Wyoming Occupational Fatalities Increase to 32 in 2019
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the number of occupational fatalities in Wyoming rose slightly from 31 in 2018 to 32 in 2019 (an increase of one death, or 3.2%). From…
Governor Gordon Accepts Resignation of Public Service Commission Chairman
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon announced he has accepted the resignation of Wyoming Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairman Kara Fornstrom. Fornstrom was appointed to the Commission by former Governor Matt Mead in March 2013 and reappointed by Governor Gordon in…
Seven deaths blamed on COVID, active cases drop by 592
By The Wyoming News Exchange The deaths of seven more Wyoming residents have been linked to the coronavirus, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Tuesday. The department said the seven, five men and two women, died earlier this month, bring…
Gillette contractor sentenced to prison for forging license
GILLETTE (WNE) — A local contractor will spend up to three years in prison for forging a contractor’s license issued by the city of Gillette — the second time he was accused of crimes in the construction industry. Christopher Gore,…
Recoveries push active COVID cases below 3,000
By The Wyoming News Exchange Another day of more than 1,000 new reported recoveries among people suffering from laboratory-confirmed or probable cases of coronavirus pushed the number of active cases in the state below 3,000 on Monday. The Wyoming Department…
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…