Fourth Measles Case of 2026 Confirmed by Wyoming Department of Health
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a third case of measles in Teton County, marking the state’s first measles outbreak of 2026. The case is an adult with an unknown vaccination status and is linked to the previous…
Second Measles Case of 2026 Confirmed by Wyoming Department of Health
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated adult from Teton County. Measles is a highly contagious infection that can cause severe illness. The public may have been exposed to measles at the…
WDH warns residents about ‘spoofing’ phone scammers
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Health is alerting residents to a recent phone scam where bad actors are “spoofing” official department phone numbers to solicit personal information. “Spoofing” is a form of scamming that involves a bad…
Governor Mark Gordon Convenes Advisory Panel to Coordinate New World Screwworm Monitoring, Communications, and Protocols
Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) convened an ad hoc panel discussion this week with State Veterinarian Dr. Hallie Hasel, State Wildlife Veterinarian, Dr. Samantha Allen, and Public Health Veterinarian, Dr. Emily Curren of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) to drive proactive protective…
Wyoming WIC income eligibility guidelines updated
POWELL (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Health has announced updated income eligibility guidelines for the Women, Infants, and Children Program, effective April 1. Thousands of Wyoming families receive nutritious foods, education, breastfeeding support and health and social service…
Lawmakers weighed Wyoming Health Department budget cuts. They never came.
• Lawmakers fully fund the agency — and then some. But health care advocates say the status quo still comes up short. By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com After the Wyoming Freedom Caucus told voters last year it aimed to…
Gordon weighs in on $170M difference in chamber budgets
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Senate and House of Representatives have both put forth budgets to fund the state of Wyoming over the next two years, and as of Monday,…
Wyoming lawmakers move to increase state’s share of gambling revenue
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wyoming lawmakers moved Thursday to capture a larger portion of some gambling revenue after learning current taxation on online sports wagering is lower than in other states….
Wyoming Department of Health announces updated income guidelines for WIC aid
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Thousands of Wyoming families continue to receive free nutritious foods and education, breastfeeding support and health care referrals through the Wyoming WIC Program, operated by the Wyoming Department of Health, the department said in a news…
Wyoming Health Department warns of hantavirus risks during spring cleaning
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Health wants residents to take steps to help prevent hantavirus, a rare but potentially deadly disease spread by infected deer mice. “As spring arrives and people begin cleaning cabins, sheds, garages, old…