Health

Week of record COVID deaths, hospitalizations in Wyoming closes out with 389 new confirmed cases

CASPER, Wyo. — A record 69 COVID-related deaths were reported by the Wyoming Department of Health this week, and as of Thursday there were a a record 249 hospitalized. The... Read more »

10/22/21 3:33 PM

Travis Tritt cancels concerts at venues that require proof of vaccination

Country music singer Travis Tritt has canceled four concerts at venues that required proof of COVID-19 vaccinations. Tritt said that this move shows that he is “putting my money where... Read more »

10/20/21 4:27 PM

Mask mandate relaxed at Rock Springs college

Western's Board of Trustees voted to relax the temporary face covering mandate at the Board meeting on October 19. The relaxation is effective as of October 20, 2021.

10/20/21 3:15 PM

Poison Center offers ‘tricks’ for safe Halloween

The Nebraska Regional Poison Center is a free and confidential service to the public. Wyoming residents with questions may call 1-800-222-1222 to immediately talk with a Registered Nurse or Pharmacist.

10/20/21 12:52 PM

Businesses nervously await fine print of vax-or-test rule

October 19, 2021 By ZEKE MILLER and DAVID KOENIG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — More than six weeks after promising a new vaccination-or-testing rule covering the millions of Americans at... Read more »

10/19/21 7:29 PM

Wyoming reports 2,138 active confirmed COVID-19 cases, adding 170 on Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported an additional 170 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state during its 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 19 update. The new cases reported Tuesday brought... Read more »

10/19/21 3:15 PM

Wyoming reports 56 more COVID-19 deaths

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported an additional 56 COVID-19-related deaths among Wyoming residents on Tuesday, October 19. The additional deaths brought the number of Wyoming residents... Read more »

10/19/21 3:06 PM

Natrona vote split on Wyoming Legislature’s vaccine mandate-focused special session

UPDATE: This story has been updated with some further information about the special session from a press release shared by the Wyoming Legislative Service Office on Tuesday. CASPER, Wyo. —... Read more »

10/19/21 1:47 PM

Poll finds 58% of Wyoming Republicans support Medicaid expansion

NOTE: A previous version of this story said the poll found 68% of Wyoming Republicans support Medicaid Expansion. However, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network said that its press... Read more »

10/19/21 10:48 AM

Wyoming reports 1,030 new COVID-19 cases and 32 more breakthrough cases

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported an additional 826 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state during its 3 p.m. Monday, October 18 update. Updates are not provided on weekends.... Read more »

10/18/21 3:10 PM

Powell’s age and cancer bout left him vulnerable to COVID

Despite getting vaccinated against COVID-19, Colin Powell remained vulnerable to the virus because of his advanced age and history of cancer, highlighting the continued risk to many Americans until more of the population is immunized.

10/18/21 1:13 PM

Submissions due this week for ART 321’s Photo Fest

CASPER, Wyo. — Photographers of all ages and skill levels are invited to submit photos to ART 321’s Photo Fest exhibition, sponsored by Reliant Federal Credit Union. Selected works will... Read more »

10/18/21 12:24 PM

Robert Durst hospitalized with COVID-19, his lawyer says

October 16, 2021 LOS ANGELES (AP) — New York real estate heir Robert Durst, who days ago was sentenced in a two-decade-old murder case, has been hospitalized after contracting COVID-19,... Read more »

10/16/21 3:52 PM

Gray lends support to demonstrators against Seton House vaccine requirement

CASPER, Wyo. — Over a dozen turned out in North Casper Saturday outside the offices of Seton House to protest a forthcoming requirement that families staying at the facilities be... Read more »

10/16/21 2:32 PM

FDA panel endorses booster shot for J&J COVID-19 vaccine

October 15, 2021 By MATTHEW PERRONE and LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health advisers endorsed a booster of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine Friday, citing concern that... Read more »

10/15/21 6:00 PM

338 additional COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wyoming, 16 in Natrona County

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported an additional 338 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state during its 3 p.m. Friday, October 15 update. The new cases reported Friday brought... Read more »

10/15/21 3:24 PM

Wyoming Legislature appears to have enough votes for anti-vaccine mandate special session

