CASPER, Wyo. — The company that wants to mine gravel on state land at the base of Casper Mountain doubts Natrona County has the legal right to block activity on land belonging to the state. On Sept. 17, the Natrona County Commission voted to amend a zoning rule to effectively block Prism Logistics’ attempt to […]
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Casper College establishes scholarship in memory of local pharmacist
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper College recently announced the creation of the Jan and Don Anderson Scholarship, honoring longtime Casper pharmacist Don R. Anderson. The endowed scholarship is earmarked for students pursuing their degree in education, pre-pharmacy, pharmacy tech or healthcare. “This scholarship is a memorial to Don R. Anderson, a pharmacist in Casper for 35 […]
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Wyoming student proficiency scores stable, slightly below pre-pandemic levels
CASPER, Wyo. — The results of state-administered assessments for Wyoming’s K–12 students are relatively stable compared to last year and remain below the pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels by about 1–2%, according to a release by the Wyoming Department of Education on Wednesday. 99% of the students take the Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress, an end-of-year […]
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UW to honor exceptional alumni at banquet ceremony
LARAMIE, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources will recognize distinguished alumni, valued partners and generous supporters of the college at the annual dean’s banquet in Laramie on Oct. 11. The event occurs during Agriculture Appreciation weekend, a yearly celebration of UW’s connection to the agricultural community. This […]
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DEI, multicultural affairs closures draw little attention from most University of Wyoming students
By Madelyn Beck Students rushed between classes on a late September day at the University of Wyoming. Some sported jackets or hoodies to stave off the morning cold, but many were down to T-shirts as the sun warmed the air. The calm on campus belied the controversies swirling around Wyoming’s lone four-year university. This winter, hard-line […]
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Lawmakers recommend 8.5% funding bump for teachers, school staff
by Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile As the brother of a recent graduate from the University of Wyoming’s College of Education, Rep. Landon Brown (R-Cheyenne) has seen firsthand how lagging teacher salaries in Wyoming affect the state’s pool of educators. “The offer that he received from Arizona was $22,000 more a year than what he was offered for […]
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Native student tuition waivers now in University of Wyoming’s court
by Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel committed Thursday to spearheading an effort to define what Native student tuition waivers could look like at Wyoming’s sole public, four-year college. He made the commitment after a “circular” conversation between UW trustees and state lawmakers about which entity is responsible for initiating such a plan. […]
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As University of Wyoming mulls guns on campus, community debates safety, suicide prevention
By Madelyn Beck Citing concerns about safety and suicide, a majority of people who spoke at a Thursday hearing on guns at the University of Wyoming said they did not support allowing weapons on campus. But others advocated for easing restrictions at Wyoming’s lone four-year public university, contending an armed public would better protect against mass […]
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UW Extension offers annual Food, Fun, 4-H program for youth and families
LARAMIE, Wyo. — Now in its third year, the University of Wyoming Extension’s Food, Fun, 4-H program encourages youth and families to spend time together in the kitchen and at the dinner table. Organized by UW Extension educators Kellie Chichester of Niobrara County, Joddee Jacobsen of Natrona County, Mary Louise Wood of Park County and […]
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UW Extension to offer geodesic dome school in Chugwater
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — For those interested in learning how to build a geodesic-dome greenhouse, the University of Wyoming Extension will offer a free four-day class in Chugwater starting Oct. 7. Geodesic domes are a great option for Wyoming residents looking to extend the growing season and shelter their crops from snow, hail and wind, according […]
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Enrollment woes, free speech and guns: UW delivers its ‘state of the university’
by Madelyn Beck, WyoFile University of Wyoming leadership focused on the positive during Tuesday’s state of the university address, but also acknowledged ongoing challenges — like a continued decline in enrollment and whether to allow concealed carry of firearms on campus. Enrollment Overall enrollment is down 0.8%, according to Provost Kevin Carman, with new student enrollment down […]
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Ft. Casper hosts Lunch & Learn on Battle of Bonepile Creek this Saturday
CASPER, Wyo. — The Fort Caspar Museum is hosting its fall Lunch & Learn program on the topic of the Battle of Bonepile Creek this Saturday, Sept. 14, according to a release from the museum association. The optional lunch begins at noon and the lecture begins at 1 p.m. RSVP for lunch by Thursday, Sept […]
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Early childhood education proposals die in legislative committee
By Katie Klingsporn Wyoming is one of six states without state-funded preschool for 4-year-olds, despite the significant social and economic benefits of early childhood education being well documented and widely acknowledged by policy makers. At roughly 35%, the portion of Wyoming 3- and 4-year-olds who attend preschool lags far behind the national average of about 50%. […]
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Candidates announced for 4 seats on Casper College Board of Trustees
CASPER, Wyo. — There are six candidates vying for four seats opening up on the Casper College Board of Trustees in the Nov. 5 general election, as reported by the Natrona County Clerk’s Office. Trustees Anna Kinder and Brad Cundy were appointed in 2024 and are required by statute to run in the election immediately […]
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5 NCSD school board seats at stake in Nov. 5 general election
The full list of NCSD Board of Trustees candidates as reported by the clerk’s office is below.
