Natrona County

The Wyoming Department of Health confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated child in late June. Those at the Banner Wyoming Medical Center’s ER at the same time need to look out for symptoms.

The temporary pause means Wellspring Health Access, the only clinic that provides procedural abortions in the state, will be able to reopen later this week to offer its full range of services. It also means Wyoming women will not be subject to a new ultrasound requirement.

Both counties had grants terminated by the Wyoming Department of Health last month. The grants supported COVID-19 vaccinations and community health worker programs.

Abortion advocates are trying to block two new laws limiting access to abortion in the state, but they’ll have to keep waiting.

Abortion advocates are trying to block two new laws which limit access. They dismissed their original filing in Natrona County. Now, they may have to try again.

A legislative committee turned down a request for more funding for centers that support kids with disabilities. Advocates are worried about what that could mean on the ground.

Natrona County will continue to have daily Delta Airlines flights between Casper and Salt Lake City. Commissioners voted 4-1 to continue to subsidize the connection despite a hefty price tag.

Casper Mayor Bruce Knell resigned from City Council Thursday following recent allegations that he physically attacked his wife. Knell has denied the accusations.

Mormon cricket season has arrived, but at a much higher density than in previous years. Over the past two months, the insects have converged on parts of Natrona and Converse counties, including the town of Edgerton.

"Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge" was filmed in the Laramie Mountains and Pathfinder Canyon. They feature actor Bradley Cooper and actress Tatiana Maslany.