Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
Good morning, Gillette.
The Bicycle Shop is hosting a Move and Give Back fundraiser class presented by Felicia Jane Pilates, Kneaded Bodyworks and Primetime Paintball and Skateboards LLC—supporting YES House.
Participants join today at 8:30 a.m.—to help raise funds and get active in our community.
Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church will host its annual free Fishing Derby to help kids practice fishing skills this summer.
Organizers say the event will offer a safe outdoor activity for children to enjoy.
Ramaco Resources is developing the Brook Mine near Ranchester to extract rare earth metals from coal in what would be Wyoming's first new coal mine in decades — Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Gov Mark Gordon, and other officials attended the Friday groundbreaking to support the potential half-billion-dollar project.
Superintendent Megan Degenfelder said lawmakers will recalibrate education funding to address teacher salaries, mental health support and nutrition—amid an ongoing appeal of a court ruling on public school funding.
She added that legal challenges could delay school voucher payments planned for nearly 4,000 families and complicate accountability measures.
Authors Elam and Cal Epperson will read their children’s book ‘Adventures of Trouty McGee: Tales of the Big Horn’ from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Teacher’s Corner, inviting families to drop by for a book signing.
Federal legislation cuts funding for Wyoming’s SNAP-Ed program delivered by the University of Wyoming Extension’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program, which will take effect on September 30th.
The loss of funding will force the program to end most community classes statewide—DFS is exploring ways to reconfigure services using remaining funds.
On July 1, Wyoming changed its law so that people with concealed carry permits can carry guns in places like schools, airports and government meetings.
A new study from other states found more gun injuries after similar law changes and some schools paid more for insurance—adding to worries about campus safety.
Backyard Yard Games Bonanza
9-10 a.m. — Sage Bluffs Park — Free for Braintree students and caregivers — Enjoy a morning of sunshine and classic backyard games with friends and family.
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