Laramie County Death Added to Coronavirus-Related State Total
A Laramie County man identified previously as a laboratory-confirmed case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has died, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The newly announced death involves an adult man with no apparent health conditions known to…
Wyoming Highway Patrol end wrong-way pursuit near Cheyenne
——————- On July 5, 2020, the Wyoming Highway Patrol attempted to stop a vehicle on Interstate 25 near Cheyenne, Wyoming. The vehicle failed to stop, and a pursuit ensued. During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle traveled on the wrong side…
‘The World Needs More Cowboys’ Celebration July 21 in Afton
———– Students will learn more about the University of Wyoming, UW alumni will connect with their alma mater, and members of the public will find out more about UW’s presence in their community during a “The World Needs More Cowboys”…
Foresters begin 10-year thinning project in Bridger-Teton
JACKSON (WNE) — Dozens of firefighters and contracted foresters have been out on foot in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, trimming, limbing and stacking slash piles of trees along the forest front south of Bondurant. The project, now underway, is the…
Outlook improves for state’s children
By Seth Klamann Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming ranked 16th in the country for overall children’s well-being in a national report that found the Equality State above average generally, though the state continues to struggle with…
Cheney offers bill to continue telehealth access
SHERIDAN (WNE) — Liz Cheney, Wyoming’s lone U.S. House Representative, introduced legislation to continue access to telehealth for seniors around the country, even after the relaxed requirements for it end when the COVID-19 emergency declaration ceases. The legislation, known as…
Wyoming coronavirus case up by record 37, recoveries up by 62
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming seen in Wyoming since the illness was first detected in the state in mid-March grew Monday by the highest number seen since the pandemic began. However, the number of recoveries seen since…
Court rules UW can prohibit firearms on campus
————————— By Ethan Sterenfeld Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — The University of Wyoming has the power to regulate and prohibit firearms on its campus, and its gun policy does not violate the Second Amendment, Tori Kricken, the…
Peabody, Arch battle federal block of joint venture
By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Over one year ago, two of the nation’s leading coal companies proposed a plan to form a joint venture and combine operations in Wyoming. The decision came as a…
Riverton clinic conducts nearly 10,000 coronavirus tests
————— RIVERTON (WNE) — Wind River Family and Community Health Care in Riverton has given nearly 10,000 COVID-19 tests and now averages more than 200 tests a day. As of June 30, Northern Arapaho Tribal health officer Dr. Paul Ebbert…