Gordon says Wyoming won’t join election lawsuit
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon issued a statement Thursday in support of a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against four battleground states over their election processes, but…
Wyoming has third-highest rate of nursing home COVID deaths
By Joshua Wolfson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming’s rate of COVID-19 nursing home deaths ranks third in the nation, according to information released Thursday by the AARP. There were nearly three such deaths for every 100…
Active COVID cases fall again with 1,279 reported recoveries
• Lincoln County cases drop to 80 Active coronavirus cases in Wyoming fell by more than 900 on Thursday as the number of reported recoveries exceeded 1,000 for the third time in four days. The Wyoming Department of Health, in…
Forecasters: Needed moisture may be on the way
By Mara Abbott Buffalo Bulletin Via- Wyoming News Exchange BUFFALO — Wyoming’s parched summer has continued into a dry, unseasonably warm fall and early winter in 2020. That could change soon, said Wyoming Natural Resources Conservation Service hydrologist Jim Fahey….
Governor’s mask mandate raises questions about Constitution
By Leo Wolfson Cody Enterprise Via Wyoming News Exchange CODY – The recent establishment of county and statewide face mask orders has people questioning the constitutionality of those measures enacted by local health officers and Gov. Mark Gordon. “I think…
Nineteen deaths tied to COVID, active case numbers up slightly
By The Wyoming News Exchange The deaths of 19 more Wyoming residents that occurred between late November and early December have been linked to the coronavirus, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Wednesday. At the same time, the department announced…
Funeral services for Kay Erickson
Funeral services for Kay Erickson will take place Saturday, Deember 12 at 12 noon at the Cottonwood Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will take place Friday, December 11, from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab…
State launches aid program for businesses stung by COVID-19
By Brandon Foster Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER – Wyoming bars and restaurants that lose business because of the state’s COVID-19 measures will be able to apply for relief through a new state program, the governor’s office announced…
Eleven deer harvested in Riverton
RIVERTON (WNE) — Eleven deer were harvested in Riverton this year as part of a new effort to limit the number of animals causing problems in the city. Urban deer have become a nuisance in town, causing car accidents and…
Spring trial date eyed in child’s death
ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — The first-degree murder trial for Christopher James Nielsen will likely take place in the spring of 2021. A status hearing on the case was conducted via video in Sweetwater County District Court on Friday afternoon before…