Economy

July US jobs report is expected to point to hiring slowdown

Just how severely has the resurgence of the coronavirus pummeled the U.S. economy? The jobs report for July being released Friday will provide the clearest answer yet.

08/07/20 5:40 AM

Trump bans dealings with Chinese owners of TikTok, WeChat

08/07/20 5:32 AM

Virus aid talks on brink of collapse, sides ‘very far apart’

08/07/20 5:26 AM

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Full funding for Business Relief Program secured to accommodate high demand

The Wyoming Governor's office has announced full funding for the current wave of the COVID-19 Business relief program, citing high demand for the funds.

08/06/20 6:36 AM

Wyoming puts $7.5M in COVID-19 funds toward college grants

State officials plan to announce a start date for applying for the funding soon.

08/06/20 4:56 AM

Business Relief Mitigation funds see high demand in Wyoming

In the first hours the COVID-19 Business Relief and Mitigation funds were open today, nearly 1,000 small businesses and nonprofits submitted applications, the Wyoming Business Council reports. “Due to this... Read more »

08/04/20 5:02 PM

Gordon echoes western states leaders’ antitrust concerns in sale of Greeley lamb-processing facility

CASPER, Wyo —Governor Mark Gordon sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on July 30, said he is concerned for the future of sheep producers in Wyoming... Read more »

08/02/20 3:49 PM

Wyoming seeks development proposals to maximize state trust land value in Teton County

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments announced on Thursday, July 30 that they are seeking proposals for development of state trust lands in Teton County.... Read more »

07/30/20 3:42 PM

Treasury awards $65 million in tax credits to spur Wyoming, Montana, Idaho recoveries

CASPER, Wyo. — The United States Treasury has awarded $65 million in New Markets Tax Credits to the nonprofit lender MoFi aimed to help with economic recovery from impacts of... Read more »

07/30/20 2:16 PM

BLM Wyoming: Converse oil and gas project could generate up to $28 billion in state, federal revenues

UPDATE: BLM Wyoming has issued a correction to their Thursday release. The public comment period for the proposal is open until Aug. 31 rather than Aug. 23. This story has... Read more »

07/30/20 11:46 AM

‘Street Outlaws’ part of uptick in film productions shooting in Wyoming amid COVID-19

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming has been seeing an increase in the number of film and television productions taking place in the state since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according... Read more »

07/29/20 12:14 PM

‘Street Outlaws’ production generates an estimated $1.8 million for Natrona’s economy

CASPER, Wyo. — For several weeks in July, television crews working on the show “Street Outlaws” for the Discovery Channel were in Natrona County to shoot new episodes. The show... Read more »

07/28/20 11:29 AM

States try again to block coal sales that Trump revived

A coalition of states on Monday renewed its push to stop the Trump administration from selling coal from public lands after a previous effort to halt the lease sales was dismissed by a federal judge.

07/20/20 1:05 PM

Rising coronavirus infections threaten US economic recovery

Economists fear that any positive momentum could come to a halt later this summer if infections and deaths rise and more businesses close.

07/16/20 6:16 PM

Gordon on Wyoming budget cuts: ‘Put simply, we don’t have enough income’

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said during a Wednesday, July 17 press conference that between impacts from COVID-19 and a weakened energy sector, the state has lost about... Read more »

07/15/20 6:20 PM

Governor Gordon: ‘There is no constitutional right to infect someone else’

Wyoming's Governor said that he was "sick and tired" of people showing a lackadaisical attitude toward the COVID-19 pandemic, during a briefing Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

07/15/20 5:13 PM

Watch Live: Governor to discuss budget cuts, COVID-19

Governor Mark Gordon is scheduled to hold a media briefing at 4:30 pm, Wednesday, July 15 in the Governor’s Ceremonial Conference room in the State Capitol Building.

07/15/20 4:25 PM

In budget talks, Gov highlights cuts to programs for vulnerable

Programs to help Wyoming’s elderly, poor, incarcerated, addicted and mentally ill will all see budget reductions, Gov. Mark Gordon told lawmakers on Monday morning as he prepared the state for 10% cuts to most government agencies.

07/15/20 5:10 AM

US economy may be stalling out as viral outbreak worsens

In six states representing one-third of the economy — Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Michigan, and Texas — governors are reversing their reopening plans. Reopening efforts are on pause in 15 other states.

