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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...
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...
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...
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...
Fort D.A. Russell Days brings history to life at F.E. Warren
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — F.E. Warren Air Force Base will host its annual Fort D.A. Russell Days from July 19 to July 21. This three-day event, free and open to the public, offers a unique opportunity to explore the base’s mission and rich history. Visitors can expect modern military...
Cheyenne Woman With Multiple Warrants Found Hiding in Basement
A 29-year-old Cheyenne woman who was being sought on four felony warrants is now behind bars. According to a booking sheet, detectives with the Cheyenne Police Department and deputies with the Laramie County Sheriff's Office were in the area of 711 E. Allison Road at about 10:06 a.m. on July 3, 2024, when they learned that Shanowa Ashley Callender was in the home.
130 years of tradition: Photos/videos of the Pageant of the Old West 4th of July Parade in Lander, Wyoming
(Lander, WY) – In what was probably the most idyllic Independence Day weather Lander has had in recent memory, the 130th Pageant of the Old West 4th of July Parade was definitely one for ages. Hundreds, if not a few thousand attendees made their way to Main Street for...
Independence Weekend in the 10: Bingo, Baseball, and more
If you’ve ever wanted to catch a live production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, this weekend is a good time! Central Wyoming College is staging the iconic show Friday and Saturday, the 5th & 6th, at 7 p.m., and Sunday the 7th at 2 p.m. There are also shows scheduled next weekend, so get your tickets now.
Town of Afton Board Meeting Summary
Town of Afton board members met in their regularly scheduled meeting in June and discussed the following items. This project is now “back to the drawing board” due to a trash easement which did not have full support from all land owners. It was anticipated that after a two-week period the town would re-address obtaining the signatures.
Tuesday Night Square Dances in Dubois are back this summer!
The Summer Tuesday Night Square Dances have been a tradition in Dubois since 1948!. St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church Women established the Summer Square Dances as a fundraiser which would also provide family entertainment for visitors and locals and create a safe place for young people on a weeknight. The Tuesday night square dances have become an integral part of the Dubois summer season. Townsfolk look forward to the start of the dances each summer, as do neighbors in surrounding towns, tourists, and guests of the guest ranches in the valley.
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