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Albany County reimposes fire restrictions amid dry, dangerous conditions

Albany County reimposes fire restrictions amid dry, dangerous conditions

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Albany County warns after cat tests positive for plague

Albany County warns after cat tests positive for plague

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Laramie airport sets new heat record as storms loom this weekend

Laramie airport sets new heat record as storms loom this weekend

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Albany County asks residents to report wind damage after storm

Albany County asks residents to report wind damage after storm

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Albany County boosts emergency alerts with new communication partner

Albany County boosts emergency alerts with new communication partner

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Albany County dispatch helps rescue teens in emergency response

Albany County dispatch helps rescue teens in emergency response

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WYDOT outlines six-year road and bridge plan for Albany County

WYDOT outlines six-year road and bridge plan for Albany County

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Albany County names new undersheriff to help lead sheriff’s office

Albany County names new undersheriff to help lead sheriff’s office

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Albany County reimposes fire restrictions amid dry, dangerous conditions
Government

Albany County reimposes fire restrictions amid dry, dangerous conditions

Albany County and Laramie County brought back fire restrictions as dry grass raised fire danger. Albany County also posted a fireworks ban under Emergency Resolution No. 2026-001.

Marcus Williams2m read
Albany County explains when property tax bills are mailed
Government

Albany County explains when property tax bills are mailed

Albany County mails property tax notices in mid-September, and buyers who close or record deeds after Jan. 1 should not expect the bill in their name.

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Albany County public-safety roundup tracks arrests, court activity
Government

Albany County public-safety roundup tracks arrests, court activity

A July 22 records log captured arrests, citations and court appearances across Albany County, from Laramie to Rock River, in a county of 37,066 people.

Marcus Williams2m read
Albany County boosts emergency alerts with new communication partner
Government

Albany County boosts emergency alerts with new communication partner

Albany County is steering residents to Albany County Alerts, the Everbridge-linked warning system, with monthly tests set for the first Friday at 10 a.m.

Marcus Williams1m read
Albany County dispatch helps rescue teens in emergency response
Government

Albany County dispatch helps rescue teens in emergency response

Albany County dispatch helped coordinate a teen rescue, showing how 911 details and Laramie search teams can speed help across rural county terrain.

James Thompson2m read
Albany County warns after cat tests positive for plague
Healthcare

Albany County warns after cat tests positive for plague

A plague-positive cat in Albany County puts flea control and rodent avoidance front and center for pet owners. Wyoming has confirmed similar cat cases in 2019 and 2023.

Evie Marsh2m read
Laramie airport sets new heat record as storms loom this weekend
Community

Laramie airport sets new heat record as storms loom this weekend

Laramie Wyoming Airport set a new July 20 heat record, and hot weather is expected to hang on into the weekend before thunderstorms increase by Sunday and Monday.

Lisa Park2m read
Albany County asks residents to report wind damage after storm
Government

Albany County asks residents to report wind damage after storm

Albany County is asking residents to report wind damage after 60 mph gusts and quarter-size hail hit near Rock River, helping crews map losses and hazards.

Marcus Williams2m read
Albany County Fair brings local traditions, exhibits, and contests together
Community

Albany County Fair brings local traditions, exhibits, and contests together

From 4-H showmanship to the Jr. Livestock Sale, the Albany County Fair turns the fairgrounds into a countywide hub for agriculture, youth work, and local business.

Lisa Park5m read
Family Promise, Laramie Interfaith combine efforts to expand support services
Community

Family Promise, Laramie Interfaith combine efforts to expand support services

Family Promise of Albany County has moved under Laramie Interfaith, putting housing help, pantry services and utility assistance at one Laramie office for families in crisis.

Lisa Park1m read
Albany County School District 1 approves budget changes for meals, facilities
Education

Albany County School District 1 approves budget changes for meals, facilities

ACSD1 put $1,782,433 toward two years of free school meals, even as a 14-cent lunch price hike and funding uncertainty shape the rest of its budget.

Lisa Park2m read
Laramie Jubilee Days Parade brings western pride to downtown Saturday
Community

Laramie Jubilee Days Parade brings western pride to downtown Saturday

The July 11 parade brought 85-plus entries downtown, turning Jubilee Days’ western theme into a free crowd draw for Laramie shops and restaurants.

Sarah Chen2m read
Laramie joins Albany County in Lake Hattie case stance
Government

Laramie joins Albany County in Lake Hattie case stance

Laramie has joined Albany County in the Lake Hattie fight, backing a bid that could restore the irrigation district’s authority to fill the reservoir. The case touches 47 water-users.

