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There was no shortage of award-winners or recognitions at the May 22 meeting of the Washakie County School District No. 1 board of trustees. The meeting began by recognizing Paul Ramos as the recipient of the Bell Ringer Award. This award is given annually to a person who gives outstanding contributions to the district behind…

Discussion of policy regarding public comment was a prominent feature of the lengthy Hot Springs County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees meeting on May 18. During the segment on policy revision, board Trustee Clay Van Antwerp suggested a change to Policy BEDH – Public Participation at Board Meetings. One change would come at…

Cheyenne population estimates show shift of residents from city to county CHEYENNE (WNE) – Although Wyoming’s largest city lost population between 2021 and 2022, rural Laramie County gained nearly as many residents as Cheyenne lost. Cheyenne’s population dropped by 456 people between July 1, 2021, and July 1, 2022, according to recent population estimates released…

: A Laramie citizen received an email, supposedly from their own company, with three attached documents. The citizen knew their company had not sent any documents and was suspicious since the “from” email address was incomplete. It is likely that one or more of the attached documents contain malware. 1 in 7 transactions on Facebook…

JACKSON — Michael Wayne McCollum will be released from a Montana jail where he was held on Yellowstone National Park’s behalf — even though federal prosecutors initially labeled him a flight risk after an accident that apparently led to a woman’s death last Saturday on Craig Pass. “The court does believe release would be appropriate…

Exotic creatures find care in Laramie LARAMIE – The Laramie Animal Shelter has become something of an ark. The shelter unexpectedly found itself caring for 63 exotic pets following a rollover accident on Interstate 80 on May 12. Although the original ark is said to have held many species,the animals temporarily cared for are mostly…

A ‘big chunk of the mountain’ fell off last fall, altering the profile of the Grand’s East Ridge so drastically that people can see the difference from the valley floor. A giant rockfall has forever changed what’s arguably the world’s most famous natural skyline – the iconic Cathedral Group view of the Grand Teton, Teewinot…

Parents challenge policy on student names, pronouns CASPER – Lawyers for Sweetwater County School District No. 1 issued a blistering response on Monday to a lawsuit filed by two parents over the district’s use of their child’s preferred pronouns and name, calling their allegations “nonexistent” and arguing that the parents are trying to force their…

CODY – “Maybe a lot of people don’t know that most cases are solved by the average citizen,” Cody Police Chief Al Vanderpool said in a Nov. 1, 1962, Cody Enterprise article. “That is, by something they have seen or personal knowledge they have of some individual that may be connected to a case.” Chief…

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CHEYENNE – A Gold’s Gym patron tackled and subdued a local man Friday before he was arrested for allegedly trying to steal a vehicle and rob the establishment. Brandon B. Creel, 37, of 505 Williams St. was taken into custody and charged with two counts of felony robbery (threat of injury), misdemeanor interference with a…

“The Choices That Matter Day was filled with thrilling experiences. It showed us what is good and bad in life, and to pursue your dreams in life,” one Worland Middle School eighth grader wrote after spending their day discussing topics such as drunk driving, unplanned pregnancy and STIs, addiction, mental health and suicide with local…

Making the most of hosting the 3A West regional track and field meet on May 12-13, the Worland Lady Warriors scored 160 points to finish as the 3A West runners-up. “I’m really proud of them. They pushed a deep and talented Powell team. I don’t even think they realize the potential they have because they…

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So you’re graduating, now what? If you are graduating high school or college and headed right into the workplace there are a few things you need to realize. The biggest thing is that you no longer get two or three weeks off at Christmas. My first job out of college I was back to work…

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With the theme of this year’s Better Hearing and Speech Month being “Building a Strong Foundation,” Washakie County School District No. 1 Speech Language Pathologist Sally Hamer is doing exactly that by implementing Alternative Augmentative Communication boards at playgrounds. Hamer, with the district’s Educational Resource Center, announced that boards were installed at the… Top Featured…

Danny “Dan” Thomas August, 71, passed away unexpectedly at the Billings Clinic on May 14, 2023. “Big Dan” was born in Walsenburg, Colorado on November 2, 1952 to John William and Agnes June (Forbidussi) August. Growing up, Dan’s family moved around to ten different towns until he was 14 years old when they settled in…

Mark Chester Nielson, 76, passed away at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on May 14, 2023. He was born in Worland, Wyoming on Feb. 26, 1947.   A private family graveside was held Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in… Top Featured Tags: – Wyoming News Press Release Distribution Service

Rene Richard Garcia, 51, passed away on May 13, 2023 in Worland, Wyoming. He was born in San Jose California on June 22, 1971. A funeral service will be held 2:30 PM, Friday May 19, 2023 at the Bryant Funeral Home… Top Featured Tags: – Wyoming News Press Release Distribution Service

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