COVID-19 daily briefing: May 28, 2020
Your daily dose of the numbers and other developments regarding the coronavirus pandemic in Wyoming.
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Warden credits ‘hard work’ as DOC continues to report no cases
Wyoming’s Department of Corrections has yet to report a confirmed COVID-19 case among its inmates, bucking national trends.
Park gateway towns brace for 20%-50% pandemic tax drop
As Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks reopen to keen interest, officials keep a wary eye on visitors and a steep decline of projected tax revenues.
Photography: Yellowstone reopens in COVID-19 era
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks opened their gates for limited visitor use on Monday. Laramie photographer Mike Vanata captured the event in photographs.
Lose ‘the entire payroll’? Dire budget choices loom for state
Facing revenue losses some put at $600 million a year, governor and lawmakers discuss state agency budget cuts of 20-30%.
Week 10: The pandemic in Wyoming from May 17-22
The blitz of hourly news developments associated with COVID-19 makes it difficult to track where we’ve been and what’s changed. WyoFile’s weekly review connects the throughlines.
The Drake’s Take
It takes a superhero to save Wyoming Senate from itself
Opinion
By 6 CommentsSpiderman made an unexpected but welcome appearance to help kill bad regulatory takings measure.
Madden’s Measure
Not our first rodeo: A brief history of Wyo special sessions
Opinion
By Leave a CommentSchools, medical malpractice, speed limits and a plague of grasshoppers; an examination of previous special legislative sessions reveals an unsurprising common thread — money.
Op-eds
Here’s how to save the Colorado River
Opinion
By 3 CommentsThe Colorado River basin faces a massive crisis. Former Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt lays out a road map that doesn’t entail arbitrary cuts.
To prevent abuse and neglect in Wyo, everyone has a role
Opinion
By 1 CommentAbuse and neglect numbers are down, writes Department of Family services Director Korin Schmidt, but likely because of underreporting. Here’s what you can do to help families in crisis.
Photo Friday
Record cutthroat
Yellowstone cutthroat trout, Dan Toro, Snake River brewery and restaurant, environment, water quality, Jackson Hole Public Art
Arts & Culture
Record cutthroat
Yellowstone cutthroat trout, Dan Toro, Snake River brewery and restaurant, environment, water quality, Jackson Hole Public Art
In Case You Missed It
Senate secures lawsuit immunity measure with controversial maneuver
The chamber pushed through limited liability for business owners by hitching them late to must-pass economic relief legislation.
COVID-19 daily briefing: May 22, 2020
Your daily dose of the numbers and other developments regarding the coronavirus pandemic in Wyoming.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Chief Black Coal’s journey back home
Opinion
By 1 CommentNorthern Arapaho historic collections manager Jordan Dresser reflects on the recent repatriation of a significant headdress.