Pandemic Brings Influx of Remote Workers to WyomingCasper real estate agent Laurel Lunstrum says she saw a 15% to 20% increase in people buying homes from out of state in 2020.Associated Press
Biden Meets Republicans as Democrats Push for Virus AidDemocrats pushed ahead to lay the groundwork for passage without relying on Republican support. Associated Press
Pandemic’s Deadliest Month in U.S. Ends With Signs of ProgressDeaths are running at about 3,150 per day on average.Associated Press
Pandemic Isolation Puts Strain on Mental Health in WyomingLana and Doug Dicus, of Gillette, partly blame isolation during the pandemic for the death of their daughter.Associated Press
Fauci Sees Vaccination for Kids by Late Spring or SummerVaccines are not yet approved for children, but testing is underway.Associated Press
J&J 1-Dose Shot Prevents COVID-19, but Less Than Some OthersThe vaccine worked better in the U.S. compared to South Africa, where it was up against a tougher, mutated virus.Associated Press
COVID Shots Are Now Available to Natrona County School District EmployeesIndividuals currently eligible for the COVID-19 must schedule an appointment to receive the vaccination. Tom Morton
Despite COVID, Yellowstone National Park Visitation Down Only Slightly in 2020Now that winter is here, all roads in Yellowstone, with one exception, are closed to automobile traffic until late April. Tom Morton
Natrona County School District Mulls New COVID Relief SpendingWhat the Legislature will do about education funding is unknown at this time. Tom Morton
COVID Cases Decline in Natrona County School DistrictThe district tentatively plans have the staff vaccinations occur in late February and early March.Tom Morton