Our Cheyenne news staff, with reporting from Doug Randall and Joy Greenwald.
Cheyenne News Staff
State Board of Education Meets in Lander Next Week
On the Agenda District Assessment Systems, the strategic direction of the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE), and proposed standards in Science and three other content areas.
Town Pleads Not Guilty By Reason of Mental Illness
District Attorney Scott Homar says he has not yet decided whether to seek the death penalty in the case.
U.W.Law School Dean Resigns
The dean of the University of Wyoming’s College of Law, Stephen Easton, has submitted his resignation effective Nov. 15th.
Governor Mead Thanks Engineering Task Force for Providing Clear Plan
The Wyoming Governor’s Energy, Engineering, STEM Integration Task Force plan for implementing its proposals includes a funding request. That request is for $17.8 million dollars over the next two-years, composed of $8.6 million in state funding and $9.2 million from the University of Wyoming.
Most Yellowstone Roads to Close on Monday
The roads to many popular Yellowstone destinations will close to automobile travel in a few days as the park begins preparing for the winter season.
UW Strengthen’s Ties With Nepal
There are now 45 students from Nepal enrolled at UW, the fourth highest total behind China, India, and Saudi Arabia.
Coalition: USDA Should Partner With Timber Industry To Reduce Wildfires
A bipartisan and bicameral group of western lawmakers pressed the U.S. Department of Agriculture to partner with the timber industry to reduce wildfire risks in fire-prone areas.
Bridger Teton Will Renovate Jackson Administrative Site
The renovation and construction on the remaining 5-acres in Jackson will include the construction of a combined Supervisor’s Office and District Office, a new 4-unit flexible housing unit for permanent and seasonal employees.
Majority of Wyoming Schools Partially Meeting Expectations or Better
The pilot ratings will act as a test of the new system for rating school performance, which was developed by the WDE.
Cheyenne Police Respond to Early Morning Armed Robbery
Police are still looking for the suspect, who fled the scene on foot after displaying a weapon and taking cash from the store. The suspec