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UW Professor Examines Tree Adaptability to Climate
During his recent yearlong sabbatical, Daniel Laughlin led a study that found trees can sustain life in temperatures higher or lower than where they are currently growing. While tree species appear to prefer distinct climatic conditions, the true nature of these preferences is obscured by species interactions and dispersal, which limit tree species’ ranges.
Colorado family's firework business rockets across Wyoming border
A Colorado family has seen great business in recent years for their firework sales company thanks to a relatively new shop in Wyoming. The Elliott family built "Artillery World Fireworks" just north of the Colorado and Wyoming border in an effort to sell fireworks to Coloradans that are otherwise illegal to sell in the centennial state. Coloradans have long traveled to Wyoming to purchase the fireworks they cannot find in Colorado. However, now when they enter Wyoming, they are greeted in-part by a large white building that is covered with signage boasting of the ownership's Colorado ties. Pete Elliott is the owner...
‘Meet the Candidates’: Tamara Trujillo for Wyoming House of Representatives
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — In this edition of “Meet the Candidates,” Tamara Trujillo shares with Cap City News how she envisions governing Wyoming if elected to the state Legislature. Trujillo is one of three people running for House District 44. The following are responses that Trujillo shared with...
Greybull student attends Teton STEM Academy on UW campus
Adeline Kunkel, a freshman-to-be at Greybull High School, was among the 24 Wyoming students who explored the interdisciplinary sciences relating to a mission to mars during the University of Wyoming’s Teton STEM Academy held June 16-23 in Laramie. Campers built heat shields that protected their eggs — face-painted and...
School district superintendents share thoughts on Degenfelder's plan to reduce testing
SHERIDAN — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder last month presented her plan to reduce and streamline statewide assessments in schools to the Wyoming State Board of Education — a decision that has been met with mixed responses from local school administrators. Included in Degenfelder’s Assessment Reduction and Efficiency Plan is the decrease of at least 30% in the number of items on the mathematics assessments in the third through eighth grade; removal of K-2 interim assessments; removing the third grade writing portion from...
Greybull’s Museum of Flight and Aerial Firefighting sheds light on planes’ past
Before its closure in the early 2000s, Hawkins and Power Inc. sent out planes filled with fire retardant and water to combat forest fires; however, the planes weren’t always used for fighting fires. Those planes, which can still be seen at the Museum of Flight and Aerial Firefighting in Greybull, have seen the hot flames and destruction of war, too: many of them are retired bombers and cargo planes from the Second World War.
Former Catholic Church undergoes transformation to a residence
When Curtis and Nicole Lindgren and their partners, Nicole’s parents, Don and Lynne Davies, first looked at the former Catholic Church, their interest was to make it into a really nice rental. They knew from the start it was going to take some major remodeling, but they liked the building, its setting and the interior. It had some plusses, but it had some big challenges too.
Healing after trauma: Director Shoval Tshuva discusses her debut short film
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — As the Wyoming International Film Festival is set to kick off July 9, dozens of independent filmmakers will soon premiere their short film projects across a variety of genres. One such director drew upon her own past trauma to produce a movie about healing. Shoval Tshuva...
#HappeningNow: Lander Rotary BUffalo BBQ
(Lander, WY) – Head on over to Lander City Park for the Lander Rotary’s annual July 4th Buffalo BBQ!. Burgers, brats and dogs are being served up courtesy of the Rotary, Pushroot Brewing Co. is serving up some suds, Tumbleweed is providing dessert and the Low Water String Band is kicking out some tunes!
CODY STAMPEDE RODEO WRAPPING UP
CODY, Wyo., July 3, 2024 — With just one more performance left in the 105th Cody Stampede Rodeo, the competition is getting tighter. That was evident at the third performance of the rodeo, Wednesday night at Stampede Park. With less than ideal weather conditions, it was cold, wet and a little rainy, very few contestants were able to move into the standings and put themselves in position to get a paycheck.
Duck yeah! Casper Rotary Club’s Great Duck Derby is quickly approaching
CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - The Rotary Club of Casper is gearing up to host its annual Great Duck Derby and Riverfest event. Thousands of rubber ducks will take to the North Platte River to compete for the top spot. The fastest duck and its owner will win a cash prize and eternal bragging rights.
CWC campus moves ahead in the development process
JACKSON, Wyo. — In a three to one vote, Town Council approved a Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a new 20,288 square foot school for Central Wyoming College’s (CWC) Jackson campus located at 2020 W. High School Road. Town Council approved the plan on Monday, July 1.
Chief Black Coal’s headdress now on display at Northern Arapaho Experience Room
(Riverton, WY) – Driven over 2,000 miles across the country from Massachusetts to Wyoming, the sacred headdress of Chief Black Coal has now returned to the Northern Arapaho people. Last week, there was a community celebration at the Wind River Hotel & Casino (WRHC) for its unveiling in the...
Victor Miller confirmed as mayoral candidate for Cheyenne; AI program VIC excluded from ballot
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Registered voter Victor Miller, candidate for mayor of Cheyenne, is on the official Laramie County ballot. There is no artificial intelligence candidate running for office in Laramie County, Laramie County Clerk Debra Lee stated in a press release. Miller, by his own admission, filed as a...
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