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UW's Berry Center Earn's Sustainable Building Award

Associated Press — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:29:08 +0000

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — The University of Wyoming's Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center has been recognized for its environmental and user-conscious building features.

The center was recently awarded the LEED Gold certification, which recognizes buildings for their environmentally friendly design, construction and operation

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Laramie Honored For Budget And Financial Reporting

Associated Press — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:26:24 +0000

The city of Laramie has received a national award for its budget and financial reporting.

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Let's Nominate a Wyoming Teacher For The First Ever Grammy Music Educator Award

Tee Roy — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:32:07 +0000

While Wyoming may be one of the least-populated states in the union, we also have some of the top teachers in the country. Just in Casper alone, an entire generation of guitar players have honed their craft under the guidance of Stan Kurlin

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Group Honors Gov. Mead On Safer Roads For Wildlife

Associated Press — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:34:38 +0000

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — The National Parks Conservation Association has recognized Gov. Matt Mead and the state for helping to address wildlife-vehicle collisions on Wyoming's roads and along wildlife corridors

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UW Adjunct Wins 2012 Indianapolis Prize

Bruce Dougherty — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:37:29 +0000

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — A University of Wyomingadjunct professor has been selected to receive a leading award for animal conservation.

Steven Amstrup is being recognized with the 2012 Indianapolis Prize for his research into polar bears

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Group Applauds Jackson Bicycling

Associated Press — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:33:48 +0000

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — The League of American Bicyclists has awarded Jackson and Teton County a gold designation as a bicycle-friendly community.

The Jackson Hole region is one of only 16 communities in the country to obtain the status

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Nominations Sought For Ag Award

Brian Scott — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:55:27 +0000

The Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust is seeking nominations for the Kurt Bucholz Award, which honors an individual who exemplifies the core beliefs held by Dr. Bucholz during his lifetime of dedicated public service and commitment to conservation.

The award was created in memory

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Yellowstone Area Panel Gets Arbor Day Award

Associated Press — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:34:17 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The Greater Yellowstone Whitebark Pine Committee has been recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation for its efforts to protect and restore whitebark pine trees.

The Montana, Wyoming and Idaho-based Greater Yellowstone Whitebark Pine Committee is one of 16 individuals and organizations to be recognized by the foundation

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Gov. To Give Award To Wounded Park Ranger

Associated Press — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:14:32 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Gov. Matt Mead will honor a park ranger with Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources who was wounded by a gunman last year at Glendo Reservoir.

The Associated Press says that Philip Martindale will receive the American Police Hall of Fame's Law Enforcement Purple Heart on Thursday in the governor's office

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Cody Center Wins National Award For Bus Tours

Associated Press — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:47:00 +0000

CODY, Wyo. (AP) — The National Tour Association rates the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody as among the favorite museums for group travelers to visit.

The center tied with New York City's American Museum of Natural History for third place in its museum category

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