Ross Park Zoo welcomes litter of sand cats

One thing you can always say about Wyoming weather is that it is never boring or mild for too long, and Monday was no exception. Winter driving conditions can and do spill over into spring and can last until mid-May. We talked to WYDOT about what to do, and these are some of their recommendations as we move through this week’s spring storm. WYDOT’s snow priority plan will ensure vital roads get the most attention. These include the I-80 and I-25.

For the first time in 10 years, the fish in Meeboer Lake suffered a large-scale die-out because of an aeration system failure. Wyoming Game and Fish Department say snow and ice caused unexpected complications in February, resulting in what they call a winterkill. Although the fisheries biologists resolved the issue, the residual effects of the system failure, lack of sunlight and dying vegetation created deficient oxygen levels in the lake, causing the fish to die.

The Laramie County Sheriff’s office is excited to announce they are implementing a new rural assistance program. The office has hired four deputies to cover the more far-reaching eastern and western communities, with each district will get two deputies. Sheriff Brian Kozak said these hires are meant to help rural locations with traffic enforcement and livestock security.

One of the worst things a building project can face is wasted time. The City of Cheyenne’s Planning and Development Department wants to solve that problem with a new system. When the pandemic started, the city of Cheyenne had to pivot quickly moving to an online application format.

As mass shootings and school violence seem to increase, many wonder when the end might be. We talked to authorities about how Wyoming schools protect our kids and keep everyone safe. In light of the uptick in the national mass shooting in schools, we spoke to the safety and security administrator for LCSD1 to learn about what they are doing to ensure students and staff stay safe.

The Cheyenne Civic Center will be holding its first listening “House Party” on Friday to show off its new sound system. This full-range P.A. speaker boasts a richer, clearer sound that audiences can feel up to their toes...No matter where they are sitting in the auditorium. DJ Channel will offer a curated music list for all auditory palates.