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Concealed carry considered at the University of Wyoming
By Madelyn Beck Students at the University of Wyoming may eventually be able to discreetly pack heat as leaders consider allowing concealed carry on campus. The university on Friday invited “students, faculty, staff and the public” to provide feedback on the idea via an online form or at the Sept. 26 trustee meeting. Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed legislation this year […]
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Wyoming Behavioral Institute establishes scholarship endowment with Casper College
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Behavioral Institute, located in Casper, recently provided funds to create the Wyoming Behavioral Institute Mental Health Professional Scholarship with Casper College. The endowed scholarship will provide a student with $1,000 divided between the fall and spring semesters. The scholarship is open to students who are taking at least six credit […]
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University of Wyoming replaces Multicultural Affairs after lawmakers take aim at DEI efforts
By Madelyn Beck The University of Wyoming is replacing its Office of Multicultural Affairs with the Pokes Center for Community Resources, the school’s president announced Thursday. The change — the office has existed at UW for 30 years — comes months after state lawmakers barred Wyoming’s lone four-year public university from spending state dollars on diversity, […]
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UW Extension to host Wyoming Bee College conference at Casper College
CASPER, Wyo. — People interested in bees or beekeeping are invited to attend the 2024 Wyoming Bee College, scheduled for Sept. 13–14 at Casper College. The conference, organized by the University of Wyoming Extension, will take place at the Casper College Student Union, 1910 Lisco Drive. The Wyoming Bee College is designed for people of […]
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Lab School will lose historic UW home after lease negotiations fail
By Katie Klingsporn After teaching pupils from a facility on the University of Wyoming campus for decades, the K-8 Laboratory School in Laramie has just one more year to operate on university grounds. The split comes after college administrators and Albany County School District officials failed to ink a long-term lease for the school, which is […]
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Casper College nursing scholarship established in memory of Virginia Bila
CASPER, Wyo. — The Virginia H. Bila Nursing Scholarship was recently established in Bila’s memory. She passed away last year at the age of 98 in Casper. Her daughter, Rita Stone, established the scholarship to remember her mother, who raised Rita and her three brothers, Raymond Jr., Steve and Mike. The scholarship will be awarded […]
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Casper College students shine at national competition
CASPER, Wyo. — After taking first place in the Wyoming Skills USA Championship, Casper College’s Alex Brown and Emily Dundas each advanced to the national competition, where Brown proceeded to place fourth. Brown competed in the computer numerical control programming competition, while Dundas competed in the auto body repair technology competition. “Alex is a talented […]
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UW golfers named All-America Scholars
LARAMIE, Wyo. — Five members of the University of Wyoming golf team were recently named to the Cobalt Golf All-American Scholars list by the Golf Coaches Association of America. Recognized with the distinction are Patrick Azevedo, Jaren Calkins, Jimmy Dales, Kristof Panke and Davis Seybert. Only 8% of the 297 NCAA Division I teams had […]