Education

NCSD’s Lab Preschool accepting new students

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District said on Thursday, Aug. 13 that their Lab Preschool, which is located at Pathways Innovation Center, is accepting new students. “The NCSD... Read more »

08/13/20 12:59 PM

Wyoming Governor extends health orders

Public Health Order No. 1 includes a requirement that students wear face coverings in schools in situations where 6 feet of separation cannot be maintained. Specific exemptions are listed in the order.

08/12/20 11:16 AM

Teachers, parents question school reopenings

As parents, students, administrators and district employees nervously eye the reopening of Wyoming schools under coronavirus pandemic rules, many are uncertain that safety plans will protect them and their communities.

08/12/20 6:11 AM

School board grant to expand fabrication technology at Pathways, Casper College

CASPER, Wyo— Casper College (CC) and Pathways Innovations Center (P.I.C.) will roughly split a $98,500 grant from the Board of Cooperative Education Services to upgrade their advanced structural manufacturing capabilities.... Read more »

08/11/20 11:36 PM

793 enroll in Natrona schools virtually; district seeks full-time virtual teachers

CASPER, Wyo — 793 students enrolled by the Sunday night deadline to attend Natrona County School District (NCSD) virtually this school year. The first day of classes is September 2. ... Read more »

08/11/20 8:51 PM

Gordon to discuss COVID-19, school reopenings at Wednesday live briefing

The Governor is scheduled to be joined by State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist and Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow, during the briefing.

08/11/20 4:07 PM

State education dept seeks input on proposed Computer Science Performance Standards

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) will host two virtual meetings to collect public input on the proposed 2020 Computer Science Performance Standards. Previously, all Performance Level Descriptors... Read more »

08/11/20 2:56 PM

Wyoming health officials release guidance for schools in the event of COVID-19 cases

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Department of Education, in conjunction with the Wyoming Department of Health, have released guidelines for schools in the event that students or staff test positive... Read more »

08/10/20 2:36 PM

Limited space and registration required in NCSD bus plan

CASPER, Wyo — The Natrona County School District (NCSD) has released details on modified bus transportation practices for the coming school year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “NCSD Transportation’s goal is... Read more »

08/07/20 4:24 PM

PHOTOS: eight NCSD educators awarded based on graduating senior nominations

CASPER, Wyo. — The top of the graduating class of 2020 has spoken and eight Natrona County School District educators are being honored based upon their recommendations. NCSD announced the... Read more »

08/06/20 5:13 PM

Wyoming puts $7.5M in COVID-19 funds toward college grants

State officials plan to announce a start date for applying for the funding soon.

08/06/20 4:56 AM

Harrist: Wearing face masks among three ‘powerful tools’ to keep Wyoming schools open

CASPER, Wyo. — Governor Mark Gordon said during a Wednesday, Aug. 5 press conference that all 48 school districts in the state have submitted “Smart Start Reopening Plans” to the... Read more »

08/05/20 3:55 PM

Gordon allocates $7.5 million in CARES Act funding toward adult education scholarships

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has allocated $7.5 million in federal CARES Act funding toward a Wyoming Adult Education Grant program, the governor’s office announced on Wednesday, Aug.... Read more »

08/05/20 2:04 PM

PHOTOS: Sagewood students experiment to learn about rain in summer school return

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District said on Wednesday, Aug. 5 that “summer school is in full swing.” “Sagewood Elementary fourth and fifth-grade students put their science skills... Read more »

08/05/20 12:05 PM

PHOTOS: Some NCSD students in classrooms for first time since March for summer school

CASPER, Wyo. — Summer school is underway in the Natrona County School District. The district and Park Elementary School shared a glimpse of students’ return to the classroom for the... Read more »

08/03/20 5:53 PM

Casper College commits to in-person fall classes; face coverings required

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper College’s re-opening plan during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic includes a commitment to “fully opening in the fall 2020 semester for instruction, activities, housing, and other programs... Read more »

07/31/20 10:47 AM

‘Hands-On History’ offers opportunity to travel Oregon Trail between Casper and Independence Rock

NOTE: Some readers have reported that they were unable to access the link (https://tinyurl.com/hohclub) to register for the event. It appears the link may not work in some browsers. People... Read more »

