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…
Williams Leads Cowboys Past Denver, 83-61
Freshman Marcus Williams tied a career-high with 20 points in the first half and finished the night with 30 points to lead Wyoming past Denver 83-61 win on Wednesday evening in the Arena-Auditorium. Williams scored the most points in a…
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…
Businesses increasingly desperate for relief
By Nick Reynolds Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — When the year started, Ken Hostetter — the owner of Riverton-based contractor, Earthworks — could typically have anywhere between 15 and 20 people on his staff. This week, there…
Cowboys Host Front Range Rival Denver on Wednesday
LARAMIE, Wyo. (Dec. 7, 2020) – The Wyoming Cowboys return to Laramie to host Front Range rival Denver on Wednesday evening in the Arena-Auditorium. The contest slated for a 7 p.m. start will be the 158th all-time meeting between the…
Twenty-three more COVID deaths, active cases fall by 687
By The Wyoming News Exchange The deaths of another 23 Wyoming residents have been linked to the coronavirus, the Wyoming Department of Health reported Monday. The department said deaths were recorded in 16 counties, including Niobrara County, which means that…
Governor’s office releases mask mandate at state level
Governor pushes effort so businesses stay open and local authority respected CHEYENNE, Wyo. – With Wyoming hospitals seeing record numbers of hospitalized COVID-19 patients and rising deaths, Governor Mark Gordon has announced a new approach that protects the public and keeps…
Enzi delivers farewell address, says serving has ‘been the honor of my lifetime’
By Greg Johnson Gillette News Record Via Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — Saying that “it’s been the honor of my lifetime to serve the great people of Wyoming,” four-time U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyoming, received a lengthy standing ovation after…