Morgan Hughes
Casper Star-Tribune
Casper, WY, United States
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This year's COVID surge pushed Wyoming's health system to its limits
In October, Wyoming saw a record number of hospitalized virus patients. → Read More
Wyoming hospitals prepare for federal vaccine rules
Regionally, hospitals that institute vaccine mandates have lost between 0.5% and 2.5% of their staff. → Read More
Four days into the special session, only two vaccine-mandate bills remain. What can we expect next week?
Here's a look at what vaccine-mandate bills are left and how they might affect you. → Read More
Legislature to be in session "at least until Wednesday"
What was meant to be a three-day special session will now last until the middle of next week. → Read More
COVID-19 has affected parts of three school years. It's left a heavy mark on mental health.
Surveys suggest nearly 30% of parents have seen their students' mental health decline amid the pandemic. → Read More
NCSD teacher absences in first month of school well ahead of last year's pace
In the first month of classes, there have been 1,670 virus-related teacher absences. For the first month of 2020-21 school year, there were just 968 such absences. → Read More
Northern Arapaho Business Council offering $500 to vaccinated members
To date, 70% of Northern Arapaho tribal members are now vaccinated. → Read More
Gordon allocates $30 million to offset health care staffing shortages amid COVID surge
Ten Wyoming hospitals were experiencing a critical staffing shortage Wednesday. → Read More
How much is the wildfire smoke affecting Wyoming's air quality? Here's a look at the numbers.
The Casper Star-Tribune analyzed 30 years of data and found that while overall air quality is better than it once was, it’s beginning to worsen again in much of the → Read More
Governor says no mask mandate for K-12 schools
Gordon says he will not require Wyoming school districts to implement mask mandates this fall. → Read More
State health officer: Mask up indoors in areas with rising coronavirus transmission
State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist is recommending vaccinated residents in areas with moderate to high COVID-19 transmission wear face masks in indoor public settings → Read More
She called her ex-husband as he lay dying in a hospital. We're getting married, she told him.
Patty Edwards had spent her morning like most days that month — thinking longingly about her ex-husband. → Read More
Wyoming awarded $38 million CDC grant to bridge pandemic health disparities
The CDC requires grantees to dedicate a specific dollar amount to racial disparities and serving rural communities. → Read More
Wyoming youth vaccination rates lag behind nation
Wyoming has the nation's fifth-lowest youth COVID-19 vaccination rate. → Read More
State sets preliminary facilities budget in "anomalous" year
The COVID-19 pandemic has touched every aspect of life, even how the state plans for its school building needs. → Read More
Natrona County children 12 - 15 years old can now be vaccinated against COVID-19
Children ages 12-25 are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination in Natrona County. → Read More
Legislative panel backs new attempt at Medicaid expansion in Wyoming
Medicaid expansion will get another debate before the Wyoming Legislature. → Read More
Natrona County School District formally requests face mask exception from state
Trustees did not vote on the action Monday, and no trustee spoke on the issue. → Read More
Wyoming Medical Center earns third straight top safety grade from national watchdog group
The state’s largest hospital has turned around its scores after earning two C's in 2018 and two B's in 2019. → Read More
Johnson & Johnson shots resume in Wyoming
Health care providers can resume giving Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines in Wyoming following a safety review. → Read More