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Industry groups challenge BLM’s new public lands conservation rule
Several industry groups are challenging a new rule from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that puts conservation on equal footing with other uses on agency-managed lands. Traditionally, companies have sought leases for various uses on BLM’s 245 million acres, including mining, logging, grazing, oil and gas drilling and recreation. Now, under the new Public Lands Rule which went into effect in June, parties can also apply for leases to do “restoration” or “mitigation” work.
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...
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...
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...
Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado Brace for Intense Heat Wave
Tulsa, OK – The south-central Plains are set to experience dangerously high temperatures during the first week of August, according to the Climate Prediction Center. The forecast indicates a high risk of excessive heat, with maximum air temperatures ranging from 100 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat index values could surpass 110 degrees, posing significant health risks to residents in Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado.
Denver nonprofit helping bridge labor shortage gap by teaching trade skills
A Denver nonprofit is working to train more skilled laborers to address Colorado's mass labor shortage. The Master's Apprentice is teaching 34 students skills like carpentry, welding and plumbing.
World War II soldier to be buried in Denver
DENVER (KKTV) - The remains of U.S Army Staff Sgt. Harold A. Schafer will be buried on July 29 at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. Schafer was killed in action during World War II while engaged in battle with German forces north of Dillingen, Germany on Dec. 10, 1944. He was assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division.
Stallions Fall to Laramie in Senior Night Doubleheader
ROCK SPRINGS – The Rock Springs Stallions faced a tough night on their home turf, losing both games of a doubleheader against the Laramie Rangers during their senior night. The Stallions fell 11-5 in the first game and 12-3 in the second, despite showing moments of resilience. In the...
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