Wyoming

Wyoming is last state without a COVID-19 death after Hawaii reports its first

Apr 01, 2020 12:21AM By AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — The state of Hawaii on Tuesday reported its first death of an individual who tested positive for the... Read more »

04/01/20 4:16 AM

Casper VA Clinic temporarily suspends face-to-face visits

CASPER, Wyo. – Three Wyoming VA Clinics will temporarily close to patients, according to a release. The clinics in Casper, Afton and Evanston will close to patients on Monday, April... Read more »

03/31/20 2:29 PM

Groups sue over continued grazing in Wyoming grizzly habitat

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Conservation groups sued the U.S. government Tuesday over livestock grazing in a Wyoming forest, saying grizzly bears are too often killed by ranchers and wildlife managers... Read more »

03/31/20 12:41 PM

Hospitals prepare for worst, hope for best, lament limited testing

March 30, 2020 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile As medical professionals around the state prepare hospitals for a surge of patients they hope won’t arrive, many say COVID-19 has spread here well beyond... Read more »

03/31/20 12:36 PM

I-80 between Laramie and Rawlins closed to high profile vehicles

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation says that the portion of Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins has been closed to high profile vehicles. According to WYDOT, the... Read more »

03/31/20 10:26 AM

Laramie County Covid-19 cases grow to 21

CHEYENNE, Wyo – The City of Cheyenne announced that as of Monday, March 30, 2020 there were 21 positive COVID-19 cases in Laramie County. According to City officials, of the... Read more »

03/30/20 7:21 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

Two COVID-19 cases confirmed at F.E. Warren

Two more cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, according to a release. According to the release, the two patients are two adult military members... Read more »

03/30/20 5:17 PM

Governor: ‘No difference’ between strict Teton County orders and state recommendations on social distancing

CASPER, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon pushed back on taking more strict statewide measures for social distancing during an online briefing on Monday afternoon. “There is no difference in the... Read more »

03/30/20 4:54 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

Natrona County still seeking PPE donations

CASPER, Wyo. — Officials with the Natrona County Emergency Operations Center say that they are still seeking personal protective equipment, or PPE, donations at the Mills Police station. “While we... Read more »

03/30/20 4:23 PM

Decisions to be made on Natrona County School District events; prom, athletics, graduation

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County School District Officials say that information is forthcoming for upcoming spring events that are traditionally hosted by the district. Officials say that decisions on events... Read more »

03/30/20 4:09 PM

Watch Live: Wyo Governor Mark Gordon and Wyo Dept. of Health briefing on COVID-19

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Governor’s office has announced a briefing concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, scheduled for 3:30 pm, March 20. Oil City News is sharing the live feed of... Read more »

03/30/20 3:24 PM

BLM Wyoming conducting controlled burns in the Seminoe Mountains

CASPER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming say that on Monday, March 30, they are beginning controlled burns in the Seminoe Mountains. “Beginning today (March 30), BLM is... Read more »

03/30/20 2:42 PM

Acting UW President offers message as classes reconvene online

CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming’s Acting President, Neil Theobald, offered a digital “welcome back” message, as classes for the spring semester kicked off strictly with a distance component.... Read more »

03/30/20 2:28 PM

What will school look like amid COVID-19? Wyoming requires ‘Adapted Learning Plans’ in all districts

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming school buildings have been ordered closed until at least April 17. However, districts across the state are required to develop “Adapated Learning Plans” and must receive... Read more »

03/30/20 2:22 PM

Kelly Walsh rocking ‘Digital Rodstock 2020’ amid COVID-19 closures (VIDEOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s Kelly Walsh High School may be closed due to COVID-19 coronavirus, but the school is still holding their annual “Rodstock” music festival. The school began to... Read more »

03/30/20 11:57 AM

Game and Fish shares proposed 2020 Wyoming hunting season dates and quotas

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department say that 2020 hunting season dates, quota proposals and other information are available online. While the Game and Fish generally hold... Read more »

03/30/20 11:30 AM

Four Casper College students named to 2020 ‘All-Wyoming Academic Team’

CASPER, Wyo. — Four Casper College students have been named to the 2020 “All-Wyoming Academic Team.” Those students are: Nathan Bristow Morgan Michael Devin Pike Traci Raymer “Each year, Wyoming... Read more »

