Author: Dan Cepeda

Wyoming Medical Society urges tougher action against COVID-19 as governor holds line

CASPER, Wyo. – A Casper medical doctor painted a grim, almost dystopian view of dying people and overwhelmed medical systems and workers during an online briefing on Monday afternoon in... Read more »

03/31/20 11:48 AM

The Need for Closure: Casper families struggle to mourn in age of social distancing

03/25/20 6:00 AM

WSO cancels remainder of season, reschedules key programming for next year

03/23/20 2:53 PM

Casper business helps parents occupy homebound kids during coronavirus closures

CASPER, Wyo. – Artisan Alley was doing well just a week ago. There was no shortage of people making appointments for wine and painting dates, kids crafting activities and birthday... Read more »

03/20/20 11:28 AM

Up to 3-hour wait times as Wyoming workers call for unemployment benefits

CASPER, Wyo. – Official unemployment figures for March may not be available for weeks, but anecdotal evidence says more Wyoming workers are filing for state unemployment benefits. According to the... Read more »

03/20/20 9:18 AM

Senators sold stock before steep market losses from virus

Mar 20, 2020 By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., sold as much as $1.7 million in stocks just before the... Read more »

03/20/20 6:06 AM

Blizzard threatens SE Wyo, snow and wind in Casper today

CASPER, Wyo. – The National Weather Service has put much of southeast Wyoming under a blizzard warning today. Travel along the Interstate 25 corridor from Douglas to the Colorado border... Read more »

03/19/20 5:21 AM

Wyoming Food Bank sees ‘uptick’ in food need as COVID-19 affects Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. – With the sudden impact of COVID-19 shutdowns on top of an energy sector that was already slowing, Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies is already seeing a... Read more »

03/18/20 12:20 PM

Wyoming-owned theater chain goes dark as coronavirus spreads

CASPER, Wyo. – Wyoming’s Casper-based Movie Palaces, Inc., announced it was temporarily closing all of its theaters today. The announcement was made on social media and their website, and all... Read more »

03/17/20 10:49 AM

‘Devastating:’ Casper’s business community reels as visitors flee during coronavirus era

CASPER, Wyo. – Staff at the Rib and Chop House in downtown Casper spent days last week prepping ribs, a special off-menu item intended to delight the hundreds of hungry... Read more »

03/16/20 12:45 PM

Teton County schools closed until at least April 5 in response to COVID-19

The Teton County School District #1 announced today that it would close schools effective immediately in response to the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19. According to Buckrail, a decision to... Read more »

03/15/20 1:09 PM

Walmart adjusts hours for coronavirus preparations

Walmart is adjusting its hours and operations in response to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. According to an announcement on its website, 24-hour stores will now close overnight to allow employees... Read more »

03/15/20 6:52 AM

Usually places of comfort, Wyoming churches forced to face coronavirus

CASPER, Wyo. – Highland Park Community Church posted a calming message on its website on Friday. “As Christians we have an opportunity to demonstrate faith over fear,” it said. “That... Read more »

03/15/20 5:45 AM

Douglas hospital reports possible COVID-19 case, restricts visitors

CASPER, Wyo. – The Memorial Hospital of Converse County says it has a possible case of coronavirus. According to a post on their website, the hospital admitted a patient suspected... Read more »

03/14/20 6:37 PM

Opera Wyoming’s latest production premiers this weekend

CASPER, Wyo. – Opera Wyoming’s latest production, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!” premiered Friday night for a six-day total run at The Lyric in downtown Casper. According to... Read more »

03/14/20 12:23 PM

Spring college rodeos canceled, CNFR still a go

The Central Rocky Mountain Region (CRMR) announced it is canceling the first three rodeos of the spring season. According to a release from the University of Wyoming, the cancelations in... Read more »

03/13/20 4:41 PM

Coronavirus: WMC announces ER visitor restrictions

CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Medical Center has issued a statement regarding visitors to the ER during the global coronavirus outbreak. The WMC says only two visitors per patient will... Read more »

