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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…

Lori Daybell’s attorney demanding extensive list of information related to death investigations

The following story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. REXBURG — The attorney for Lori Vallow Daybell sent several subpoenas Thursday to authorities and companies in connection to death investigations tied to the mother of two missing…

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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…

UW College of Business hosting virtual small business assistance informational session

The University of Wyoming College of Business will be hosting an online small business assistance informational Zoom session Friday, April 17, from 2–3 p.m. MST The event is free and will be accessible on Zoom to registered participants. Go to…

Man charged in 2001 Evanston murder gets 242 years in prison for Utah rapes

EVANSTON (WNE) — The Utah man charged with the 2001 murder of Evanston resident Sue Ellen Higgins has been sentenced to spend the rest of his life imprisoned in Utah. Mark Douglas Burns, 69, pleaded guilty in February to 17…

Riverton man shot by police in armed standoff

By Clair McFarland The Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — An active shooter engaged for hours in a standoff with police Wednesday was taken into custody after being shot by a Riverton police officer. The man, identified as 56-year-old…