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Bankrupt coal firm execs received $700,000 in bonuses, but workers could lose pensions Lighthouse Resources Inc. paid 11 executives a total of $3.3 million, including at least $702,000 in bonuses, in the year before filing for bankruptcy.

Wyoming Bill For Election, Recall Of State Health Officer Filed Under the bill, the state health officer would be elected every four years, starting in 2022.

Wyoming Senate Votes To Reduce Local Government Funding The Wyoming Senate voted Friday to cut funding to local governments for the coming year. The reduction is part of the need to address the loss of revenue

G.M. Will Sell Only Zero-Emission Vehicles by 2035 The move, one of the most ambitious in the auto industry, is a piece of a broader plan by the company to become carbon neutral by 2040.

The unsupportable cost of Wyoming’s tax giveaways | WyoFile Wyoming has more than its fair share special-interest tax exemptions, and they cost the state millions it can no longer afford.

Vaccine distributers need to step up.

Thousands of Covid-19 vaccines winding up in the trash It's unclear how many doses have wound up in the trash because many hospitals aren't reporting these numbers for fear of retribution, a leading public health doctor said.

DeGroot: Placing personal freedom above science during a pandemic may be societal su***de DeGroot frames discussion of public health orders through the lens of a personal family experience.

Wyoming health officials announce 22 more COVID-19 deaths Wyoming's COVID-19 death toll now stand at 373. For comparison, the state's deadliest flu season on record left 29 people dead.

FYI to the night owls, most groceries stores are empty after 9pm.

Making a grocery store run? Shop during non-peak hours if you can. Remember to protect yourself and others:
• Wear a mask over your nose and mouth.
• Stay at least 6 feet away from others.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

Learn more before your next trip to the grocery store to help slow the spread of COVID-19: https://bit.ly/39UXruI.

Biden said he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president. Do you agree with this strategy? 👍👎 https://bit.ly/37yhCMh

Veterans and health care officials are asking residents to “mask up” to help fight the coronavirus.

Help keep them safe, because they’ve kept us safe.

Sheridan VA Health Care System, Sheridan Memorial Hospital and Sheridan County Government appreciate your support in slowing the spread of COVID-19.

Wyoming youth setting the example on Masks!

Local youth are asking residents to “mask up” to help fight the coronavirus and to help keep students and teachers in the classroom.

Sheridan Memorial Hospital, Sheridan County Government and Sheridan VA Health Care System appreciate your support in slowing the spread of COVID-19.

Yesterday (Dec. 3), the U.S. reported nearly 213,000 new cases of COVID-19, the highest daily total yet. Our country saw more than 2,700 deaths from COVID yesterday, including 9 in Montana and 2 here in Yellowstone County. These aren't just numbers. They are our friends, our neighbors and our loved ones. Many of them are being cared for in your local hospitals by the health care teams who are working tirelessly around the clock in the face of these incredibly difficult and stressful times. At Billings Clinic on any given day, we have 70-100 COVID-positive inpatients across our hospital, and our ICU is constantly at or above capacity, filled with critically ill patients. To those who've been doing your part to slow the spread, THANK YOU! We need everybody's help to get through this -- and we will get through this -- but it's going to take all of us together. Wear your masks, physically distance, wash your hands, stay home and avoid others if you are ill or have respiratory illness symptoms, and avoid groups or crowds whenever possible.

Native American State Senator says spread of COVID is ‘a matter of life and death on a reservation’ South Dakota State Senator Red Dawn Foster discusses the pandemic’s devastating effects on Native American populations and their fight to keep COVID-19 checkpoints running despite resistance from the governor. She tells Ali Velshi, “Our sovereignty supersedes the state’s existence… We have t...

Wyoming Senate president says he has contracted COVID-19 Casper lawmaker Drew Perkins disclosed the illness during a virtual legislative meeting on Monday.

Politicians in the state are “choosing the ultrawealthy over their neighbors” This article from NBC news paints a very clear picutre of Wyoming losing battle with Covid-19.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/wyoming-covid-surge-struggling-energy-economy-thriving-haven-rich-n1247839?fbclid=IwAR0NAtGV5FlAO3Qb64GHjTy27LcG7qPxQWuuY59gAvqlBl1l4rhulf0t3pk

In Wyoming, a Covid surge, a struggling energy economy and thriving haven for the rich As the state becomes the superrich’s go-to, residents are out of work and dealing with a massive spike in cases.

Native American Voters Were Crucial To Joe Biden's Victory "The overwhelming turnout in tribal communities in the state of Arizona was key," said Navajo Nation president Jonathan Nez.

Wyoming Wastewater Testing Faces Significant Price Increase The tests currently cost $100 each for a testing kit and shipping.

