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State Tipoffs Involving Wyoming Newsletter for Sunday December 17, 2023 ( 11 items )  

BGSU Researcher Discovers Presence of Dangerous Airborne Neurotoxin Near Great Salt Lake
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news: * * * Dr. James Metcalf found the reduction of the Great Salt Lake could have significant human health consequences, including potentially higher rates of ALS * * * The continuing reduction of the Great Salt Lake could have significant, long-term consequences for human health, according to pioneering new research from a Bowling Green State University environmental toxicologist. Dr. James Metca  more

Casper College: Five Information Sessions for High School Equivalency Sessions Set for January
CASPER, Wyoming, Dec. 15 -- Casper College issued the following news: For those seeking to earn their High School Equivalency Certificate, the Lee and Felicia Castellow Adult Learning Center at Casper College will hold five information sessions in January 2024. The first two sessions will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Three more sessions will be held on Thursday, Jan. 11, at 9 a.m. and 1 or 6 p.m. The service is free and open to the public. The High School Equivalency prepar  more

Colorado School of Mines: Elevate Quantum Puts Colorado - and Mines - at Forefront of Future Innovation
GOLDEN, Colorado, Dec. 15 -- Colorado School of Mines issued the following news: By Jasmine Leonas The United States is looking to quantum information to revolutionize the nation's future, and Colorado - and the Colorado School of Mines - are poised to be at the forefront of the effort. The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration has designated Elevate Quantum as a Regional Technology Hub for Quantum Information Technology. A regional consortium of over 70 organizatio  more

Discovery Education: Wyoming Catholic School Partners With Global Edtech Leader to Enhance Instruction in Science and All Other Disciplines
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Dec. 13 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023: Wyoming's Holy Name Catholic School (HNCS) today announced a new multi-year partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education. Thanks to this new collaboration, teachers across HNCS will soon have access to a suite of award-winning digital products that nurture curiosity and support their goal of implementing the first comprehensive STR  more

LCCC Esports Squad Wins Nationals
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Dec. 13 -- Laramie County Community College issued the following news: Laramie County Community College's Esports gamers took home two national championship titles over the weekend in a continuation of the program's meteoric rise. LCCC's Esports roster competes across various teams in different video games. Both championship teams were competing in first-person shooter games. The match lived up to the hype as the Rainbow 6: Siege team clinched another National Junior Colle  more

LCCC Expands CDL Program to Laramie Campus
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Dec. 15 -- Laramie County Community College issued the following news: Laramie County Community College is excited to announce the expansion of its Commercial Driver License (CDL) program to its Laramie campus, strategically positioned 45 miles west of its Cheyenne campus. Students come to Cheyenne for the first day of training, including using the driving simulator. The remaining training, including on-the-road exercises, takes place in Laramie. Jerimiah Miller, a 41-yea  more

Pa. Health Dept.: Shapiro Administration Highlights Efforts to Support and Enhance Staffing for Pennsylvania's Long-Term Care Facilities
WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, Dec. 16 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news on Dec. 14, 2023: Leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH), Human Services (DHS) and Aging (PDA), as well as advocates representing older adult associations across the Commonwealth, came together today at The Gardens at Wyoming Valley to highlight the Shapiro Administration's efforts to build a stronger, more resilient workforce at Pennsylvania's long-term care communities. T  more

Two CC Men's Soccer Team Members Receive National and Regional Nods
CASPER, Wyoming, Dec. 15 -- Casper College issued the following news: Casper College soccer players Yuto Hatayama and Kohta Yamanashi were selected to the National Junior College Athletics Association Third Team All-Americans. Both players are sophomores from Tokyo. "Kohta Yamanashi was also the Region IX Defender of the Year," said Ben McArthur, head coach. According to McArthur, the sophomore defender was a leader for the team on the backline and the key defender in helping the team to the R  more

WYO. EDUCATION DEPT.: SUPERINTENDENT DEGENFELDER ANNOUNCES STATEWIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES CONNECTION PROGRAM
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Dec. 13 -- The Wyoming Department of Education issued the following news release: Superintendent Degenfelder and the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) announce Care Coordination, a free statewide service connecting Wyoming students, families, and school district staff with mental health care providers both locally and nationally. This resource will create the opportunity for improved mental wellbeing while keeping Wyoming parents in charge. The program also furthers the W  more

Wyo. Gov. Gordon: Wyoming Makes Historic Investment to Expand High-Speed Internet Access
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Dec. 14 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming has recommended funding 32 applications totaling $70.5 million in federal funds to expand broadband to more than 11,000 locations across the state that do not currently have access to high-speed internet. "This is the single-largest broadband investment in Wyoming history," Governor Gordon said. "These federal funds will ensure Wyoming communities and busin  more

Wyoming Aeronautics Commission to Meet December 18 & 19
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Dec. 13 -- The Wyoming Department of Transportation's Aeronautics Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: The Wyoming Aeronautics Commission will meet December 18-19, 2023, at the Wyoming Department of Transportation Headquarters, 5300 Bishop Boulevard, in Cheyenne. The business meeting and workshop will take place in the I-80 Room of the WYDOT-U Training Building. Commissioners will meet Monday, December 18, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a workshop  more