Author: Brendan LaChance

Wyoming school closures extended to April 30; Superintendent Balow says districts are prepared

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon announced on Friday, April 3 that three existing statewide closure orders intended to curb the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus have been extended... Read more »

04/03/20 4:44 PM

Gordon critical of FEMA for cancelling Wyoming PPE orders amid COVID-19 shortages

04/03/20 4:08 PM

Gov. Gordon pushes back against value of ‘shelter in place’ order; reiterates importance of staying at home

04/03/20 3:42 PM

Casper mayor says possible county-wide ‘shelter in place’ order would be a joint decision

04/03/20 2:50 PM

Fremont area physicians conduct 764 COVID-19 consultations in last two weeks, 672 directed to self-isolate

04/03/20 12:56 PM

Biologists dig into Wyoming black bear den; mother and two newborn cubs inside

04/03/20 12:30 PM

Casper weekend warming in wake of snow; to climb near 60 degrees Sunday

CASPER, Wyo. — While Wyoming was hit with an early April snowstorm in recent days, the coming weekend looks to be warmer in the Casper area. The National Weather Service... Read more »

04/03/20 12:02 PM

Rocky Mountain Power donates $311,500 to support children, homeless, seniors amid COVID-19

CASPER, Wyo. — Rocky Mountain Power said in a Friday, April 3 press release that their charitable arm has committed $311,500 to community organizations in Wyoming, Utah and Idaho. “Food... Read more »

04/03/20 11:38 AM

Casper’s ‘The Cheese Barrel’ business sold; will close April 8

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper restaurant “The Cheese Barrel” have announced that the business has been sold. “We’ve sold,” the restaurant said on Facebook on March 31. They said their last... Read more »

04/03/20 11:21 AM

Health department conducting contact tracing on two new Natrona COVID-19 cases

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department received noticed of two new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 on the morning of Friday, April 3. Those new cases bring the... Read more »

04/03/20 10:22 AM

COVID-19 cases up to 21 in Natrona, increase to 162 statewide

CASPER, Wyo. — Confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 coronavirus increased to 21 in Natrona County as of 10 am Friday, April 3. Statewide, the Wyoming Department of Health now reports... Read more »

04/03/20 10:03 AM

Wyoming livestock auctions exempt from COVID-19 order limiting gatherings to 10 people

CASPER, Wyo. — Livestock markets and auctions are exempt from a Wyoming statewide public health order which prohibits people from gathering in groups larger than 10. While livestock markets are... Read more »

04/03/20 9:57 AM

108 deaths, 808 hospitalizations, 5,728 positive COVID-19 cases in states bordering Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — There have been no reported deaths related to COVID-19 coroanvirus in Wyoming as of 4 pm Thursday, April 2. In Wyoming’s bordering states, 108 people have died.... Read more »

04/02/20 4:36 PM

Wyoming pheasant, fall turkey, beaver and sandhill crane hunting permit applications open

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is accepting Glendo and Springer special pheasant hunting applications. The Laramie Region Office add that “limited quota fall turkey, sand hill... Read more »

04/02/20 2:48 PM

Biologists track burrowing owls, a ‘Species of Greatest Need’ in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — Burrowing owls are considered a “Species of Greatest Conservation Need” in Wyoming, according to Wyoming Game and Fish bird biologist Andrea Orabona. The burrowing owl use prairie... Read more »

04/02/20 2:32 PM

Wyoming Game and Fish biologists donate 130 respirators to help with COVID-19 outbreak

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department says that masks that were originally to be used by nongame biologists have been donated to support health care workers in... Read more »

04/02/20 2:05 PM

Elk hunters rewarded for helping Wyoming monitor brucellosis

CASPER, Wyo. — A number of hunters have been rewarded for helping monitor brucellosis in elk populations in Wyoming. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced winners of their 2019... Read more »

04/02/20 12:43 PM

Self-isolating Wyomingites join worldwide call to howl at the moon each night at 8 pm

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyomingites have been responding to a call for people worldwide to go outside each night at 8 pm and howl at the sky. “What better time to... Read more »

04/02/20 12:07 PM

PHOTOS: Natrona library hosting medical supply drive after WTCC collects 34,000 gloves for Wyo. hospitals

UPDATE: The medical supply drive at the Natrona County Public Library is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7. A previous version of this story mistakenly listed April 7 as Wednesday. The... Read more »

04/02/20 11:31 AM

Wyoming COVID-19 cases reach 150; one-third had pre-existing medical conditions

CASPER, Wyo. — Confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 coronavirus have climbed to 150 across Wyoming as of 10:25 am Thursday, April 2. 33.3% of people with a confirmed case of... Read more »

