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YNP: More than 1000 employees surveillance tests result in zero positives so far

Yellowstone National Park says zero positives have resulted out of 1,237 COVID-19 surveillance tests performed on its employees so far. The numbers come from tests conducted over the past eight... Read more »

07/28/20 9:55 AM

Gordon on Wyoming budget cuts: ‘Put simply, we don’t have enough income’

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said during a Wednesday, July 17 press conference that between impacts from COVID-19 and a weakened energy sector, the state has lost about... Read more »

07/15/20 6:20 PM

Conservative group supports Gordon’s possible moratorium on death penalty in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Conservatives Concerned About the Deatlh Penalty said on Monday, July 13 that they support Governor Mark Gordon’s consideration of implementing a moratorium on the death... Read more »

07/13/20 1:00 PM

Nonprofits ineligible for $50 million COVID-19 ‘Wyoming Business Interruption Stipend’ program

CASPER, Wyo. — The $50 million “Wyoming Business Interruption Stipend” program is set to launch on Monday, June 8. The Wyoming Business Council will administer the program and have announced... Read more »

06/04/20 7:30 PM

Nonprofits ineligible for $50 million COVID-19 ‘Wyoming Business Interruption Stipend’ program

CASPER, Wyo. — The $50 million “Wyoming Business Interruption Stipend” program is set to launch on Monday, June 8. The Wyoming Business Council will administer the program and have announced... Read more »

06/04/20 7:30 PM

Governor to announce need for further budget cuts in Wyoming Thursday

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is expected to make a public announcement of further cuts to the state’s budget on Thursday, June 4 which could lead to some state employees losing... Read more »

06/04/20 12:14 PM

Wyoming Business Council: $50 million business relief program may launch in early June

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors, which includes Governor Mark Gordon, are set to hold a special meeting at 9 am Friday, May 29. During the... Read more »

05/28/20 7:11 PM

Gordon signs three CARES Act related bills to get $1.25 billion in Wyoming COVID-19 assistance flowing

CASPER, Wyo. —Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed three pieces of legislation into law on Wednesday, May 20 which relate to the use of $1.25 billion in federal CARES Act funding... Read more »

05/21/20 9:23 AM

Business Council announces COVID-19 relief programs

The Wyoming Business Council has announced the creation of the relief programs for Wyoming businesses. Officials for the WBC say they’re hoping for a “smooth and simple process” for Wyoming’s small-business... Read more »

05/20/20 4:21 PM

Wyoming Legislature authorize COVID-19 rent assistance and protections for employers

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature have passed legislation which would authorize a COVID-19 rent assistance program and relief and protections for Wyoming employers if Governor Mark Gordon signs the... Read more »

05/16/20 8:33 PM

Wyoming Legislature pass legislation to get $1.25 billion in CARES Act funds flowing

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature have passed legislation that would allow $1.25 billion in federal CARES Act funding or future federal funds received to get flowing. After moving through... Read more »

05/16/20 7:05 PM

Legislature authorize up to $325 million in CARES Act relief for Wyoming small businesses

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature have passed legislation which would direct $325 million in CARES Act funding or future federal funding received by the state to provide COVID-19 pandemic... Read more »

05/16/20 6:38 PM

Legislators say Wyoming businesses protected from ‘flood of litigation’ during COVID-19 pandemic

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature has been working to direct $1.25 billion in federal CARES Act funding which has been received by the state in response to the COVID-19... Read more »

05/16/20 5:46 PM

Legislators say Wyoming businesses protected from ‘flood of litigation’ during COVID-19 pandemic

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature has been working to direct $1.25 billion in federal CARES Act funding which has been received by the state in response to the COVID-19... Read more »

05/16/20 5:46 PM

Gallery: 3,000+ tune into special session; Wyoming legislators get creative with virtual imagery

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature has been holding a special legislative session May 15-16 to direct the use of $1.25 billion in federal CARES Act funding received by the... Read more »

05/16/20 3:59 PM

COVID future or COVID past?$1.25 billion may help Wyoming hospital construction costs

CASPER, Wyo. — COVID-19 is so-named because the particular strain of the coronavirus behind the global pandemic was first detected in humans in Wuhan, China in December 2019, as National Public... Read more »

