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On Wednesday, the court system of Wyoming will decide for a second time whether or not to block the state’s newest ban on abortion. The concerns, this time around, are over individual rights and the ban’s constitutionality. A meeting has been scheduled for 1pm by Teton County County District Court Judge Melissa Owens. Judge Owens…
Ryan Brown, founder of Celebrities for a Cause, spoke about this year’s event which will have over 30 sports celebrities from June 28th thru July 1st raising money for Special Olympics. There are a number of events scheduled like a screening of the movie Vision Quest, a golf tournament, awards banquet, and free concert. There…
The latest medical discovery from the University of Wyoming finds the durability of microscopic “water bears” can make more medical treatments possible around the world. University of Wyoming researchers’ study of how microscopic creatures called tardigrades survive extreme conditions has led to a major breakthrough that could eventually make life-saving treatments available to people where…
Two teachers in Hot Springs County School District No. 1 are among a handful of Wyoming teachers that could receive the highest recognition for math and science teachers in the United States. Thermopolis teachers Emmy Hergert and London Jenks have been selected as the 2023 state finalists for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics…
Wyoming 4-H students can go to state fairs and leadership conferences without getting penalized for missing school, thanks to a new law that codifies these experiences as part of their educational growth. The University of Wyoming Extension and Wyoming 4-H are celebrating a new law that enhances the 4-H experience for students without causing problems…
Today marks the 50th anniversary of National Ag Day. This is a day that celebrates the farmers and ranchers who work hard everyday to make sure that Americans have food on their tables, material for clothing and building and by-products used in a variety of ways. But what is “Ag” and how does it play…
If you’re heading into the outdoors — in Yellowstone, the Cody region, or anywhere in bear habitat — you need to know the basics of Yellowstone bear safety.
There will always be road and highway construction in northwest Wyoming, but since W.Y.D.O.T. has finished major projects in the region, all the work this summer will be smaller in scale with shorter delays and quick completion. W.Y.D.O.T. Public Relations Specialist Cody Beers was the featured speaker at the Cody Club lunch on Monday, March…
When you’re exploring Yellowstone National Park, there are some simple steps you can take to avoid crowds.
Chancey Williams will be heading to Nashville to make his Grand Ole Opry debut next month.