04/02/20 10:36 AM

Black ice on I-80, I-25; no unnecessary travel near Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation reports black ice conditions on parts of I-80 and I-25 in Wyoming.i There is also a “no unnecessary travel” advisory on I-25... Read more »

04/02/20 10:17 AM

Wyoming progressive group urges Gordon to halt evictions during COVID-19 outbreak

CASPER, Wyo. — “Better Wyoming,” an organization advocating for “progressive” political policies in the state, said in a Wednesday, April 1 message that Governor Mark Gordon “can and should” act... Read more »

04/01/20 5:34 PM

City of Casper: Census data will determine hospital, health care funding for next 10 years

CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper reminded people that April 1 is Census Day in a release sent out on Wednesday. Responding to the United States Census is important... Read more »

04/01/20 5:11 PM

Casper ‘community medical shelter’ set up for homeless, elderly; COVID-19 PPE shortages persist

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County Health Officer and infectious disease specialist Dr. Mark Dowell spoke about a new “community medical shelter” that has been set up at the former Westwood Elementary... Read more »

04/01/20 4:46 PM

City of Casper sanitizing playgrounds with bleach solutions amid COVID-19

CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper announced on Wednesday, April 1 that they are using a bleach solution to sanitize playgrounds in city parks with COVID-19 coronavirus present in... Read more »

04/01/20 2:44 PM

Census Day: 28.1% of Wyoming households have responded, trailing national response rate

CASPER, Wyo. — Heading into Wednesday, April 1, which is Census Day, 28.1% of Wyoming households had self-responded to the United States Census as of Tuesday night. People are able... Read more »

04/01/20 1:04 PM

Black Hills Energy donates $375K to COVID-19 relief in 8 states, $30,500 in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — Black Hills Energy announced on Wednesday, April 1 that they will donate $375,000 toward COVID-19 coronavirus relief efforts across the eight states which they serve. That includes... Read more »

04/01/20 12:45 PM

Natrona confirmed COVID-19 cases back down to 14, 15th was not a resident of the county

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department reported additional cases of COVID-19 coronavirus in the county on the morning of Wednesday, April 1. The department initially reported two new... Read more »

04/01/20 12:30 PM

Storm to bring icy, winter driving conditions across Wyoming through Friday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation says that weather will cause impacts to driving throughout the state beginning the night of Wednesday, Arpil 1. “Winter driving conditions will... Read more »

04/01/20 12:20 PM

Parents/guardians not receiving NCSD info? District shares options ahead of April 6 virtual restart

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District will begin to deliver remote learning to all students on April 6. The district said on Wednesday, April 1 that they have... Read more »

04/01/20 11:06 AM

True Companies of Casper acquire C&Y Transportation Company

CASPER, Wyo. — The True Companies of Casper announced on Wednesday, April 1 that one of their companies, Black Hills Trucking Inc., has entered an agreement to acquire C&Y Transportation... Read more »

04/01/20 10:43 AM

Cases of COVID-19 jump to 130 across Wyoming, at least 14.6% hospitalized

CASPER, Wyo. — Positive cases of COVID-19 coronavirus have climbed to 130 across Wyoming as of 10 am Wednesday, April 1. That is according to the Wyoming Department of Health,... Read more »

04/01/20 10:04 AM

Alcova, Pathfinder, Casper Mountain and other Natrona County campgrounds closed due to COVID-19

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services announced on Wednesday, April 1 that campground areas across the county are closed due to COVID-19 coronavirus until further notice.... Read more »

04/01/20 9:39 AM

Wyoming COVID-19 positive cases hikes to 120, recoveries reported at 26

CASPER, Wyo. — Positive cases of COVID-19 have climbed to 120 across Wyoming as of 6:15 pm March 31, according to the Wyoming Department of Health. The department reports that... Read more »

03/31/20 6:22 PM

Wyoming allows continued ‘winter blend’ gasoline and diesel use amid COVID-19

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Agriculture announced on Tuesday, March 31 a temporary waiver to rules pertaining to so-called “winter blend” diesel and gasoline amid the COVID-19 coronavirus... Read more »

03/31/20 6:08 PM

‘Recession all but certain,’ Wyoming economic report states

CASPER, Wyo. — The State of Wyoming Economic Analysis Division released a fourth quarter 2019 economic summary on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. The report notes that many economists think that... Read more »

03/31/20 5:24 PM

Backwards, makers of hand sanitizer, distill lessons in COVID-19 care and creativity (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Times of crisis can reveal many things about a people and a community and can also bring to light aspects of large systems that might otherwise go... Read more »

