Casper Wyoming

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has announced Casper, Wyoming as the location for its newest temple.

The Wyoming Department of Health reported 541 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, bringing the statewide total to 40,554. 55 new cases were reported for Natrona County, leaving the current number of active cases in Natrona County at 139.

The Wyoming Department of Health reported 406 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, bringing the statewide total to 39,882.

Though Wyoming is still in Phase 1A, Phase 1B vaccination priorities have been established and are generally being described to include people who are 70 years of age or older, as well as other frontline essential workers who interact with the public on a daily basis and are unable to consistently distance themselves from others.

The Wyoming Department of Health reported 102 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, bringing the statewide total to 37,720.

The Wyoming Department of Health reported 410 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, bringing the statewide total to 36,392. 26 new cases were reported for Natrona County in the last 24 hours, leaving the current number of active cases in Natrona County at 183.

Fornstrom has served on the commission for the past seven years. She was first appointed to her position by former Governor Matt Mead in March 2013 and was reappointed by Governor Gordon in 2019.

“More than 300 Wyoming families are mourning the loss of someone they loved due to the virus. The burden on our hospitals remains high. Businesses and communities are facing big challenges,” Harrist said. “That’s why I recommend and encourage Wyoming residents to get vaccinated when it is their turn to do so.”

7 new deaths have been confirmed by the Health Department over the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of Wyoming deaths to 328. Of these deaths, 63 have occurred in Natrona County.

The first two of these packages have been delivered to the public health departments in Casper and Cheyenne.