Wyo. GOP Passes Resolution Opposing State of Emergency
By Andrew Graham, WyoFile
As Wyoming’s COVID-19 crisis reaches a fever pitch, the Wyoming Republican Party’s governing body passed a resolution calling on Gov. Mark Gordon to rescind his declaration of a state of emergency.
Gordon's...
Edwards’ Son Describes How COVID-19 Came on Quickly
By Andrew Graham, WyoFile
Rep. Roy Edwards’ battle with COVID-19 lasted a little more than two weeks before he died in Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, his son Mitch Edwards said.
Though the family did not immediately...
CWD Found in Elk Hunt Area in Black Hills
An elk has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Elk Hunt Area 1 in the Black Hills, according to a release from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD).
Elk Hunt Area 1...
State Reports 17 More Deaths Related to Coronavirus
Seventeen more Wyoming residents have died from complications related to COVID-19, according to a Nov. 14 press release from the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). This brings the total of coronavirus-related deaths to 144.
All...
“We Need to Wake Up,” Gov. Gordon Says
A state-wide mask mandate has not yet been implemented, but one could be on the way as Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon promises more restrictive changes in the coming weeks.
“It’s time that Wyoming woke up...
County Health Officers Join Ranks to Ask Governor for Mask Mandate
County health officers from around the state, including Campbell County, have formally joined forces to ask Governor Mark Gordon to recommend a statewide mask ordinance in the wake of soaring COVID-19 numbers throughout Wyoming.
In...
Half of Public Health Staff Out with COVID-19, More Mask Orders Statewide, 1,000+ Active...
Campbell County Public Health has quite literally been overrun by COVID-19.
Campbell County Public Information Officer Ivy McGowan confirmed earlier today that Public Health currently has half of its staff out of the office due...
Gov. Gordon Pledges Millions to Put Oil and Gas Workers Back to Work
Employment numbers within the oil and gas industry could improve as Governor Mark Gordon pledges millions of dollars to complete new and sealed off old wells.
The funds, up to $15 million, will come from...
Governor Bringing in Additional Medical Personnel, COVID-19 Deaths Up
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon announced today a plan to utilize $10 million of CARES Act funds to bring additional medical personnel to Wyoming to assist the state’s healthcare professionals. Hospitals in Wyoming have seen...
COVID-19 Cases Up 894% in County, Resources Strained
A spike in new coronavirus cases both in Campbell County and throughout the state has put a major squeeze on public health's ability to carry out contact tracing.
In a Tuesday release from Campbell County...