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Albany County, Wyoming
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About Albany, WY

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Approximately 37,000 residents
County Seat
Laramie, Wyoming
Coverage Area
4,274 square miles in southeastern Wyoming

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Laramie begins 2026 street rehabilitation; Knife River awarded $8.02M contract
Government

Laramie begins 2026 street rehabilitation; Knife River awarded $8.02M contract

Laramie awarded Knife River Corporation an $8,023,669 contract to mill and overlay roughly nine lane-miles, including improvements to about 123 ADA ramps and a required substantial completion by Oct. 31, 2026.

James Thompson2m read
Kay Hirsig Picard dies in Lander after brief illness
Community

Kay Hirsig Picard dies in Lander after brief illness

Kay (Hirsig) Picard passed away Feb. 19, 2026 in Lander after a brief illness; a memorial is set for March 23 at St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Laramie.

Lisa Park2m read
Laramie Photographer Bryan Lebsack, 67, Dies; Memorial and Services Posted March 4
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Laramie Photographer Bryan Lebsack, 67, Dies; Memorial and Services Posted March 4

Bryan Lynn Lebsack, 67, a Laramie-area photographer, died Feb. 16 at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs; an online EverLoved memorial and services were posted in early March, with services listed March 4.

Marcus Williams2m read
Bennett's Six First-Half Threes Propel Wyoming Past Nevada 83-73 in Laramie
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Bennett's Six First-Half Threes Propel Wyoming Past Nevada 83-73 in Laramie

Khaden Bennett hit six first-half 3s and scored 18 of his 27 points as Wyoming built a 49-28 halftime lead and beat Nevada 83-73 at the Arena-Auditorium in Laramie on March 3.

Lisa Park2m read
Wyoming Cowgirls Hold On 59-57 in Senior Night Win Over Grand Canyon
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Wyoming Cowgirls Hold On 59-57 in Senior Night Win Over Grand Canyon

Wyoming held off Grand Canyon 59-57 at the Arena-Auditorium on March 3, 2026, after two defensive stops in the final 44 seconds and a game-sealing free throw by Malene Pedersen.

Sarah Chen3m read
Local grants, advising and steps to start or grow Albany County businesses
Business

Local grants, advising and steps to start or grow Albany County businesses

Laramie Main Street and the Wyoming SBDC offer free advising, downtown loans/grants and a Jan. 29 pitch showcase, concrete next steps and contacts to launch or grow in Albany County.

Sarah Chen7m read
Senate Advances HB10 with County Opt-Out, Limits Legal Standing in Albany County
Government

Senate Advances HB10 with County Opt-Out, Limits Legal Standing in Albany County

A 3-2 Senate Judiciary Committee vote on Wednesday advanced HB 0010 after adding a county-level opt-out and narrowing legal standing to “qualified electors,” splitting Laramie-area voices.

James Thompson3m read
University of Wyoming College of Business Earns Six-Year AACSB Reaccreditation
Education

University of Wyoming College of Business Earns Six-Year AACSB Reaccreditation

University of Wyoming College of Business in Laramie earned a six-year reaccreditation from AACSB International; fewer than 6 percent of business schools worldwide hold that status.

Lisa Park3m read
Comprehensive Primary-Source Compilation Details Ivinson Mansion and Laramie Plains Museum
Community

Comprehensive Primary-Source Compilation Details Ivinson Mansion and Laramie Plains Museum

The Ivinson Mansion at Lots 1-8, block 178 houses an 11,726 sq ft Victorian museum restored after LPMA bought it in 1972 and listed on the National Register on Feb. 23, 1972.

Sarah Chen3m read
Laramie DDA to host late-March public meetings on downtown plan update
Government

Laramie DDA to host late-March public meetings on downtown plan update

The Laramie DDA announced a public engagement push to update the city’s 2011 Downtown Development Plan and will hold a series of meetings in late March; exact meeting details remain unannounced.

Marcus Williams3m read
Albany County Commissioners Post March 3, 2026 Agenda; Livestream, Packet Available
Government

Albany County Commissioners Post March 3, 2026 Agenda; Livestream, Packet Available

Albany County posted its March 3, 2026 commissioners meeting materials at 9:30 a.m.; the county site lists a downloadable packet and a YouTube livestream titled "Albany County Government - County Commissioners Regular Meeting - 3/3/2026."

James Thompson3m read
Rock River, Centennial and other Albany County towns retain essential services
Government

Rock River, Centennial and other Albany County towns retain essential services

Rock River and Centennial in western and northern Albany County continue to operate town halls, clerks, volunteer fire departments and local water operators, keeping permits, billing and emergency response in place.

Marcus Williams2m read
Late collapse costs Wyoming Cowgirls in 69-61 overtime loss at Air Force
Education

Late collapse costs Wyoming Cowgirls in 69-61 overtime loss at Air Force

Six fourth-quarter turnovers and Air Force’s 7-0 overtime burst turned a 59-52 Cowgirls lead into a 69-61 overtime loss at Clune Arena, with Jane Rumpf forcing OT with a 3.1-second layup.

Marcus Williams2m read
Laramie-Area March Snowpack Report Shows Snowy Range Spring Runoff Outlook
Community

Laramie-Area March Snowpack Report Shows Snowy Range Spring Runoff Outlook

County5 published a March 5, 2026 Laramie-area snowpack report that aggregates USDA/NRCS basin snowpack data and outlines spring runoff expectations for the Snowy Range.

