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Guest Column: Why Wyoming Is Losing Healthcare Workers

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3 days ago

September 6, 2024

Guest Column: Why Wyoming Is Losing Healthcare Workers

As a member of the Labor/Health/Social Services committee in the Wyoming legislature, I experienced first-hand the complaints by the Medical Cartel that they can’t get young people to go into the healthcare field, and that there aren’t enough health care workers.

My first question to those complaining of this to our committee, is “Do you require the so-called COVID vaccine?” and then, “Do you require masking or testing?”

Today, my daughter called me in tears to report that the Nursing Program in which she is enrolled at Central Wyoming College in Riverton is going to require her to take a COVID test, even though she is not sick, in order to complete the clinical portion of her study at Westward Heights Care Center in Lander, because they are having an “outbreak” (I later learned this is FOUR people).

An “outbreak” of what, I wonder, since the COVID PCR test was never meant to be used as a diagnostic tool, ACCORDING TO ITS INVENTOR.

All that so-called COVID tests measure is that a person has a coronavirus, of which there are literally millions.

I called Jim Kniola, Nursing Instructor at Central Wyoming College, and he told me that they follow and comply with “the evidence.”

He was very condescending and further told me that Westward Heights Care Center requires it.

Neither my daughter, nor I, want any swab with who-knows-what on it placed near her blood-brain barrier. This shouldn’t require an exemption of any kind.

What happened to those who misuse the cry “my body, my choice!” when, in this case, it actually applies.

Today my daughter decided to leave the nursing program and instead study Health Science, in the hopes that the WY legislature will do its job and protect medical freedom in the next two years, after which time she can pursue a nursing degree at a 4-year college.

In 2023, I was the prime sponsor of HB0066 – Prohibiting mask, vaccine and testing discrimination.

Had the bill passed, my daughter and others like her would not be forced to postpone their dream of becoming nurses.

I have serious doubts that my primary opponent is likely to propose or vote to protect medical freedom, having received $1000 from the Wyoming Hospital Association, who is responsible for keeping these kinds of requirements in place and locking Wyoming down during the scamdemic.

Rep. Jeanette Ward

Ward represents House District 57 in Casper.

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Police investigate shooting in Wyoming

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6 hours ago

September 8, 2024

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WYOMING, Mich. (WOOD) — Police are investigating a shooting that happened in Wyoming Sunday afternoon.

Around 12:40 p.m., officers with the Wyoming Police Department were called to Blue Bird Avenue near 36th Street for a shooting.

Police did not say if anyone was injured or what led up to it.

A spokesperson with the Wyoming Police Department said more information would be released later Sunday.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WOODTV.com.

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ESPN FPI Predicts BYU vs Wyoming, Updates BYU’s Projected Win Total

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14 hours ago

September 8, 2024

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ESPN FPI Predicts BYU vs Wyoming, Updates BYU’s Projected Win Total

Coming into the 2024 season, ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) was not high on BYU. FPI’s projected record for BYU was 4.7-7.3 and FPI gave BYU just a 31% chance of getting to bowl eligibility. FPI gave BYU only a 17.7% chance to start 2-0, but that’s exactly what the Cougars did. On Friday, BYU traveled to SMU and upset the Mustangs as double-digit upsets. Following an upset win over FCS power Southern Illinois on Saturday, FPI increased its outlook for the Cougars in 2024. FPI also cemented its prediction for BYU-Wyoming.

FPI gives BYU an 86.4% chance to beat Wyoming on Saturday night, up from 60.9% in the preseason.

FPI’s projected record for BYU increased to 6.5-5.5 after week one. The Cougars have a 76% chance to reach bowl eligibility according to FPI. Below are the game-by-game predictions.

There were material changes in the predictions for three games: Arizona, Arizona State, and Kansas.

Arizona struggled at times against FCS foe NAU. FPI downgraded Arizona after that performance while increasing BYU’s FPI following the upset at SMU.

Arizona State suddenly looks like one of the toughest games on BYU’s schedule. The Sun Devils beat Mississippi State 30-23 on Saturday evening.

UCF is now the toughest remaining game on BYU’s schedule according to FPI. The Knights have dismantled their opponents 102-17. They face their first true test of the season on Saturday at TCU.

BYU jumped up eight spots in the FPI rankings to 58. The Cougars are now ranked 12th out of 16 Big 12 teams.

UCF – 16th nationally
Kansas State – 18
Utah – 21
Oklahoma State – 27
Kansas – 29
TCU – 31
Arizona State – 35
Arizona – 39
West Virginia – 47
Iowa State – 49
Colorado – 57
BYU – 58
Baylor – 62
Cincinnati – 71
Texas Tech – 75
Houston – 84

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Pleasant and warm Sunday

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21 hours ago

September 8, 2024

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) – Most locations were dry for Saturday, but looking a little warmer as we head into Sunday.

Heading into tonight, while some lingering clouds are possible early we clear out pretty quick. Low temperatures into the 40s and 50s around our region. Folks in far western Wyoming and into the mountains will be into the 30s tonight.

Low temperatures into the 40s and 50s around the area.(KGWN Weather)

As we kick off Sunday, folks mainly in central to west central Wyoming (Douglas, Casper, Riverton to Jackson) may experience a haze. Westerly flow will allow for some smoke from the Fish Creek fire to move into the area. This may degrade air quality at times, especially in the Wind River to Teton Mountains.

Some smoke conditions are possible especially into western to central Wyoming.(KGWN Weather)

Other than some smoke in the skies, we will see some sunshine and a few afternoon clouds. A stay shower or storm is not out of the question, especially in southeast Wyoming and northern portions of Colorado. High temperatures into the 80s and 90s. Temperatures in the 70s west of the Continental Divide.

High temperatures into the 80s and 90s around the region(KGWN Weather)

Extended Forecast for Cheyenne – Sun and clouds through Sunday. A stray shower is possible during the afternoon. Overall looks dry for much of the work week. Warm start to the week, with some cooling temperatures by the end of the week.

Warm and sunny end to the weekend and start of the work week.(KGWN Weather)

Extended Forecast for Casper – Sunny, dry, and warm start to the work week. We do see a drop in temperatures heading into the end of the week, with highs by Friday in the low 70s.