03/30/20 11:21 AM

CC student and Casper native named ‘Wyoming Student of the Year’

CASPER, Wyo. — A Casper native and Casper College student has been named the 2019-2020 “Wyoming Student of the Year” by the Wyoming Association of Community College Trustees. That student... Read more »

03/30/20 11:05 AM

NCSO: Body found, identified as Joey Peterson

CASPER, Wyo. — Sheriff’s officials say that they have located a body near Hat Six Road in Natrona County on Sunday. The body has been identified as missing teenager Joey... Read more »

03/30/20 9:44 AM

Yellowstone captures more than 500 bison, hunters kill 200+

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Yellowstone National Park is done capturing wild bison for the year after rounding up almost 550 of the burly animals and sending most to slaughter as... Read more »

03/30/20 9:41 AM

Call to the wild: Great outdoors an escape in tough times

Mar 29, 2020 By PAT GRAHAM and MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press Jim Klug’s office phone rings off the hook with anxious anglers inquiring about the status of their upcoming fly-fishing... Read more »

03/30/20 4:51 AM

Laramie County confirms 17 COVID-19 cases in Cheyenne

As of Friday, March 27, 2020 there are 17 positive COVID-19 cases in Laramie County. All positive cases are currently located in Cheyenne. “These cases represent two children under 15... Read more »

03/27/20 4:44 PM

Fremont County: 17 reported cases, 2 recovered, 23 quarantined, 400 directed to isolate

Officials in Wyoming’s Fremont County are reporting 17 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the county, and say that 23 people have been quarantined, and over 400 are estimated to have been... Read more »

03/27/20 4:10 PM

Wyoming superintendent: distance education for K-12 required by April 6

CASPER, Wyo. — Following the governor’s Friday, March 27 announcement of an order that Wyoming school closures will be extended until at least April 17, Wyoming Superintendent Jillian Balow issued... Read more »

03/27/20 3:21 PM

New Wyoming unemployment claims spike 359 percent

CASPER, Wyo. – The latest unemployment insurance claims from the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services show the immediate effect of the coronavirus pandemic on Wyoming’s workforce. According to Wyoming Department... Read more »

03/27/20 3:01 PM

Watch Live: 3/27/20 COVID-19 briefing from Joint Natrona County Emergency Operations Center

CASPER, Wyo. — Multiple agencies in the city of Casper and Natrona County have announced that they will hold press briefings each weekday at during the COVID-19 pandemic. This Oil... Read more »

03/27/20 3:00 PM

Journey Elementary Cello Club tune together from a distance

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s Journey Elementary School, like schools across the Natrona County School District, are finding new ways to connect students and teachers. The school district shared about something... Read more »

03/27/20 2:13 PM

Governor extends COVID-19 statewide public health orders through April 17

CASPER, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon said in a release today that he and State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist have extended the three existing statewide health orders designed to... Read more »

03/27/20 1:57 PM

Governor vetos ‘born alive’ bill, signs 2 others into law

CASPER, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon said in a press release he has signed two bills, vetoed four and allowed five to go into law without his signature. They are... Read more »

03/27/20 1:01 PM

Effort rewarded: Two NCHS seniors named 2020 Daniels Scholars (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Two Natrona County High School seniors are among 32 students from across Wyoming to have been named to the 2020 Class of Daniels Scholars. The Daniels Fund... Read more »

03/27/20 1:00 PM

Wyoming Migration Initiative short film highlights ‘epic big game’ challenges along I-80 (VIDEO)

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Migration Initiative announced a new short film which highlights “Wyoming’s epic big game migrations” and conservation challenges along the I-80 corridor. “WMI’s Greg Nickerson and... Read more »

03/27/20 11:38 AM

Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies announces ‘drive-thru’ food pantries

CASPER, Wyo. – As jobless counts rise due to COVID-19 shutdowns, the Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies is scheduling Mobile Food Pantries across the state. According to a release... Read more »

03/27/20 11:18 AM

UW Trustees elect Marsh as Board Chairman

CASPER, Wyo. — Jeff Marsh, a businessman from the Torrington, Wyoming area is the new chairman of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees. Marsh was the board’s vice president... Read more »

