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Opposition grows as Rail Tie wind project advances in Albany County
Government

Opposition grows as Rail Tie wind project advances in Albany County

Tie Siding could soon sit in the shadow of 149 turbines as the Rail Tie project clears regulators, deepening fights over views, wildlife, and property values.

James Thompson2m read
Albany County planners weigh wastewater concerns for Range Acres subdivision
Government

Albany County planners weigh wastewater concerns for Range Acres subdivision

Albany County planners met over a wastewater dispute that could decide whether Range Acres, an 11-lot subdivision near Little Worth Lane, can advance.

James Thompson2m read
Laramie solar project on city land clears key grid connection milestone
Government

Laramie solar project on city land clears key grid connection milestone

A 160-megawatt solar project on Laramie’s Monolith Ranch cleared a grid link step that could shape city revenue, land use and jobs by 2028.

Marcus Williams2m read
Fire crews mop up two-acre vegetation blaze near Curt Gowdy, I-80
Community

Fire crews mop up two-acre vegetation blaze near Curt Gowdy, I-80

A two-acre blaze on Road 210 burned less than a mile from Curt Gowdy and four miles north of I-80, putting Albany County’s edge under quick attention.

Sarah Chen2m read
UW scholarship aims to boost Indigenous enrollment in Laramie
Education

UW scholarship aims to boost Indigenous enrollment in Laramie

Only a couple Wyoming Indian High School graduates usually apply to UW. A new tuition scholarship could change that for Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho students in Laramie.

Marcus Williams2m read
Albany County sets April 20 voter-registration deadline for special election
Government

Albany County sets April 20 voter-registration deadline for special election

Albany County voters have until April 20 to register or update their information before a May 5 special election tied to a $95 million local tax package.

Marcus Williams2m read
Laramie human rights commission focuses on community resources, mutual aid
Community

Laramie human rights commission focuses on community resources, mutual aid

The commission’s April 15 agenda centered on the Soup Kitchen resource guide, mutual aid, and a clearer path to food and referral help for Laramie residents.

Marcus Williams2m read
Laramie City Council schedules April 22 retreat on fiscal goals
Government

Laramie City Council schedules April 22 retreat on fiscal goals

Council members will meet April 22 at the Municipal Operations Center to map FY2027 goals that can shape housing, transit and safety.

Marcus Williams2m read
Laramie Main Street leader Trey Sherwood wins national leadership award
Business

Laramie Main Street leader Trey Sherwood wins national leadership award

Downtown Laramie’s revival is posting real numbers: $1 in Main Street spending drew $36 in outside investment last year, as Trey Sherwood earned a national leadership award.

Sarah Chen2m read
Laramie bike park set to open with Wyoming’s first asphalt pump track
Community

Laramie bike park set to open with Wyoming’s first asphalt pump track

Construction starts behind the Rec Center in May, bringing Wyoming’s first asphalt pump track to the Laramie High School corridor by late August.

Sarah Chen2m read
Minimal Snow Leaves Albany County Prairies Brown, Drought Deepens
Community

Minimal Snow Leaves Albany County Prairies Brown, Drought Deepens

Brown prairie already stretches toward the Laramie Range as Wyoming sits at 54% of median snowpack, raising fire and forage worries for Albany County.

Lisa Park2m read
UW graduate sues Wyoming lawyers over trans sorority fight, media attacks
Education

UW graduate sues Wyoming lawyers over trans sorority fight, media attacks

Artemis Langford says two Wyoming lawyers turned her UW sorority fight into a public campaign of humiliation. One defendant has settled; the other still could face a jury.

Lisa Park2m read
Open fires banned on Game and Fish lands in Albany County, drought risk rises
Government

Open fires banned on Game and Fish lands in Albany County, drought risk rises

Open flames were banned on 39 Game and Fish areas in Albany County and nearby counties as drought deepened. Hunters, campers and ATV riders now face strict limits on sparks, smoking and grills.

Marcus Williams2m read
Moose crash totals Laramie-area couple’s car, carcass disappears before salvage
Community

Moose crash totals Laramie-area couple’s car, carcass disappears before salvage

A moose on Highway 230 totaled a Laramie-area couple’s car near WyoColo. Then the carcass vanished before they could salvage the meat.

Sarah Chen2m read
Laramie updates street rehab schedule, work set across city through October
Government

Laramie updates street rehab schedule, work set across city through October

Laramie pushed street rehab dates back across key corridors, with S Colorado Avenue now slated for April 20-26 and work set to run citywide through October.

