Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. – 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. Other parts of the phased approach involve easing restrictions on day cares and issuing guidance to hospitals allowing them to resume elective surgeries. “These new orders start our process of getting this part of Wyoming’s economy up and running again,” Governor Gordon... Full story
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming grew by seven on Tuesday to total 396. Meanwhile, Gov. Mark Gordon announced the state would let some businesses that provide personal services, such as hair salons and cosmetologists, open on Friday if they follow certain safety guidelines. The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, said new coronavirus cases were detected Tuesday in Fremont, Laramie and Teton counties. Fremont, the county hardest hit by the coronavirus, saw its confirmed case go up to 101. As of... Full story
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – As Wyoming continues to experience the direct and indirect fiscal impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Mark Gordon has instructed all state agency directors to identify opportunities to immediately reduce spending. This is through the end of the current budget year, which ends June 30, and into the next two-year budget. Specifically, the Governor has immediately directed agencies to institute position freezes, halt general fund contracts greater than $100,000, and implement a rigorous review of major maintenance s... Full story
Four members of the Northern Arapaho Tribe who had been hospitalized for treatment of the coronavirus have died as result of complications from the disease, bringing to six the number of lives claimed by the illness in Wyoming. The Northern Arapaho Business Council and Wyoming Department of Health both announced Tuesday that the four had died Monday. “It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that the Northern Arapaho Tribe confirms the deaths of four of our own who tested positive for the coronavirus COVID-19,” said Lee Spoonhunter, co-... Full story
On Monday morning, Wyoming became the last state in the nation to report its first death associated with the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) announced that a patient in Johnson County who had health conditions that put him at higher risk of severe illness and complications had passed away. “This is a sad development we hoped we wouldn’t see in Wyoming and we want this person’s family to know they have our sympathy,” said Dr. Alexia Harrist, state healt... Full story
Senator Ogden Driskill and Representative Tyler Lindholm called the Board of Trustees together on Thursday evening to present their idea to secure funding for a new Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) hospital building. The duo hope to secure up to $45 million of the estimated $1.25 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funds that will be coming directly to Wyoming. Lindholm informed the board as the online special meeting was called to order that Congress passed the CARES Act to...
Finding it difficult to source fresh fruit and vegetables? Whether you are struggling financially or looking to boost your nutrient intake, Amy Goodson at Cowgirl Pizza is here to help. Thanks to an anonymous donation of $2000, Goodson is making use of her connections to offer free bags of produce to anyone who might need them. She will also be using some of the donated money to provide produce to the Food Pantry, she says, and fruit to the Blessings in a Backpack group. Meanwhile, she adds, “We’re going to have bags of produce available for pi... Full story
Even in the midst of an outbreak, business continues as usual for Crook County and its constituent departments and offices. Each was asked to provide a written update to the County Commissioners last week, detailing the projects and ongoing work that are still being undertaken despite the need for social distancing. Crook County Fire Warden Fire Warden Doug Leis reported three fires in the last couple of weeks, including one at Sand Creek that was started by a transient, one at Little Mud Creek caused by re-ignition of a slash pile burn and... Full story
Wyoming residents will have to prepare for a different reality in a post-coronavirus world, Gov. Mark Gordon said Wednesday. Gordon, speaking during a news conference just hours after the state confirmed its second death attributed to COVID-19, said state officials have already started discussing how the state will emerge from the restrictions that have forced the closures of schools and some businesses. “We are going to emerge into a new reality, a new economy,” he said. “Social distancing is not going to go away. We need to start think... Full story
Support for the way both Gov. Mark Gordon and local governments are handling the coronavirus is high, according to a survey by the University of Wyoming. The results of the survey by the university’s Survey and Analysis Center were released Thursday as the number of coronavirus cases in the state grew by eight to total 296, with a recovery rate of more than 65%. The survey of 494 Wyoming residents, conducted Monday, is the second on coronavirus-related issues to be conducted by the Survey and Analysis Center. Of those polled, 76.1% approved of... Full story
CASPER — Legislative leaders voted unanimously on Thursday to pursue several pieces of emergency legislation, all but guaranteeing the Wyoming Legislature will meet in its first special session since 2004. In a conference call with Management Council on Thursday morning, Gov. Mark Gordon outlined a tentative agenda for state lawmakers in the coming months to begin to immediately stabilize the state’s economy – which is projected to experience revenue declines anywhere between $555 million and $2.8 billion due to COVID-19 and an overseas price w... Full story
The public health orders issued in March to slow the spread of coronavirus in the state will remain in place until at least April 30, Gov. Mark Gordon announced. Gordon’s announcement came as the number of coronavirus cases in the state continued to climb, but at a much slower rate than what was seen several weeks ago, increasing by eight over the weekend to total 313. Gordon, in a statement Friday, said because Wyoming residents have adhered to the public health orders and followed recommendations to stay at home as much as possible, the numbe... Full story