07/30/20 12:08 PM

UW professors awarded $750,000 NASA grant for in-space manufacturing research

CASPER, Wyo. — Three University of Wyoming professors have been awarded a $750,000 grant from NASA “to lead a team of researchers in developing machine learning materials and manufacturing methods... Read more »

07/30/20 11:26 AM

Wyoming school re-opening plans due Aug. 3; no plan won’t prevent school re-openings

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Superintendent Jillian Balow says in a Tuesday, July 28 memo to superintendents of school districts across the state that school districts are asked to submit their... Read more »

07/29/20 10:36 AM

Wyoming receiving $32.56 million in school emergency relief funding

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Superintendent Jillian Balow says in a Tuesday, July 28 memo that Wyoming is receiving $32.56 million in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSR) funding. This... Read more »

07/29/20 10:10 AM

Six Wyoming high school sports set for fall start under COVID-19 restrictions

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) said on Tuesday, July 28 that six high school sports are set to begin on time as schools move toward... Read more »

07/28/20 2:37 PM

State school administration seeks input on changes to Hathaway Scholarship

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to Chapter 38 rules regarding the Hathaway Scholarship Program. During the 2020 Legislative Session, SEA0022 brought revisions to... Read more »

07/28/20 1:22 PM

UW offering new major in entrepreneurship this fall

CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming College of Business will be offering a new major in entrepreneurship starting this fall, UW announced on Tuesday, July 28. They are also... Read more »

07/28/20 1:07 PM

NCSD shares details of in-school, virtual choices for fall re-opening

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District shared some details on Tuesday of what schools may look like during the fall 2020-2021 semester. “The first day of school for... Read more »

07/28/20 9:41 AM

UW professor’s research models impact on global weather from warming Arctic region

CASPER, Wyo— To better understand the rapidly-warming climate in the Arctic, director and professor of the University of Wyoming Department of Atmospheric Science Bart Geerts is looking at cold-air outbreaks,... Read more »

07/24/20 4:04 PM

No 2020 Labor Day holiday for UW students, in revised schedule

UW says in a written statement, released Friday, that a compressed academic schedule for the fall 2020 semester, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, has necessitated the move.

07/24/20 11:32 AM

Casper College joins ‘Interstate Passport Network,’ offering benefits to transfer students

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper College has joined the “Interstate Passport Network” which helps the process for students transferring to other colleges and universities. “We are very excited to be part... Read more »

07/23/20 12:36 PM

Library announces end of daily overdue fines

Other Wyoming public libraries like those in Converse, Johnson, Lincoln, Niobrara, Sublette, and Sweetwater Counties already have similar policies.

07/22/20 1:15 PM

NCSD plan virtual enrollment option for all students, even if schools re-open

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District are preparing options for students for the fall semester of the 2020-2021 school year. The district is required to prepare a “Smart... Read more »

07/20/20 8:04 PM

NCSD says COVID outbreaks could possibly lead to temporary closures this fall

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District are preparing a “Smart Start Re-opening Plan” required by the Wyoming Department of Education as they work toward welcoming students back in... Read more »

07/20/20 6:02 PM

NCSD planning to provide cloth masks on buses and in schools when students return

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District are working on plans to welcome students to schools during a summer school program and for the fall semester of the 2020-2021... Read more »

07/20/20 2:49 PM

Facing uncertain fall, schools make flexible reopening plans

July 19, 2020 By JIM SALTER and HOLLY RAMER Associated Press MANCHESTER, Mo. (AP) — Administrators in the Parkway school district in suburban St. Louis spent the summer break crafting... Read more »

07/19/20 4:32 PM

UW track athlete Christie Wildcat wins ‘ideal role model’ and scholarship award

CASPER, Wyo — University of Wyoming track and field athlete Christie Wildcat was one of three winners of the Rosemarie Martha Spitaleri and Tobin Memorial Award this spring, given to... Read more »

07/17/20 5:26 PM

UW expands mask rules on campus for visitors

Visitors to the University of Wyoming campus and other UW-owned facilities are required to wear face coverings, the university’s Board of Trustees has decided.

