West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquito Sample

LARAMIE, WYOMING: West Nile virus (WNv) has been documented in a mosquito sample collected southwest of Laramie. The positive sample was isolated in mosquitoes collected from a surveillance trap monitored by City of Laramie Mosquito Control. The adult mosquito trap was located approximately six miles southwest of city limits. The samples were determined to be…

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Rotarians Prepare for the Big Duck Race

The 15th Annual Big Laramie Duck Race is rapidly approaching, and Rotarians have been feverishly preparing for the big day. During the last week, Rotarians have been counting and sorting the flock of 2,500 ducks to make sure all are present and accounted for and to make sure that all ducks are able-bodied. Chief Duck-wrangler,…

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CattleWomen Ranch Tour Planned for July 20

The Albany County CattleWomen Ranch tour will be held on July 20, touring ranches in the McFadden/Arlington area. Parking is extremely limited; therefore, participants are strongly urged to reserve space on one of two buses available at a cost of $15/person. Call Sandra Eike 760-5590 to make reservations and arrange for payment. Those in private…

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Basecamp to donate 1% of net retail sales to Rooted In Laramie

Laramie, WY – Basecamp, Laramie’s premier outdoor retail store, has pledged to donate 1% of net annual retail sales to support Rooted In Laramie, a local non-profit organization with the goal to establish a long-term tree planting initiative. “We celebrate our first birthday this week and we’re really inspired by many of the 1% for…

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Enzi encourages Wyomingites to preserve the stories of veterans

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., is inviting people to collect the experiences and stories of Wyoming veterans as part of the Veterans History Project, an initiative that aims to preserve the recollections of American veterans. “Our debt to our country’s veterans is never more clear to me than when I listen to…

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Business Council Offers Energy Efficiency Grants

The Wyoming Business Council’s State Energy Office will have competitive federal grant funds available for Wyoming local governments, public schools and small businesses seeking to improve their buildings while reducing utility costs. The money will be split between four programs. Local Government Energy Improvement Comprehensive Retrofit Grant Available to towns, cities and counties for improvements…

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