hantavirus

The infection caused by the hantavirus can be fatal.

Officials with the Wyoming Department of Health are reminding residents about the dangers of hantavirus. The disease is a potentially fatal viral infection spread by rodent urine, droppings and saliva. Spokeswoman Kim Deti says it can also be spread by rodent bites...

Wyoming residents cleaning garages, campers and other areas which may be rodent infested are being warned about the possibility of contracting hantavirus infections from rodent droppings. Department of Health spokeswoman Kim Deti says while hantavirus is uncommon, it is a dangerous and potentially deadly disease.

Scott Skavdahl,  was confirmed to the federal bench Thursday by a vote of 96-0 in the U.S. Senate. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) says Judge Skavdahl is an excellent choice to fill the seat of retired federal Judge William Downes. The Wyoming Department of Health says hantavirus killed a Carbon County man last month. Doug Randall reports. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

Doug Randall reports that the Wyoming Supreme Court has denied an appeal for a Wyoming Highway Patrolman who was found guilty of third degree sexual abuse of a minor. State Health officials say watch out for Hantavirus when doing spring cleaning of barns, garages and cabins.  Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.