03/27/20 10:45 AM

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Wyoming

Wyoming is last state without a COVID-19 death after Hawaii reports its first

Wyoming program brings raptors into the home

Police looking for firearm in Big Horn murder

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

‘Recession all but certain,’ Wyoming economic report states

Local educational livestreams for children

Casper VA Clinic temporarily suspends face-to-face visits

Groups sue over continued grazing in Wyoming grizzly habitat

Hospitals prepare for worst, hope for best, lament limited testing

I-80 between Laramie and Rawlins closed to high profile vehicles

Laramie County Covid-19 cases grow to 21

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

Two COVID-19 cases confirmed at F.E. Warren

Governor: ‘No difference’ between strict Teton County orders and state recommendations on social distancing

Governor orders Wyoming State Parks campgrounds closed

Natrona County still seeking PPE donations

Decisions to be made on Natrona County School District events; prom, athletics, graduation

Watch Live: Wyo Governor Mark Gordon and Wyo Dept. of Health briefing on COVID-19

BLM Wyoming conducting controlled burns in the Seminoe Mountains

Acting UW President offers message as classes reconvene online

What will school look like amid COVID-19? Wyoming requires ‘Adapted Learning Plans’ in all districts

Kelly Walsh rocking ‘Digital Rodstock 2020’ amid COVID-19 closures (VIDEOS)

Game and Fish shares proposed 2020 Wyoming hunting season dates and quotas

Four Casper College students named to 2020 ‘All-Wyoming Academic Team’

CC student and Casper native named ‘Wyoming Student of the Year’

NCSO: Body found, identified as Joey Peterson

Yellowstone captures more than 500 bison, hunters kill 200+

Call to the wild: Great outdoors an escape in tough times

Laramie County confirms 17 COVID-19 cases in Cheyenne

Fremont County: 17 reported cases, 2 recovered, 23 quarantined, 400 directed to isolate

Wyoming superintendent: distance education for K-12 required by April 6

New Wyoming unemployment claims spike 359 percent

Watch Live: 3/27/20 COVID-19 briefing from Joint Natrona County Emergency Operations Center

Journey Elementary Cello Club tune together from a distance

Governor extends COVID-19 statewide public health orders through April 17

Governor vetos ‘born alive’ bill, signs 2 others into law

Effort rewarded: Two NCHS seniors named 2020 Daniels Scholars (PHOTOS)

Wyoming Migration Initiative short film highlights ‘epic big game’ challenges along I-80 (VIDEO)

Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies announces ‘drive-thru’ food pantries

UW Trustees elect Marsh as Board Chairman

Crime

Breaking News

Police looking for firearm in Big Horn murder

Casper PD Incident Report Map (3/30/20 – 3/31/20)

Recent Arrests (3/30/20 – 3/31/20)

Alleged murder suspect, victims identified in Sheridan County case

Casper PD Incident Report Map (3/27/20 – 3/30/20)

Obituaries

Latest News

Obituaries: Marvel, Sands

‘Strega Nona’ author Tomie dePaola is dead at age 85

Obituaries: Cunningham, Guerttman, Barlow, Hammersmark

Former Sen. Tom Coburn, known as a political maverick, dies

Joseph Lowery, civil rights leader and MLK aide, dies at 98

Community

COVID-19

Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery temporarily closed due to COVID-19

NWS: 9 inches of snow on Casper Mountain possible as winter weather returns

Trump says ‘life and death’ at stake in following guidelines

Wyoming is last state without a COVID-19 death after Hawaii reports its first

Wyoming program brings raptors into the home

Promoted

Health

Job opportunity for pediatric physical therapist

Informed by their experience and interests Western Heritage continues to deliver

CK Mechanical changing the perspective of the industry by changing the community

Wyoming Behavioral Institute issues update on virus response

Pathways residential treatment integrates art, music, and movement

Galleries

Breaking News

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

7 days: The week Casper responded to coronavirus (PHOTOS)

PHOTOS: 2020 State High School Wrestling Championships in Casper

PHOTOS: Hundreds turn out for 101-year-old WWII Marine with no family

2020 Sheriff’s Awards honor department milestones (Photos)

National/World

AP

Trump says ‘life and death’ at stake in following guidelines

Wyoming is last state without a COVID-19 death after Hawaii reports its first