Johnson County Also Granted Health Variances; No Longer Required to Wear Masks
By Ellen Fike, Cowboy State Daily
(this story originally appeared on Cowboy State Daily)
Johnson County was exempted from all statewide health orders this week, with residents joining those of Washakie County in no longer being required to...
Gillette College Bill Passes Committee, Moves to Senate Floor
A bill to allow Gillette College to form its own community college district passed unanimously through the Wyoming State Senate Education Committee Wednesday, advancing the legislation onto the Senate floor.
Should the bill, Senate File...
International Scamming Operation Reaches Gillette
A remote access application scam surfaced in Campbell County Monday with one resident losing nearly $1,600, Gillette Police Department officials said Tuesday.
The resident, a 61-year-old female, received a phone call shortly before 9:45 p.m....
This Law Shaped the Future of Wyoming: #ThisWeekInWYHistory
It’s a story with familiar elements that arise from time to time throughout our nation’s history; the federal government notices land with valuable qualities and then reaches out and takes it “for the good...
Wyoming’s Gov. Gordon Pushes Plan to Build Economic Resilience
By Elyse Kelly, The Center Square
Gov. Mark Gordon is advocating an approach to boost Wyoming’s economic recovery by bolstering the state’s major economic pillars.
Wyoming Business Council CEO Josh Dorrell said this economic development strategy...
Cheyenne Man Held in Connection With Toddler’s Death
By Jim Angell, Cowboy State Daily
(this story originally appeared on Cowboy State Daily)
A Cheyenne man is being held in connection with the death of a 2-year-old boy whose body was found in a dumpster...
Nine More Statewide COVID-19 Related Deaths Reported
Nine more Wyoming residents have died of complications related to COVID-19, according to a Feb. 23 release from the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).
This brings the total number of statewide deaths to 671, including...
Hacker’s Brief
Two Amazon Phone Scams Reported: A Laramie citizen reported receiving a recorded call from Daniel (with a woman’s voice) who claimed to be Amazon customer service, saying the citizen’s account had been charged $349.99 and...
Local Veterinary Clinic Raises $3000 for Shelter Animals
Today is World Spay Day, an internationally recognized day that focuses on the importance of spaying and neutering companion animals.
Spaying or neutering your pets has medical and behavioral benefits and helps to control pet...
Local Legislator Speaks Out Against New College District
Wyoming Rep. Bill Fortner (R-Gillette) objected Thursday to a bill that would allow Gillette College to become its own college district, citing concerns of the move potentially having a negative impact on Campbell County...