03/13/20 4:22 PM

Special Olympics of Wyoming suspends activities through May

CASPER, Wyo. – The Special Olympics of Wyoming has announced they will suspend activities through the end of May, joining a growing number of organizations preparing to fight the spread... Read more »

03/13/20 3:47 PM

Coronavirus: Gov Gordon signs State of Emergency

CASPER, Wyo. – Wyoming governor Mark Gordon has signed an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency in Wyoming, according to a release sent Friday afternoon. According to a release,... Read more »

03/13/20 1:59 PM

Meals on Wheels deals with serving Casper’s most vulnerable during coronavirus outbreak

CASPER, Wyo. – Organizers at Casper’s Meals on Wheels are used to helping some of Natrona County’s most vulnerable citizens. Now as the threat of COVID-19 spreads, the organization that... Read more »

03/13/20 12:26 PM

Long-term Wyo senators Bebout and Coe to retire

Fremont County Senator Eli Bebout and Park County Senator Hank Coe have announced their retirement. According to a release, the senators with a combined State Legislature service record of 60... Read more »

03/13/20 9:03 AM

Sheridan College student and faculty member placed in quarantine on Thursday

A faculty member and a student have been placed in quarantine for possible exposure to COVID-19. Sheridan College president Dr. Walt Tribley made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon, one day... Read more »

03/13/20 5:29 AM

Wyoming Symphony Orchestra to cancel weekend concert due to coronavirus

CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Symphony Orchestra has decided to cancel its concert performance scheduled for this Saturday amid the spread of coronavirus. “Dr Dowell strongly recommended to us to... Read more »

03/12/20 2:39 PM

Dowell: Cancelling tournaments a ‘no brainer’

CASPER, Wyo. – Describing the coronavirus outbreak as a “moving target,” Natrona County Health Officer Dr. Mark Dowell discussed his decision to cancel the 2020 State High School 3A/4A Basketball... Read more »

03/12/20 2:05 PM

Wyoming: Ample coronavirus-testing capacity after 1st case

Mar 12, 2020 By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming health officials expect to have ample capacity to keep testing for the new coronavirus after a woman... Read more »

03/12/20 11:56 AM

Confusion, ‘shock,’ as fans and athletes learn of state tournament cancellation

CASPER, Wyo. – Natrona County High School junior Ruby Salazar was on the court with her teammates warming up for their quarterfinal game against cross-town rivals KWHS on Thursday morning.... Read more »

03/12/20 11:38 AM

WDH: First coronavirus case reported in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Health said in a release on Wednesday evening that Wyoming has identified it’s first coronavirus case within the state. According to the release,... Read more »

03/11/20 7:31 PM

Toilet paper, cleaning supplies vanish from Casper shelves

CASPER, Wyo. – Certain supplies have vanished from store shelves in Casper recently in the wake of a global coronavirus pandemic. Some make sense, but one shortage is particularly puzzling.... Read more »

03/11/20 3:52 PM

Coronavirus now a pandemic, however ‘This is not a panic situation’ in Wyoming

Update: The Wyoming Department of Health reported its the first confirmed case of coronavirus in Wyoming, hours after this story was first published. CASPER, Wyo. – The coronavirus isn’t in... Read more »

03/11/20 11:22 AM

NWS: Some snow possible tonight, gusts over 40 mph today

CASPER, Wyo. – A chance of snow is in the forecast for tonight through Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. The moisture comes after a day... Read more »

03/11/20 5:11 AM

Wyoming author C.J. Box promotes new book, announces second TV series

CASPER, Wyo. – To dedicated fans, Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett feels as real as the Wyoming wind. “His characters are real, they have real problems and real issues,” said... Read more »

03/10/20 7:11 AM

Super Worm Moon inches across Wyoming sky today

CASPER, Wyo. – The first supermoon of the year is making its appearance today. The Worm Moon gets its name from earthworms and grubs that emerge from their wintery slumber... Read more »

