Over eight thousand businesses throughout the state of Wyoming received a portion of $420 million dollars in CARES Act funding that was distributed by the federal government to businesses to help them survive and set themselves up to thrive in the future.
Elizabeth Theresa Smith (38), from Riverton, Kevin Vanndara Chanthapannah (29), from Utah, and Kenneth Blake Wood (28), from Lander, were all convicted and sentenced related to their involvement in a conspiracy to distribute heroin and methamphetamine.
A new survey of bankers suggests strong economic growth continues in rural parts of 10 Western and Plains states even though business continues to lag behind the level it was at before the coronavirus pandemic began.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has made public statistical models showing Wyoming is home to the 11 most coronavirus vaccine-hesitant counties in the country.
They are reducing the “any antelope” license by 3,650 and “doe/fawn” license by 5,775. DiRienzo said this is effective to the majority of antelope in the state, so it will be a noticeable decrease for most hunters.
Anyone in the state of Wyoming who enjoys gardening is encouraged to grow an extra row or two and donate the produce to their local Cent$ible Nutrition Program, where it will be weighed and and distributed to local anti-hunger organizations.
“The experience Texas and others had earlier this year underscores how critical it is that our electric grid remains reliable, and that it continues to provide 24-hour dispatchable power. It is imperative that this be done without adding additional costs to Wyoming ratepayers,” Governor Gordon said.
CFD looks forward to bringing the Daddy of ‘em All back, promising an exhilarating event that many have enjoyed over the years. There is also the promise of good health and safety for event-goers, which has brought about changes in operations, safety and health protocols, along with ticket sales for this years rodeo.
In an ongoing effort to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines and help the country move forward from the pandemic, CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced that it will begin vaccinating eligible populations on Wednesday, April 14 at two CVS Pharmacy locations in Wyoming.
Some Wyoming K-8 teachers and librarians already have a leg up in preparation for offering computer science education in their schools come fall 2022, when it will be required.
Wyoming residents who lost a loved one to COVID-19 may apply for federal reimbursement of funeral expenses to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic.
The University of Wyoming is preparing to ease some COVID-19 requirements but maintain others this summer as it transitions to a traditional fall 2021 semester.
“While we continue to see stable case numbers and hospitalizations in most areas of the state, our overall progress seems to have plateaued,” said Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer and state epidemiologist with WDH.
The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office recently partnered with Othram to use Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing® and forensic genealogy to produce new leads in the case.
The term “derecho,” derived from the Spanish word for “direct” or “straight ahead,” refers to a line of powerful and damaging storms that often pack hurricane-force winds and unleash heavy rains and flooding.
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed a bill into law that directs the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Wyoming Department of Transportation to create rules governing the harvest of road-killed carcasses by July.
Cheyenne LEADS, the economic development organization for Cheyenne and Laramie County, is pleased to announce that Jack McIntyre has been named Director of Business Retention & Expansion (BRE).
Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.5 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the Wyoming Office of Tourism, Cheyenne, Wyoming, to create a statewide tourism marketing campaign.
The Governor’s instruction is to identify the needs and opportunities for Wyoming and develop a budget to optimize the one-time dispersal of these funds.
