Cheyenne, Wyo. (RELEASE from Governor Gordon) April 28, 2020 — Governor Mark Gordon has announced that new public health orders effective May 1 will allow gyms, barber shops, hair salons and other personal care services to reopen under specific operating conditions designed to minimize public health risk from COVID-19.
Former Disbarred Attorney, Greg Knudsen, Charged with 10 Counts in Circuit Court
Torrington, Wyo. (by Denise Heilbrun-Ellis) April 24, 2020 — A former disbarred attorney and City of Torrington Municipal Judge Greg Knudsen, was charged with 10 counts in Goshen County Circuit Court on March 31, which was handled by Laramie County Judge Thomas Lee, rather than a Goshen County judge, and has a hearing set for May 21, at 2:30 p.m., […] Continue Reading
Fatal Crash Near Torrington
Torrington, Wyo. (RELEASE from WHP) April 21, 2020 — On April 20, 2020, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 13 on Wyoming 154 near Torrington, Wyoming. At 11:59 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the area for a one-vehicle rollover.
WGFD Suspends Select Fishing License Sales to Nonresidents
Wyo. (RELEASE from WGFD) April 15, 2020 — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is suspending the sale of nonresident daily and five-day fishing licenses, effective immediately.
CDC Team Deployed to WY to Supplement Existing Efforts
Wyo. (RELEASE from Wyoming Department of Health) April 14, 2020 — With a goal of supplementing the ongoing work of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a “Community Protection Initiative” team from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has arrived in the state for a temporary mission.
GCED Awards Emergency Assistance Funds
Torrington, Wyo. (RELEASE from GCEDC) April 14, 2020 — Goshen County Economic Development awarded $26,500 in Emergency Assistance funds to 47 local small businesses.
WESTCO Announces Scholarship Winners
Torrington, Wyo. (RELEASE from WESTCO) April 14, 2020 — WESTCO is pleased to announce the recipients for the 2019-20 WESTCO scholarship program.
First COVID-19 Death in Wyoming
Johnson County, WY (RELEASE from Wyoming Department of Health) April 13, 2020 — A hospitalized Johnson County man previously identified as being infected with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has died, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).
UW Extension to Offer Online Prairie Dog Management Course
Torrington, Wyo. (RELEASE from UW Extension) April 9, 2020 — A new online course for prairie dog management is available for commercial pesticide applicators through the University of Wyoming Extension.
Gordon Requests Federal Disaster Declaration
Cheyenne, Wyo. (RELEASE from Governor Gordon) April 9, 2020 — Governor Mark Gordon has submitted a request to President Trump asking for a major disaster declaration for Wyoming.