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April 20, 2015 Interstate 80 Wreck Near Laramie
From the Wyoming Highway Patrol… For the second time in less than five days, Interstate 80 is closed due to a major vehicle pileup approximately 18 miles west of Laramie at mile post 292. Dense fog and light slush conditions are being cited as contributing factors in this crash. Initial reports are that two commercial vehicles crashed with each other at approximately 8:00 a.m. today causing one of the trucks to jackknife in both lanes of I 80 westbound. After the jackknife, the chain reaction of crashes began as multiple westbound vehicles crashed into the jackknifed truck and each other. Very preliminary information has approximately 21 – 40 vehicles involved.…
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WY Main Streets: Rawlins DDA/Main Street Wins National Award; Downtown Laramie Depot Restoration Fundraiser
From the Wyoming Business Council: Rawlins wins 2015 Great American Main Street Award RAWLINS DDA/MAIN STREET WINS PRESTIGIOUS GREAT AMERICAN MAIN STREET AWARD IN ATLANTA! ATLANTA – Rawlins today became the first community in the northern Rocky Mountain region to win the prestigious Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA). Rawlins Downtown Development Authority/Main Street Executive Director Pam Thayer and staff along with board of directors, city council and Junior Main Street members, and downtown business owners and volunteers will officially receive the award during today’s opening plenary between 2 and 4 p.m. MDT at the 2015 National Main Streets Conference in Atlanta. Thayer launched Rawlins’ Main Street efforts in 2006.…
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The Living Wyoming SE WY Hardcover Book now taking orders
The Living Wyoming: A Photographic Tribute, Exploring the Southeast Quadrant Read about Rich, Bo and their books in our upcoming Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine Spring & Early Summer 2015 issue – almost complete! The first hardcover “The Living Wyoming: A Photographic Tribute” book, by Rich Rosenfeld and Robert (Bo) Edgerton, will be released and available for shipping on June 10th. Pre-order your copy between March 25th and April 19th, all of which will be hand numbered and signed by both contributors. ONLY pre-ordered books will be hand numbered and signed. Pricing on pre-orders will be $38.95 each and will include postage within the lower 48 states. As an added bonuses, for…
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New WHP Troopers
Four new Wyoming State Troopers were sworn in by Chief Justice E. James Burke and commissioned on March 19th at the Wyoming Supreme Court in Cheyenne. These troopers have successfully completed up to 28 weeks of academy training including areas of instruction in traffic law, firearms, impaired driving, crash investigation, custody and control, commercial carrier, child passenger safety, radar/LIDAR use, emergency vehicle operation, active shooter and many others. These troopers will now move onto the field training program out on the highways before they begin patrolling on their own. Along with family…
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Sheridan Instameet February 28, 2015
Sheridan Instagrammers met on February 28 and toured the city, taking & sharing their pics under the hashtag #sheridanshooters2015 and #sheridanshooters228 … Here are a few from Sheridan Brand and @jenaen … and if you were part of the event and want us to add your pics, just shoot them our way!
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Albany County Historical Society Annual Banquet
Albany County Historical Society Hosts Annual Banquet & Presentation on the Virginia Dale State Station The Albany County Historical Society invites the public to its annual banquet on Tuesday, March 10 at 6 p.m. at the Laramie Country Club with guest speaker William Loyer. Built in 1862, the Virginia Dale Stage Station on the Overland Trail predates the Union Pacific Railroad and is one of the oldest buildings in the area. Bill Loyer married Carol Ludwig, of Ludwig Photography, whose family owned a ranch near Virginia Dale, 25 miles south of Laramie on US Highway 287 near the state line. The Loyers lived in the 1907 homestead house at Virginia…
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Wyoming Art & Events in March
Trailside Galleries in Jackson Presents “Wildlife Discovery” March 2-29 — Reception March 19, 5-7 PM — 130 E. Broadway Jackson 307.733.3186 WEBSITE FACEBOOK Trailside Galleries is pleased to present its annual “Wildlife Discovery”, exhibition and sale featuring all new works from an outstanding group of nationally known artists who are inspired to paint all things wild! Jackson is the perfect setting for this show as the area is a virtual Mecca for wildlife enthusiasts including photographers, nature buffs and of course, wildlife artists! Many of the country’s most noted wildlife painters will participate in the event, bringing an eclectic mixture of wildlife and natural subjects from around the world including…
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ENDANGERED: The New Joe Pickett Novel from C.J. Box
Check out what JUST arrived in our WLM mailbox!!! And with it, information on this 15th Joe Pickett novel due out March 10, 2015, comes a list of nationwide tour cities & dates! Check out the list below and read on for more information on ENDANGERED… March 10 — Laramie, WY, American Heritage Center, 12 PM March 10 — Fort Collins, CO, Senior Center, 7 PM March 11 — Cheyenne, WY, Laramie County Library, 7 PM March 12 – Highlands Ranch, CO – Highlands Library, 7 PM March 13 – Tucson, AZ – Clues Unlimited, 3 PM (joint event w/Ace Atkins) March 14 – Tucson, AZ – Book festival with booth…
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Senator Enzi Page Program – Deadline March 5!
