Lincoln County down to just 13 active COVID-19 cases
As of 9 a.m. Sunday, the number of laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases seen since the disease was first diagnosed in the state in mid-March stood at 45,225, an increase of 14 new cases over Friday’s 45,211. Teton County showed an increase…
Lawmakers tackle forest health
By Nick Reynolds Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Every year, the Wyoming state forester is statutorily required to update the Legislature on the health of Wyoming’s forests. In a typical year for members of the Joint Committee…
Governor Gordon’s Missing & Murdered Indigenous Persons Task Force to Meet to Review Findings of Statewide Report
Press release from the office of Governor Mark Gordon CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Gordon’s Missing & Murdered Indigenous Persons (“M&MIP”) Task Force will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, February 17th, to review the findings of Wyoming’s first Murder and Missing…
Polasek named new UW Offensive Coordinator
Tim Harkins Associate Athletics Director for Media Relations Laramie, Wyo. (Feb. 10, 2021) — The Wyoming Cowboys announced a new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach on Wednesday when Tim Polasek was named to the University of Wyoming football coaching staff…
Police Investigating Bar Fight in Jackson Hole
Police in Teton County are investigating a large bar fight that broke out Sunday, February 7 at the Hole Bowl in Jackson, Wyoming. Sgt. Russ Ruschill with the Jackson Police Department said officers and Jackson Fire and EMS personnel were…
Legislators propose oversight of health orders
By Morgan Hughes Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — At least four bills that would specifically regulate public health orders have been introduced in the Wyoming Legislature this session. The tenor of the proposals ranges from broad legislative…
Gordon, lawmakers discuss oil, gas leasing ban
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — In the wake of President Joe Biden’s executive order imposing an indefinite pause on new oil and natural gas leasing on federal lands, Wyoming lawmakers and Gov. Mark…
Governor Gordon Unveils His Initiative to Strengthen and Expand Wyoming’s Economic Pillars
The following information was released Feb 4 by Governor Mark Gordon’s press office. Multi-pronged Effort Will Boost Wyoming’s Energy, Tourism and Agriculture Sectors CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Gordon is taking steps to expand Wyoming’s economic recovery, with a series of…
Rep. Scott Heiner Reports on Legislative Session
The following is a release from Wyoming State Representative Scott Heiner (R-HD18) We have finished up the virtual portion of the 66th Legislature Session and I am looking forward to meeting in person with other Legislators in March. I want…
Active COVID cases drop slightly to 1,026
By The Wyoming News Exchange The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming dropped slightly Friday with more than 150 new reports of recoveries among those with confirmed or probable cases. The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus…