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Solid Waste Memorial Day Schedule
Landfill: The landfill will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2020 and will reopen at 8 am on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Trash and Recycling Collections: Trash and recycling collections that usually occur this Monday will occur on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. For additional information contact the Solid Waste Division at 307-721-5279, visit www.cityoflaramie.org/solidwaste or…
Read MoreMedicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland closures to remain in effect through May 31
(LARAMIE, Wyo.) May 19, 2020 – Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland (MBRTB) officials announced today that developed recreation sites will remain closed through May 31. This allows employees to prepare facilities and ensure the necessary personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies are readily available. Trails and general forest areas will remain accessible for…
Read MoreCoping and Recovery: Beyond the Numbers
Paul Johnson, Associate State Director, Wyoming Small Business Development Center Network We’ve clearly heard that the greatest challenges you face during these times are financial pressures. And while numbers ultimately drive the success of your small business, there are other aspects to consider as you cope with the ongoing pandemic and ultimate recovery. Let’s take…
Read MoreHow a local Laramie theatre company and specialty shop collaborated to create a unique experience for their customers during Covid-19.
Back in March, like many business owners, Anne Mason, the founding Artistic Director of Relative Theatrics, a Laramie based theatre company, was faced with closing the doors of her theatre, canceling upcoming live performances and postponing her annual fundraising event. Despite taking a big financial hit from these cancellations, Anne quickly organized a virtual programming…
Read MoreLet’s Talk Recycling
By Brian Harrington, Laramie City Council Ward I I’m sure you have heard by now that the City removed #3-#7 plastics from our curbside recycling, you can find the Boomerang article here. This decision came as the result of work session held several weeks prior to the vote. Often, the details that lead to the decision are presented…
Read MoreStill Working From Home? Ready to Return to the Office? These Tips Can Help
By CMIT Solutions As the balance shifts across North America between workers continuing to telecommute and returning to their offices, a new set of challenges will arise. Some will apply to cybersecurity as data hacks continue to escalate and cybercriminals attack vulnerable targets. Some will apply to physical infrastructure as office setups must be reconfigured to adhere…
Read MoreAerial Mosquito Control Planned
City of Laramie Mosquito Control has scheduled the aerial application of Bacillus thuringensis israelensis (Bti) for Tuesday, May 19th. A back-up date of Wednesday, May 20th has been set if conditions do not allow for the application to take place on Tuesday, May 19th. This application of biological larvicide is targeted to control nuisance mosquito…
Read MoreCovid Relief Grants & Loans
The Laramie Chamber Business Alliance (LCBA) and City of Laramie announce the availability of grants and loans to support COVID-19 recovery and relief for local businesses
Read More2020 CENSUS FIELD OPERATIONS RESUME IN WYOMING
Census Workers to Wear PPE Cheyenne, WY — The U.S. Census Bureau is resuming 2020 Census field operations in Wyoming beginning May 18, 2020. For the health and safety of Census employees and the public, field staff will observe social distancing protocols and will wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). U.S. Census Bureau field employees will…
Read MoreB.P.O.E. Lodge No. 582 makes $1,000 donations to Laramie Soup Kitchen and Interfaith
LARAMIE, WYOMING: The local Elks lodge, No. 582 was able to make $1,000 donations to both the Laramie Soup Kitchen and Interfaith-Good Samaritan to assist these organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ted Cramer, Executive Director of the Laramie Soup Kitchen said, “during the pandemic we have seen a decrease in food donations and without volunteers…
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