Department of Health
Alexis Barker
NLJ News Editor
For a total of 24 hours, Weston County was pushed to the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic when the Wyoming Department of Health reported 116 active confirmed cases of the disease on Jan. 12. On that day, Weston County went from being the last county in the state,...
Some sheriffs say mask order unenforceable
By Ellen Gerst
Casper Star-Tribune
Via Wyoming News Exchange
CASPER — In the aftermath of last week’s statewide mask order, several county sheriffs in Wyoming released statements saying they wouldn’t enforce the mandate. The sheriff s in Big Horn,...
Albany County resident reinfected with COVID-19 months after recovery
By Jeff Victor
Laramie Boomerang
Via Wyoming News Exchange
LARAMIE — An Albany County resident tested positive for COVID-19 this week — roughly six months since first being tested positive in March. The reinfection was...
Spending cuts could cost state more in future
By Nick Reynolds
Casper Star-Tribune
Via Wyoming News Exchange
CASPER — Even before COVID-19, most state leaders already understood that Wyoming would be unable to cut itself out of its current budget crisis.
But a review of the state’s first round...
Gordon unveils details of initial budget cuts
By Tom Coulter
Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Via Wyoming News Exchange
CHEYENNE – Gov. Mark Gordon revealed the details of Wyoming’s initial round of budget cuts Wednesday afternoon, with state agencies cutting more than $250 million to essential programs...
From the Wyoming Department of Health
A hospitalized Johnson County man previously identified as being infected with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has died, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).
The older man had health conditions that put him at higher risk of severe illness...
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