Not a bad day to go outside shopping around for deals. We saw significantly warmer temperatures all around the state with lots of 50s and 60s in the big cities. This is well above the seasonable level and getting a bit close to record heat.
After the quick cool down from the cold front, temperature began quickly warming up from the teens overnight into the 40s all around the state. Certainly above average for this time of year, but we should be used to that at this point.
After the cold front moved through last night, temperatures took a big dip compared to earlier in the week when we got near record high temperatures. Lots of scattered snow showers throughout the state this morning, but not a whole lot in terms of accumulation.
In the spirit of the holiday season, many travel to share this time of year with family and loved ones. The Wyoming Department of Transportation is sharing driver recommendations for getting around safely during the holiday season.
“Jason’s friends has been there for us from the very beginning and so it’s definitely an easy thing to give back to because I want to help those kids in need as well,” said Vaughn.
Stories were shared about how lack of health care access has affected individuals and communities, and the group made plans to continue advocating for Medicaid expansion in the state.
With temperatures starting out in the 60′s across Wyoming this week, things will be looking warm at first. However, Tuesday night will see cool air from the North and West make its way into the state, bringing possibilities for snow and precipitation in North and Central Wyoming.
It’s hard to believe that we are getting into the end of November especially given how warm temperatures have been today and much of the season. At this point, it just takes a number of cold fronts to move through just to reach seasonable conditions.
The Wyoming Department of Health encourages eligible fully vaccinated Wyoming adults to enhance and extend their protection against COVID-19 by getting a single booster dose of one of the available free, safe and effective vaccines.
The University of Wyoming continues to strongly encourage but not require COVID-19 vaccinations for almost all employees and all students while multiple lawsuits proceed regarding federal vaccine mandates.
The University of Wyoming’s Board of Trustees has delayed its comprehensive review of the performance of President Ed Seidel to next year as a result of highly unusual conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A major reorganization of the University of Wyoming’s academic programs will proceed as outlined by the university’s administration, following votes of support Thursday by UW’s Board of Trustees.
“We are specifically seeing increased reports of E.coli across the state recently compared to previous years, which can be particularly concerning in children under 5,” Peterson said.
Casper resident Mackenzie Kern is hoping to make history as Wyoming’s first Miss USA. Kern was crowned Miss Wyoming USA in June at the state competition at Natrona County High School. Wyoming News Now reporter and anchor Haley Roedder sat down with Kern in the studio yesterday to hear about her year as a titleholder so far and her hopes for Miss USA.
Today is the beginning of the warm up after the cold front has passed through. Waking up this morning, most cities saw the coldest temperatures of the season so far with lots of teens around the region. Weather conditions are also returning to what we saw just before the front came through.
“You would be surprised about the number of friendships that develop both as a result of these programs but offline too. I have many that I have made acquaintance with on various programs I have been on and now we email back and forth or even telephone occasionally if there’s something we want to visit about,” said St. John.
“The holiday season is a time for togetherness, celebration, and giving,” said AARP State Director Sam Shumway. “Unfortunately, the gift-giving process, from purchasing the perfect gift to making sure it gets to the recipient, also brings a plethora of opportunities for scammers to enrich themselves.”
Masks will continue to be required inside most University of Wyoming buildings where 6-foot social distancing isn’t possible, following action by the UW Board of Trustees.
If your broadband is slow or you live in a dead zone, Connect Wyoming has something that could help. The Wyoming Business Council opened applications for the Wyoming program this week. The program will target broadband expansion in unserved and under-served areas.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission met in Riverton this week for their last meeting of 2021. Concluding a big year for wildlife management, the Commission allocated $500,000 to the Kaycee to Buffalo wildlife crossing initiative on Interstate 25, which fully-funds the $3.8 million dollar project. The planned fencing and underpasses will reduce accidents with mule deer and white-tailed deer on a 15-mile stretch of road. Support came from 17 different funding sources, including partners, local government and donations from the public.
The U.S. Department of Education awarded five-year TRIO grants totaling $852,000 annually. UW’s EOC program was selected among 289 proposals submitted in the grant competition to help individuals in Wyoming who are less likely to enter or succeed in college.
That cold front really worked it’s magic as temperatures plummeted last night and didn’t get all that warm during the day. As a result, temperatures were below seasonable levels. A nice change from the very warm season we have been experiencing so far.
Permits to cut Christmas trees on the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests in northwest Colorado and southeastern Wyoming are available to purchase online through Recreation.gov. Details and regulations can be found on the Forests’ web site. Online permit sales are a convenience provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service for visitors as an alternative to in-person transactions at offices.
In a voicemail left for United State Senator Cynthia Lummis, Podlesnik said, among other things, “You are going to [expletive] get shot in the [expletive] back of the head.” In a voicemail to Wyoming State Senator Anthony Bouchard, Podlesnik said, among other things, “You’re a [expletive] traitor, and you deserve to be shot.”
Another warm day for this time of year in the Cowboy State. Luckily, it wasn’t as hot it was yesterday as most places weren’t near setting any new records. Today was just as breezy too with the winds beginning to calm down going into the evening hours.
