Cody merchants prepare for tourists with both Wyoming gates open to Yellowstone National Park
By Leo Wolfson Cody Enterprise Via Wyoming News Exchange CODY — With Yellowstone National Park’s recent opening limited to its Wyoming entrances in Cody and Jackson, it could be an opportunity for local businesses to benefit from a monopoly of…
Governor urges residents to adhere to safeguards as cases climb by 13
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers In the wake of Wyoming’s 11th death related to the coronavirus, Gov. Mark Gordon on Wednesday urged Wyoming residents to abide by the safety guidelines that have been handed down by state health officials…
Governor signs three bills from special session
—————— Governor Mark Gordon has signed three pieces of legislation passed by the Wyoming Legislature that provide a framework for spending $1.25 billion in federal funding awarded to the State through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act….
Wyoming Athletics Announces a Portion of Student-Athletes to Return on June 1
The University of Wyoming Athletics department announced on Wednesday that a portion of student-athletes from football and men’s and women’s basketball will return to campus on June 1 to participate in voluntary athletic activities. Other student-athletes will arrive on campus…
Female visitor injured after approaching bison in Yellowstone National Park
On the afternoon of May 20, 2020, a female visitor was knocked to the ground and injured by a bison in the Old Faithful Upper Geyser Basin after approaching the animal too closely (inside 25 yards). Park emergency medical providers…
Art Association of Jackson Hole announces cancellation of July, August 2020 Art Fairs
The Art Association of Jackson Hole announced with “heavy hearts” the cancellation of the 55th Annual Art Fairs in July and August. The full statement was as follows: As we continue to follow the COVID-19 progression very closely, it is…
Glimmer of hope for oil and gas industry; a welcome reprieve midst an energy crisis fueled by pandemic
By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The price for a barrel of oil inched just over $30 Monday morning, a welcomed reprieve for oil and gas operators stuck in the midst of an energy crisis…
Wisconsin man dies in I-80 rollover near Lyman
A 43-year-old man from Green Bay, Wisconsin lost his life in a single vehicle crash on I-80 Tuesday. They Wyoming Highway Patrol reports that the accident occurred at milepost 41 east of Lyman around 12:46 p.m. A 2018 Freightliner Convention…
Legislators approve three bills in final day of special session
——————— By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Legislature’s first special session since 2004 ended Saturday night with three bills headed to the desk of Gov. Mark Gordon for his consideration, as lawmakers…
Legislature allowing public comments virtually
——————– Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Wyoming Legislature is allowing public comment virtually. This form allows a limited number of participants to sign up to provide public comment for a specified agenda item during the committee’s upcoming…