Articles from the July 2, 2020 edition
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Questions surface regarding Occidental purchase
CASPER — Gov. Mark Gordon’s office says it could submit its first formal bid for 5 million acres of Occidental Petroleum-owned land in southern Wyoming next week in what would be the first official step in closing one of the largest public land pur... Full story
State releases initial guidance for fall reopening of K-12 schools
CHEYENNE — Lunch in classrooms, widespread hand sanitizer stations and face coverings are just a few of the features Wyoming students can expect to see if the state’s schools return to in-person instruction this fall. The Wyoming Department of Educat... Full story
State pays Barclays $2.5 million for work on Occidental deal
The state of Wyoming signed a contract in late April with banking giant Barclays to pay it $2.5 million to evaluate the purchase of 1 million surface acres and 4 million mineral acres from Occidental Petroleum. The state has already paid Barclays $1... Full story
Wyoming News Briefs July 3, 2020
Herbicide runoff blamed for fish deaths LARAMIE (WNE) — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has determined that an herbicide, probably washed into Spring Creek through a storm drain, was the likely culprit in the deaths of several dozen fish in l... Full story
Yellowstone's biggest concessionaire requires masks
JACKSON — The hordes flowing through Yellowstone National Park will be required to wear masks in dozens of areas, indoors and out, this summer. The National Park Service itself has not mandated masks to blunt the spread of COVID-19, but Xanterra, t... Full story
Wheatland Burger King closes
WHEATLAND (WNE) — You will no longer be able to have it your way in Platte County as Burger King, the 30-year iconic Wheatland franchise has closed its doors. According to Burger King vice president Shelly Ritucci, who oversees 20 Western stores, t... Full story
Rare toad spotted near South Pass
RIVERTON (WNE) — A rare sighting of three western toads near South Pass on June 25 has biologists and game wardens encouraged by the persistence of the species. Classified officially as a “Species of Greatest Conservation Need,” the western toad... Full story
Laramie County Death Added to Coronavirus-Related State Total
A Laramie County man identified previously as a laboratory-confirmed case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has died, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The newly announced death involves an adult man with no apparent health... Full story
Municipal judge resigns, sparks shouting at Gillette council meeting
GILLETTE - Gillette Municipal Court Judge Doug Dumbrill abruptly resigned during Tuesday's Gillette City Council meeting, then got into a shouting match with the audience, most of whom were there to p... Full story
Jackson altercation opens free speech debate
JACKSON — When Kevin Hernandez denigrated the president in the direction of a man wearing a pro-Trump hat, he was met with a fist to his face and a criminal citation for picking a fight. The scuffle happened June 14 near Town Square on the sidelines... Full story
Jackson man pulls through 88-day battle with coronavirus
JACKSON - Eighty-eight days. That's how long Anthony Parker spent in the hospital. He first felt sick with symptoms that didn't mirror a typical cold or flu on March 30. "The last thing I remember, I... Full story
WYOMING NEWS BRIEFS: July 8, 2020
Not guilty plea entered in double murder case CHEYENNE (WNE) — The man accused of fatally shooting two adults and shooting two children pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges Monday afternoon in Laramie County District Court. Andrew W... Full story
Northwest College announces fall 2020 reopening plan
POWELL, Wyo. ─ After receiving approval July 6 by the Board of Trustees, Northwest College has released a reopening plan for fall 2020, which includes precautions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and a mixture of flexible in-person and online c... Full story
