CHEYENNE, Wyo. – According to a media release, First Lady Jennie Gordon’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative and the Wyoming Governor’s Residence Foundation will allocate $40,000 in April to anti-hunger nonprofit organizations in each of Wyoming’s 23 counties. “We know that there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all solution to hunger,†First Lady Jennie Gordon said. […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Health, National / World
President Trump announces 100 ventilators are ‘immediately’ being sent to Colorado
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – President Trump has announced via Twitter the government will be sending the state of Colorado 100 ventilators after Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) made a request for the medical equipment. The ventilators will be sent just days after Gov. Jared Polis (D) told CNN that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) had swooped in and took ventilators from a deal […]
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Department of Workforce Services says aid to more Wyoming resident coming soon
CHEYENNE – Officials with the Department of Workforce Services (DWS) today said that they are readying to update its Unemployment Insurance (UI) system to distribute unemployment funds from the Coronavirus stimulus package to boost jobless benefits. New claims for unemployment compensation increased 24%, topping 4,600, on top of a more than seven-fold increase the week […]
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46th annual Wyoming Writers Conference cancelled
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Wyoming Writers Inc has announced that they have cancelled their 2020 Writers Conference that was set to take place in Lander, Wyoming in June. “These times are unprecedented and require strong action if we are to protect our conference attendees,” the announcement from conference organizers said. According to their website, The Wyoming […]
Posted inAgriculture, COVID-19, National / World, Wyoming
Enzi and Barrasso encourage Administration to support farmers during COVID-19 pandemic
CHEYENNE, Wyo.– On April 6th, 2020, U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., joined a bipartisan letter to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to urge the Administration to ensure the continuity of the country’s food supply and to support rural areas during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by providing needed relief to farmers. Last […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Health, Wyoming
UW School of Pharmacy produces hand sanitizer during COVID-19 supply shortage
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – As people quickly learned during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many household staples normally in plentiful supply suddenly vanished from grocery store shelves. Among those products was any type of hand sanitizer. This shortage didn’t only affect individuals and families; it also impacted health care providers, including physicians in private practice, […]
Posted inEconomy, Wyoming
State Loan and Investment Board to consider three community grants
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) says that they will consider three Business Ready Community (BRC) grant requests during its April 9th quarterly meeting at 8 a.m. The public may attend virtually by visiting https://lands.wyo.gov/. Those wishing to provide comment on a project are asked to register here. Board meeting materials are available […]
Posted inNational / World
HBO makes some of their most popular shows available for free in April
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – HBO has announced that for the month of April, people can watch some of their most beloved shows and documentaries, plus a selection of movies — entirely for free. They say that people can go to HBO GO, HBO NOW or On Demand to watch every episode of series like The Sopranos, Veep and The Wire along with […]
Posted inEconomy, Wyoming
Wyoming Business Council to host COVID-19 listening session on April 3rd
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Business Council is asking businesses to participate in a webinar from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 3. According to the Council, this forum will focus on responding to COVID-19 issues by providing Wyoming private businesses with information. They also say that there will be an opportunity for […]
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Reese Witherspoon’s clothing company giving dresses to teachers as a ‘thank you’
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Actress Reese Witherspoon’s clothing company, Draper James, is giving teachers a free dress as their way of saying “Thank you” to teachers, the brand announced social media today. The following is a message from the clothing company that is addressed to teachers: “We notice you are working harder than ever in these […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Legislature, Wyoming
Legislative Management Council set meeting to discuss COVID-19 and consider possible special session
CHEYENNE – Management Council will meet on April 16 at 7:30 a.m. to consider interim topics for joint interim committees. This meeting will include discussion of potential legislative responses to the current public health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, including consideration of the need for a special session. A meeting notice and agenda can be […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Education, Health, Wyoming