CASPER, Wyo. — Enough members of the Wyoming Legislature have apparently voted in favor of holding a special session that would aim to consider legislation that would push back against... Read more »

10/15/21 8:55 AM

Teacher and staff illnesses force week-long school closure in Ten Sleep

CASPER, Wyo. — A “large number” of teachers and staff out due to illness has forced Washakie County School District #2 to halt in-person classes until Wednesday, October 20. Washakie... Read more »

10/14/21 3:50 PM

Wyoming reports 461 new confirmed COVID-19 cases; 92 in Natrona County

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported an additional 461 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state during its 3 p.m. Thursday, October 14 update. The new cases reported Thursday brought... Read more »

10/14/21 3:12 PM

No dismissal decision yet in case against employer over vaccine, masks

No decision was made in the 9th Judicial District Court Wednesday afternoon in a lawsuit where a man is suing his former employer over mandated vaccine and mask use in... Read more »

10/13/21 4:42 PM

Wyoming Dem. Caucus: Vaccine mandate-focused special session a waste of time and taxpayer dollars

CASPER, Wyo. — Members of the Democratic Caucus of the Wyoming Legislature all plan to vote against holding a special session that would aim to address what some perceive as... Read more »

10/13/21 1:38 PM

West-side Casper Walmart to close until Friday morning

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s west-side Walmart will close on Wednesday at 2 p.m. and reopen Friday morning. According to a source, the store is closing due to “staffing and COVID”... Read more »

10/13/21 12:51 PM

Joining Radden, Lt. Dundas is only second Casper Police Officer to die in line of duty

CASPER, Wyo. — On Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, a line of Casper emergency vehicles drove along Wyoming Boulevard. They drove in unity for Casper Police Lieutenant Daniel Dundas, a well... Read more »

10/13/21 11:25 AM

Wyoming preparing to challenge Biden vaccine mandate in courts once rule is finalized

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s office said on Wednesday that the governor and Attorney General Bridget Hill are preparing a legal challenge to “the threat of the Biden... Read more »

10/13/21 11:03 AM

Wyoming reports 275 new confirmed and 208 probable COVID-19 cases

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported an additional 275 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state during its 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 12 update. The new cases reported Tuesday brought... Read more »

10/12/21 3:32 PM

39 more COVID-19 deaths bring Wyoming’s total to 1,080 people

CASPER, Wyo. — 39 more Wyoming residents have died after contracting COVID-19. The Wyoming Department of Health reported the additional COVID-19-related deaths among Wyoming residents on Tuesday, October 12. 1,080... Read more »

10/12/21 3:09 PM

Food Bank of Wyoming aims to feed over 80,000 food-insecure Wyomingites in 30 days

CASPER, Wyo. — The Food Bank of Wyoming is putting out the call to help provide 123,000 meals in 30 days with its 8th Annual Gobble Gobble Give (GGG). There are over... Read more »

10/12/21 2:57 PM

Advice shifting on aspirin use for preventing heart attacks

October 12, 2021 By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer Older adults without heart disease shouldn’t take daily low-dose aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke, an influential health... Read more »

10/12/21 1:54 PM

Catellier dispels rumor that NCSD wants to bring back mask mandate

CASPER, Wyo. — Masks have been optional for Natrona County School District students and staff since the start of the 2021-2022 school year and will continue to be so, according... Read more »

10/11/21 7:46 PM

Wyoming reports 2,328 active confirmed COVID-19 cases, adding 661 on Monday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported an additional 661 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state during its 3 p.m. Monday, October 11 update. Updates are not provided on weekends.... Read more »

10/11/21 3:08 PM

Wyoming COVID-19 hospitalizations climb to 223, approaching new 2021 peak

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming COVID-19 hospitalizations climbed to 223 on Monday, October 11, up from 200 on Saturday and 222 on Sunday, according to the Wyoming Department of Health. Hospitalizations... Read more »

10/11/21 2:44 PM

Gray votes for Wyoming special session to ban vaccine mandates; citizen sees marijuana as precedent to ignore feds

CASPER, Wyo. — Some Wyoming legislators and citizens are calling for the legislature to hold a special session to prevent the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate, which could prevent nearly 100... Read more »

10/11/21 1:35 PM

Merck asks US FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Drugmaker Merck asked U.S. regulators Monday to authorize its pill against COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon to the world's arsenal against the pandemic.

