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  • State Basketball, Speech and Debate Cancelled

    Joshua Wood|Mar 11, 2020

    *UPDATE 03/13/2020 2 p.m.* The WHSAA has announced that the 3A/4A Basketball Tournament will not take place this year. "We understand the tremendous disappointment this decision is for our student athletes, especially our seniors, but please realize that we must be a responsible state organization and that our highest priority is ensuring the safety of our students, schools and communities," the WHSAA stated in a press release. In addition to announcing that the 3A/4A Basketball Tournament will...

  • Governor Gordon declares State of Emergency

    Joshua Wood|Mar 11, 2020

    On the afternoon of March 13, Governor Mark Gordon signed an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency in Wyoming in response to the nationwide coronavirus pandemic. According to a press release from Gordon's office, the measure allows the governor to "more quickly activate the Wyoming National Guard in the event it is necessary." The Executive Order, according to the press release, also makes state businesses eligible to apply for federal funding from the Small Business Association....

  • Governor, State Superintendent recommend school closures

    Joshua Wood|Mar 11, 2020

    UPDATED 03/15/2020 6:43 p.m. - Carbon County School District No. 2 schools will be closed from March 16 through April 3, according to Superintendent Jim Copeland. "We may adjust these dates as we monitor developments," wrote Copeland in a district-wide email on Sunday evening. "I will post updates on the website (crb2.org) and send out e-notes during this time." According to the email Central Office Staff, Campus Administration, Campus Office Staff and Nursing Staff will report to work as usual...

  • Wyoming COVID-19 cases continue to rise

    Joshua Wood|Mar 11, 2020

    UPDATED 03/17/2020 9:09 p.m. Four More Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Found Testing at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified three additional reported cases in the state of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). An additional case was identified by commercial reference laboratory testing. The new cases involve an adult female in Park County, an adult female in Laramie County, an adult male in Sheridan County and an adult female in...