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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…

Thayne Fire Department looking to recruit some additional volunteers

◆ New training opportunity planned for January. The Thayne Volunteer Fire Department is looking to recruit a half dozen more cadettes in the coming months. “Right now we have 25 active firefighters in the department,” said Assistant Thayne Fire Chief…

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…

Nineteen deaths tied to COVID, active case numbers up slightly

By The Wyoming News Exchange The deaths of 19 more Wyoming residents that occurred between late November and early December have been linked to the coronavirus, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Wednesday. At the same time, the department announced…

State launches aid program for businesses stung by COVID-19

By Brandon Foster Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER – Wyoming bars and restaurants that lose business because of the state’s COVID-19 measures will be able to apply for relief through a new state program, the governor’s office announced…

Eleven deer harvested in Riverton

RIVERTON (WNE) — Eleven deer were harvested in Riverton this year as part of a new effort to limit the number of animals causing problems in the city. Urban deer have become a nuisance in town, causing car accidents and…