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Four-year-old child injury lawsuit against LCSD1 dismissed after opening statement
CHEYENNE — A 2020 lawsuit over the injury of a child at Meadowlark Elementary School was officially dismissed by Judge Peter Froelicher through a 30-page order filed Wednesday in Laramie County District Court. The lawsuit was originally filed against Laramie County School District 1 and playground equipment companies by Scott and Heather Hunter after their 11-year-old daughter suffered fractured spinal vertebrae on the Meadowlark playground in January 2018. The suit...
Wyoming GOP announces resolution to censure Laramie County Clerk over 'election integrity'
CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Republican Party’s Central Committee will consider a resolution to censure Laramie County Clerk Debra Lee at its next monthly meeting Sept. 7 in Douglas. The state’s GOP Executive Committee announced the resolution in a news release Tuesday, in which it criticized Lee’s handling of a voting machine test that was reported to be out of compliance with state statute. “It’s ...
Scattered thunderstorms this evening; rain and storm chances tomorrow
THE FOLLOWING WATCHES ARE IN EFFECT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch for McDowell, Wyoming, Raleigh, Fayette, Nicholas, Mercer, Summers, Greenbrier, and Pocahontas counties until 7 PM. A cold front is expected to bring in a line of scattered showers and thunderstorms. A few storms could be strong to severe, with damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain showers […]
Simshauser Runs Program, Course Record, Cowboys Finish First at Wyoming Invite
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (August 30, 2024) – Senior Kylie Simshauser ran the fastest 5k in Wyoming cross country history on her way to a first-place finish, junior Jacob White picked up first place and the Cowboys finished first, Cowgirls second, at the Wyoming Invite in Cheyenne, Wyo., Friday morning. The...
Wyoming Health Departments Reminds on Vaccinations for the New School Year
As students across Wyoming head back to school, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding parents to make sure their children are up to date on their vaccinations. Along with packing lunches, notebooks, and backpacks, keeping up with essential immunizations is crucial to protect children from serious diseases like measles and whooping cough.
Wyoming Business Council Hosts “Shaping Wyoming’s Future: A UW Student Panel”
September 10 Panel Discussion Will Share Experiences and Vision for the Future. Cheyenne, Wyoming — Recognizing the need communities across Wyoming have to retain and attract employees and entrepreneurs, the Wyoming Business Council (WBC) is excited to host “Shaping Wyoming’s Future: A UW Student Panel” on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the University of Wyoming (UW) College of Business.
State lawmakers, Tribal leaders, UW Board of Trustees meeting next month to discuss tuition support for Eastern Shoshone, Northern Arapaho students
A date has been set for the co-chairs of the Wyoming Legislature’s Select Committee on Tribal Relations to meet with the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees to discuss ways to provide more financial support to enrolled Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribal members attending the school. Representatives from...
Pilots Now Able to Earn Seaplane Rating in Wyoming
Pilots can now receive their single-engine seaplane (SES) rating on Lake De Smet in Wyoming, according to Wipaire, the manufacturer of Wiplines airplane floats. Wipaire, based in St. Paul, Minnesota, has been making floats for aircraft—from Piper Cubs on up—for more than 60 years. Wipline floats may be found on aircraft all over the world, including on Lake De Smet. The 3,600-acre lake, known for its boating and fishing opportunities, is located in the north central part of the state near Buffalo, Wyoming, and managed by Johnson County.
Predator work group to take public comment
CASPER — On Wednesday, members of the Wyoming Legislature’s Treatment of Predators Working Group will take public comment on two draft bills intended to address the state’s lack of enforcement capability in cases of abuse of predatory animals. They’ll likely get an earful — although the public comment will only last 30 minutes, and each speaker is limited to three minutes. Comments will be taken online via Zoom and in...
Be bear safe this hunting season
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — With archery hunting for elk approaching, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) has reminded people to take extra precautions when camping and hunting in bear country. Most areas open for archery season on Sunday, Sept. 1, but check the WGFD website for specifics. “It takes...
Crypto cowboys: Wyo could be first state with digital dollar
JACKSON, Wyo. — At the 2024 Wyoming Blockchain Symposium that was held in Jackson from Aug. 19 to 22, Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming is on track to become the first state to implement a policy-backed cryptocurrency. According to Forbes, cryptocurrency is a digitized and encrypted medium of...
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