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Governor Mark Gordon orders flags to half-staff for Dolly Parton

Governor Mark Gordon has ordered all Wyoming and U.S. flags lowered in Wyoming out of respect for Dolly Parton, who died on Aug. 25, 2026. Flags will remain lowered until sunset on Sept. 1, 2026.

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Governor Mark Gordon ordered all Wyoming and U.S. flags lowered in Wyoming pursuant to the president’s order.

The order is issued out of respect for country music icon Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.

The source states that flags will remain lowered until sunset on Sept. 1, 2026.

The notice applies statewide in Wyoming and includes both Wyoming and U.S. flags lowered in the state.

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