– U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo, is encouraging Wyoming high school students to apply to be a Senate page for one of the summer sessions in Washington, DC. The deadline for summer applications is March 5. “Along with allowing students a front row seat during debates in the U.S. Senate, participants will have the opportunity to explore the nation’s capital and interact with students from across the country,” Enzi said. “The program provides experiences that participants will carry with them forever.” Page duties consist primarily of delivering correspondence and legislative material at the Capitol. Other duties include preparing the Senate chamber for sessions and carrying bills and amendments to the…
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Murmurations Over Torrington – by Rob McIntosh
Our friend Rob McIntosh of Torrington finds some amazing photos… Check out this series of murmuration photos over Torrington, seen at the end of January 2015… You can also see a fascinating video of what murmurations look like in person here…
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Shop Wyoming: Chalk ‘n Cheese
Yesterday I visited Chalk n’ Cheese, a delightful specialty shop inside the original Copper Kettle & Antique Fever on South 2nd Street in Downtown Laramie… and picked myself up an equally delightful bottle of raspberry balsamic vinegar AND peppermint fudge sauce. Dinner was complete. Check out their supply of unique food items, cookware and beautiful antiques to house all of your lovely purchases! Also sign up for their newsletter, where you can learn more about the cooking classes and special events, such as their Valentine’s Day event with food, wine and dessert. Sign us up! Visit their newest newsletter here Like Chalk ‘n Cheese on Facebook
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Screen Door Porch Releases Third Album February 10
Screen Door Porch Releases Third Album Modern Settler — Out February 10, 2015 CLICK HERE FOR SCREEN DOOR PORCH WEBSITE Inspired by Wyoming Landscape And Its Mythic Characters During The New Deal in the ‘30s, each person in Wyoming received $626 as railroads were being developed as a gateway to the West. The first family to homestead in Jackson Hole, the 12-member Wolff family, was uncommonly musical. Stippy Wolff, a logger as well as a ragtime guitarist and a fiddler, is one of the real touchstones of Modern Settler—the third studio album by Screen Door Porch, out February 10. At the core of the band is the female/male singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist…
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WYOMING LIBRARIES: Sublette & Teton County Libraries
From the Sublette County Library… Sublette County Libraries are seeking a part-time, 15 hour per week Library Assistant for the Big Piney Library. The work schedule includes three Saturdays per month. Starting pay is $15 an hour. Duties include working at the circulation desk assisting patrons. Applications must be received by the Library Director no later than 8 pm on Wednesday, January 14th. Applications may be dropped off in Pinedale or Big Piney. View the job description Learn 20 Things in 20 Days Weekdays all month long 5:30 pm — 6:30 pm — The Pinedale Library Start off the new year by learning something new! Throughout January, you’ll be able to stop…
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Needs of Dubois
Dubois, WY, by Wind River Country – On Tuesday night, Dec. 30, Dubois Wyoming, in Fremont County, suffered a fire on their Main Street, burning multiple buildings and affecting numerous businesses. Needs of Dubois (NOD) is now accepting funds to help rebuild the areas affected by the fire. NOD is a volunteer organization with no paid staff and a registered 501 (c) 3 non-profit. Donations made to NOD are tax-deductible. Please make checks payable to Needs of Dubois and note ‘Dubois Fire’ in the memo of the check. Send checks to: PO Box 865, Dubois, WY 82513. www.needsofdubois.org, needsofdubois@gmail.com, 307-455-3173. NOD will contact people affected by the fire and have…
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White Pine Ski Resort’s Torchlight Parade New Year’s Eve
Torchlight Parade on New Year’s Eve All are invited Anyone wanting to participate in this year’s torchlight parade should be ready to ride White Pine’s Little Spirit lift at 5pm on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday December 31st. White Pine will supply glow sticks. We anticipate sending the snake off down the mountain at around 5:30pm. Parents and friends can watch the event from the warmth and comfort of the lodge. Both the Grill and the bar will be open. Best wishes to all for a happy, prosperous and safe 2015 where ever your travels take you and your family.
