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UW, Business Council launch network to connect entrepreneurs, mentors

Budding entrepreneurs across Wyoming will have access to experienced mentors through a new network being launched by the Wyoming Business Council and the University of Wyoming’s Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE). The High Plains Mentor Network will increase the…

Summer Road Trippin’ series makes a return to Lincoln County

The KUTV Summer Road Trippin’ crew was in Lincoln County this week to film segments for the television series. Stops were made in Kemmerer, Cokeville, Afton, Star Valley Ranch and Alpine to showcase outdoor recreation opportunities. This is the second…

Game and Fish seeking help for deer migration fencing project

Want to get some great exercise and help protect essential stopover areas for the historical Red Desert to Hoback mule deer migration? The Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Rock Springs Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management have…

Court clears way for Teton Raptor Center expansion

By Allie Gross Jackson Hole News and Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange A district court judge has affirmed the county’s approval of the Teton Raptor Center’s expansion plans despite a legal challenge from neighbors. “This opinion from the district court…

2019 Wyoming Supertag winners announced; more than $1.1 million raised for wildlife conservation

Most dream about epic hunts; some go on them. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced the winners of its Wyoming Super Tag raffle on July 15. Created by Gov. Matt Mead and the Wyoming Legislature in 2013, the Super…

Love in Action plans community event to raise funds for those in need

By Sarah Hale, SVI Media   When Abbie Christensen was diagnosed with cancer, a handful of community members started talking about what could be done to help. From those humble beginnings came the Love in Action committee. “A group of…

Theobald brings new focus at first trustees meeting

By Daniel Bendtsen Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange   LARAMIE — The University of Wyoming’s board of trustees first meeting with Neil Theobald as the school’s acting president began Wednesday with the new president leading a discussion on ways…

Wyoming Arts Council Announces Folk Art Mentoring Grant Recipients

Wyoming Arts Council Announces Folk Art Mentoring Grant Recipients The Wyoming Arts Council is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 Folk & Traditional Arts Mentoring Project Grants. The FY2020 Mentoring Project Grant recipients are: Marcus Dewey (Arapahoe) teaching…

Registration Open for Wyoming Arts Summit

Registration Open for the Wyoming Arts Summit  Registration is now open for the Wyoming Arts Summit. The summit is set to take place November 7-9, at Little America Hotel & Resort in Cheyenne. Hosted by the Wyoming Arts Council, this…

Governor Gordon creates Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Task Force

CHEYENNE, Wyo.– Governor Mark Gordon announced today he has appointed members to a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Task Force. The Governor was inspired to create the Task Force after attending an event at the University of Wyoming organized by the…