Wyoming unemployment rates improve as jobs disappear
Teton County led the trend to lower unemployment in Wyoming during…
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Wyoming Legislature to reconvene for 8-day virtual session
The Wyoming Legislature will reconvene for an eight-day virtual session beginning Wednesday through Feb. 5 to continue its work for the 2021 General…
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Minimum-security inmate Wyoming’s 1st to die of COVID-19
A man who died in December was Wyoming’s first inmate killed by…
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US government approves routes for Wyoming CO2 pipelines
The U.S. government has approved routes for a system of pipelines that would move carbon dioxide across Wyoming in what could be by far the largest…
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Wyoming GOP legislator launches long-shot run against Cheney
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney is “out of touch” with Wyoming for her vote to impeach President Donald Trump, a Republican state senator said Wednesday in…
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New strain of COVID-19 expected to appear in East Idaho soon
Health officials believe the new and more contagious strain of Covid-19 is likely soon to be, or is already in, East…
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Informed consent abortion legislation proposed in Wyoming
Women in Wyoming would be allowed to view an ultrasound and hear the heartbeat of the fetus before seeking a non-emergency abortion under a proposed…
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First COVID-19 “UK Variant” case identified in Wyoming
The Wyoming Department of Health confirmed Saturday the state’s first case of the “UK variant,” or B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant, has been…
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More than 100 Wyoming National Guard troops going to inauguration
Wyoming will send over 100 National Guard soldiers and airmen to help with security during Wednesday’s inauguration of Joe Biden as president in…
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McCarthy defends Cheney as Republicans battle amid impeachment fallout
House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy is standing by Rep. Liz Cheney, the No. 3 House Republican, as their conference has devolved into a bitter feud…
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Teton health officials re-issue recommendation #11
Due to the recent increase in new COVID-19 cases in Teton County, health officials are re-issuing Recommendation #11.…
Continue Reading Liz Cheney, No. 3 House Republican, to vote to impeach Trump
Wyoming Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, the party’s third-ranking House leader, announced on Tuesday that she will vote to impeach President Donald…
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Allegiant announces new service to Jackson
In addition to Portland, Oregon and Key West, Florida , Allegiant Airlines has announced new service from the Jackson Hole Airport. …
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Teton County officials overwhelmed with new COVID-19 cases
A significant increase in recent COVID-19 cases has created significant delays for the Teton County, Wyoming Health Department case investigation and…
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Wyoming county health department vandalized with fake blood
Health officials in Wyoming have reported that the exterior doors of the Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department were vandalized with fake blood, a…
Continue Reading Wyoming officials: Twin 61-year-old brothers died of virus
A county coroner in Wyoming has confirmed that two 61-year-old twin brothers died from complications related to the coronavirus last…
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Teton County, Wyo. vaccination plans move ahead
Teton County, Wyoming is beginning to move its COVID-19 vaccination program into Phase 1-B sub-groups. …
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Center for the Arts donates rent relief
The Center for the Arts in Jackson has announced it will provide more than $225,000 in rent relief for organizations with facilities on the…
Continue Reading Wyoming lawmakers to eye 2021 options after one meeting
Wyoming lawmakers plan to meet for a day in January before postponing the remainder of their 2021 legislative session until February or March because…
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Police: Twin 61-year-old brothers found dead in Wyoming
Authorities in Wyoming have said two 61-year-old twin brothers were found dead over the weekend.…
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Aerial Tram opens at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) opened the iconic Aerial Tram for the winter 2020-21 season yesterday with new health and safety protocols for…
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Wyoming Game and Fish monitoring dead rabbits
Wyoming Game and Fish is asking state residents to be on the watch for dead rabbits in their yards, rural property, and other outdoor areas.…
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Some Wyoming bars defy virus health order limiting hours
Some bars in northwestern Wyoming are defying a statewide public health order to close earlier than usual to discourage spread of the…
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Wyoming state representative apologizes after racist tweet
A Wyoming state legislator has apologized after posting a racist tweet about the state’s first Black…
