Education

8 new COVID-19 cases confirmed among NCSD students and staff this week

CASPER, Wyo — The Natrona County School District reported six new cases of COVID-19 among students and two among staff for the week of Jan 6-22, 2021 64 students and... Read more »

01/22/21 6:51 PM

Wyoming households asked to complete broadband speed test to help improve digital access

01/19/21 3:53 PM

7 new COVID-19 cases confirmed among NCSD students last week, 84 in quarantine

01/18/21 4:17 PM

UW research resolves controversial ‘energy gap’ size between atomic material

01/17/21 2:45 PM

UW’s spring semester plan includes surveillance testing, all-remote after spring break

01/17/21 12:00 PM

Casper College offers online classes for nonprofit certificate program

01/16/21 7:00 AM

UW working to offer COVID vaccine to students this spring

CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming is preparing for the start of the spring semester. “With the Jan. 21 start of the spring semester just one week away, University... Read more »

01/14/21 2:27 PM

Gov. Gordon: State must live within means, defend energy, and revitalize education

“Two years ago we began to address a future for Wyoming with a more limited, efficient and transparent government,” Governor Gordon told the Legislature.

01/12/21 2:44 PM

Watch: Governor Gordon message to 66th Legislative Session

Wyoming's Governor Mark Gordon is set to address the 66th Legislative session on Tuesday.

01/12/21 1:57 PM

70% of NCSD school nurses said yes to COVID vaccine; all employees will be eligible

CASPER, Wyo. — School nurses were eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as part of Phase 1A of the distribution plan being followed by the Casper-Natrona County School District. About... Read more »

01/11/21 7:46 PM

McCullar: NCSD cuts would be ‘untenable;’ asks Wyo. legislators to find funding for schools

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District is anticipating revenue reductions during the 2021-2022 school year. Enrollment decreases could lead to a $4 million loss in revenue for the... Read more »

01/11/21 7:16 PM

NCSD bracing for cuts totalling ~$17 million; may eliminate multiple programs including ‘We Read’

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District is working toward establishing a budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. While the final budget wouldn’t be adopted until the summer, the district... Read more »

01/11/21 5:09 PM

Wyoming to see $135 million for K-12 education under CARES II Act

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming is set to see about $135 million in funding for K-12 education under the federal “Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CARES II),” according to... Read more »

01/11/21 10:17 AM

Wyoming schools seek to defer goal metrics after pandemic cancelled assessments

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Department of Education is seeking public comment on temporary changes to its federal accountability plan, according to a release Friday. The COVID-19 pandemic caused the... Read more »

01/08/21 2:29 PM

UW Trustees brace for $19.3 million fewer state dollars, consider tuition hike

CASPER, Wyo — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will meet over three days next for regular updates and to begin budget planning for the upcoming fiscal year. The... Read more »

01/08/21 1:35 PM

Wyoming superintendent calls riot at U.S. Capitol ‘disgraceful;’ teachable moment for kids

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow said Thursday that the “example made by some adults yesterday rioting at our nation’s capital was disgraceful.” A mob of... Read more »

01/07/21 12:04 PM

New Casper area kindergarteners have chance to join three ‘Dual Language Immersion’ programs

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District is accepting “School Choice” applications for new students and students hoping to switch schools during the 2021-2022 school year. That includes in-coming... Read more »

01/06/21 11:31 AM

NCSD inviting families to register students for their ‘school of choice’ for 2021-2022

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District will open “School Choice” registration for the 2021-2022 school year in January. “NCSD offers School Choice because we believe no single education... Read more »

12/29/20 5:05 PM

Wyoming down 1,894 K-12 students; NCSD enrollment lowest in last eight years

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) said on Monday that there are 1,894 less K-12 students enrolled across the state this school year compared with 2019-2020. “Fall... Read more »

12/21/20 10:43 AM

(PHOTOS) Pathways Culinary Arts students assemble snack packs for nursing home residents

CASPER, Wyo — Culinary Art students at Pathways Innovations Center shared some of their expertise with the community this week, the Natrona County School District (NCSD) announced Friday. Following all... Read more »

