. None of these are legit, even... Read more »

03/28/20 11:39 AM

Former Sen. Tom Coburn, known as a political maverick, dies

By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, an Oklahoma family doctor who earned a reputation as a conservative political maverick as he railed... Read more »

03/28/20 11:34 AM

Joseph Lowery, civil rights leader and MLK aide, dies at 98

By The Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The Rev. Joseph E. Lowery fought to end segregation, lived to see the election of the country’s first black president and echoed the... Read more »

03/28/20 11:31 AM

AP Sources: Alleged Maduro co-conspirator is in DEA custody

By JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press Writer MIAMI (AP) — A retired Venezuelan army general indicted alongside Nicolás Maduro has surrendered in Colombia and is being taken by Drug Enforcement Administration... Read more »

03/28/20 11:30 AM

Texas man jailed for online threats against Nancy Pelosi

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (AP) — A Texas man faces federal charges after he made online posts threatening Democrats, including U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, authorities said. Gavin Weslee Blake Perry,... Read more »

03/27/20 12:05 PM

British Prime Minister Johnson tests positive for virus

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the new coronavirus. Johnson’s office says he was tested after showing mild symptoms. Downing St. says Johnson is... Read more »

03/27/20 5:34 AM

Many see gun shops as ‘essential’ businesses during pandemic

Mar 26, 2020 By LISA MARIE PANE and JIM VERTUNO Associated Press In some parts of the U.S., authorities say gun shops aren’t essential businesses and should close during stay-at-home... Read more »

03/27/20 5:31 AM

Many see gun shops as ‘essential’ businesses during pandemic

03/27/20 5:31 AM

Staying afloat: $2.2 trillion bill offers economic lifeline

Mar 27, 2020 By PAUL WISEMAN and JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — In the coronavirus crisis, even doctors can face a cash crunch. Dr. Benjamin Ticho,... Read more »

03/27/20 4:56 AM

Six Wyo newspapers cut pay, staff during pandemic

March 25, 2020 Andrew Graham, WyoFile The company that owns most of the newspapers along the I-80 corridor in southern Wyoming is curtailing workers’ hours, cutting salaries and putting at least... Read more »

03/26/20 3:54 PM

Push to quickly reopen economy could come at cost of lives

Mar 26, 2020 By AAMER MADHANI, LAURIE KELLMAN and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The contrast could hardly be more stark. Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York has... Read more »

03/26/20 5:58 AM

Senate unanimously passes massive coronavirus aid plan

Mar 26, 2020 By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the... Read more »

03/26/20 5:04 AM

US hospitals rush to find beds for surge of virus patients

Mar 25, 2020 By CARLA K. JOHNSON and NICKY FORSTER AP Medical Writer SEATTLE (AP) — With her due date fast approaching, Kelly McCarty packed a bag with nursing tops,... Read more »

03/26/20 4:57 AM

Larimer county officials issue ‘stay at home’ order through April 17th

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – On March 25th, 2020, Larimer County Public Health Director Tom Gonzales issued a Stay at Home order. The order is effective March 26th at 5PM through April... Read more »

03/25/20 3:51 PM

Coronavirus closures pushing new US jobless claims sky high

Mar 25, 2020 By REBECCA SANTANA and DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Barely a week ago, David McGraw was cooking daily for hundreds of fine diners... Read more »

03/25/20 12:23 PM

Britain’s Prince Charles tests positive for new coronavirus

Mar 25, 2020 By JILL LAWLESS and DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for the new coronavirus, his... Read more »

03/25/20 5:14 AM

Dow has best day since 1933 as Congress nears deal on aid

Mar 24, 2020 By STAN CHOE, DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to its best day since... Read more »

03/24/20 2:50 PM

With isolation, abuse activists fear an ‘explosive cocktail’

Mar 24, 2020 By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer “Safer at Home.” It’s a slogan of choice for the mandatory confinement measures aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus.... Read more »

03/24/20 2:37 PM

Tokyo Olympics officially postponed until 2021

Mar 24, 2020 By STEPHEN WADE and MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Olympics were postponed until 2021 on Tuesday, ending weeks of speculation that the games... Read more »

03/24/20 7:44 AM

Trump says he intends to reopen country in weeks, not months

Mar 24, 2020 By JILL COLVIN, JOSH BOAK and RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As cases of coronavirus rise, President Donald Trump said that he wants to reopen the... Read more »

03/24/20 4:46 AM

Denver Mayor announces ‘Stay at home’ order through April 10th

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announced on Monday, March 23rd, 2020 a stay-at-home order as part of the City’s response COVID-19. The order will be in effect at... Read more »

03/23/20 3:22 PM

Feds: Virus frauds spread, preying on Medicare recipients

Mar 23, 2020 RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Scam artists are preying on older people’s fears by peddling fake tests for the coronavirus to Medicare recipients, a federal law enforcement... Read more »

03/23/20 11:45 AM

Virus pandemic an unprecedented test for a young generation

Mar 22, 2020 By MARTHA IRVINE AP National Writer CHICAGO (AP) — For Jalen Grimes, the virus pandemic is stirring up a slew of emotions. “Annoyed” is the first one... Read more »