05/16/20 1:39 AM

COVID future or COVID past? $1.25 billion may help Wyoming hospital construction costs

CASPER, Wyo. — COVID-19 is so-named because the particular strain of the coronavirus behind the global pandemic was first detected in humans in Wuhan, China in Decemeber 2019, as National... Read more »

05/16/20 1:39 AM

House amend $275 million Wyo. small business relief bill; jettison loans in favor of stipends

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming House of Representatives adopted two amendments to House Bill 1004 during the special session on Friday, May 15 which make changes to proposed COVID-19 relief... Read more »

05/15/20 8:16 PM

House amend $275 million small business relief bill; jettison loans in favor of stipends

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming House of Representatives adopted two amendments to House Bill 1004 during the special session on Friday, May 15 which make changes to proposed COVID-19 relief... Read more »

05/15/20 8:16 PM

House reject $600 million in tax relief for Wyoming residents not allowed under CARES Act

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming House of Representatives shot down an amendment to House Bill 1001 that would have appropriated up to $600 million toward property and sales tax relief... Read more »

05/15/20 6:04 PM

Legislature debates whether Wyoming rent assistance should be paid to tenants or landlords

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature is considering legislation during their Friday, May 15 special session that would include providing for rent assistance and the avoidance of evictions amid the... Read more »

05/15/20 1:07 PM

Harshman: Wyoming could exceed 15% unemployment amid COVID-19 pandemic

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Speaker of the House Steve Harshman said during the special legislative Friday, May 15 that Wyoming’s unemployment rate may wind up exceeding 15% amid the COVID-19... Read more »

05/15/20 11:01 AM

Rep. Gray argues special session rules limit debate; others say they prevent filibusters

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature is holding a special session in response to the COVID-19 pandemic which includes legislation that would guide the emergency appropriation of $1.25 billion in... Read more »

05/15/20 10:04 AM

Wyoming Legislature considering making businesses immune from COVID-19 civil liabilities

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature is set to consider legislation during the special session which would make business entities, including nonprofits, immune from civil liabilities stemming from coronavirus exposure... Read more »

05/15/20 8:36 AM

Wyoming Legislature urged to expand Medicaid as job losses pile up

CASPER, Wyo. — The COVID-19 pandemic and low oil prices, combined with a shrinking coal market and oversupply of natural gas is taking a toll on Wyoming’s economy and the... Read more »

05/14/20 3:26 PM

Nonprofits ask for access to $275 million in Wyoming COVID-19 relief for businesses

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature is set to hold a special legislative session beginning Friday, May 15 where they will consider several bills aimed to provide relief for Wyomingites... Read more »

05/13/20 2:43 PM

Leg. to allow some media into Capitol for special session

May 11, 2020 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile The Wyoming Legislature will allow some media into the Capitol for this week’s two-day special session under special guidelines the Legislative Services Office issued on Monday.... Read more »

05/12/20 12:57 PM

Wyoming Legislature granting limited media access to Capitol during COVID-19 special session

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature will be holding a special session May 15-16 in response to COVID-19 impacts on the state. The legislaute will discuss the emergency appropriation of... Read more »

05/11/20 4:05 PM

Gov. proclaims a special session; public, press cannot attend

May 8, 2020 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Gov. Mark Gordon Thursday signed a proclamation convening the Wyoming Legislature for a special session on May 15 to distribute federal stimulus money to Wyoming businesses,... Read more »

05/11/20 9:06 AM

Wyoming special legislative session to address COVID-19

By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming lawmakers will hold a two-day special legislative session in response to the COVID-19 illness as it plans to further relax... Read more »

05/08/20 9:06 AM

Analysts’ memo to lawmakers predicts staggering revenue drops for Wyoming

April 13, 2020 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Wyoming state government revenues could plummet from anywhere between $555 million and nearly $2.8 billion over the next two years as a result of the COVID-19... Read more »

04/14/20 9:58 AM

Legislative Management Council set meeting to discuss COVID-19 and consider possible special session

CHEYENNE – Management Council will meet on April 16 at 7:30 a.m. to consider interim topics for joint interim committees. This meeting will include discussion of potential legislative responses to the... Read more »

04/02/20 9:47 AM

Governor vetos ‘born alive’ bill, signs 2 others into law

CASPER, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon said in a press release he has signed two bills, vetoed four and allowed five to go into law without his signature. According to... Read more »

