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Western now offering a Substation Technician program
Western Wyoming Community College (Western) has announced the launching of its new Substation Technician program. According to a press release from Western, the course is designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the energy sector. The program will equip students with the technical knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to obtain knowledge in substation technology.
Rock Springs Council approves new golf cart bid request
On Tuesday night, the Rock Springs City Council unanimously approved a request from the Park and Rec. Department to seek bids to replace the golf carts at the White Mountain Golf Course. Prior to approving the bid request, the Council pointed out that the golf carts would only be used...
Spartans in Regional Tournament today; Green River teams to begin tournaments
The 307 Spartans Senior Babe Ruth baseball team will play the Calgary AAA Blues tonight in their second game of the Pacific Northwest Regional Baseball Tournament in Lander. The Spartans are coming off a tough 2-1 first-game loss to the Centerfield Roosters from Washington on Monday. The Spartans will finish...
Lobos Stumbled in Second Round of Pacific NW Regional
In round two of the Pacific Northwest Regional Babe Ruth baseball tournament, the Lander Lobos lost to the visiting Prosser Expos from central Washington. After logging a tough defeat against Cheyenne on Monday, the Lobos aimed to bounce back and keep their regional championship hopes alive. Unfortunately, their recent habit of leaving runners on base continued throughout, and they fell by a final score of five runs to zero.
New Mines programs aim to fill engineering workforce shortage
The South Dakota School of Mines in Rapid City will live up to its name with two new mineral-oriented programs – critical minerals, education and research. Andrea Brickey is a professor in the university department of mining engineering and management. She said the programs target areas of need. “For...
New president assumes leadership of the Wyoming Education Association
CHEYENNE – Wyoming Education Association Vice President Kim Amen assumed leadership of the Wyoming Education Association on Monday. Amen has served students as an educator for 31 years. She spent the first 13 years of her career directing Wyoming Early Childhood Education programs and the last 18 years in Laramie County School District 1 as a teacher of gifted and talented students in grades 1-4. She was active in the Cheyenne Teachers’ Education Association for 18 years and served as the statewide association’s treasurer, prior...
Thunder Plains denied approval for live events at proposed mega-facility
CHEYENNE — The multimillion-dollar Thunder Plains Park horse racing track and entertainment facility to be constructed 10 miles east of Cheyenne came before the Wyoming Gaming Commission last Thursday to seek approval of its ambitious timeline to begin live horse racing on Oct. 4. But without a track completed, the Gaming Commission could not approve the requests for a conditional license for ...
Wyoming Historic Governors' Mansion to host Historical District tour
CHEYENNE – Learn about the splendor and beauty of the Cheyenne Historical District during a tour of downtown Cheyenne from 10 a.m. to noon Friday. Wyoming Historic Governors’ Mansion district rangers will lead the tour, which meanders through Cheyenne’s historic district. Learn about the Millionaires Row district and the many historic buildings that still surround the mansion. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen and water. For more information, call 307-777-7878.
LCSD1 approves FY25 budget, including funds for charter school
CHEYENNE — The Laramie County School District 1 Board of Trustees unanimously approved the district’s budget for fiscal year 2025 during a meeting Monday night. The board has been going over the budget in great detail for a few months, and on Monday, LCSD1 Finance Director Jed Cicarelli presented the final budget to the board. Board vice chairwoman Christy Klaassen thanked Cicarelli for the efforts that have gone into improving...
The Perch: a new, free podcast from the Wyoming Tribune Eagle, out now
The Wyoming Tribune Eagle is excited to announce the launch of a new podcast: The Perch. Through this free podcast, the WTE hopes to make local news more accessible to a wider audience while pursuing a different and more intimate form of storytelling. The podcast will typically be split into three main sections: a local news roundup, a deep dive into one of the WTE reporters’ stories, and a lighthearted...
Downtown Musical Instrument Store Permanently Closing Its Doors
Casper is losing yet another one of its retail locations. The downtown musical instrument retailer, Rockstar Music Store, made the closing announcement via their official Facebook page earlier today (Tuesday, July 16th, 2024). The announcement stated:. A huge thank you to Casper, for the last 4 years! We will be...
Step Back in Time and Celebrate Casper’s Namesake with “Caspar Collins Day”
Fort Caspar is commemorating Casper's namesake with "Caspar Collins Day" on Saturday, July 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend this FREE event. Explore a pioneer camp, meet mountain men and an emigrant Trail Boss along with Frontier Army soldiers. See Mormon handcarts and classic vehicles on display from the Oil Capitol Auto Club and play old-fashioned kids games.
Family of Late WyoTech Graduate, Jared T. F. Alery, Donates $200,000 in Scholarships to LoveTrades Foundation
The Family of Jared TF Alery, a passionate, successful, CAT Marine Diesel Technician, leaves a legacy for trade-going students at WyoTech to take on a rewarding career like Jared. LARAMIE, WY / ACCESSWIRE / July 11, 2024 / After choosing to forego the traditional college experience to attend WyoTech in...
LifeLight Hills Alive sets up for a weekend of faith and music in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. - LifeLight Hills Alive is getting ready for the weekend. To ensure everything is set up, a dedicated group of volunteers is working both on Thursday and Friday at Memorial Park in Rapid City. From preparing stages to putting up vendor tents, the team of volunteers is right on track, according to event organizers.
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