07/09/20 2:09 PM

Gordon: Mental health funding among ‘difficult’ state cuts being considered

CASPER, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon discussed the state’s budget difficulties during a live briefing from the State Capitol on Wednesday afternoon. Gordon said he would be meeting with is... Read more »

07/08/20 4:06 PM

Wyoming Downs to expand gaming operations in Natrona County

CASPER, Wyo — Soon more locations in Natrona County will be offering simulcast gaming machines that will let residents bet on live horse races taking place at the Wyoming Downs... Read more »

07/07/20 9:05 PM

Governor Gordon to hold media briefing Wednesday on Occidental land bid, COVID-19

CASPER, Wyo — Governor Mark Gordon will hold a media briefing at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, July 8 to discuss the State Land and Investment Board bid on the Occidental land purchase.... Read more »

07/07/20 3:41 PM

Watch Live: Governor’s Office briefing on COVID-19 (7/1/20)

Cap City News is sharing the live feed of this briefing courtesy of the Wyoming Public Broadcasting System‘s YouTube channel.

07/01/20 2:26 PM

Entrepreneurial winners selected for virtual Wind River Startup Challenge

The National Science Foundation, through Wyoming Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, funds the startup challenge.

06/30/20 11:19 AM

Gov allocates $50 mil CARES Act money to Business Interruption Stipend Program

Wyoming’s Governor, Mark Gordon, has announced the allocation of $50 million in additional funding from the federal CARES Act to the Business Interruption Stipend Program. The Governor’s office says that... Read more »

06/29/20 3:30 PM

Governor extends COVID-19 orders through July 15

Wyoming’s current public health orders will be extended through July 15 as the number of cases of COVID-19 in the state continues to steadily increase, Governor Mark Gordon announced today.... Read more »

06/29/20 12:48 PM

UW economists examine potential impacts of physical distancing

Physical distancing measures to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus appear to have dramatically reduced the number of deaths that would have occurred otherwise, University of Wyoming researchers say.... Read more »

06/24/20 9:38 AM

Wyoming Business Council seeks public input on amendment to use CARES funds

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) released notice today it is “seeking public comment on an amendment to their annual plan in order to use federal funds for... Read more »

06/22/20 4:17 PM

Short summer courses from UW in law, ethics, tech writing, and Wyoming’s future

CASPER, Wyo — The University of Wyoming’s short summer courses are underway. Most are just $50 and are non-credit. They are designed to facilitate learning and enrichment for Wyoming citizens.... Read more »

06/19/20 6:23 PM

About $100,000 in Wyoming ‘Layoff Aversion Grant’ funds reverted to career training program

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) granted about $200,000 of $300,000 which had been set aside for “Layoff Aversion Grants” which were aimed to help businesses... Read more »

06/19/20 5:36 PM

Wyoming RV sales go full speed as COVID-weary public looks for safe recreation

CASPER, Wyo. – With fewer leisure options available in the COVID era, more people are turning to the outdoors and recreational vehicles. It’s the first time Chris Stanek has seen... Read more »

06/18/20 2:26 PM

Wyoming offering 13 week unemployment benefit extensions under pandemic emergency program

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services announced on June 12 that the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program is operational. “The PEUC program adds 13 weeks of... Read more »

06/18/20 10:33 AM

Wyoming state agencies prepare for July 1 budget cuts

June 16, 2020 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Gov. Mark Gordon will be enacting more substantive cuts to state agencies beginning July 1, his budget director told the Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee last... Read more »

06/18/20 8:44 AM

Yellowstone says tourism generated $642 million for nearby economies in 2019

CASPER, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park said in a Wednesday, June 17 that tourism in 2019 generated a cumulative economic benefit of $642 million for local economies near the park.... Read more »

06/17/20 9:42 AM

WBC seeks marketing contractor by June 16 to promote relief programs

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) is requesting proposals from marketing and public relations individuals or firms to provide a marketing campaign for the Wyoming Business Relief programs, which... Read more »

06/12/20 1:53 PM

UW work group braces for possible 20 percent reduction in state funds

CASPER, Wyo — In response to Gov. Mark Gordon’s call for state agencies to prepare for significant budget reductions, the University of Wyoming is developing a process to deal with... Read more »

06/12/20 12:43 PM

Business Interruption Stipend program launched by WBC for small businesses

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) on Monday, June 8 successfully launched the first of three grant programs targeted toward small-business owners who suffered economic hardship caused by the novel coronavirus, according to... Read more »