UW announces $2 million in financial support to college students impacted by COVID-19
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The University of Wyoming has announced that in response to student hardships caused by novel coronavirus COVID-19, that the institution is taking steps to help provide financial security for students for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester. According to UW officials, those steps include: — A decision to pay the university’s […]
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I-80 between Laramie and Rawlins closed to high profile vehicles
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation says that the portion of Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins has been closed to high profile vehicles. According to WYDOT, the roads were closed due to strong gusting winds. For all other vehicles, WYDOT describes the road conditions as “dry with dangerous winds.” For more information […]
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Laramie County Covid-19 cases grow to 21
CHEYENNE, Wyo – The City of Cheyenne announced that as of Monday, March 30, 2020 there were 21 positive COVID-19 cases in Laramie County. According to City officials, of the individuals testing positive, twenty are in Cheyenne and one is in Burns. One of the new individuals is in their mid 60’s and one is […]
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Authorities looking for missing 14-year old Windsor boy
The Weld County Sheriff’s Office said its looking for a missing 14-year-old boy who ran away over the weekend. According to officials, the boy, Aaron Faulkner, left his home about three miles east Windsor off Colorado Highway 392 at about 8 a.m. on Sunday. Faulkner is considered a habitual runaway who usually leaves his house on foot. This time, he […]
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Larimer county officials issue ‘stay at home’ order through April 17th
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – On March 25th, 2020, Larimer County Public Health Director Tom Gonzales issued a Stay at Home order. According to an alert sent out via text message, this order requires all individuals in Larimer County to stay at home except for food and essential services to further reduce the spread of illness in […]
Posted inCommunity, Weather
Winter storm warning issued Snowy Mountains and South Laramie Range
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a winter storm warning for both the Snowy and Sierra Madre Mountains in southeastern Laramie County. The warning is set to begin on 6 PM Wednesday and running through Friday evening as 12 to 18 inches of snow is expected at elevations above 8500 […]
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WHP to conduct snowplow escort to transport supplies around I-80 crash
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Highway Patrol/Wyoming Department of Transportation has announced that they will be performing a snowplow escort from Cheyenne to Laramie on WYO 210 around a crash that has closed Interstate 80. “This is only for commercial trucks transporting essential COVID-19 supplies defined as water, food, heating oil, motor fuels, propane, agricultural […]
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Wyoming Highway Patrol reports multiple vehicle crash on I-80 between Cheyenne and Laramie
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Highway Patrol says that they are responding to a multi-vehicle crash on I-80 between Cheyenne and Laramie. According to the WHP, the crash occurred around milepost 331 and that emergency crews are working in the area. The Wyoming Department of Transportation closed I-80 in both directions earlier this morning due […]
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WYDOT: I-80 Eastbound between Cheyenne and Nebraska closed due to crashes and road conditions
CHEYENNE, Wyo – The Wyoming Department of Transportation has closed a portion of eastbound I-80 between Exit 370, Archer Interchange and Exit 377, WY 217. “Road Closed Due To due to crashes and road conditions in Nebraska.As of March 19 at 02:32 p.m., the estimated opening time is unknown. Parking on the roadway is prohibited […]
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Man faces charges after punching police officer
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 28-year old man was arrested by the Cheyenne Police Department after they allege that he assaulted one of their officers. Dylan Johanson made his initial appearance in Laramie County Circuit Court on March 17th, 2020 to hear the felony charge of Interference with a Peace Officer and a count of Reckless […]
Posted inSports, Wyoming
UW Basketball names Jeff Linder as new head coach
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – On Tuesday, March 17th, 2020, University of Wyoming Athletic Director, Tom Burman announced that Jeff Linder will become the 22nd head coach of the Cowboy Basketball Team. During his four seasons at the helm of Northern Colorado Linder garnered a 80-50 (.615) record. Linder was named the Big Sky Coach of the […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Wyoming
UW moves to online classes for reminder of spring 2020 semester
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, acting University of Wyoming President Neil Theobald and the administration have announced a plan that will allow students to continue progress toward their degrees and the university to continue operations, with many employees working remotely. Last week, UW extended its spring break by one week, with all courses canceled, […]