Wyoming’s ambulance services have reached a state of emergency as funding in many counties dries up.

Oklahoma is joining a growing list of states to offer universal occupational licensing recognition to out-of-state professionals who relocate there.

Official numbers from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics show unemployment rose in the month of April as hiring fell far short of estimates.

DATA

• Cases: 103 
• Hospitalizations: 6
• Deaths: 4**

*These are cumulative totals as of 05/03/2021 4pm **Deaths in people with a recent positive COVID test.

• CASES PAST 7 days: 2
• CASES PAST 14 days: 2

TESTS

This week’s positivity rate was 8.57 percent, up from 0.0% last week. The goal is to keep this below five percent. This week’s rate is due to low testing.

A school choice group in Colorado is concerned about a bill that would make it more difficult to start or renew charter school licenses in the state.

Kansas lawmakers have voted to override Gov. Laura Kelly's veto of legislation allowing 18-20 year olds to carry a concealed weapon.

Some Wyoming businesses that received COVID-19 relief funds are being asked to return some funds totalling nearly $10 million.

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Wyoming's ranchers are warily count their raindrops during the prime grass-growing season, as significant parts of the state are experiencing severe drought conditions.