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$2K reward offered in Wyoming grizzly bear killing case
Wildlife managers are offering an up to $2,000 reward for information about the illegal killing of a grizzly bear in central…
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Wyoming PSC chairwoman stepping down 4 years before term end
The chairwoman of the Wyoming Public Service Commission is resigning four years before her term is scheduled to…
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Public health nurse gets 1st COVID-19 vaccination in Wyoming
A registered nurse who does coronavirus testing and contact tracing got Wyoming’s first COVID-19 vaccination…
Continue Reading Wyoming delegation recognizes Electoral College vote
The three members of Wyoming’s congressional delegation have recognized the result of Monday’s Electoral College vote after weeks of unsubstantiated…
Continue Reading Wyoming awards 3 electoral votes to Trump
Wyoming’s three presidential electors cast ballots Monday for President Donald…
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Jackson Hole organizes testing program for visitors
Jackson Hole businesses, health agencies, and travel groups have created a Visitor COVID-19 Test program for visitors.…
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University of Wyoming close to reinstating spring break
A new proposal by the University of Wyoming’s administration would reinstate a spring break that was previously…
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Wyoming announces hospitality and non-profit relief
Wyoming has launched a new relief program specifically for the hospitality and non-profit…
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Wyoming won’t join states backing Texas election lawsuit
Wyoming will not join Republican-led states in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a lawsuit filed by Texas questioning election procedures in…
Continue Reading Wyoming governor asked to join lawsuit against Biden victory
A group of 32 Wyoming lawmakers and newly elected lawmakers have signed a letter to Republican Gov. Mark Gordon asking him to join other…
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Wyoming official quits after calling COVID-19 communist plot
A Wyoming Department of Health official who falsely described the coronavirus and development of vaccines against it as a communist plot has…
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University of Wyoming bans sports ticket sales until 2021
The University of Wyoming has banned new ticket sales to home sporting events until at least 2021 as new statewide public health orders imposed by…
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Wyoming Game and Fish Department to build employee homes
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has said it is considering adding up to 16 residences to help its staff afford housing in Jackson…
Continue Reading Wyoming Governor orders statewide facemask requirements
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is taking a new approach to COVID-19 he hopes will protect the public and keep businesses and schools open, including a…
Continue Reading Wyoming health official: ‘so-called pandemic’ communist plot
A Wyoming Department of Health official involved in the state’s response to the coronavirus questioned the legitimacy of the pandemic and described a…
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Wyoming First Lady Jennie Gordon positive for COVID-19
The wife of Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has tested positive for the coronavirus and has mild symptoms of…
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In farewell, Wyoming senator urges colleagues to cooperate
Wyoming’s low-key senior U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi said goodbye to colleagues Wednesday by urging them to focus more on where they agree and not so much on…
Continue Reading Wyoming governor: GOP COVID-19 resolution ‘unfortunate’
Wyoming’s governor says he disagrees with a state Republican Party resolution calling on him to rescind a state of emergency in place since the onset…
Continue Reading Wyoming governor still isolated with mild COVID-19 symptoms
Wyoming’s governor still had mild symptoms of COVID-19 five days after testing positive for the…
Continue Reading Teton County, Wyoming mask ordinance ammended for December
Teton County Health has amended its mask ordinance for the month of December. …
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Elk feeding ground discussion begins Tuesday
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is inviting the public to participate in the development of a long-term feedgrounds management plan beginning…
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COVID-19 kiosks coming to Jackson and Teton Village
Teton County Health has teamed with the Wyoming Department of Health and “Curative” to bring two COVID-19 testing kiosks to the county. …
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Western Wyoming natural gas outage repaired
Lower Valley Energy has restored natural gas service to Teton County, Wyoming.…
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Small business gets day of recognition
As part of a national movement, the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce has proclaimed November 28 as “Small Business Saturday.” …
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Jackson Town Square ceremony set to light up Christmas
The Christmas season will formally get underway Friday when Town Square in Jackson welcomes Santa.…