Marcus Williams2m read
Cathedral Home expands Coaches Who Care suicide-prevention training, returns to Laramie
Healthcare

Cathedral Home expands Coaches Who Care suicide-prevention training, returns to Laramie

Cathedral Home is bringing back its "Coaches Who Care" suicide-prevention training to Laramie March 23–26, 2026 for coaches, mentors and youth leaders who work with ages 10–18.

Lisa Park2m read
Pesticide applicator training, sprayer calibration March 3 at Albany County Fairgrounds
Community

Pesticide applicator training, sprayer calibration March 3 at Albany County Fairgrounds

Albany County Weed & Pest ran a "Pesticide Applicator Training" at the Albany County Fairgrounds with private applicator instruction 1:00–4:00 p.m. and a sprayer calibration session 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Marcus Williams2m read
First-year Wyoming WWAMI students meet Governor Mark Gordon, legislators in Cheyenne
Education

First-year Wyoming WWAMI students meet Governor Mark Gordon, legislators in Cheyenne

Twenty first-year Wyoming WWAMI students traveled to the Wyoming Capitol on Feb. 17 to meet Gov. Mark Gordon, be introduced on the House and Senate floors, and hear a student speaker, Hagen.

Marcus Williams3m read
Laramie posts March boards and commissions schedule with in-person and Zoom participation
Government

Laramie posts March boards and commissions schedule with in-person and Zoom participation

The City of Laramie posted a consolidated NewsFlash on March 2, 2026 announcing multiple March boards and commissions meetings, noting public participation is available in person or via Zoom.

James Thompson2m read
Parker Zoe Jackson, 21, of Laramie Dies February 21, Obituary Posted
Community

Parker Zoe Jackson, 21, of Laramie Dies February 21, Obituary Posted

Parker Zoe Jackson, 21, of Laramie, died Feb. 21, 2026; her obituary posted by Montgomery-Stryker on Legacy.com begins, "Parker Zoe Jackson lived so much life in a short 21 years."

Marcus Williams2m read
University of Wyoming Announces 2026 Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame Class
Community

University of Wyoming Announces 2026 Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame Class

Josh Adams, Hillary Carlson, Gregg Sawyer of Burns, Ron Whitman and five others, including the 1996 Cowboy football team, were named UW’s 2026 Hall of Fame class.

Marcus Williams3m read
Laramie Momo House and Grill applies for liquor license R73
Business

Laramie Momo House and Grill applies for liquor license R73

Momo House and Grill Inc. applied for restaurant liquor license No. R73 for 207 S. 3rd Street; the City of Laramie published the notice Feb. 18 and Feb. 25, 2026 after receiving the application Feb. 12.

Sarah Chen3m read
Wyoming House and Sheriff Launch Investigations After Campaign Checks Handed on Floor
Government

Wyoming House and Sheriff Launch Investigations After Campaign Checks Handed on Floor

A widely circulated photo by Rep. Karlee Provenza shows Rebecca Bextel handing a campaign check to Rep. Darin McCann on the House floor after adjournment, triggering a legislative probe and a Laramie County criminal inquiry.

James Thompson3m read
UW Senior from Casper First Author on National Physical Education Report
Education

UW Senior from Casper First Author on National Physical Education Report

Devon King, a UW senior from Casper, is listed as first author on the national "State of the States Policy Report" published in the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

Sarah Chen2m read
UW study inventories I-80 crossings to reduce wildlife deaths in Albany County
Community

UW study inventories I-80 crossings to reduce wildlife deaths in Albany County

University of Wyoming researchers have launched a project to inventory culverts and bridges along Interstate 80 to reduce deadly crossings for elk, mule deer and pronghorn.

Sarah Chen3m read
Albany County Sheriff's Search and Rescue outlines operations, contact, winter safety
Community

Albany County Sheriff's Search and Rescue outlines operations, contact, winter safety

Albany County’s volunteer Search & Rescue, founded in February 1952, warns winter backcountry communications are unreliable and has budgeted $2,372 for team tracking and communications equipment.

Sarah Chen4m read
WYO 130 Snowy Range Byway Winter Closure and Travel Advisories for Residents
Community

WYO 130 Snowy Range Byway Winter Closure and Travel Advisories for Residents

WYDOT has closed the high‑country stretch of WYO 130 from Green Rock Trailhead to above Ryan Park - a 12‑mile, >10,800 ft section that becomes a winter recreation corridor.

Marcus Williams3m read
Former Laramie Mayor Andi Summerville Pleads Not Guilty to Theft, Forgery
Government

Former Laramie Mayor Andi Summerville Pleads Not Guilty to Theft, Forgery

Former Laramie mayor Andi Summerville pleaded not guilty to eight felony counts after prosecutors accused her of taking more than $31,000 from the Wyoming mental health advocacy group she led.

Marcus Williams2m read
Rock River Seeks Bids to Expand Infiltration Gallery Near Arlington
Government

Rock River Seeks Bids to Expand Infiltration Gallery Near Arlington

Rock River posted a public procurement notice on Feb. 24 seeking bids to add three 30-foot sections (90 feet) of 8-inch perforated Schedule 40 PVC pipe to its infiltration gallery near Arlington.

James Thompson2m read
Ivinson Memorial Hospital named Chartis Top 100 for 2026, seventh since 2018
Healthcare

Ivinson Memorial Hospital named Chartis Top 100 for 2026, seventh since 2018

Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie announced Feb. 23 it was named a 2026 Chartis Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital, a recognition the hospital said is its seventh since 2018.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez3m read