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Laugh and lament at '1776,' learn about how the Declaration of Independence came to be
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (839+ words) A singer looks over his notes during rehearsal for the live concert, "1776," at Laramie County Community College on June 21. The concert will take place July 2 at the Civic Center in Cheyenne. James Schick tries on a colonial costume with help…...
Students worry about future of extracurricular activities, plus all you need to get ready for July 4
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (142+ words) In today's edition, Taylor Staples and Ivy Secrest provide an excellent overview of the concern among Wyoming's public K-12 students that action by the Legislature earlier this year threatens their ability to participate in extracurricular activities. In their in-depth story, Taylor…...
Thank you, Laramie | Opinion
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (471+ words) Three years ago, I walked into the Laramie Boomerang newsroom as a nervous University of Wyoming junior and became an intern, eager to learn how to be a real journalist outside of a classroom. Today, as I write one of…...
Role of universities in a polarized political climate debated at UW event | Local News
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (893+ words) From left, Jonathan Turley, Todd Wolfson and moderator George Bogden participate in a debate about institutional neutrality on Tuesday in the University of Wyoming Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center. The event, hosted by the Steamboat Institute as part of its Campus…...
UW planetarium to celebrate America 250 with program about NASA's pioneering space efforts
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (396+ words) The University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium will celebrate America 250 with a look back at NASA's early pioneering efforts to explore space. "Celebrate 250 years of independence with a retrospective on the U. S.'s pioneering efforts in the final frontier " space," said…...
Lawmakers discuss technology in schools and activity funding shortage
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (955+ words) The front entrance of Laramie High School. Key topics of the Legislature's Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration meeting this week focused on technology and activities funding. CHEYENNE " Students and teachers met with state lawmakers Thursday to share a wide…...
What's Happening, June 27
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (555+ words) Albany County Cattle Women Ranch Tour scheduled Acu Recovery meets: 10-11 a. m. , at 7220 Counseling Coalition, 2900 E. Grand Ave. No. 13. A free group clinic that supports all people and is particularly useful in aiding in the recovery from stress, trauma and addiction. For more…...
Scholarship program helps young woman soar
10+ hour, 54+ min ago (628+ words) Kazia Bame, now a pilot, has always shown an interest in flying. AFTON " At age 17, Kazia Bame started her studies to become a pilot. At age 18, she was flying solo over the mountain ranges of western Wyoming. "Ever since I…...
Wyoming's districts have few answers for students worried about potential cuts to activities | In Our Schools
11+ hour, 9+ min ago (1728+ words) Central High School's speech and debate team came home with numerous awards from the annual Lobo Howl tournament in Fort Collins, Colo. , in January 2023." Sen. Chris Rothfuss, D-Laramie, listens on the Senate floor during the Wyoming Legislature's budget session at…...
Students put their U. S. knowledge to the test at Wyoming State Civics Bee
14+ hour, 20+ min ago (569+ words) Dale Steenbergen, president and CEO of Wyoming, begins the Wyoming State Civics Bee on Friday afternoon. 10 students from around the state traveled to Cheyenne for the competition and studied United States amendments, policies and court cases. CHEYENNE " Wyoming students have…...