A new nuclear plant is coming to Wyoming. Terra Power says the country must start meeting the energy needs and emission requirements of the market.“We need to get started and demonstrate this technology and we need to do that in a place that we have confidence can help us build that first plant successfully. Wyoming, because of the high energy I.Q. here and the progressive leadership coming from the Governor and from Rocky Mountain Power, we think this is the place to do that,” said Chris Lavesque, CEO & President of Terra Power.
The City of Cheyenne would like to remind residents that domestic animals running at large is prohibited within City limits. The use of a collar and leash helps protect the health and safety of the public, yourself, and your animal. Noncompliance will result in a first offense fine of $50 or $75 and a subsequent second offense fine of $75 or $100 within a twelve (12) month period. Upon a second offense, the owner of the animal shall bear the burden of proof and cost regarding the animal’s microchipping and identification. A third offense within a twelve (12) month period results in a mandatory appearance in municipal court, no less than a $100 fine and up to a $750 fine.
Over the summer season, WOver the summer season, Wyoming Game and Fish Department watercraft checkstations inspected more than 68,000 boats across the state to protect Wyoming’s waters from invasive aquatic plants and animals. Game and Fish personnel decontaminated 924 boats, and inspectors found live mussels on two. It’s the highest number of decontaminations ever since the AIS program was established in 2010 by the State Legislature and the first time live mussels were found on boats at Wyoming’s checkstations. yoming Game and Fish Department watercraft checkstations inspected more than 68,000 boats across the state. Game and Fish personnel decontaminated 924 boats
There is a large and growing population of children in the United States who are younger than 5 years old who have a first language other than English and will be forced to learn two languages simultaneously, as well as learn academic subjects in a new language.
Just like yesterday, those warm and windy conditions stuck around. This time, temperatures got even warmer with the help of the westerly winds and many cities got close to record heat. It’s hard to believe that it is the middle of November when temperatures are in the 60s and 70s.
Warm and windy conditions look to be sticking around the Cowboy state for the next few days until a strong cold front will drop off temperatures by the middle of this week.
A COVID-19 vaccine is available for kids ages five to 11. Wyoming News Now met with Frank Chapman, a Wyoming lawyer, who explains who has the right to decide if the child gets the COVID-19 vaccine or not if the parents are divorced.
Despite the strong winds staying in the eastern and southern regions of the state, temperatures began warming up all around reaching into the 50s. Clouds were sticking around, but the strong gusts are helping to move a lot of it out to the east.
If you pay for prescriptions or need to visit the doctor anytime soon, the costs of some of those services are being discussed in the Capitol today.The Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Committee held a meeting Friday. The topic of discussion was health care costs and insurance.
Two second-year Wyoming medical students enrolled in the WWAMI Medical Education Program at the University of Wyoming recently took part in a volunteer effort to support COVID-19 patient care at Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie. Luiza Bosch, from Pinedale, and Taylor Thompson, from Cody, volunteered at the hospital’s Outpatient Regeneron Infusion Clinic through Dr. Samantha Herriott, an obstetrics and gynecology specialist.
Due to drifting and blowing snow, Wyoming Department of Transportation crews in Laramie and Saratoga decided upcoming weather forecasts and current road conditions warranted closing the section of WYO 130 for the season.
Seeing the weather today is like deja vu. It’s okay because our conditions are almost identical to what we saw yesterday. Colder temperatures were around the state with many of the cities not being able to break the 50 degree mark.
Stubson, the son of Tim and Susan Stubson, will represent his state after winning the Wyoming State Senior Performance in piano this past weekend in Laramie at the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts. A senior at Kelly Walsh High School, Stubson has been studying piano for 11 years and is currently a student of Cindy Rogers.
Hailing from Marshfield, Wisconsin, Brenner first enlisted in the Guard when she was in college. After a year, she decided to commission and completed the Infantry Basic Officer Leadership Course. She’s been with Charlie Company, 1-297th Infantry Regiment in Afton since it officially stood up in July of 2016.
The sun is back out again today, but those temperatures took a sharp drop compared to yesterday. Lows overnight where warm for this time of year and we didn’t warm up much from there.
Wyoming News Now would like to welcome U.S. Senator John Barrasso to our set. Welcome and Thank You for coming. Great to be back with you, Valeria. We’ll start with the taxation and the reckless tax and spending bill. Do you want to tell us a little bit about that?
"For the last year, my family and my colleagues and I have endured personal and professional attacks against me and the Office of the District Attorney. Bar Counsel has harassed and tried to intimidate me in its unrelenting, unconstitutional, and malicious attack to supersede the will of Laramie County voters by attempting to remove me as their elected DA."
Today warmer temperature could be seen across the state compared to yesterday as the Jetstream has moved farther to the north. As a result, the Wyoming wind was back in the forecast.
With veterans day this week, Wyoming State Parks wants to help celebrate the freedom veterans give by giving them a freebie.“We appreciate our veterans, and this is just a small way for us to as a department, to say thank you and to give something back to them, " said Gary Schoene, Public Information Officer, Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources. Wyoming State Parks is holding its “Parks for Patriots” program on November 11th.
