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…
Gas prices drop almost 10 cents statewide in a week
GILLETTE (WNE) – Wyoming gas prices have fallen 9.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.06 a gallon Monday. Prices have fallen below $2 a gallon in two counties, Albany at $1.762 and Natrona at $1.812, according to…
Wyoming residents continue to help neighbors through outbreak
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Cheyenne realtor spreads smiles with free ice cream CHEYENNE – With the circumstances surrounding coronavirus in Wyoming, local Realtor Asha Bean wanted to do something to help spark joy in the community. Even in…
Wyoming coronavirus case numbers at 216, face masks now recommended
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming reached 216 on Tuesday with the diagnosis of four new cases in three counties. Meanwhile, state health officials followed the lead of the Centers for Disease Control…
Land deal still on state’s radar despite pandemic
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – A lot has changed since Gov. Mark Gordon announced earlier this year that the state was exploring a deal to buy roughly a million acres of land in…