Apr 23, 2013

Several counties in Wyoming and its surrounding states will receive federal aid due to their dire need in a time of drought. Wyoming, Montana and Colorado will be granted aid for the drought from the United States Department of Agriculture. Every county in Wyoming has been deemed eligible for aid and so have the majority of Colorado’s counties. Six counties...

Apr 18, 2013

Shawheen Amirkhizi’s business, Rave-nation.com took first place at the Ellbogen competition, receiving $30,000 in support. Rave-nation.com is an online retailer of unique products related to the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) scene. The company sells a wide variety of rare clothing and accessories that cannot be found at physical retail outlets. These unique...

Apr 12, 2013

A refrigerator made before 1980 costs five times more to maintain each year than an energy efficient model, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. With this in mind, the University of Wyoming Sustainability Committee decided to host its first Refrigerator Exchange in May. The committee is searching for the oldest, most cost draining fridge it can...

Apr 12, 2013

Library After Hours, a program for adults in the Laramie community, is hosting a free beer tasting at the Albany County Public Library tonight. This is the second tasting at the library this month. The last one took place last Friday. “The tasting last week was very popular. We had almost 40 people. We hope to attract a similar number of participants this...

Laramie based software and composite company, Firehole Composites, has recently been acquired by Autodesk, a Californian Fortune 350 company. The once small company will now join forces with a 7,000 person firm, expanding to create more energy efficient products. Autodesk plans to continue selling current Firehole Composite products, such as Helius:MCT and...

Mar 15, 2013

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office plans to increase its patrol for drunk drivers throughout the weekend of St. Patrick’s Day. Arnie Zertuche, Fremont County Deputy Sheriff, says those intending to drink should have a designated driver available to take them home to avoid DUI citations. The Wyoming Highway Patrol has also publically warned against drunk...