James Thompson2m read
Freezing temperatures, snow expected in Cheyenne and Laramie
Community

Freezing temperatures, snow expected in Cheyenne and Laramie

Snow and a hard freeze were headed back to Laramie, with temperatures dropping from the 50s to the teens and a flash freeze possible by Thursday night.

Sarah Chen2m read
Deputies rescue stranded hikers in Vedauwoo after gear shortage
Community

Deputies rescue stranded hikers in Vedauwoo after gear shortage

Two hikers went five miles into Vedauwoo without the right gear, and Albany County deputies hauled them out by four-wheeler at night with no injuries.

Sarah Chen2m read
Holman, Harris bolster Wyoming backfield in spring workouts
Education

Holman, Harris bolster Wyoming backfield in spring workouts

Markell Holman and Samuel 'Tote' Harris are forcing Wyoming’s backfield into a real fight for carries as the Cowboys reshape their run game for fall.

Lisa Park2m read
Megan Degenfelder rallies Albany County Republicans at Laramie dinner event
Government

Megan Degenfelder rallies Albany County Republicans at Laramie dinner event

Megan Degenfelder took her governor campaign to a $25 Laramie dinner, leaning on grassroots conservative energy and local Republican ties.

James Thompson2m read
Cheyenne Elementary Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing Female Students
Education

Cheyenne Elementary Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing Female Students

A Cheyenne fifth-grade teacher admitted to sexually abusing two 10-year-old students; the same state tenure law that kept him on paid leave applies to every Wyoming school district.

Lisa Park2m read
Red Buttes Observatory strengthens research, outreach and local STEM access
Education

Red Buttes Observatory strengthens research, outreach and local STEM access

University of Wyoming's Red Buttes Observatory near Laramie supports year-round research, student training and public outreach. Its remote operations expand local STEM access.

Lisa Park2m read
Albany County launches care team to pair police, mental health experts
Healthcare

Albany County launches care team to pair police, mental health experts

Police in Laramie now answer mental-health crises with clinicians in the same program. The county’s care team is funded by the city, county and university.

Lisa Park2m read
Laramie Regional Airport (LAR) Guide: Facilities, Flights and Weather Tips
Business

Laramie Regional Airport (LAR) Guide: Facilities, Flights and Weather Tips

Laramie Regional Airport links Albany County to regional carriers and general aviation; travelers should confirm schedules and plan for high-elevation winter weather.

Sarah Chen2m read
Seven Laramie High School Students Honored for UW Trustees Scholarships
Education

Seven Laramie High School Students Honored for UW Trustees Scholarships

Seven Laramie High School seniors lined the auditorium stage March 5 to claim UW's top scholarship, which covers tuition, fees, and room and board.

Marcus Williams2m read
Laramie holds open house on proposed county excise tax before May vote
Government

Laramie holds open house on proposed county excise tax before May vote

A 1% county tax renewal could send $95 million to Laramie streets, fire stations and airport repairs. Residents can question the plan April 15 before the May 5 vote.

James Thompson3m read
Laramie Police Link Nine Local Children to International Child Exploitation Case
Government

Laramie Police Link Nine Local Children to International Child Exploitation Case

Nine Albany County children have been identified as local victims in an international federal child exploitation prosecution, the Laramie Police Department disclosed Saturday.

James Thompson4m read
Lab School Students Thriving at Laramie Middle School, District Data Shows
Education

Lab School Students Thriving at Laramie Middle School, District Data Shows

77% of former UW Lab School students made the honor roll in their first semester at Laramie Middle School, principal Kevin O'De told the ACSD1 board Wednesday.

Lisa Park3m read
BioLife abruptly closes Laramie and Casper plasma centers on Feb. 3
Business

BioLife abruptly closes Laramie and Casper plasma centers on Feb. 3

BioLife permanently closed its Casper and Laramie plasma centers on Feb. 3, leaving donors and staff scrambling and raising concerns about local plasma supply and household incomes.

Sarah Chen2m read
Curt Gowdy State Park's Trails Drive Recreation and County Planning
Community

Curt Gowdy State Park's Trails Drive Recreation and County Planning

Curt Gowdy State Park, which spans roughly 3,395 acres partly within Albany County, is one of the region’s primary outdoor recreation assets, featuring three reservoirs, more than 35 miles of trails, and year-round activities. The park’s nationally recognized trail system and reservoir access present ongoing opportunities and challenges for local planning, public safety, and outdoor-based economic activity in Albany County.

Marcus Williams2m read