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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.
Poor air quality in Cheyenne caused by wildfires set to improve
CHEYENNE — Laramie County residents woke up Thursday to the smell of smoke, and throughout the morning, the air quality index showed unhealthy levels of air pollutants. Though it improved throughout the day, the smoke that settled over the capital city had migrated south from the House Draw wildfire in Johnson County. “We had some northerly winds overnight that kind of caused the smoke to drift southward, along and east...
Oregon researchers paint wind turbines partly black to reduce bird deaths
A simple coat of black paint on the white blade of a wind turbine could save countless birds from flying into the machines and to their deaths each year. It’s working in Norway, and now researchers from Oregon State University are trying it in the West. With $400,000 allocated by the state Legislature, Christian Hagen, […]
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.
Update On Campbell County Wildfires: Efforts, Progress, And Ongoing Threats
Suppression efforts continue on both of the large fires in Campbell County. Strong winds are playing a major factor in the attempt to contain each of them. Fire behavior has been very active. Structures are threatened by each fire. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. Resources have been arriving throughout...
U.S. Forest Service’s Rocky Mountain region hiring over 250 firefighters
The U.S. Forest Service’s Rocky Mountain region, which includes Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming, is hiring over 250 permanent, seasonal wildland firefighters. Positions include engine operators, hotshot crew members, hand crew members, helitack crew members, airtanker technicians, airtanker base managers, fuels technicians, fire prevention specialists, assistant fire...
Hot Weather, Possible Storms In SE Wyoming Forecast
Southeast Wyoming residents can expect highs in the 80s or 90s this weekend, with a chance of afternoon storms according to the Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service. The agency posted the following on its website:. Another hot weekend expected with daily chances for isolated to scattered showers and...
Know How To Submit Proper CWD Samples For WGFD
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been a focal point for Wyoming Game and Fish biologists for many years, and 2024 will be no different. CWD is a 100% fatal disease that affects the deer family, Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Elk, and even Moose in Wyoming. According to the WGFD Information...
Wyoming Among The Least Fortunate In Powerball History
A new study looks at the "unluckiest" states in the U.S. when it comes to Powerball and the least frequent lottery winners to the tiniest jackpot winners -- and it's not good news for Wyomingites. Since Powerball started in 1992, only five Wyomingites have taken home the lottery. It's important...
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...
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