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West Nile Virus Carrier Loving The Weather

Karen Snyder — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:23:04 +0000

Taking precautions against mosquito bites is a smart move considering how devastating West Nile Virus can be. Wyoming's dry weather this year has limited habitat for the usual nuisance variety of mosquitoes, but according to, John Leman, supervisor for mosquito control at the Natrona County Health Department, its a different genus that carries the virus and its thriving thanks to a warm winter and early, mild spring

State Cautions Residents About West Nile

Associated Press — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 11:33:20 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — There have been fewer and fewer human cases of West Nile virus in Wyoming over the last few years.

But the Wyoming Department of Health is reminding residents not to let their guard down

Wyoming to Receive 1.2 Million For Failing Schools [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:05:36 +0000

U. S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan says Wyoming will receive over 1.2 million dollars to help turn around under performing schools. Doug Randall has the details. An Adult male from Goshen County is the first reported case of West Nile Virus in Wyoming. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio news.