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UW’s Wyoming SBDC Network to Participate in NSF Proposal Lab Aug. 8
Small-business owners and researchers will have the opportunity to submit Phase 1 proposals during the National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab Thursday, Aug. 8. The Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the Montana Innovation Partnership and the New Mexico Federal and State Technology partnership program will participate in...
Body found at Mirror Lake identified as Colorado man
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Albany County Sheriff’s Office identified the body found at Mirror Lake on July 4 as James Bitner, 56, of Blackhawk, Colorado. Deputies received a report of a deceased individual near Mirror Lake around 8 p.m. Upon arrival, they confirmed the presence of a deceased person, initially referred to as “John Doe.”
Brewers Gear up for Riverfest to Support Expansion of Community Trails in Casper
The 32nd annual Riverffest is happening August 10 in Casper at Crossroads Park. The event is FREE, but for unlimited sips of beer you must purchase a ticket. This year's event welcomes local and regional breweries like Melvin and Wind River Brewing, and Casper-area distributors bringing samples of craft beer to tickle your tastebuds.
2024 Lander Pig Roast, balloon walk continued mission to raise awareness for mental health, suicide prevention
(Lander, WY) – The 4th annual Lander Community Pig Roast may have been cut short by a storm this past weekend, but despite the weather over 2,000 plates of free food were served and dozens of volunteers continued their mission of raising mental health awareness. The unofficial kick-off to...
The new Hotel Yellowstone Jackson Hole will be for adults only
Wyoming's Jackson Hole will welcome a new adults-only hotel on Aug. 1. Situated atop the East Gros Ventre Butte, the Hotel Yellowstone at Jackson Hole promises easy access to the region's outdoor attractions, including Grand Teton National Park (5 miles) and Yellowstone National Park (60 miles). The property claims to...
Gatlin Appointed as First Director of UW Science Institute
Jay Gatlin, a professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Molecular Biology, has been named the inaugural director of UW’s newly named Science Institute (SI). SI is one of UW’s several universitywide institutes and centers. It enables world-class research and education that bring together disciplines across UW to strengthen the foundations of Wyoming’s present and future economy.
RSHS announces Lennon Spence as its new boys basketball coach
This evening it was announced that Lennon Spence is the new boys varsity head basketball coach at Rock Springs High School. The announce was made via the school’s Facebook page. Lennon is a native of Rock Springs and a former Tigers player. While playing for RSHS, Lennon was selected...
Casper Council breaks funding gridlock over Willard Envision Center
CASPER, Wyo. — The development of a multi-purpose community center in the former Willard Elementary School cleared a bureaucratic hurdle by the Casper City Council on Tuesday. The council authorized a revised Community Block Grant agreement between the Wyoming Community Development Authority and the city to assist funding for...
Thousands of people without power across southern Idaho, eastern Oregon
Brush fire ignites along Interstate 15 south of Blackfoot
BLACKFOOT — Firefighters extinguished a brush fire that ignited along Interstate 15 south of Blackfoot on Wednesday. The blaze along Interstate 15’s southbound lanes was reported around 4 p.m. and contributed to significant traffic congestion on the freeway. The fire scorched about two acres of farmland on the west side of the freeway before firefighters from the Blackfoot and Fort Hall fire departments extinguished the flames. ...
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