James Thompson2m read
Albany County rejects gas station plan over zoning and traffic concerns
Government

Albany County rejects gas station plan over zoning and traffic concerns

Albany County said no to the Tumbleweed Express plan on East Grand Avenue, keeping the site tied to zoning and aquifer-protection fights.

Marcus Williams2m read
Albany County public-record roundup tracks arrests and court cases
Government

Albany County public-record roundup tracks arrests and court cases

Albany County’s July 15 records roundup followed recent pursuit cases and highlighted the clerk’s court role and detention-center fingerprinting rules.

Marcus Williams2m read
Albany County names new undersheriff to help lead sheriff’s office
Government

Albany County names new undersheriff to help lead sheriff’s office

Albany County installed Josh DeBree as undersheriff, a post that helps steer jail operations, patrol coverage and emergency response across a county organized in 1868.

Marcus Williams2m read
Albany County library teams with UW art museum for kids' event
Community

Albany County library teams with UW art museum for kids' event

Children will view and create art through a library-museum collaboration that brings free, hands-on programming to families in Laramie.

Marcus Williams2m read
WYDOT outlines six-year road and bridge plan for Albany County
Government

WYDOT outlines six-year road and bridge plan for Albany County

WYDOT’s draft six-year plan puts $9.403 million into a 0.33-mile Laramie rebuild on Bill Nye and Corthell avenues. The work could change commute, freight and winter travel patterns.

Marcus Williams2m read
Albany County, Laramie agencies coordinate for Cheyenne Frontier Days crowds
Government

Albany County, Laramie agencies coordinate for Cheyenne Frontier Days crowds

Albany County and Laramie agencies prepared for Cheyenne Frontier Days spillover as many as 266,000 guests, concert traffic and DUI enforcement strained regional roads.

Marcus Williams2m read
Laramie announces rolling closure on Spring Creek eastbound route
Government

Laramie announces rolling closure on Spring Creek eastbound route

Laramie’s eastbound Spring Creek/Russell corridor closed in a rolling pattern from 9th to 23rd Street, with lane shifts that can slow commutes, deliveries, and neighborhood access.

Marcus Williams2m read
Albany County Library launches hands-on artist trading card station
Community

Albany County Library launches hands-on artist trading card station

Albany County Public Library has added a new artist trading card station, with 2.5-by-3.5-inch cards, crayons and stickers for kids and families.

Marcus Williams2m read
Halleck Creek pilot plant advances rare earth project in Albany County
Business

Halleck Creek pilot plant advances rare earth project in Albany County

A Laramie pilot plant could turn Halleck Creek ore into concentrate, a step that may bring jobs, contractors and more rare earth value to Albany County.

Sarah Chen2m read
Albany County oral history archive preserves 426 local interviews
Community

Albany County oral history archive preserves 426 local interviews

Albany County’s oral history archive holds 426 interviews across multiple institutions, giving residents a usable record of ranching, railroads, UW and neighborhood change.

Lisa Park5m read
Laramie rec center pool closes after incident, lap pool remains open
Community

Laramie rec center pool closes after incident, lap pool remains open

The Laramie rec center closed its main pool after an incident, but the lap pool stayed open for Rec Swim and Lap Swim while staff watched water chemistry.

Marcus Williams2m read
Two Albany County ranches honored for century of operation
Business

Two Albany County ranches honored for century of operation

Two Albany County ranches were honored for 100 years of family ownership, a milestone that spotlights ranching’s grip on the land west of Laramie.

Sarah Chen2m read
Albany County advances plans to reconstruct Laramie Regional Airport
Government

Albany County advances plans to reconstruct Laramie Regional Airport

Albany County commissioners have moved airport reconstruction closer to design and funding decisions, with a $628,472 federal apron plan and a 176-by-150 heated hangar request already in play.

Marcus Williams2m read
Hynds Lodge in Curt Gowdy State Park highlights Albany County history
Community

Hynds Lodge in Curt Gowdy State Park highlights Albany County history

Hynds Lodge turns a Curt Gowdy day into more than a trail stop, pairing a 1922 Boy Scouts-era landmark with reservoirs, trails, and reservable gathering space.

Marcus Williams5m read
Albany County Fairgrounds serves as year-round hub for events and rentals
Community

Albany County Fairgrounds serves as year-round hub for events and rentals

Just south of Interstate 80, the Albany County Fairgrounds functions as a year-round venue for rentals, camping, storage, and livestock events, not just fair week.

Sarah Chen5m read
Wyoming Kids Closet reopens, supports Albany County foster families
Community

Wyoming Kids Closet reopens, supports Albany County foster families

Wyoming Kids Closet reopened in Laramie, giving Albany County foster families free donated clothing for children from birth through age 18.

Marcus Williams1m read