10/11/21 4:39 AM

GOP doc dispenses sketchy medical advice on virus immunity

October 9, 2021 By JOHN HANNA AP Political Writer TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Roger Marshall won’t let people forget he’s a doctor, putting “Doc” in the letterhead of his U.S. Senate office’s... Read more »

10/09/21 3:31 PM

Peaches closed at least through Saturday; ‘please take all of this seriously’

CASPER, Wyo. — Peaches Family Restaurant announced on social media Friday that it would be closed through at least Saturday, apparently due to COVID-19 concerns among staff. “Our collective experience... Read more »

10/09/21 2:56 PM

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Health

Week of record COVID deaths, hospitalizations in Wyoming closes out with 389 new confirmed cases

WDH outlines eligibility changes for COVID-19 boosters

WDH says 536 new COVID cases reported since Wednesday

WDOC ‘continues to manage’ COVID-19 outbreak at detention facilities

CDC: Toss onions if not sure of source to avoid possible salmonella exposure

WDH: Wyoming adds 305 lab-confirmed COVID cases since Tuesday

Travis Tritt cancels concerts at venues that require proof of vaccination

Mask mandate relaxed at Rock Springs college

Poison Center offers ‘tricks’ for safe Halloween

Businesses nervously await fine print of vax-or-test rule

Wyoming reports 2,138 active confirmed COVID-19 cases, adding 170 on Tuesday

Wyoming reports 56 more COVID-19 deaths

Natrona vote split on Wyoming Legislature’s vaccine mandate-focused special session

Poll finds 58% of Wyoming Republicans support Medicaid expansion

Wyoming reports 1,030 new COVID-19 cases and 32 more breakthrough cases

Powell’s age and cancer bout left him vulnerable to COVID

Submissions due this week for ART 321’s Photo Fest

Robert Durst hospitalized with COVID-19, his lawyer says

Gray lends support to demonstrators against Seton House vaccine requirement

FDA panel endorses booster shot for J&J COVID-19 vaccine

338 additional COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wyoming, 16 in Natrona County

Wyoming Legislature appears to have enough votes for anti-vaccine mandate special session

Teacher and staff illnesses force week-long school closure in Ten Sleep

Wyoming reports 461 new confirmed COVID-19 cases; 92 in Natrona County

No dismissal decision yet in case against employer over vaccine, masks

Wyoming Dem. Caucus: Vaccine mandate-focused special session a waste of time and taxpayer dollars

West-side Casper Walmart to close until Friday morning

Joining Radden, Lt. Dundas is only second Casper Police Officer to die in line of duty

Wyoming preparing to challenge Biden vaccine mandate in courts once rule is finalized

Wyoming reports 275 new confirmed and 208 probable COVID-19 cases

39 more COVID-19 deaths bring Wyoming’s total to 1,080 people

Food Bank of Wyoming aims to feed over 80,000 food-insecure Wyomingites in 30 days

Advice shifting on aspirin use for preventing heart attacks

Catellier dispels rumor that NCSD wants to bring back mask mandate

Wyoming reports 2,328 active confirmed COVID-19 cases, adding 661 on Monday

Wyoming COVID-19 hospitalizations climb to 223, approaching new 2021 peak

Gray votes for Wyoming special session to ban vaccine mandates; citizen sees marijuana as precedent to ignore feds

Merck asks US FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pill

GOP doc dispenses sketchy medical advice on virus immunity

Peaches closed at least through Saturday; ‘please take all of this seriously’

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Colorado daycare owner gets 6 years for hiding 26 kids in basement

Sheriff’s office: thermal imaging tech has special response, search-and-rescue applications

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Natrona County Arrests (10/21/21 – 10/22/21)

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Williams sworn into State House of Representatives

WDH outlines eligibility changes for COVID-19 boosters

Wyo Dems, GOP in pitched battle over special COVID legislative session

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