Our Cheyenne news staff, with reporting from Doug Randall and Joy Greenwald.
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Superintendent Hill Releases Report on Condition of Wyoming Schools
In the report, Hill called for establishing shared Wyoming educational values by Wyoming citizens, and a reduction in federal involvement and of policies promoted by out‐of‐state consultants.
Wyoming Education Officials Unveil School Progress Report
Of the 351 individual schools in Wyoming, 171 met AYP, which was 48.7 percent of Wyoming Schools. Last year 205 out of 354 schools made AYP (57.9 percent). Nearly 73 percent of districts met AYP as well.
Wyoming’s Upcoming Football Seasons Feature Some Big Matchups
Games are scheduled against Oregon, Michigan State and Washington State, Northern Illinois, Nebraska and Missouri.
Wyoming Quit Tobacco Program Updated to Improve Service
Wyoming’s program offers free nicotine replacement therapy for those who medically qualify and will also cover a significant portion of the costs for prescription medications meant to help individuals quit.
DWS Vocational Rehabilitation Services Impacted by Federal Government Shutdown
The program assists people with disabilities establish and reach vocational goals that help them become productive working citizens.
U.W. Announces Change In Homecoming Parade Route
he parade will now travel south on Third Street rather than Second Street, as was previously announced.
Information Forums Set for Developmental Disability Programs
WDH has been providing services through an “Adult Developmental Disabilities Waiver,” a “Child Developmental Disabilities Waiver” and an “Acquired Brain Injury Waiver” using a combination of state and federal Wyoming Medicaid dollars.
Moose Hunters Receive Harvest Survey Cards
Game and Fish spokesman Al Langston says even if a hunter did not harvest a moose or decided not to hunt this year, their responses are important to the survey.
Human Remains In Sweetwater County Found To Be Prehistoric
The remains have been sent to the University of Wyoming, where they will undergo further examination.
UW Will Help Military Veterans Stay in School, Despite Shutdown
President Sternberg has issued a directive that no veterans will be forced to leave UW or to have their studies curtailed because of inability to pay expenses to the university.