12/19/20 9:07 AM

NCSD reports 14 new COVID cases among students and staff; 86 in quarantine

CASPER, Wyo — The Natrona County School District reported 14 new COVID-19 positive cases among district staff and students during its update Friday, Dec. 18. This number reflects new cases reported Dec.... Read more »

12/18/20 7:12 PM

Five NCSD schools to ‘screen and track’ all visitors using new system starting in spring 2021

CASPER, Wyo. — Five campuses in the Natrona County School District will pilot the implementation of a new visitor screening system and emergency management system starting in spring 2021. The... Read more »

12/14/20 7:05 PM

$11K ‘Workforce Discover Grant’ to boost Pathways heavy equipment education

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Education has awarded an $11,232.14 “Workforce Discover Grant” to Pathways Innovation Center. The grant will support heavy equipment operator training for students at... Read more »

12/14/20 5:14 PM

New Fort Casper exhibit has at least one story for every letter of the alphabet

CASPER, Wyo — The staff at the Fort Caspar Museum has organized a new way to explore Casper’s history, according to release Saturday. The “A, B, C’s of Casper History,” ... Read more »

12/12/20 4:52 PM

NCSD reports 21 new COVID-19 cases, 201 quarantines among students and staff since Dec. 5

CASPER, Wyo — The Natrona County School District reported 21 new COVID-19 positive cases among district staff and students during its update Friday, Dec. 11. This number reflects new cases reported Dec.... Read more »

12/11/20 7:15 PM

UW offers way to congratulate students graduating amid pandemic this winter

CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming is offering a way for people to congratulate students who are graduating this winter amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our graduates have overcome so... Read more »

12/09/20 4:26 PM

UW survey finds over half of Wyoming residents support legalization of cannabis for personal use

CASPER, Wyo — A new survey by the University of Wyoming’s Survey and Analysis Center (WYSAC) finds that’s 54% of Wyoming residents support allowing adults in Wyoming to legally possess marijuana... Read more »

12/08/20 2:31 PM

NCSD reports 83 new COVID-19 cases in district since Nov 21.; 547 in quarantine

CASPER, Wyo — The Natrona County School District reported 83 new COVID-19 positive cases among district staff and students during its update Friday, Dec. 4. This number reflects new cases reported Nov.... Read more »

12/04/20 6:07 PM

Casper College reports 10 new coronavirus cases among students and staff this week

CASPER, Wyo — Casper College has reported 10 new active coronavirus cases on campus on its weekly campus health update Friday, Dec. 4. There are currently 12 active cases in the college... Read more »

12/04/20 4:41 PM

Wyoming asking university students to help amid state’s substitute teacher shortage

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s office said on Thursday that Gordon and Superintendent Jillian Balow have launched an effort to recruit more substitute teachers to help address a... Read more »

12/04/20 12:51 PM

Centennial students learn to cut glass; create own stained glass pieces

CASPER, Wyo. — Eight grade art students at Centennial Junior High have been learning how to make their own stained glass pieces, the Natrona County School District said on Thursday.... Read more »

12/04/20 10:29 AM

Cuts threaten storied UW writing program

November 24, 2020 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Budget cuts threaten to end the University of Wyoming’s graduate study in creative writing, a program with a proud history and a deep network of... Read more »

11/29/20 10:39 AM

NCSD identifies five schools to pilot new visitor screening technology

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District has identified five schools to pilot the implementation of a visitor screening system that would be new to the district. The Raptor... Read more »

11/24/20 2:50 PM

Health director: Closing NCSD schools could increase COVID spread

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper-Natrona County Health Department Executive Director Anna Kinder said on Monday that closing schools could potentially increase the spread of COVID-19 within the community. Kinder told the... Read more »

11/23/20 6:56 PM

Anonymous donor gifts $10K to Kelly Walsh High School Band

CASPER, Wyo. — An anonymous donor has provided a $10,000 gift to Kelly Walsh High School. “The funds will be used exclusively for the Kelly Walsh Band,” the Natrona County... Read more »

11/23/20 2:05 PM

Substitutes able to fill in for less than half of NCSD teacher absences amid fall COVID surge

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District reported in their weekly COVID update on Friday that 23 staff had tested positive for COVID-19 and an additional 151 staff were... Read more »

