State’s jobless fund among strongest; study finds it could sustain current claim levels for 321 weeks
By Nick Reynolds Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — As record numbers of workers across the United States are forced to apply for unemployment benefits as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, workers in Wyoming can rest somewhat…
Wyoming coronavirus count up to 270, officials expect surge in late April
Wyoming should see a surge in coronavirus cases in the last week of April and peak in mid-May, according to several health officials in the state. The projection came as Wyoming’s total coronavirus case count increased to 270 as…
Tri-State donates COVID-19 relief and recovery funds to four states
◆ $200,000 donation given. Provided by the Wyoming Press Association Donations totaling $200,000 for Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming coronavirus relief and recovery efforts are being made by Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association on behalf of its 46 member…
Coronavirus recoveries up to 105, medical supplies not delivered
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of Wyoming patients to recover from confirmed cases of coronavirus was almost half of the state’s total number of confirmed cases on Friday, according to Wyoming Department of Health figures. The department…
Yellowstone opening uncertain
CODY (WNE) — Yellowstone National Park superintendent Cam Sholly expects the park to open this summer. Exactly when though is another question. In a conference call with the Park County commissioners Tuesday, Sholly gave strong signs the scheduled opening is…
Coronavirus cases up to 239, Gordon asks for limit on fishing licenses
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming grew to 239 on Thursday, with Niobrara County seeing its first case. The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily update on confirmed cases in the state,…
Wyoming coronavirus cases up to 230, recoveries to 94
Wyoming’s coronavirus case total increased by nine to total 230 on Wednesday as the number of COVID-19 patients to recover from the illness increased by 32. The Wyoming Department of Health announced in its daily coronavirus update that nine new…
Man faces three murder charges in Sheridan County
By Allayana Darrow The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — Dana Beartusk appeared in Sheridan County Circuit Court Monday via video for an initial appearance. Beartusk faces three counts of first-degree murder for allegedly killing three family members…
Case numbers at 221, face masks now recommended
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming reached 221 on Tuesday with the diagnosis of nine new cases in four counties. Meanwhile, state health officials followed the lead of the Centers for Disease Control…
UW provost to resign
LARAMIE (WNE) — The University of Wyoming’s provost Kate Miller, will “step down” from her position on June 30, the university announced in a Monday press release. Miller became the university’s top academic officer in August 2016. “We express our…