07/16/20 4:49 PM

Gordon says masks ‘probably will have a place in schools reopening’ in August

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – During his live press briefing on Tuesday, July 15th, 2020, Governor Mark Gordon offered a brief update on the outlook for schools around Wyoming reopening in August.... Read more »

07/15/20 5:27 PM

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Education

NCSD’s Lab Preschool accepting new students

UW Virtual town hall to discuss revised return plan, grants

Harrist: COVID cases will continue, but not necessarily from schools

Superintendent Balow expects all ‘Smart Start’ plans approved this week

Watch Live: Gov. Gordon discusses COVID-19, schools (8/12/20)

UW revises plan for fall semester, moves to phased return to campus

Wyoming Governor extends health orders

Teachers, parents question school reopenings

School board grant to expand fabrication technology at Pathways, Casper College

793 enroll in Natrona schools virtually; district seeks full-time virtual teachers

Gordon to discuss COVID-19, school reopenings at Wednesday live briefing

State education dept seeks input on proposed Computer Science Performance Standards

Wyoming health officials release guidance for schools in the event of COVID-19 cases

Limited space and registration required in NCSD bus plan

PHOTOS: eight NCSD educators awarded based on graduating senior nominations

Wyoming puts $7.5M in COVID-19 funds toward college grants

Harrist: Wearing face masks among three ‘powerful tools’ to keep Wyoming schools open

Gordon allocates $7.5 million in CARES Act funding toward adult education scholarships

PHOTOS: Sagewood students experiment to learn about rain in summer school return

PHOTOS: Some NCSD students in classrooms for first time since March for summer school

Casper College commits to in-person fall classes; face coverings required

‘Hands-On History’ offers opportunity to travel Oregon Trail between Casper and Independence Rock

UW professors awarded $750,000 NASA grant for in-space manufacturing research

Wyoming school re-opening plans due Aug. 3; no plan won’t prevent school re-openings

Wyoming receiving $32.56 million in school emergency relief funding

Six Wyoming high school sports set for fall start under COVID-19 restrictions

State school administration seeks input on changes to Hathaway Scholarship

UW offering new major in entrepreneurship this fall

NCSD shares details of in-school, virtual choices for fall re-opening

UW professor’s research models impact on global weather from warming Arctic region

No 2020 Labor Day holiday for UW students, in revised schedule

Casper College joins ‘Interstate Passport Network,’ offering benefits to transfer students

Library announces end of daily overdue fines

NCSD plan virtual enrollment option for all students, even if schools re-open

NCSD says COVID outbreaks could possibly lead to temporary closures this fall

NCSD planning to provide cloth masks on buses and in schools when students return

Facing uncertain fall, schools make flexible reopening plans

UW track athlete Christie Wildcat wins ‘ideal role model’ and scholarship award

UW expands mask rules on campus for visitors

Gordon says masks ‘probably will have a place in schools reopening’ in August

Crime

Animals

Rawlins Police: Man arrested after dog is left in hot vehicle

Oil City Police Calls (8/12/20 – 8/13/20)

Recent Arrests (8/12/20 – 8/13/20)

Cheyenne Police Department seek information on Burglary suspects

Man faces Burglary charge after shopping with allegedly stolen card

Obituaries

Latest News

Obituaries: Jaramillo, Shultz, Allison

Obituaries: Wray-Ross, Stowe,

Obituaries: Hackley, Guenther, Dodge, Bay, Jr.

Obituaries: Darnall, Loftin, Grant

Pete Hamill, legendary New York columnist and novelist, dies

Community

Community

Wyoming K9 teams place 1st, 3rd in regional U.S. Police Canine Association event

WMC says $157 million sale of hospital assets to Banner Health will benefit residents

WDH adds 27 new lab-confirmed COVID cases, 1 death on Thursday

Death of Big Horn County man attributed to COVID-19

Rawlins Police: Man arrested after dog is left in hot vehicle

Wyoming

Latest News

1,000+ acre wildfire forces closure of US 20/26 between Casper and Moneta

PHOTOS: Wildfire ‘moving fast’ west of Casper; at over 1,000 acres

Wyoming’s Cynthia Lummis announces endorsement by President Trump

Death of Big Horn County man attributed to COVID-19

Rawlins Police: Man arrested after dog is left in hot vehicle

Promoted

Events

Here is your entertainment line-up for the Wyoming State Fair

Toy Town’s annual Lego competition taking place this week

Applications for COVID-19 Business Relief funding opened on August 4

History Repeats Itself: The Story of Steve Emery

Nonprofit agency looking for a program manager

Galleries

Galleries

Photo Gallery: COVID-era puts new spin on YMCA spin class

PHOTOS: Comet NEOWISE fading but still fascinating in view from Muddy Mountain