11/23/20 1:28 PM

Former UW professor’s research could lead to treatment for heart disease in humans

CASPER, Wyo — Research conducted at the University of Wyoming could help pave the way for a treatment for a neuromuscular degenerative disease that causes heart failure in humans, the... Read more »

11/21/20 1:57 PM

14 new COVID-19 cases reported at Casper College this week

CASPER, Wyo — Casper College has reported 14 new active coronavirus cases on campus on its weekly campus health update Friday, Nov. 20. There are currently 33 active cases in the college... Read more »

11/20/20 5:16 PM

Casper College offering online ‘Cattle Kate and the Myth of the West’ lifelong learning class

CASPER, Wyo. — The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Casper College is offering an online class called “Cattle Kate and the Myth of the West.” OLLI offers programs for... Read more »

11/18/20 10:06 AM

New kindergarten bike program at Casper elementary school seeking donations

CASPER, Wyo. — All Kids Bike, a national program aiming to teach every child in the country how to ride a bike, is working to help Manor Heights Elementary in... Read more »

11/18/20 9:44 AM

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Education

8 new COVID-19 cases confirmed among NCSD students and staff this week

Wyoming households asked to complete broadband speed test to help improve digital access

7 new COVID-19 cases confirmed among NCSD students last week, 84 in quarantine

UW research resolves controversial ‘energy gap’ size between atomic material

UW’s spring semester plan includes surveillance testing, all-remote after spring break

Casper College offers online classes for nonprofit certificate program

UW working to offer COVID vaccine to students this spring

Gov. Gordon: State must live within means, defend energy, and revitalize education

Watch: Governor Gordon message to 66th Legislative Session

70% of NCSD school nurses said yes to COVID vaccine; all employees will be eligible

McCullar: NCSD cuts would be ‘untenable;’ asks Wyo. legislators to find funding for schools

NCSD bracing for cuts totalling ~$17 million; may eliminate multiple programs including ‘We Read’

Wyoming to see $135 million for K-12 education under CARES II Act

Wyoming schools seek to defer goal metrics after pandemic cancelled assessments

UW Trustees brace for $19.3 million fewer state dollars, consider tuition hike

Wyoming superintendent calls riot at U.S. Capitol ‘disgraceful;’ teachable moment for kids

New Casper area kindergarteners have chance to join three ‘Dual Language Immersion’ programs

NCSD inviting families to register students for their ‘school of choice’ for 2021-2022

Wyoming down 1,894 K-12 students; NCSD enrollment lowest in last eight years

(PHOTOS) Pathways Culinary Arts students assemble snack packs for nursing home residents

NCSD reports 14 new COVID cases among students and staff; 86 in quarantine

Five NCSD schools to ‘screen and track’ all visitors using new system starting in spring 2021

$11K ‘Workforce Discover Grant’ to boost Pathways heavy equipment education

New Fort Casper exhibit has at least one story for every letter of the alphabet

NCSD reports 21 new COVID-19 cases, 201 quarantines among students and staff since Dec. 5

UW offers way to congratulate students graduating amid pandemic this winter

UW survey finds over half of Wyoming residents support legalization of cannabis for personal use

NCSD reports 83 new COVID-19 cases in district since Nov 21.; 547 in quarantine

Casper College reports 10 new coronavirus cases among students and staff this week

Wyoming asking university students to help amid state’s substitute teacher shortage

Centennial students learn to cut glass; create own stained glass pieces

Cuts threaten storied UW writing program

NCSD identifies five schools to pilot new visitor screening technology

Health director: Closing NCSD schools could increase COVID spread

Anonymous donor gifts $10K to Kelly Walsh High School Band

Substitutes able to fill in for less than half of NCSD teacher absences amid fall COVID surge

Former UW professor’s research could lead to treatment for heart disease in humans

14 new COVID-19 cases reported at Casper College this week

Casper College offering online ‘Cattle Kate and the Myth of the West’ lifelong learning class

New kindergarten bike program at Casper elementary school seeking donations

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Wyo law enforcement seizes 744 lbs of marijuana products on I-80 Saturday

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Animals

Grizzly euthanized in 2020 was 34, the oldest known in Yellowstone region

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