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March, rally recognize 150 years of suffrage in Wyoming
Several of the participants in a march Tuesday to commemorate the anniversary of womens suffrage in Wyoming said the event helped draw attention to instances of inequality that still need to be addressed.
December 11, 2019
Wyoming principal recognized as top educator in the nation
The principal of a Cheyenne junior high school on Monday was recognized as one of the top educators in the nation with a Milken Educator Award.
December 10, 2019
Wyoming Suffrage to be commemorated through music
The Wyoming Symphony Orchestra has commissioned an original work from rising American composer Stephanie Ann Boyd to celebrate the 150th anniversary of womens suffrage in Wyoming and the 100th anniversary of suffrage in the United States.
December 10, 2019
Increased timber harvest could play role in diversified approach to wildfire prevention
As catastrophic wildfires become more frequent across the West, people are looking for a single culprit, but its not that simple, Wyoming State Forester Bill Crapser said.
December 06, 2019
State legislator takes national stance against ‘endless wars’
If Congress is not willing to declare war in the Middle East, Rep. Tyler Lindholm, R-Sundance, wants America to bring home its troops.
December 04, 2019
UW students, NCAR Supercomputing Center help improve forecasts in Asia, Africa, South America
In the United States, Japan and a handful of western European countries, people can access state-of-the-art weather forecasts that are updated once an hour.
December 04, 2019
Customer-generated power electrifies calls for net metering reform
Dr. Jason Bloomberg spent more than $100,000 on his homes solar and wind energy system with the idea he could recoup the costs through energy savings during the next 20 years.
December 03, 2019
Wyoming opens avenues for cryptobanking
The Wyoming Division of Banking is working to finalize the first two applications for a new type of bank: Special Purpose Depository Institutions (SPDI) or speedy banks, which will specialize in transactions involving cryptocurrency.
December 02, 2019
Legislators on dwindling state revenues: ‘It’s real, it’s bad’
As coal, oil and natural gas revenues decline, state legislators could have some hard decisions ahead, according to information generated by a strategic planning effort created by Gov. Mark Gordon.
December 01, 2019
Ray Peterson is back, hoping lawmakers will heed his calls for ed funding cuts
A former state senator who was ousted from the Legislature after sponsoring a bill that threatened to cut education funding is doubling down, saying more money needs to be cut.
November 29, 2019
Esther Hobart Morris Symbolizes Equal Rights
This year, three noteworthy events occurred in Wyomingthe celebration of the 150th anniversary of womens suffrage, the designation of 2019 as the Year of Wyoming Women, and the reopening of the newly renovated Wyoming Capitol.
November 26, 2019
Wyoming’s Infamous Icy Interstate Inspires Book, Innovation and Preparation
The Lincoln Monument towers over Interstate 80 at the summit rest area just outside of Laramie. Its the highest point along the 4,666-mile interstate at 8,640 feet.
November 25, 2019
Some retailers look for options to seasonal help
As holidays draw near, employers at retail stores, restaurants and hotels in Wyoming may find the states current unemployment rate of 3.8 percent makes it very difficult for them to hire extra workers for the holiday season.
November 21, 2019
Competitive pay, flexibility keys to hiring seasonal workers, say officials
Wyomings unemployment rate is a good indicator of a healthy economy: people are working and therefore able to buy homes, cars and Christmas and Hanukkah gifts.
November 21, 2019
State, national park work to limit mountain goat population
Doug McWhirter wants people to understand several things about Wyoming's iconic mountain goat populations.
November 20, 2019
Meals on Wheels enjoys large volunteer force
The sign out front says Volunteers Needed. But thats not exactly true for Meals on Wheels of Cheyenne.
November 15, 2019
Computer science education still not in many Wyoming classrooms — nearly 18 months after bill signed
Learning computer code, using it to create programs and understanding how information is broken down and delivered by networks are just some of the dozens of computer science lessons that could be taught in Wyoming public schools.
November 14, 2019
Losing coal could cost Wyoming dearly, take decades to recalibrate labor force
Wyomings coal market has suffered devastating layoffs and mine closures in recent years, and by all accounts, the industry is shrinking.
November 13, 2019
Military experience translates well into civilian life, say vets
On day one of boot camp, every recruit is taught the values of punctuality, personal grooming and working together, but some lessons gleaned from military experience arent as immediately obvious.
November 10, 2019
Wyoming veterans weigh in on celebrating Veterans Day
Gravesite flowers on Memorial Day, barbecues on Labor Day, social media outrage on Columbus Day most holidays have their traditions. But Veterans Day tends to elude veterans and civilians alike.
November 09, 2019
Hunting with Heroes brings disabled veterans together for healing, outdoor recreation
War is hell, but returning to civilian life can be equally daunting for many military veterans, especially those whose wounds complicate the reintegration process.
November 07, 2019