“We were hoping to have this runway done in July, it doesn’t look like we are going to have it done now until about November. We are really struggling on the close-out, if you can see behind me, the little work that we have left; we are really having difficulties getting the materials shipped to the airport so that we can mix the concrete and get it down. We are hoping that by next week, we will be able to make a decision and hopefully we will be able to tell the community we will have the airport open for the holidays,” said Barth.

Each week Blue Federal Credit Union and Wyoming News Now are teaming up to salute our community helpers with our Do Gooder award. This week’s recipient is Erin LeBlanc.

The highest South Boys Tennis has ever finished at state is a third-place tie in 2019.

After struggling during the second half at Northern Illinois, the defense played like it had something to prove when the Ball State Cardinals came to Laramie.

“We need to prepare Wyoming students for future careers, just living in society, and if we do it right, this could be an advantage for Wyoming students. If we don’t address it, it becomes a big gap for our best resources - our students,” said Bryan Shader, UW Mathematics Professor and Assistant to the University President’s Strategic Initiative.

UW Athletics and Cowboy Football will again be hosting Military Appreciation Day on Saturday, October 16 as the Cowboys face the Fresno State Bulldogs at War Memorial Stadium.

Wednesday afternoon, the Meridian Bank kicked off its Flags for Heroes event followed by Honk for Heroes. Each flag has a tag of a hero that someone from the community chose to honor.

The Evansville Police Department and Natrona County School District are working to promote safety and positive relationships at Evansville Elementary. Officers are returning to the school once again for daily visits.

The housing and urban development program will soon be sending help for people who are experiencing homelessness.“We won’t make progress, unless we decide we’re going to make hay while the sun is shining, right? Unless we decide we are going to take some of those covid era funds and make permanent solutions,” said Brenda Birkle, executive director of my front door.

Today is the first day of fall and Wyomingites can expect to see temperatures dropping. Dr. Andy Dunn, the Chief of Staff at Banner Wyoming Medical Center, said the cold temperatures bring in respiratory syncytial Virus Infection or RSV.

It’s no surprise that Hurricane Ida’s impact was felt all across the country. From flooding, to higher gas prices, to complete destruction in the southeast, it took a toll on many. One Casper College student is trying to make a difference.

Governor Mark Gordon has signed an executive order to allow motor carriers hauling hay in Wyoming to operate outside of regular operating hours and carry larger loads. Oversize loads of baled livestock feed qualifying for a permit may now operate two hours before sunrise and two hours after sunset with a valid permit. The permit also authorizes oversize baled livestock feed loads up to 12 feet in width or 15 feet in height.