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…
Lake trout numbers decline in Yellowstone
——————– CODY (WNE) – Victory on Yellowstone Lake is within grasp. Recent numbers show the battle is being won when it comes to Yellowstone cutthroat trout recovery in Yellowstone Lake, due to the decline of the invasive lake trout species….
Fremont County coronavirus numbers high due to testing, official says
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The high number of coronavirus cases on Fremont County reflects the amount of testing done in the county, according to a health official. Dr. Paul Ebbert, chief medical officer for Wind River Family and…
Governor orders flags be flown at half staff statewide on May 15 in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon, pursuant to President Donald Trump’s Proclamation, has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 15, 2020 in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. On…
Public prohibited from attending special session; press privileges still up in the air
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – The public will not be allowed into the Capitol for the Wyoming Legislature’s two-day special session starting Friday, which will include some lawmakers attending in person and others…
Wyoming Workforce Services town hall to focus on claimant questions
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is hosting 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. This week’s…
Wings Across Wyoming – Salute to Healthcare Heroes
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Air National Guard’s 153rd Airlift Wing will be conducting an aerial salute to the health care professionals on the frontlines in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. On Friday, May 15, the Air National Guard…
Star Valley Wyoming Temple enters “Phase 1” of re-opening
SALT LAKE CITY — Latter-day Saint temples in Asia are beginning to reopen on a limited basis as pandemic restrictions ease, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday. Thursday church officials said that 17 temples would open…
Severe Weather Awareness Week is May 11-15
Central and western Wyoming’s 2020 Severe Weather Awareness Week will occur from Monday, May 11 until Friday, May 15. “It is the National Weather Service’s mission to protect life and property and during this week NWS Riverton will be stressing…