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Wyoming voters share what brought them to the polls
From pregnancy to services for senior citizens, a diverse array of issues drove Wyomingites to the polls Tuesday. Voters leaving the cavernous Industrial Building at the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds — the polling place for 13 different Natrona County precincts on Election Day — listed several issues that brought them to the polls. For Casperites Luke and Jennifer Anderson, skyrocketing property taxes and insurance costs were top of mind. The couple...
Here’s A Great New Science Program For Wyoming Teachers
I was never good at learning from a book in school, but if you gave me a hands-on lesson, the information stuck with me. To this day, I'm still a hands-on learner. If you're a teacher and want to give your students hands-on experience, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Trout Unlimited offer great opportunities.
Wyoming Transportation Commission awards $12.5M in construction contracts for road, bridge work
The Wyoming Transportation Commission recently awarded five Wyoming Department of Transportation construction projects nearly $12.5 million in contracts. Lovell-based Mountain Construction Co. was awarded a $5.71 million bid for a project on approximately 5.7 miles of US Highway 26 near Riverton in Fremont County. The contracted completion date is Oct. 31, 2025, and work includes […] The post Wyoming Transportation Commission awards $12.5M in construction contracts for road, bridge work appeared first on Transportation Today.
Wyoming voters ‘boiling mad’ over misleading mailers
FREMONT, SUBLETTE AND SWEETWATER COUNTIES – Voters streamed in and out of the Bob Carey Memorial Fieldhouse at Lander Valley High School early Tuesday, accompanied by the sound of thwacking pickleballs from the nearby courts. At this polling place, the morning crowd was in high spirits, with many people gathering outside to chat. Several voters used canes or walkers to reach the polls. Dick and Julie Lefevre opted to ride their tandem bicycle. ...
Lancer Esports’ Incredible 10-0 Start: Tillard Reaches ‘Unreal’ Rank
The Lancer Esports team at Eastern Wyoming College has achieved an impressive 10-0 record in Fortnite during the NJCAAE Summer series. Coach Caleb Spitzer attributes their success to the dedication of players Ryder Tillard and Kody Trewhella, who practice rigorously. Tillard recently attained the "Unreal" rank, placing him among the top 3,500 players globally in a field of over 500 million. The team, formed this spring, is actively recruiting new members and hopes to expand to 15 players, with scholarships available for recruits.
Lancer Volleyball team earns Academic Award
Eastern Wyoming College's 2023-2024 volleyball team earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award. The Lancers also had two players earn Region IX Academic All-American first team honors, two received second team honors, and one received honorable mention. "I am very proud of the ladies," Lancer head volleyball coach...
Legislative Tribal Relations Committee meeting Monday in Fort Washakie
The Wyoming Legislature’s Select Committee on Tribal Relations will hold an all-day meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26, in Classroom 7 of the Frank B. Wise Business Center, 3 Ethete Road, in Fort Washakie. The agenda for the meeting includes a discussion about a proposal to draft...
Gov. Gordon to speak on Veteran Suicide during event in Buffalo
According to the Sheridan VA, in 2020, an estimated 44,298 adults died from suicide, including 6,146 veterans. The veteran suicide rate, adjusting for population age and sex differences, translates to 57.3% greater than for non-veteran U.S. adults. Unfortunately, less than half of the veterans who die from suicide have reached out to the Department of Veterans Affairs for help.
UW Extension to host Wyoming Bee College conference at Casper College
CASPER, Wyo. — People interested in bees or beekeeping are invited to attend the 2024 Wyoming Bee College, scheduled for Sept. 13–14 at Casper College. The conference, organized by the University of Wyoming Extension, will take place at the Casper College Student Union, 1910 Lisco Drive. The Wyoming...
Male Wanted After Running From Traffic Stop in South Cheyenne
Authorities are looking for a White male who they say ran from the Wyoming Highway Patrol during a traffic stop in south Cheyenne Friday morning. The Laramie County Sheriff's Office in a Facebook post at 11:04 a.m. said deputies and troopers were in the area of West Allison Road and South Greeley Highway looking for the male.
Cheyenne Man Killed in T-Bone Collision on Nationway Identified
A Cheyenne man who died following a T-bone collision on Nationway last week has been identified. The crash happened around 1:11 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at the intersection of Nationway and Old Trail Road. Police say a Subaru Outback was at the intersection with a stop sign when the...
Health officials warn of harmful blue-green algal blooms in Sloan Lake
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health has issued a warning about rising blue-green algal blooms in Sloan Lake, which is used for recreational and irrigation purposes, not for Cheyenne’s drinking water supply. The Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities will monitor water quality and provide necessary treatment to address any algal blooms, according to a press release by the board.
Natrona County Emergency Management Gives Safety Update on Current Air Quality
The smoke and unfortunately, also ash, coming in from the fires in Johnson County are adversely effecting the quality of air in Casper and the surrounding area. The official Natrona County Emergency Management Facebook page posted a map, along with a detailed caption about the air quality, which stated:. Heavy...
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