03/23/20 5:25 AM

Hunt for medical gear to fight virus becomes all-consuming

Mar 23, 2020 By LORI HINNANT and FOSTER KLUG Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The hunt for ventilators and other medical supplies consumed the U.S. and Europe on Monday, as... Read more »

03/23/20 5:18 AM

Judge asked to force decision on US wolverine protections

By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Wildlife advocates on Wednesday asked a U.S. judge to force the government into deciding if the snow-loving wolverine should be federally... Read more »

03/21/20 5:08 AM

US, Canada are closing shared border to nonessential travel

By ROB GILLIES and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press The United States and Canada agreed Wednesday to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel to confront the coronavirus pandemic, bringing... Read more »

03/21/20 4:59 AM

Survey suggests virus outbreak to slow the economy

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Bankers in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states expect the economy to slow down over the next few months as the nation deals with... Read more »

03/21/20 4:34 AM

Singer, actor, ‘The Gambler’: Kenny Rogers dies at 81

By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press Actor-singer Kenny Rogers, the smooth, Grammy-winning balladeer who spanned jazz, folk, country and pop with such hits as “Lucille,” “Lady” and “Islands in the... Read more »

03/21/20 1:48 AM

Filthy lucre: Paper money shunned for fear of virus spread

By KEN SWEET AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In a world suffering a pandemic, cash is no longer king. A growing number of businesses and individuals worldwide have... Read more »

03/20/20 1:52 PM

New York joins California in locking down against the virus

By TIM SULLIVAN and NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press New York state joined California on Friday in ordering nearly all residents to stay home, as governors watched with growing alarm as... Read more »

03/20/20 10:00 AM

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Gun background checks smash records during pandemic

Reese Witherspoon’s clothing company giving dresses to teachers as a ‘thank you’

Florida Sheriff seeks information from the public in ‘Tiger King’ mystery

Iconic Denver Restaurant Casa Bonita reportedly can’t pay their employees

Europe’s hospitals among the best but can’t handle pandemic

‘Strega Nona’ author Tomie dePaola is dead at age 85

“It’s very important that people respect, recognize and take responsibility for their actions,” he said.

Barrasso, Enzi urge assistance for rural hospitals and clinics amid COVID-19 crisis

Authorities looking for missing 14-year old Windsor boy

Fauci: Smaller U.S. cities ripe for virus acceleration

Trump extends virus guidelines, braces US for big death toll

NOT REAL NEWS: Debunking false coronavirus content

Former Sen. Tom Coburn, known as a political maverick, dies

Joseph Lowery, civil rights leader and MLK aide, dies at 98

AP Sources: Alleged Maduro co-conspirator is in DEA custody

Texas man jailed for online threats against Nancy Pelosi

British Prime Minister Johnson tests positive for virus

Many see gun shops as ‘essential’ businesses during pandemic

Many see gun shops as ‘essential’ businesses during pandemic

Staying afloat: $2.2 trillion bill offers economic lifeline

Six Wyo newspapers cut pay, staff during pandemic

Push to quickly reopen economy could come at cost of lives

Senate unanimously passes massive coronavirus aid plan

US hospitals rush to find beds for surge of virus patients

Larimer county officials issue ‘stay at home’ order through April 17th

Coronavirus closures pushing new US jobless claims sky high

Britain’s Prince Charles tests positive for new coronavirus

Dow has best day since 1933 as Congress nears deal on aid

With isolation, abuse activists fear an ‘explosive cocktail’

Tokyo Olympics officially postponed until 2021

Trump says he intends to reopen country in weeks, not months

Denver Mayor announces ‘Stay at home’ order through April 10th

Feds: Virus frauds spread, preying on Medicare recipients

Virus pandemic an unprecedented test for a young generation

Hunt for medical gear to fight virus becomes all-consuming

Judge asked to force decision on US wolverine protections

US, Canada are closing shared border to nonessential travel

Survey suggests virus outbreak to slow the economy

Singer, actor, ‘The Gambler’: Kenny Rogers dies at 81

Filthy lucre: Paper money shunned for fear of virus spread

New York joins California in locking down against the virus

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Police warn Cheyenne residents of Facebook scammer

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Florida Sheriff seeks information from the public in ‘Tiger King’ mystery

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‘Strega Nona’ author Tomie dePaola is dead at age 85

Former Sen. Tom Coburn, known as a political maverick, dies

Joseph Lowery, civil rights leader and MLK aide, dies at 98

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DFS: Children and parents can face increased stress amid COVID-19 concerns

108 deaths, 808 hospitalizations, 5,728 positive COVID-19 cases in states bordering Wyoming

Laramie county adds 18 COVID-19 cases for total of 37

Gun background checks smash records during pandemic

Wyoming unemployment claims keep rising amid COVID-19 spread

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DFS: Children and parents can face increased stress amid COVID-19 concerns

Wyoming Business Council to host COVID-19 listening session on April 3rd

Laramie county adds 18 COVID-19 cases for total of 37

Wyoming unemployment claims keep rising amid COVID-19 spread

UW survey shows serious impacts, deep concern for coronavirus

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Wyoming Behavioral Institute issues update on virus response

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Recent hires making an impact at local hospital

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PHOTOS: 2020 State High School Wrestling Championships in Casper

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