On Tuesday, April 21, in front of the Cody City Council, Cody Police Officer Scott Burlingame was recognized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for his investigation and apprehension of Allisson Bebiano of Brazil. In December, 2019, Bebiano was charged in US Federal Court with using counterfeit debit cards to get cash from ATM machines throughout​ Park County, Wyoming and other states in the region. Bebiano is alleged to have stolen approximately $1 million over a period of five years. Agents from the FBI Field Office in Casper presented Officer Burlingame with a commendation recognizing him for his outstanding assistance to the FBI in connection with its investigative efforts. The certificate included the following statement from the Director of the FBI, Christopher Wray: “Your cooperation was immeasurable help to our representatives. I share their gratitude for your support, which assisted them in carrying out their responsibilities. You can take pride in the role you played, in the success achieved, and my associates and I congratulate you on a job well done.”

"Officer Burlingame is an experienced officer who has demonstrated this level of tenacity and investigative skills on several major criminal investigations. This recognition of Officer Burlingame’s outstanding efforts elevates all of the Cody Police Department, and we are proud of his efforts." – Chuck Baker, Chief of Police

(Pictured: Charles L. Jones, Supervisory Senior Resident Agent with the FBI; Officer Scott Burlingame; Chief of Police Chuck Baker)

Laramie Mutual Aid Laramie Mutual Aid Network | Laramie Ayuda Mutua Hello. We are a group of students, faculty, and community members dedicated to supporting our community through these unprecedented times. We have established a network for funding, volunteers, and help for any elderly or immunocompromised commun...

Singer-songwriters perform at home for Facebook audiences With in-person attendance at live musical performances all but impossible in Wyoming right now, singer-songwriters across the state are offering up their talents in the digital realm.

Trucker advocacy group fights for rights of truckers during the pandemic Truckers are requesting help during the coronavirus. One advocacy organization is taking their demands higher.

$1.25 billion federal aid package won't cover losses to state and local government The decision leaves many states whose economies have effectively been shut down with major revenue shortfalls due to sales tax losses and diminished industrial activity.

More Testing Means More Positives Coming... - WyoToday.com Fremont County tested positives for COVID-19 as of today is 53. (That’s two additional cases in the last 24 hours). The Wyoming Department of Health Website lists six probable positives for Fremont County which means they were in close proximity to a confirmed positive. Fremont County and the Wind...

Wyoming Education Officials Giving Guidance On Reopening Schools Balow said social distancing, hygiene and enhanced sanitation in line with federal and state regulations will be enforced.

Dunn: Though overall numbers down, more seriously ill people visiting WMC respiratory clinic - Casper, WY Oil City News CASPER, Wyo. – Fewer people overall are visiting the Wyoming Medical Center's Respiratory Symptom Screening Clinic since it first opened over a month ago.

Fremont County expecting 10+ additional positives, may include transient population - Casper, WY Oil City News CASPER, Wyo. — Officials with Fremont County Emergency Management, in Wyoming, say that they are expecting 10 or more cases of COVID-19 to be confirmed

Looking back: a pandemic sweeps Wyoming With COVID-19 pandemic upending life in Wyoming, UW historian examines how the state survived the devastating 1918 Spanish influenza outbreak.

JUST RELEASED: Wyoming Medical Society and Wyoming Telehealth Network Release Survey Results.

CHEYENNE, WY – The Wyoming Medical Society, in collaboration with the Wyoming Telehealth Network, surveyed physicians across the state to understand the impact of COVID-19 on primary care practices and providers. With 83 responses received between March 19 and April 8, 2020, the results reflect significant impact to physicians across the state.
When asked about the state’s response to the pandemic, 49% of respondents surveyed feel details from the state to help make informed patient and practice decisions have been at least “adequate” or “very adequate”. Physicians report that Wyoming needs to continue to emphasize the importance of people staying home, maintaining social distancing, and prioritizing testing.

In response to questions about how COVID-19 has affected their practices, providers report that disruption is the current norm, and they are experiencing financial strain that they expect to continue. Issues reported include 70% of respondents indicating an increase in cancellations, 46% report and anticipate significant administrative interruptions, and 62% currently experience or anticipate cash flow issues.

In addition to financial concerns, providers indicate significant concerns with supplies and materials. Eighty-four percent report disruptions in current supply chain or procurement of materials, specifically personal protective equipment (PPE). In addition, 86% report that they have not been able to identify alternatives for purchasing needed supplies.

Among Wyoming physicians, telehealth use is on the rise, with 54% of respondents reporting that they are using telehealth in their practice and an additional 58% reporting that they have encouraged patients to consider telehealth. For providers using or considering using telehealth, they are seeking additional resources and information in several areas, including the rapidly changing billing and reimbursement practices, patient access issues, resources on telehealth use and technology, and information on practice policies and procedures.

What does oil's negative price mean for Wyoming? "Everybody in Wyoming should be concerned about this,” Gov. Mark Gordon said in a statement.

Save Small Business Fund Helping small employers impacted by Covid-19 with $5,000 grants

Mob Rule is NOT a Wyoming Value.
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Mob Rule is not a Wyoming Value Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon attempts reasoning with protestors demanding Wyoming reopen it's economy. Restrictions put in place to reduced the spread of Cov...

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