Gov. Gordon donating wild bison license for wildlife conservation; only Wyoming residents eligible
Cheyenne — For the second year, Governor Mark Gordon is donating a wild bison license to support Wyoming wildlife conservation. The license will be issued through a random raffle open only to Wyoming residents. “The bison is the symbol of…
Expanded opportunities to reserve a campsite at a Wyoming State Park; currently open only to state residents
With the addition of approximately 1,000 new sites to the statewide system, Wyoming residents wanting to spend time at a Wyoming State Park have an expanded range of opportunities by which to reserve their campsites. To ensure the safety of…
J.C. Penney files for bankruptcy
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. JCPenney filed for bankruptcy Friday. The coronavirus crisis was the final blow to a 118-year-old company struggling to overcome a decade of bad decisions, executive instability and damaging market…
Coronavirus effects leave sheep ranchers reeling: lambs and wool markets crippled
◆ Last week’s export markets report zero bids on lamb. By Jen Sieve-Hicks Buffalo Bulletin Via- Wyoming News Exchange Mike Curuchet is surrounded by hundreds of ewes and their lambs, talking over the bleating of the young animals, many of…
Historic special session opens as bars, restaurants open
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Restaurants and bars across Wyoming that have been closed since mid-March opened their doors on Friday as Wyoming’s legislators met in an historic special session to deal with the impacts of the coronavirus. A…
Wyoming Legislature Convenes for Special Session
The following is a press release from the Wyoming State Legislature The Wyoming State Legislature will convene for a special session tomorrow, Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, to consider four bills aimed at providing critical relief and support…
Coronavirus case up by 10, state prepares for rule relaxation
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers As Wyoming prepared for partial lifting of rules that closed some businesses in March to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the state Department of Health announced that the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in…
Yellowstone will begin first phase of reopening on May 18
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Yellowstone National Park will reopen on a limited basis on May 18. The park has been closed to visitors since…
Wyoming coronavirus cases up by three
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The daily increase in confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming on Tuesday was at the lowest level seen since mid-April, according to Department of Health figures. The department, in its daily coronavirus update, said three…
Woman is burned after falling into thermal feature within closed Yellowstone Park
A woman who illegally entered Yellowstone National Park while it was closed due to the coronavirus pandemic was badly burned on Tuesday morning after falling into a thermal feature, a park official said. The woman, who was not identified, was…