The state will lift its restrictions on businesses and gatherings when it appears prudent to do so, Gov. Mark Gordon told a group of protesters at the state Capitol on Monday. Gordon’s talk with the “Rally for the Choice to Work” protesters came as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming grew to 317 with the discovery of four new cases in two counties. The protesters had gathered for a rally to encourage the state to lift the restrictions put into place in March to slow the spread o... Full story
Four members of the Northern Arapaho Indian Tribe died this week as a result of the coronavirus, a tribal official announced Tuesday. Lee Spoonhunter, co-chair of the Northern Arapaho Business Council, confirmed the deaths, which occurred Monday. “It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that the Northern Arapaho Tribe confirms the deaths of four of our own who tested positive for the coronavirus COVID-19,” he said. “The Northern Arapaho Business Council offers a heartfelt condolences to the families of the loved ones.” Spoohunter added that... Full story
As case numbers continue to rise both across the state and worldwide, Crook County announced its first confirmed COVID-19 patient at the end of last week. Wyoming is now experiencing a deeper level of self-isolation, with stricter rules placed on businesses and arrivals to the state now asked to self-quarantine for two weeks. “Crook County has identified its first positive case of coronavirus,” said a press release issued on Saturday by Crook County Public Health, which is monitoring the pat... Full story
Wyoming reported its second death attributed to coronavirus on Wednesday. The state Department of Health, in a news release, announced that the victim was an older Laramie County man who had been hospitalized for the treatment of coronavirus. “Unfortunately, we have seen this disease touch another Wyoming family in the worst way,” said Dr. Alexia Harrist, the state health officer. The state’s first death blamed on coronavirus occurred last week in Johnson County. That case also involved an older man. “While anyone can get sick and has a chanc... Full story
Spring and summer events and activities around Wyoming are being canceled as the state works to deal with the restrictions on personal movement imposed by the coronavirus. The Wyoming High School Activities Association announced Tuesday it canceled all spring high school sports because of the uncertainty created by COVID-19. “Due to the continuing influence of COVID-19, we are not able to predict when it will be safe to resume spring sports, nor are we able to assure if any of our communities would be able to host any of our events,” the WHS... Full story
At a special meeting on Thursday, the county’s elected officials gathered to consider new actions related to the COVID-19 outbreak in Wyoming and across the world. With the courthouse already locked down except by appointment and employees maintaining separation through telework, attention turned to financial needs both personal and county-related. The first item of business was to propose a budget amendment to transfer $100,000 from unanticipated revenues to the federal grant budget to fund expenses related to the outbreak. The money is f... Full story
When residents of Green Mountain Estates told Tracy Wilson they were concerned about exposure to COVID-19, she got to work immediately. Wilson has now sewn protective masks for every resident – and she’s not planning to stop there. “I didn’t even know how to make any of these masks, but then I had friends sending me patterns and so I decided it was time to start helping out a little bit,” says Wilson, owner of Impressions Embroidery in Sundance. “At Green Mountain Estates, none of them had any masks and some of them were concerned, so I made al...
Easter is hopping into view and, at Crook County Senior Services (CCSS), the staff believe the hunt must go on. This weekend, the organization will be presenting an outbreak-safe way to enjoy an Easter adventure. The Easter Driving Scavenger Hunt will be taking place all round the county as a way to help the littler members of the community enjoy the holiday. “I think it’ll keep the big ones entertained too,” laughs Mary Joslyn, senior services representative from Moorcroft. The hunt will be taking place from April 10 to 13 in Sundance, Hulet... Full story
From free ice cream and sack lunches to parades and scavenger hunts, Wyoming residents made the best of their self-isolation in the last week by helping others. Here are just a few stories from around the state: Cheyenne realtor spreads smiles with free ice cream CHEYENNE – With the circumstances surrounding coronavirus in Wyoming, local Realtor Asha Bean wanted to do something to help spark joy in the community. Even in the midst of everything that’s going on, “Everybody loves ice cream,” Bean said. With the help of her employer, Century... Full story
SHERIDAN — Legislative leadership has indicated a special session of the Wyoming Legislature may take place in the “very near future” as industries across the state feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter to the members of the 65th Legislature, Senate President Drew Perkins, R-Casper, and Speaker of the House Steve Harshman, R-Casper, indicated that ongoing discussions regarding the public health crisis have prompted the need for additional work from legislators. The Legislature’s Management Council will meet remotely April 1... Full story
The global pandemic is unprecedented in living memory and, as with most new things, has caused plenty of misunderstandings and myths. This week, County Health Officer Dr. James Larsen, is here to separate the facts from the fiction. Myth: “I should wear a mask when I go out in public.” True: The current advice is to wear a cloth mask for the protection of people around you. Though you should not leave your house if you are sick, carriers of COVID-19 do not necessarily show symptoms. “Centers for Disease Control is now recommending using a clo... Full story
You may be wondering what goes on in the emergency operations center (EOC) during a pandemic. Think of it as the nerve center for the incident. Response and the cost are planned. Decisions are made. Information is gathered and sent out to the media and public. Resources are found, tracked and allocated. Many meetings are held (virtually) with county officials and other partners. There are laughs, frustrations and tears. There are long hours. There are successes and joys. We are following the National Incident Command System (NIMS) during this p... Full story
