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University of Wyoming starting football quarterback and team captain Andrew Peasley will kick off the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming’s Game Changers Reverse Raffle & Auction on Saturday, February 4, at the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper. A veteran addition on the Cowboy roster, Peasley has already completed his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology…
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is asking families across the state to consider testing their homes for radon to find out if a potentially dangerous health risk exists. Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless and dangerous gas found in many places, including the home. Radon occurs naturally as a radioactive gas released from the…
Following the establishment of the Wyoming Teacher Apprenticeship last fall, the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) and the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) turn their attention to the creation of a Teacher Retention and Recruitment Task Force, a recent report states. “With the Wyoming Teacher Apprenticeship up and rolling, the WDE is very excited…
A search is underway for the executive director of the University of Wyoming’s new center for the arts and humanities named for a famed Wyoming artist who was one of the university’s most generous benefactors. The Neltje Center for Excellence in Creativity and the Arts is part of UW’s College of Arts and Sciences. It…
Sheriff Scott A Steward Retires Sheriff Scott A. Steward’s fourth and final term came to an end on January 2nd, 2023. After 17 years as Sheriff, he intends to meet new challenges head on as a Park County Commissioner. Sheriff Steward grew up in Park County, graduating from Cody High School in 1985. He then…
Backcountry camping permits will be available online beginning Tuesday, January 10 at 8 a.m. (MST) for summer 2023 in Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to reserve their “special night under the stars” early as reservations are expected to fill quickly. Backcountry camping includes campsites that…
More than a third of all known elk habitat in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem remains open for human development, according to new analysis recently published in the scientific journal Biological Conservation. Dr. Laura Gigliotti, the report’s author, said data collected shows which of the park’s 26 herds are most vulnerable at different points along their…
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Glenn Pauley announced investments of over $2 million to expand access to water and waste infrastructure on the Wind River Reservation. The Water & Waste Disposal Grants to Alleviate Health Risks on Tribal Lands program projects will create economic opportunities and improve the lives of hundreds…
After taking the oath of office for his second term, Governor Mark Gordon delivered his Second Inaugural Address, pledging to continue to fight for Wyoming values, and calling on citizens to work together to build the state’s future. The Governor’s speech encouraged engaging with those who hold differing views and laid out a vision for…
The Cody Stampede Board was awarded “Rodeo Committee of the Year” by the Xtreme Bulls during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas earlier this month. This award is voted on by the 50 bull riders representing the PRCA. Voting factors include the quality of stock, prize money awarded, the grounds/facilities of the host…