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Cowboy State Volunteers flying COVID-19 equipment, test kits across the state

In photos above, Cowboy State Volunteer Mike Gray’s Twin Comanche, Heather Tottingham and Mike Gray stand in front of Gray’s Twin Comanche aircraft, Heather Tottingham as a passenger in Mike Gray’s Twin Comanche aircraft. Cheyenne — Volunteers from across the…

State legislature discussing limited special session in early May, additional session in June

Management Council Sets Next Steps for Legislative Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Everywhere, Wyoming – The Wyoming Legislature’s Management Council, a committee that sets governing policies and procedures as well as interim committee topics for the House and Senate, met remotely…

Two Wyoming State Hospital patients test positive for COVID-19

Two patients recently transferred to the Wyoming State Hospital (WSH) in Evanston have tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Both adult females arrived Monday at WSH, a state-run psychiatric facility and…

Forest Service pleads for ethical target shooting behavior at Lead Draw area; clean up your own trash

Pocatello, Idaho — Visitor use at the local Lead Draw area in Pocatello is seeing a dramatic increase as people look for opportunities to get outside while practicing social distancing. Unfortunately, irresponsible target shooting is creating major safety and resource…

DWS to hold virtual town halls for job seekers, employers

Cheyenne– The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) will host a series of virtual town halls to provide additional information about Department programs and unemployment insurance benefits, as well as answer questions from job seekers and employers. The first town…

U.S. Sen. John Barrasso to speak with social studies, civics and government students

U.S. Sen. John Barrasso From Jillian Balow, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Wyoming Department of Education: I invite Wyoming high school social studies, civics, and government teachers and students to join me in a virtual conversation with Wyoming U.S. Senator John…

Gov. Gordon confirms public health orders will remain through April 30; state officials working on phased recovery plan

Cheyenne – Gov. Mark Gordon has thanked the people of Wyoming for their diligence. “You have done what was asked and have helped to flatten the curve,” he said, “We are, and have been open for business.” Wyoming’s existing statewide orders…

Friday’s Weekday Wakeup will feature NFL writer John Keim and Jump Shot Director Jacob Hamilton

The Weekday Wakeup runs from 7-9 a.m. Monday – Friday. On Friday April 17 tune into the SVI Radio Network for Feelin’ It Friday, news, weather and sports in the first hour. In the second hour beginning at 8 a.m.,…

Governor Gordon instructs state agencies to prepare for COVID-19 budget impacts

Cheyenne – As Wyoming continues to experience the direct and indirect fiscal impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Mark Gordon has instructed all state agency directors to identify opportunities to immediately reduce spending. This is through the end of the current…

Yellowstone River Bridge to be replaced

Mammoth Hot Springs – On April 13, 2020, the National Park Service Regional Director for Regions 6, 7, 8, Mike Reynolds, signed a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for an environmental assessment (EA) to replace the Yellowstone River Bridge in…