03/27/20 1:01 PM

Governor joins call to encourage hunter education in Wyoming P.E. classes

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed Senate Joint Resolution 01 on Monday, March 23 which encourages hunter and firearm education to be facilitated in Wyoming schools. The resolution... Read more »

03/25/20 12:47 PM

Center Street bridge in Casper dedicated to Bataan Death March survivor

CASPER, Wyo. — The I-25 bridge over Casper’s Center Street will be dedicated to Dr. Leanard L. Robinson, a survivor of the Bataan Death March in World War II. Governor... Read more »

03/25/20 11:11 AM

Legislature

Gordon ‘acutely aware’ of proposed cuts impact on education, health care and main street Wyoming

LIVE- Election Results: Wyoming State Legislature; Judicial Retentions

UW proposes plan to cut $42.3 million with Wyoming’s revenue streams hurting

Wyoming woman who lost family to murder calling for death penalty repeal

Dedication honoring Bataan Death March survivor set for Tuesday in Casper

Wyoming’s $50 million ‘Mitigation Fund’ to reimburse direct COVID-19 related expenses

YNP: More than 1000 employees surveillance tests result in zero positives so far

Gordon on Wyoming budget cuts: ‘Put simply, we don’t have enough income’

Conservative group supports Gordon’s possible moratorium on death penalty in Wyoming

Nonprofits ineligible for $50 million COVID-19 ‘Wyoming Business Interruption Stipend’ program

Nonprofits ineligible for $50 million COVID-19 ‘Wyoming Business Interruption Stipend’ program

Governor to announce need for further budget cuts in Wyoming Thursday

Wyoming Business Council: $50 million business relief program may launch in early June

Gordon signs three CARES Act related bills to get $1.25 billion in Wyoming COVID-19 assistance flowing

Business Council announces COVID-19 relief programs

Wyoming Legislature authorize COVID-19 rent assistance and protections for employers

Wyoming Legislature pass legislation to get $1.25 billion in CARES Act funds flowing

Legislature authorize up to $325 million in CARES Act relief for Wyoming small businesses

Legislators say Wyoming businesses protected from ‘flood of litigation’ during COVID-19 pandemic

Legislators say Wyoming businesses protected from ‘flood of litigation’ during COVID-19 pandemic

Gallery: 3,000+ tune into special session; Wyoming legislators get creative with virtual imagery

COVID future or COVID past?$1.25 billion may help Wyoming hospital construction costs

COVID future or COVID past? $1.25 billion may help Wyoming hospital construction costs

House amend $275 million Wyo. small business relief bill; jettison loans in favor of stipends

House amend $275 million small business relief bill; jettison loans in favor of stipends

House reject $600 million in tax relief for Wyoming residents not allowed under CARES Act

Legislature debates whether Wyoming rent assistance should be paid to tenants or landlords

Harshman: Wyoming could exceed 15% unemployment amid COVID-19 pandemic

Rep. Gray argues special session rules limit debate; others say they prevent filibusters

Wyoming Legislature considering making businesses immune from COVID-19 civil liabilities

Wyoming Legislature urged to expand Medicaid as job losses pile up

Nonprofits ask for access to $275 million in Wyoming COVID-19 relief for businesses

Leg. to allow some media into Capitol for special session

Wyoming Legislature granting limited media access to Capitol during COVID-19 special session

Gov. proclaims a special session; public, press cannot attend

Wyoming special legislative session to address COVID-19

Analysts’ memo to lawmakers predicts staggering revenue drops for Wyoming

Legislative Management Council set meeting to discuss COVID-19 and consider possible special session

Governor vetos ‘born alive’ bill, signs 2 others into law

Governor joins call to encourage hunter education in Wyoming P.E. classes

Center Street bridge in Casper dedicated to Bataan Death March survivor

Crime

Crime

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

Recent Arretss (11-25-20 – 11-30-20)

Obituaries

Latest News

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

Weather

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

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

Wyoming

Community

Multiple Laramie County organizations helping feed and teach children about food

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

US: Mountain pine tree that feeds grizzlies is threatened

UW basketball team gives up second-half lead in defeat to Texas Southern

Wyoming governor still isolated with mild COVID-19 symptoms

Promoted

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