Do Masks Work?
Both sides weigh in
As the U.S. continues to debate the effectiveness of masks, COVID-19 infections in the nation exceeded 11.6 million with over 250,000 deaths. In Wyoming, cumulative COVID-19 cases hover just under 22,000...
New aid package buys Wyoming time, but not state budget aid
By Andrew Graham, WyoFile
A new federal stimulus package will aid Wyoming residents and businesses and fund COVID-19 vaccine distributions but does not appear likely to include direct financial aid to the fiscally challenged state.
U.S. House...
Two Who Couldn’t Get COVID-19 Test: A Study in Rationing
Emergency workers walk in protective suits at St. John's Health in Jackson as they rehearse a response to a potential COVID-19 report. (Angus M. Thuermer, Jr./WyoFile)
By Angus M. Thuermer, Jr., WyoFile.com
Two Wyoming residents who...
State Health Signs Off on Variance to Open Bars & Restaurants in Campbell County
With the return of 71 negative COVID-19 tests in what county officials feared might have been an outbreak among a vulnerable population after they had come into contact with a teen girl who had...
Health Officials Struggle to Meet Vaccine Demand
By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile
Demand for COVID-19 vaccinations is outstripping supply and providers are struggling to keep up, public health officials say, as most Wyoming counties continue to expand inoculations beyond top-tier priority populations.
And while many share...
CCSD Custodial, Nutrition, Nursing Staff Adopt New Roles with Reopening
In the kitchen of CCHS, Peggy Welsh discusses possibly transferring food carts to an elementary school, with fellow nutrition staff.
Editor’s Note: This is the third piece in the three-part series reporting on Campbell County...
Gov. Gordon Issues Third Statewide Order: Closing Non-essential Personal Services
H/t @governormarkgordon.
Governor Mark Gordon and State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist issued a third statewide order, Tuesday evening, closing non-essential personal services.
The order, which goes into effect tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25, and extends through...
Black Hills Energy Temporarily Suspends Non-payment Disconnects
H/t Black Hills Energy.
Those impacted by the state's response to COVID-19 have one less thing to worry about right now, thanks to regional provider Black Hills Energy, who announced Friday the company would be...
First Lady’s Hunger Initiative Commits $40K to Help Feed Wyoming Families in April
First Lady Jennie Gordon surrounded by smiles as she pauses for a photo during National School Breakfast Week, March 2-6. (H/t @firstladywyoming)
Wyoming First Lady Jennie Gordon’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative announced Tuesday in statement from...
City’s Yard Waste Program Makes Minor Service Changes Due to COVID-19
Amid public health concerns, the City of Gillette's residential yard waste program announced changes to its services resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
While the City's curbside yard waste pickup will begin for the season as...