The owner of Sprouts Greenhouse, Griffin Sprout said the pandemic created something of a perfect storm for gardening, with many first time gardeners showing up ready to try their hand at growing their own food.
The Riverton High School is providing an opportunity for students as well as business owners and community members to participate in what they’re calling an “adulting” day, followed up by a job fair in the afternoon.
The 1838 Rendezvous Association has announced their dates for this year’s events, and the schedule is full. The association hopes the increased use of the historic site will preserve it for years to come.
The Rustler Rodeo Teams traveled to Casper for the eighth out of ten regional rodeos this past weekend. Three from the points team made it back in four events, placing in the average in three of them.
It’s difficult and uncomfortable to imagine what you as an individual would do in an active shooter scenario, but CWC has been training people for five years to feel empowered to protect themselves and others.
The museum secretary and curator is excited that the students have the opportunity to give their speeches to the public in addition to their families in a historic setting.
Law enforcement, healthcare personnel, and college students alike, shared how this training was a benefit to them and also the people they serve and protect every day.
The CWC campus announced they will be fully open by the fall 2021 semester, managing health orders that are announced as they come. “Slowly opening up and we expect a pretty darn normal fall. In person learning is very, very important, we are all communal creatures."
The Dubois Parent Teacher Association was inspired by a veteran memorial in Florida and hope to institute a similar one in Fremont county with students building cross memorials for those past and present in the armed forces.
Fremont County School District 25 participated in the National Heart Association fundraiser, the Kids Heart Challenge. It ended this week and the students who raised the most money got to pour slime over staff and a surprise guest.
A free creative publication for teens called The Batch started up in Sheridan and has since produced journals in Fremont county, with the first Northern Fremont County Teen Creative Journal Volume being distributed today.
The pen pal idea, coined as “Words with Warriors” by the high school students, is their hope to fight the feelings of isolation some veterans may be experiencing.
The pour over method of painting was invented in the 1930′s by a Mexican mural artist, but has been gaining popularity again. A Fremont county artist has grown to love the process, and is sharing her love by teaching others.
“The goal of the series is to enhance visitors time in the park by providing information about the geology of the area and perhaps provide information about the geology that attracted them to the park.”
We’re learning more about the bomb threats that were found not legitimate, but were sent nationwide. Wyoming Catholic College, located in Lander, was the recipient of one of the emails.
The Christmas Open House including all of the new exhibits at the museum is this Saturday the 12th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission, with 15% discounts on everything in the gift shop. The Children’s Exploration Series, with wooden toy making, will be from 2-4 p.m. with the toys ranging in price from $2-$10.
Fremont County School District 25 are adding a requirement at their school sponsored games and events. It comes as a suggestion from the Wyoming High School Activities Association.
Due to an increased number of student COVID cases, student exposure risk, and quarantined students, Eastern Wyoming College in Torrington has decided to transition to online and hybrid delivery of courses.
Spur Virtual Academy is the online learning option for Fremont County School District 25 in Riverton. They have seen a few more enrollments recently as confirmed COVID cases increase, and they have seen more students overall than originally planned.
Is there a way to stimulate the body to heal itself and fight sickness and disease? This teacher is exploring exactly that topic in her community education course at CWC in Riverton tomorrow.
Eastern Wyoming College has received official notification from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) that the Board of Commissioners voted to affirm continuing accreditation for the associate nursing program, as the program is in compliance with all Accreditation Standards and Criteria reviewed during the focused visit following the implementation of the new Torrington Campus location.
Though they are already united together as husband and wife, they decided to let their artwork also be joined as one, in a collaborative exhibit. Joseph Cipro and Susan Durfee have their work displayed at the CWC Arts Center, and it’s all about how we deal with change.
For the first time ever, Central Wyoming College in Riverton is having a Rustler Rodeo in their hometown with no cost to attend. And with all fall sports canceled except for cross country and rodeo, the CWC Rodeo Team is more excited than ever to get back up on that horse.
A curriculum that teaches empathy and social awareness was founded by family members of those lost in the Sandy Hook shooting in 2012. Willow Creek Elementary School in Riverton is using the lessons this week.
”Being a part of a really strong science team that has been involved in Wyoming State Fair for about 15 years, I see the importance of this kind of program. It really encourages them to work through the scientific process,” emphasized Prine.
Laramie County Community College (LCCC) will not have all of their students return to campus as multiple classes have been moved to online only for the fall term.
Schools across the country are working out their reopening plans, and this district is putting its best foot forward to ensure the learning environment is safe when students return.
A Riverton teacher has been gracefully navigating through the interesting waters of teaching online this school year, but that’s not the only thing that’s different for her lately. She was just crowned Miss Wyoming for America.
Schools are starting to manage the differences of teaching during a pandemic, and this local school is putting their best foot forward to maintain student’s safety while achieving learning goals.
The Wyoming Department of Health announced it will withdraw a set proposed rule changes requiring students to get the vaccine, which protects against a form of meningococcal meningitis.
Laramie County Community College held their virtual commencement today. Many seniors watched the virtual commencement in their kitchens or living rooms
University of Wyoming head football Coach Craig Bohl will deliver the keynote address to UW’s spring 2020 graduates during a virtual commencement ceremony Saturday, May 16, at 10 a.m.
It's been about a month since schools took to online learning for the rest of the school year leaving parents in the unknown with balancing teaching and working.
Since Laramie County School District 1 (LCSD1) schools have closed their campuses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, distance learning has become the new normal for students and teachers. It forces teachers to teach their students online.
University of Wyoming students facing internet difficulties to access online courses can utilize Wi-Fi in parking lots of UW Extension offices across the state.