03/09/20 9:34 AM

WDH: Contrary to reports, COVID-19 testing is available in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. – Tests for suspected cases of coronavirus can be tested by the state lab in Cheyenne, according to the Wyoming Health Department. A report published by NPR earlier... Read more »

03/06/20 4:00 PM

Music and art bring joy to dementia patients

CASPER, Wyo. – In 1874, Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky ambled through a gallery displaying his close friend Viktor Hartmann’s paintings. The experience, and likely Hartmann’s paintings, would’ve been forgotten blips... Read more »

03/06/20 6:23 AM

Coronavirus advice: Skip the masks, wash your hands, be aware but don’t panic

CASPER, Wyo. – Health experts agree that the latest coronavirus spreading globally is a very serious threat. They also agree that there is no reason to panic, particularly in states with... Read more »

03/04/20 3:14 PM

Governor: No Wyoming coronavirus cases yet, but state preparations underway

CASPER, Wyo. – Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon held a press conference on Tuesday afternoon addressing the state’s plans to combat potential coronavirus cases. Gordon, along with Alexia Harrist of the... Read more »

03/03/20 3:58 PM

March winds roar with 81 mph gust recorded in Carbon County

CASPER, Wyo. – Any debate of if March would arrive like a lion this year has been silenced. The National Weather Service released a list of peak wind gusts recorded... Read more »

03/03/20 9:31 AM

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Author: Dan Cepeda

Wyoming Medical Society urges tougher action against COVID-19 as governor holds line

Casper volunteers step up to sew protective medical clothing (PHOTOS)

New Wyoming unemployment claims spike 359 percent

Data shows Wyoming gets solid ‘F’ for social distancing in COVID-19 era

The Need for Closure: Casper families struggle to mourn in age of social distancing

WSO cancels remainder of season, reschedules key programming for next year

Casper business helps parents occupy homebound kids during coronavirus closures

Up to 3-hour wait times as Wyoming workers call for unemployment benefits

Senators sold stock before steep market losses from virus

Blizzard threatens SE Wyo, snow and wind in Casper today

Wyoming Food Bank sees ‘uptick’ in food need as COVID-19 affects Wyoming

Wyoming-owned theater chain goes dark as coronavirus spreads

‘Devastating:’ Casper’s business community reels as visitors flee during coronavirus era

Teton County schools closed until at least April 5 in response to COVID-19

Walmart adjusts hours for coronavirus preparations

Usually places of comfort, Wyoming churches forced to face coronavirus

Douglas hospital reports possible COVID-19 case, restricts visitors

Opera Wyoming’s latest production premiers this weekend

Spring college rodeos canceled, CNFR still a go

Coronavirus: WMC announces ER visitor restrictions

Special Olympics of Wyoming suspends activities through May

Coronavirus: Gov Gordon signs State of Emergency

Meals on Wheels deals with serving Casper’s most vulnerable during coronavirus outbreak

Long-term Wyo senators Bebout and Coe to retire

Sheridan College student and faculty member placed in quarantine on Thursday

Wyoming Symphony Orchestra to cancel weekend concert due to coronavirus

Dowell: Cancelling tournaments a ‘no brainer’

Wyoming: Ample coronavirus-testing capacity after 1st case

Confusion, ‘shock,’ as fans and athletes learn of state tournament cancellation

WDH: First coronavirus case reported in Wyoming

Toilet paper, cleaning supplies vanish from Casper shelves

Coronavirus now a pandemic, however ‘This is not a panic situation’ in Wyoming

NWS: Some snow possible tonight, gusts over 40 mph today

Wyoming author C.J. Box promotes new book, announces second TV series

Super Worm Moon inches across Wyoming sky today

WDH: Contrary to reports, COVID-19 testing is available in Wyoming

Music and art bring joy to dementia patients

Coronavirus advice: Skip the masks, wash your hands, be aware but don’t panic

Governor: No Wyoming coronavirus cases yet, but state preparations underway

March winds roar with 81 mph gust recorded in Carbon County

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