03/31/20 3:47 PM

Order requires anyone traveling to Montana to self-quarantine for 2 weeks

CASPER, Wyo. — Montana Governor Steve Bullock issued an order on Monday, March 30 which requires “travelers arriving from another state or country to Montana for non-work-related purposes undergo a... Read more »

03/30/20 6:13 PM

Wyoming Dept. of Education provides update on school district planning amid COVID-19 closures

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Education released an update on Monday, March 30 regarding preparation for educational delivery amid COVID-19 related in-building school closures across the state. School... Read more »

03/30/20 5:33 PM

Governor orders Wyoming State Parks campgrounds closed

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said during a press conference on Monday, March 30 that campgrounds in Wyoming State Parks will be closed due to COVID-19 coronavirus. Gordon... Read more »

03/30/20 4:26 PM

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Author: Brendan LaChance

Wyoming school closures extended to April 30; Superintendent Balow says districts are prepared

Gordon critical of FEMA for cancelling Wyoming PPE orders amid COVID-19 shortages

Gov. Gordon pushes back against value of ‘shelter in place’ order; reiterates importance of staying at home

Casper mayor says possible county-wide ‘shelter in place’ order would be a joint decision

Fremont area physicians conduct 764 COVID-19 consultations in last two weeks, 672 directed to self-isolate

Biologists dig into Wyoming black bear den; mother and two newborn cubs inside

Casper weekend warming in wake of snow; to climb near 60 degrees Sunday

Rocky Mountain Power donates $311,500 to support children, homeless, seniors amid COVID-19

Casper’s ‘The Cheese Barrel’ business sold; will close April 8

Health department conducting contact tracing on two new Natrona COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 cases up to 21 in Natrona, increase to 162 statewide

Wyoming livestock auctions exempt from COVID-19 order limiting gatherings to 10 people

108 deaths, 808 hospitalizations, 5,728 positive COVID-19 cases in states bordering Wyoming

Wyoming pheasant, fall turkey, beaver and sandhill crane hunting permit applications open

Biologists track burrowing owls, a ‘Species of Greatest Need’ in Wyoming

Wyoming Game and Fish biologists donate 130 respirators to help with COVID-19 outbreak

Elk hunters rewarded for helping Wyoming monitor brucellosis

Self-isolating Wyomingites join worldwide call to howl at the moon each night at 8 pm

PHOTOS: Natrona library hosting medical supply drive after WTCC collects 34,000 gloves for Wyo. hospitals

Wyoming COVID-19 cases reach 150; one-third had pre-existing medical conditions

Black ice on I-80, I-25; no unnecessary travel near Casper

Wyoming progressive group urges Gordon to halt evictions during COVID-19 outbreak

City of Casper: Census data will determine hospital, health care funding for next 10 years

Casper ‘community medical shelter’ set up for homeless, elderly; COVID-19 PPE shortages persist

City of Casper sanitizing playgrounds with bleach solutions amid COVID-19

Census Day: 28.1% of Wyoming households have responded, trailing national response rate

Black Hills Energy donates $375K to COVID-19 relief in 8 states, $30,500 in Wyoming

Natrona confirmed COVID-19 cases back down to 14, 15th was not a resident of the county

Storm to bring icy, winter driving conditions across Wyoming through Friday

Parents/guardians not receiving NCSD info? District shares options ahead of April 6 virtual restart

True Companies of Casper acquire C&Y Transportation Company

Cases of COVID-19 jump to 130 across Wyoming, at least 14.6% hospitalized

Alcova, Pathfinder, Casper Mountain and other Natrona County campgrounds closed due to COVID-19

Wyoming COVID-19 positive cases hikes to 120, recoveries reported at 26

Wyoming allows continued ‘winter blend’ gasoline and diesel use amid COVID-19

‘Recession all but certain,’ Wyoming economic report states

Backwards, makers of hand sanitizer, distill lessons in COVID-19 care and creativity (PHOTOS)

Order requires anyone traveling to Montana to self-quarantine for 2 weeks

Wyoming Dept. of Education provides update on school district planning amid COVID-19 closures

Governor orders Wyoming State Parks campgrounds closed

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Wyoming school closures extended to April 30; Superintendent Balow says districts are prepared

Governor Gordon directs travelers from out-of-state to self quarantine

UW School of Pharmacy produces hand sanitizer during COVID-19 supply shortage

Gov. Gordon pushes back against value of ‘shelter in place’ order; reiterates importance of staying at home

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