Gov. Gordon Appoints Permanent Director of Corrections DepartmentDan Shannon had been serving in an interim capacity since July following the retirement of Bob Lampert.Tom Morton
Twenty-four Inmates, Staff Test Positive for COVID-19 at the Wyoming State PenitentiaryThere were no positive COVID cases reported from the tests conducted at the Wyoming Honor Farm.Tom Morton
Wyoming Corrections Department Director Lampert Retires; Acting Director NamedBob Lampert retired after a 46-year career in corrections.Tom Morton
Wyoming State Penitentiary Reports 10 Positive COVID-19 CasesThe penitentiary completed the testing process early this week with a total of 876 tests.Tom Morton
Worker Virus Case Speeds up Wyoming Prison System TestingWyoming remains one of just a couple states with no known coronavirus cases among its inmates.Associated Press
Wyoming Returns 118 Inmates From Out-of-State FacilitiesCorrections Department Director Bob Lampert says inmates housed closer to relatives and other support systems do better in the long run.Associated Press
Wyoming Prisons Chief Pushes for Funding Amid Low StaffingThe corrections chief testified as the committee meets in Cheyenne to discuss priorities for an upcoming session devoted primarily to the budget. Associated Press
Convicted Sex Offender Dies in Wyoming PrisonBeginning in February 2004, he was required to register as a sex offender for the remainder of his life. Nick Learned
Gun Goes Off During Wyoming Hunter Safety Course; No Injuries ReportedThe hunter education class was being held at the Department of Corrections training facility in Rawlins. Nick Learned
Wyoming Inmate Dies at Torrington HospitalPer the statement, an autopsy has been ordered in accordance with departmental policy and an investigation into the death will be conducted. Nick Learned