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Wyoming Gov Mark Gordon tests positive for COVID-19
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has tested positive for COVID-19, but has only minor symptoms, he said…
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Watch Jackson’s Town Square Lighting virtually
New plans have been announced for the Traditional Jackson Town Square Lighting and Santa on the…
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Wyoming health official fired after mask mandate ordered
Officials in northern Wyoming have voted to remove Dr. Ed Zimmerman from his position as Washakie County health officer, a decision Zimmerman…
Continue Reading Wyoming lawmakers to hold 2 swearing-in ceremonies
Legislative leaders in Wyoming voted Tuesday to hold two swearing-in ceremonies for new lawmakers, one that will follow public health orders to…
Continue Reading Wyoming reports 26 more COVID deaths, a new daily record
Wyoming health officials said on Monday that 26 more people have died because of COVID-19, setting a new daily record for deaths for the disease in…
Continue Reading Wyoming reports increase in newly confirmed COVID-19 cases
Health officials in Wyoming have reported an increase of 742 confirmed COVID-19 cases from Saturday to Sunday, ahead of the Thanksgiving…
Continue Reading Wyoming Governor announces additional health orders
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has ordered additional statewide measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. …
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Guard and other resources deploy to help Wyoming hospitals
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has authorized a three-pronged approach to provide addition support to the state’s medical facilities. …
Continue Reading 8 people apply for vacant House seat in Wyoming district
Eight people have submitted applications for a vacant House seat after Gillette Republican Rep. Roy Edwards died from COVID-19 on Nov. 2, the day…
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Wyoming Senate president tests positive for COVID-19
Wyoming Senate President Drew Perkins has announced that he tested positive for COVID-19 after he was heard coughing on screen during a remote…
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National Park Service names new Grand Teton leader
The National Park Service has named Palmer “Chip” Jenkins, Jr. as the new superintendent of Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller Jr.…
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Police investigate counterfeit bills in Jackson
Jackson Police are investigating two cases where counterfeit $100 bills were passed at two local…
Continue Reading Wyoming governor proposes huge budget cuts
Governor Mark Gordon’s biennium budget proposal would cut state funding by more than $500…
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Gordon announces Wyoming Energy Rebound Program
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon will launch a $15 million program Wednesday aimed at boosting employment in the oil and gas…
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St. John’s Health CEO encourages community to keep spirits up
As the community again struggles to slow down a COVID-19 outbreak, St. John’s Health CEO, Dr. Paul Beaupre is encouraging the community to “soften a…
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Jackson Hole Thanksgiving event canceled
Teton County, Wyoming and the Jackson Parks and Recreation Department have formally canceled the 28th annual Turkey Trot race, originally scheduled…
Continue Reading Wyoming has rare 2-way race for House speaker position
Two Republican lawmakers will compete on Saturday to determine which one will become the next speaker of the Wyoming House of…
Continue Reading Wyoming Governor sounds alarm
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon sounded alarm Friday that Wyoming take the COVID-19 emergency seriously.…
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START unveils first E-Bus
START Bus unveiled the community’s first Proterra ZX5 battery-electric transit buses. …
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Teton County (Wyo) schools move to virtual learning Monday
Teton County School District (Wyo.) decided Wednesday night to transition to virtual/remote learning from November 16 through November 20 due to…
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Jackson Hole announces Thanksgiving opening
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has announced it intends to open the ski area on Thanksgiving Day, November…
Continue Reading Governor acts to bring additional medical help to Wyoming
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon says he is using $10 million in CARES Act funds to bring additional personnel to the state.…
Continue Reading Teton County is still conducting case investigation for COVID-19 positive cases
The sustained high levels of daily new COVID-19 cases has overwhelmed the current capacity of the Teton County Health Department case investigation…
Continue Reading Wyoming health officials report 646 new coronavirus cases
Wyoming health officials are reporting 646 new coronavirus cases Sunday, the second-highest single-day total of the pandemic in the…
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Top Wyoming Republicans dodge question about Trump remarks
Wyoming’s new U.S. senator-elect, Cynthia Lummis, and top Wyoming elected officials refused to say Friday if they agreed with President Donald…
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Wyoming denies renewable energy company’s wind farm lease
