Historic special session opens as bars, restaurants open
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Restaurants and bars across Wyoming that have been closed since mid-March opened their doors on Friday as Wyoming’s legislators met in an historic special session to deal with the impacts of the coronavirus. A…
Wyoming Legislature Convenes for Special Session
The following is a press release from the Wyoming State Legislature The Wyoming State Legislature will convene for a special session tomorrow, Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, to consider four bills aimed at providing critical relief and support…
Coronavirus case up by 10, state prepares for rule relaxation
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers As Wyoming prepared for partial lifting of rules that closed some businesses in March to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the state Department of Health announced that the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in…
Yellowstone will begin first phase of reopening on May 18
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Yellowstone National Park will reopen on a limited basis on May 18. The park has been closed to visitors since…
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…