Pursuit ends north of Douglas
A California resident is in custody following a pursuit that took place Thursday morning, covering over 140 miles. The pursuit started when officers with the Gillette Police Department received a call of a subject impersonating a peace officer at a…
Governor Responds to Record COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Reduces Gathering Sizes
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In response to rising cases of COVID-19 and increasing strains on medical facilities, Governor Mark Gordon announced additional statewide measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19, ease the pressure on Wyoming’s healthcare system and preserve the viability…
Lincoln County Republican Party Challenges Mask Mandate
The following is a press release from the Lincoln County Republican Party The Lincoln County Republican Party challenges the authority of Dr. Christopher Krell to issue the November 18, 2020 county-wide mask mandate and seeks its immediate withdrawal. Dr….
Utah State at Wyoming Football game canceled
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Due to an upward trend of COVID-19 cases within the Utah State football program, the Aggies are unable to participate in the scheduled football game on Thursday, Nov. 19, at Wyoming. Therefore, the Mountain West is…
Lincoln County Health Officer issues mask mandate
◆ Mask requirement is in place until December 4. Lincoln County Health Officer Chris Krell, MD, has issued a public health order requiring masks to be worn in Lincoln County. The health order is effective from November 18 through December…
October numbers spike annual Yellowstone numbers
The park hosted 360,034 recreation visits in October 2020, up 110% from October 2019. This was the busiest October on record, surpassing the previous record (252,013) set in 2015 by an increase of 43%. So far in 2020, the park…
Governor’s Energy Rebound Program Launches Wednesday
CARES Act-Funded Effort Expected to Boost Oil and Gas Employment in Wyoming CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Gordon will launch a program on Wednesday designed to assist Wyoming’s economic recovery and boost employment in the oil and gas industry. The Energy Rebound…
START Bus Announces Limited Commuter Service Over Thanksgiving Holiday
November 16, 2020 – START Bus has announced limited commuter bus service on November 26, 2020 (Thanksgiving) and on Friday, November 27, 2020. Due to ridership data that continues to reflect below average ridership as a result of the COVID-19…
Funeral services for Blake Robinson
Funeral services for Blake Robinson will take place Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 12 noon in the Afton Tabernacle. A viewing will take place Wednesday, November 18, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. and also from 10-11:45 a.m. prior to the services.