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Wyoming Coal Production Seeing Modest Bump After Dismal 2020
Powder River Basin coal mines report a 6% increase in production over the first half of 2021 compared to the same period last year.
Former Us Sen. Mike Enzi Remembered as Statesman, Family Man
Enzi died July 26 at 77 after being hospitalized with a broken neck and ribs for three days following a bicycle accident near Gillette.
Sturgis Bike Rally Revs Back Bigger, Despite Virus Variant
Last year, the rally hardly slowed down, with roughly 460,000 people attending.
Wyoming Health Officer Urges Masks Indoors for Most of State
Wyoming's state health officer is urging both vaccinated and unvaccinated people to resume wearing masks indoors in most of the state.
Gov. Gordon Says No Mask Mandate for K-12 Public Schools
Gordon’s announcement came as COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state mirror figures from early January and as vaccine rates have plateaued.
Arkansas Judge Blocks State from Enforcing Mask Mandate Ban
An Arkansas judge has temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a law that prevents schools and other governmental agencies from requiring masks.
Capitol Rioters Enter 1st Guilty Pleas to Assaulting Police
Both defendants face more than three years in prison if a judge adheres to estimated sentencing guidelines.
Pause on Student Loan Payments Extended Through January
The Biden administration has announced that federal student loan payments will remain suspended through January 2022, extending a pause that was scheduled to expire next month.
‘There Are Only So Many Beds': COVID-19 Surge Hits Hospitals
Coronavirus hospitalizations are once again surging as the virus’ more potent delta variant cuts across the country.
Florida Governor Feuds with White House as COVID Cases Rise
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is feuding with the White House as COVID-19 cases rise.