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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...
It’s Weird There Aren’t More Of These Businesses In Wyoming
I've enjoyed getting to know many veterans who call Wyoming home. Many weren't born in the Cowboy State but moved here after retiring from the service. According to reports, 44,403 vets live here, putting Wyoming at #3 with 7,571 veterans per 100,000 people. This state is a good option for vets, with lots of open space, outdoor experiences, veteran organizations, no state income tax, and educational benefits, which are a few reasons a veteran may choose to live here.
The truth behind the US 'zone of death' where there are no laws
There’s a part of the United States that is essentially lawless and it’s nicknamed the “zone of death”, but how did it come about?While America is home to some strange rules, like the shocking Texas law that allowed a man to kill his wife’s lover under one condition, it may surprise people to know that there is a small part in one of the most populated countries in the world that is lawless.It might sound like something out of The Purge, but the 50 square miles “zone of death” is real and located in Yellowstone National Park, accessed by one...
Inflation squeezes Wyoming residents as BBQ costs hit record highs
CODY – As the summer sun blazes, so does the financial strain on Wyoming residents. This year, the cost of hosting a traditional backyard barbecue reached unprecedented levels, reflecting broader economic challenges faced by consumers nationwide. According to Rabobank’s 2024 BBQ Index, the cost of hosting a 10-person barbecue has surged to $99, marking the highest on record. This represents a significant increase from previous years, driven by rising prices of essential items such as ground beef, chicken and beer. ...
Helicopter Stocking of Fish in Backcountry Lakes Near Dubois and Lander
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department, in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service, will soon be conducting helicopter stocking of fish in backcountry and wilderness lakes outside Dubois and Lander. This initiative targets lakes in the Shoshone National Forest, specifically within the Popo Agie and Fitzpatrick Wildernesses. Over the course...
Daily on Energy: Wyoming delegation takes on BLM over coal, wind turbine washes ashore on Nantucket, and DOE’s AI plans
WYOMING DELEGATION BUCKS BLM’S COAL AMENDMENT: Wyoming lawmakers are calling for Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to rescind a proposal that would end future coal leasing on federal lands in the Powder River Basin – the nation’s largest coal producing region. Some background: The proposal from the Bureau of Land Management responded to a 2022 court […]
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