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Getting down to nutrition

By Shelley Balls, MDA, RD, LD UW Extension – Nutrition and Food Safety Educator Meal planning can look very different from one household to another. For example some families have a monthly meal plan lined out, while others plan a…

Business Council awards second federal grant to aid in fight against COVID-19, produce PPE for healthcare providers

The Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors on Tuesday approved a federal grant request for $48,000 to purchase materials for the Wyoming Technology Coronavirus Coalition (WTCC) and WyoMakers to manufacture and distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face shields, hard and soft face masks, ear savers and gowns for…

The Tabernacle Choir Heritage Tour rescheduled for Summer 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Heritage Tour by The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, originally scheduled for June 25-July 16, 2020, has been postponed until 2021. The 2021 performances will be in all the same cities…

WIC special supplemental nutrition program adapts during pandemic during serve Wyoming families

As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding residents about the continuing, important benefits available for many families through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program. WIC…

Wyoming Council of Women seeks nominations for outstanding female entrepreneurs across Cowboy state

The Wyoming Council for Women (WCW) is seeking nominations for outstanding female entrepreneurs across the Cowboy State for recognition with the annual ‘Woman Entrepreneur Award.’ “Female entrepreneurs impact economies and families in every single community in Wyoming,” said Jennifer Wilmetti,…

Wyoming Legislature to Hold Special Session May 15-16

Cheyenne – The 65th Wyoming Legislature will convene for a two-day special legislative session beginning on May 15 at 8 a.m. The purpose of the special session is to address immediate needs of the state due to the COVID-19 public…

Cheney named to China Task Force

House Republican Conference Chair and Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) released the following statement after being named to the House GOP Leader’s China Task Force which will develop policies, ideas, and legislative strategy to combat the threat posed by the…

First Presidency announces limited reopening of several temples

Church leaders express gratitude and emphasize caution, safety and wisdom in the phased reopening process In a letter to all Church members, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints expressed their gratitude for the efforts…

UW Extension During Coronavirus

◆ Look online for educational opportunties. By Hudson Hill UW Cooperative Extension Living with the coronavirus means most things are getting done differently. That is certainly true with the University of Wyoming. It is a change but if we want…