Wyoming regulators have voted to deny a renewable energy company a lease to build a wind farm on state…
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Elk reduction program begins Saturday
An elk reduction program begins Saturday in Grand Teton National Park. …
Continue Reading Teton County, Wyo. moves back to high-risk level
In response to a significant increase in COVID-19 cases, the Teton County Health Department is announcing Teton County, Wyo. is now back in Red or…
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Trump, Lummis and Cheney win in Wyoming
Republican former U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis was elected to an open U.S. Senate seat while Republican U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney won a third term in…
Continue Reading Wyoming governor COVID-19 negative after Birx, tribe meeting
Wyoming’s governor tested negative for the coronavirus for a second time but remained in isolation after being exposed at a meeting that included the…
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A Wyoming first: 4 women compete for US House, Senate
Voters for the first time will decide Tuesday between four women as the major party candidates for U.S. House and Senate in Wyoming – two Republicans…
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Wyoming state Rep Roy Edwards dies of undisclosed illness
Wyoming state Rep. Roy Edwards of Gillette died of an undisclosed illness a day before the general election, a fellow lawmaker…
Continue Reading Wyoming governor to isolate after possible COVID-19 exposure
Wyoming’s governor planned to isolate himself for more than a week after possibly being exposed to the…
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REI Co-op to open new store in Jackson
REI Co-op will open its first Wyoming store in Jackson in summer…
Continue Reading Teton health officials issue Recommendation #11, mask order and early closure recommendation extended
Certain COVID-19 metrics in Teton County, Wyo. have improved in the past week. These include the percentage of tests that are positive for COVID-19…
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WYDOT to move vehicle brake check area on Teton Pass
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will be moving the vehicle brake check area from its current location to the weigh station on the…
Continue Reading Wyoming revenue shortfalls reach historic levels
Wyoming revenue projections indicate hundreds of millions in…
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Wyoming health officials seek mask mandate in Laramie County
Some county health officials in Wyoming have advanced an effort for a mandatory mask order as the number of active coronavirus cases keeps rising…
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Wyoming submits vaccination plan
In the event there is one, Wyoming has submitted its initial plan to the Centers for Disease Control for distributing and administering a COVID-19…
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Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt supports state’s food banks
Donations from a recent women’s hunting event will directly benefit food pantries in the state, officials…
Continue Reading Wyoming university reports 7 sorority students with COVID-19
The University of Wyoming announced Thursday seven students in a sorority house have tested positive for the…
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Partial fire ban lifted for Teton County
Cooler temperatures and increased moisture is bringing relief to fire conditions in Teton…
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Wyoming oil, gas downturn continues to take toll on economy
Low oil prices and the coronavirus pandemic continue to take a toll on Wyoming’s economy, according to a new state…
Continue Reading Teton health officials issue Recommendation #10
During the month of October 2020, there has been a substantial increase in active COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Teton County, Wyoming.…
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U.S. Surgeon General: 3 simple W’s will control COVID-19
Dr. Jerome Adams said the coronavirus is controllable with three simple W’s or…
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Jackson antler arch turns pink for breast cancer awareness
St. John’s Health and the St. John’s Health Foundation wrapped the southwest antler arch on the town square in pink lights to commemorate breast…
Continue Reading Wyoming COVID-19 hospitalizations tracks surge in cases
Wyoming coronavirus hospitalizations reached a new high Wednesday as a fall surge in infections continued unabated, raising concern that small…
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Jackson “Trick-Or-Treat on Town Square” canceled
The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce has officially called off the traditional Trick-or-Treat on Town…
Continue Reading University of Wyoming wrestling reports 6 COVID-19 cases
The University of Wyoming has announced that its wrestling program halted activities after the team confirmed six cases of…
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Court upholds decision to prevent Wyoming coal merger
A federal court said it would uphold a Federal Trade Commission decision to block a proposed merger between two leading Wyoming coal…
Continue Reading Wyoming to modify some COVID-19 restaurant restrictions
Over the past 14 days, Wyoming has averaged approximately 79 new cases of COVID-19 per day. …
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