LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 5 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: A major investment from the John P. Ellbogen Foundation will support nuclear energy instruction and the Nuclear Energy Research Center (NERC) in the University of Wyoming's School of Energy Resources (SER). The $1 million gift will be matched dollar for dollar by the state of Wyoming to establish the John P. Ellbogen Foundation Nuclear Energy Research Center Fund. Dedicated to creating or causing change p  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2024: Governor Mark Gordon was briefed by State Grants Integration Manager Dru Palmer and Grant's Management Office Administrator Christine Emminger regarding the recent launch of the Wyoming Grant Assistance Program (WYGAP). The briefing was captured during the taping of the Governor's Morning Gather podcast, released today. WYGAP is a technical assistance program, administered by the Wyomin  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 6 -- The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment issued the following order (Case No. 17-F-0282) on Aug. 5, 2024: * * * Application of Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 for a Proposed Wind Energy Project, Located in Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Wyoming Counties, New York, in the Towns of Arcade, Centerville, Farmersville, Freedom, and Rushford. ORDER ADOPTING TER  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 8 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: President Ed Seidel has launched two interrelated working groups to advance the University of Wyoming toward achieving the objectives of its 2023+ Strategic Plan. The Budget Model Review Working Group has been charged with developing a universitywide budget model that is more responsive to today's dynamic higher education environment and encourages sustainable growth. No changes to the current budget model  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 7 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Judges for the 2024 Sweetwater County Seed Fund Round were, from left: Ozzie Hay, vice president of RSNB Bank; Taylor Siemers, loan officer with State Bank; Rick Lee, CEO of the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce; Ryan Brandt, branch manager of State Bank; and Jeff Killpack, branch manager of First Bank of Wyoming. (Monica Patten Photo) Local programming from the University of Wyoming's IMPACT 307 for Swee  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 6 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming's Sheridan Research and Extension Center will host its annual field day Friday, Aug. 16, at 1090 Dome Loop Drive. The event, which is free and open to the public, will cover topics relating to natural resource management, crop production and using new technologies in agriculture. "At field days, we get an opportunity to share what we have been learning with stakeholders and the p  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 6 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Small-business owners will have an opportunity to learn about the bidding process for government contracting Tuesday, Aug. 13. Janean Forsyth will discuss the subject during a Wyoming APEX Accelerator "Lunch and Learn" webinar titled "To Bid or Not to Bid? Go/No-Go Decisions for Government Contracting" from noon-1 p.m. To register, go here. Registration is free. The webinar is presented in partnership with  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 8 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Small-business owners will have the opportunity to give five-minute presentations about their businesses and raise awareness about their offerings during the Small Business Showcase Thursday, Aug. 22. Kenny Overby and small-business owners will head the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network event from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Room at the Laramie County Library, located at 2200 Pi  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 5 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will consider UW's supplemental budget request for the 2025 legislative session during the board's regular teleconference meeting Wednesday, Aug. 14. The meeting will begin with an executive session at 8 a.m. The public session, expected to begin around 9 a.m., will be livestreamed via UW's WyoCast system and YouTube at https://wyolinks.uwyo.edu/trusteesaug24/.   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 5 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: These canned goods were prepared in UW Extension's test kitchen in Natrona County. (UW Extension Photo) Just in time for canning season, University of Wyoming Extension has updated and expanded its signature food preservation publication, "Preserving Food in Wyoming." This free downloadable resource is designed to help Wyoming residents safely can or freeze their harvest at home. Appropriate for both ex  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 8 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: UW Extension specialist Jeff Edwards and a group of volunteers constructed a geodesic dome greenhouse, complete with raised beds and an irrigation system, at UW's ACRES Student Farm in Laramie last month. Edwards will lead a dome build Monday, Aug. 19, at Sho Rap Lodge in Fort Washakie. (Kali McCrackin Goodenough Photo) For those interested in learning how to build a geodesic dome greenhouse, University   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 8 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Precision agriculture research, including best practice using drones, has been a recent area of focus at UW's James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center (SAREC) near Lingle and other research and extension centers. Here, a drone demonstration at the 2023 SAREC field day captivates participants young and old. (UW Extension Photo) The University of Wyoming's Wyoming Agricultural  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 5 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Carmela Rosaria Guadagno The University of Wyoming has been awarded a $2.08 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) as part of a larger $6 million interjurisdictional project aimed at exploring the potential of indoor farming practices to address climate resilience challenges. The project, titled "Harnessing Controlled Environment Agriculture to Secure Sustainability and Economic Growth  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 7 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Katelyn Kotlarek Katelyn Kotlarek, an assistant professor with the University of Wyoming's Division of Communication Disorders, has received an R21 research grant from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) to study precision medicine for infants with cleft palate. The award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), totaling more than $500,000, will fund Kotlare  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 7 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Steve Lupien, director of the University of Wyoming Center for Blockchain and Digital Innovation (CBDI), is among notable leaders and experts in digital assets to be involved in the inaugural Wyoming Blockchain Symposium Aug. 19-22 in Jackson. The symposium is presented by SALT, a global investment platform connecting institutional asset owners with asset managers and technology entrepreneurs, and Kraken,   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 6 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Wyoming sheep producer Ivan Laird drops off donated lambs for the 2023-24 Lamb-a-Year program. Back to front are UW graduate student Aaron Kersh, UW sheep specialist Whit Stewart, Laird and UW graduate student Dylan Laverell. (Wyoming Wool Initiative Photo) The Wyoming Wool Initiative, in partnership with the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources, is now accept  more