Western Announces 2025 Study Abroad and Community Tour to South Africa
Western Wyoming Community College (Western) will host one international summer abroad trip in 2025. Western’s 2025 tour will explore South Africa for eleven days with an additional two day extension to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Western is hosting an informational…
The boys and the lake: How two backcountry experts met death in Yellowstone
• Two years after a tragedy on Shoshone Lake, rangers reveal details of the search for two lost canoeists, including one who remains missing. By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com SHOSHONE LAKE—Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly strides to the…
‘Never again to anyone at all’
• Mihara speaks on Japanese imprisonment at Heart Mountain, lessons for the future By Peder Schaefer Buffalo Bulletin Via- Wyoming News Exchange For years Sam Mihara has gotten the same question. “Are you bitter?” Is he bitter that he was…
Yellowstone visitation statistics for August 2023
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park hosted 846,389 recreation visits in August 2023. This is a 45% increase from August 2022 (582,211 recreational visits) and a 3% increase from August 2019* (820,006 recreational visits). So far in 2023,…
Daniels Scholarship Program application now open
• Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming high school seniors encouraged to apply The Daniels Fund is excited to announce the opening of the application for the Daniels Scholarship Program, providing a life-changing opportunity for students looking to pursue their…
Western Wyoming Community College Strategic Plan Update
Press release from Western Wyoming Community College In 2021 Western Wyoming Community College (Western) published its most recent college-wide strategic plan. This plan outlines the college’s priorities and guides decision making across the institution. It is reviewed annually to ensure…
$3,060 Raised to Support Trafficked Survivors’ Aftercare and more in Facebook Fundraiser
• All funds sent to Libertas International. In a heartwarming display of community support, a Facebook fundraiser organized by Ashley Call has successfully raised $3,060 to aid trafficked survivors in their journey towards recovery. The funds collected in this charitable…
Facebook Auction launched to finish Box H Park Playground fundraiser
The Box H Park Board of Directors have launched a Facebook auction in hopes of raising the final funds needed to purchase a new playground at the historic park in Fairview. The auction features local goods and services that have…
Sen. Lummis requests stamp commemorating J.C. Penney
Monday, September 11, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) sent a letter to the U.S. Postal Service Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee requesting the issuance of a postal stamp to recognize the life and legacy of former Lincoln County resident James Cash…
Wyoming poised to take on carbon dioxide, pump it underground
• A wave of carbon dioxide injection well permits will bring either a boon of low-carbon energy, or a diversion from renewable energy efforts. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Backed by the promise of billions in federal dollars, energy companies…