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UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Workshop on SBIR/STTR Opportunities at USDA July 30
Small-business owners can learn about Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) opportunities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) during a half-day virtual workshop Tuesday, July 30. Jim Greenwood will lead the discussion during a Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network webinar titled “USDA...
Legislative task force forwards bill to allow housing on government land
SHERIDAN — The Wyoming Legislature’s Regulatory Reduction Task Force last week reviewed a Joint Corporations Committee bill to allow the state to facilitate large-scale affordable housing development on government land. The task force identifies areas where state regulations place undue burdens on Wyoming industries, ultimately suggesting changes to Wyoming law to help facilitate economic activity. While current state statute does not explicitly allow government land to be used as housing,...
Rivers of Resilience: UW Grad Student Takes Deep Dive Into Relationship With Rivers and Lakes
If you think about water, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Do lakes and streams evoke memories of boating with buddies and fly fishing with friends? Or is the necessity of watering your crops and garden a primary concern?. “Even people whose business and livelihood rely on...
Despite Recent Gains, Wyoming Farmland Values Show Signs of Slowing
Farmland values in Wyoming have made modest gains over the past six months according to the latest Benchmark Farm Value Trends Report issued by Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) and Frontier Farm Credit. Values for Wyoming farmland have shown an average increase of 2.7% in the past six months and 5.1% in the past 12 months.
WCA All-Star Girls Basketball Postgame Remarks
The Wyoming Coaches Association girl's basketball game was full of energy and close to the finish as the North hung on to beat the South 71-68. Campbell County's Cami Curtis led the North with 17 points and Bradie Schlabs of Cheyenne East threw in 22 for the South. The game...
WCA All-Star Volleyball Post-Match Remarks
The North dominated the South in the Wyoming Coaches Association All-Star match on Saturday in Casper with a 4 sets to one victory. The North took the first 4 sets 25-19, 25-13, 25-21, 25-16 with the South taking the final set 16-14. Addy Thorinngton of Powell had 9 kills for the North and Brooke Hansen had 13 kills for the South.
Mayflies amassing in South Dakota
DE SMET, SD (KELO) — Just in case you haven’t gotten your fill of mosquitoes this summer, there’s another bug spreading its wings in South Dakota. A blizzard of bugs wasn’t in Brian Karstens’ forecast when he stopped for a fill-up at a convenience store in De Smet over the weekend.
Cody in line to land state shooting complex
POWELL — As the State of Wyoming moves forward with plans to build a world-class shooting facility, a panel is recommending that the complex be built in Cody. Following months of proposals, pitches and site visits, a task force voted 8-4 to favor a chunk of state land south of Cody over a competing spot near the Campbell County Cam-plex in Gillette.
City of Gillette Animal Shelter seeking foster homes for kittens
GILLETTE, Wyo. — The City of Gillette Animal Shelter is inundated with kittens, and it’s reaching out to the community to help them find forever homes. The shelter put out a call for help in a Facebook post on Monday, saying it is in desperate need of foster homes for multiple groups of young kittens. Several previous foster homes are currently not able to take pets, the shelter said, increasing the foster need for both dogs and cats.
C17 Crime Clips for Tuesday, July 23
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette yesterday, July 22, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled by the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Shoplifting, July 22, South Douglas Highway, GPD. Officers responded to a dollar store on...
Mercury rises as wildfire haze prompts air quality alert in Gillette
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Haze from wildfires in and around Wyoming is bringing a gloomy look to the skies over Campbell County on what would otherwise be bright, sunny summertime days. An air quality alert is in effect until 1 p.m. today and may be extended if haze continues to...
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