06/09/20 5:37 PM

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Economy

July US jobs report is expected to point to hiring slowdown

Trump bans dealings with Chinese owners of TikTok, WeChat

Virus aid talks on brink of collapse, sides ‘very far apart’

Applications for COVID-19 Business Relief funding opened on August 4

Governor announces web page to track CARES Act spending

1.2 million seek jobless aid after $600 federal check ends

Full funding for Business Relief Program secured to accommodate high demand

Wyoming puts $7.5M in COVID-19 funds toward college grants

Business Relief Mitigation funds see high demand in Wyoming

Gordon echoes western states leaders’ antitrust concerns in sale of Greeley lamb-processing facility

Wyoming seeks development proposals to maximize state trust land value in Teton County

Treasury awards $65 million in tax credits to spur Wyoming, Montana, Idaho recoveries

BLM Wyoming: Converse oil and gas project could generate up to $28 billion in state, federal revenues

‘Street Outlaws’ part of uptick in film productions shooting in Wyoming amid COVID-19

‘Street Outlaws’ production generates an estimated $1.8 million for Natrona’s economy

States try again to block coal sales that Trump revived

Rising coronavirus infections threaten US economic recovery

Gordon on Wyoming budget cuts: ‘Put simply, we don’t have enough income’

Governor Gordon: ‘There is no constitutional right to infect someone else’

Watch Live: Governor to discuss budget cuts, COVID-19

In budget talks, Gov highlights cuts to programs for vulnerable

US economy may be stalling out as viral outbreak worsens

Gordon: Mental health funding among ‘difficult’ state cuts being considered

Wyoming Downs to expand gaming operations in Natrona County

Governor Gordon to hold media briefing Wednesday on Occidental land bid, COVID-19

Watch Live: Governor’s Office briefing on COVID-19 (7/1/20)

Entrepreneurial winners selected for virtual Wind River Startup Challenge

Gov allocates $50 mil CARES Act money to Business Interruption Stipend Program

Governor extends COVID-19 orders through July 15

UW economists examine potential impacts of physical distancing

Wyoming Business Council seeks public input on amendment to use CARES funds

Short summer courses from UW in law, ethics, tech writing, and Wyoming’s future

About $100,000 in Wyoming ‘Layoff Aversion Grant’ funds reverted to career training program

Wyoming RV sales go full speed as COVID-weary public looks for safe recreation

Wyoming offering 13 week unemployment benefit extensions under pandemic emergency program

Wyoming state agencies prepare for July 1 budget cuts

Yellowstone says tourism generated $642 million for nearby economies in 2019

WBC seeks marketing contractor by June 16 to promote relief programs

UW work group braces for possible 20 percent reduction in state funds

Business Interruption Stipend program launched by WBC for small businesses

Crime

Crime

Police ask for public help in Stalking and Public Indecency case

High-speed pursuit ends east of Cheyenne

Suspect cornered by citizen K9, another arrested at area hospital- Meth Robbery details released

Oil City Police Calls (8/6/20 – 8/7/20)

One dead, one injured in Friday police shootout in Casper

Obituaries

Community

Obituaries: Darnall, Loftin, Grant

Pete Hamill, legendary New York columnist and novelist, dies

Obituaries: Summers, Barcenas-Whitten

Obituaries: Winn, Balben, Alm

Hall-of-Fame country DJ Bill Mack dies of COVID-19 at age 88

Community

Community

8 new lab confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wyoming Saturday, 33 recoveries

NWS: Mostly sunny and clear in Wyoming, storms possible off Laramie Range

House Speaker and District 37 incumbent Harshman says legislating is ‘steady,’ ‘deliberative’

Limited space and registration required in NCSD bus plan

Recent Births (7/27/20 – 8/3/20)

Wyoming

AP

Schools face big virus test as students return to classroom

House Speaker and District 37 incumbent Harshman says legislating is ‘steady,’ ‘deliberative’

Limited space and registration required in NCSD bus plan

Last-ditch virus aid talks collapse; no new help for jobless

Grand Teton seeks goat cull help after canceled air shoot

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COVID-19

Applications for COVID-19 Business Relief funding opened on August 4

History Repeats Itself: The Story of Steve Emery

Nonprofit agency looking for a program manager

This is what happens to an unbuckled carseat during a rollover

Here are some startling statistics about DUIs in Wyoming

Galleries

Community

PHOTOS: Comet NEOWISE fading but still fascinating in view from Muddy Mountain

PHOTOS: Comet Neowise seen streaking over Casper on clear Wednesday night