Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Wyoming
"Cyanide Bombs" Killed Dramatically Less Wildlife in 2025, Data Shows
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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"Cyanide Bombs" Killed Dramatically Less Wildlife in 2025, Data Shows
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WASHINGTON-- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services poisoned 202 animals using M-44 cyanide bombs last year, according to data recently released by the program. That reflects a 20-fold decrease from 2024, when the program used the devices to kill 4,664 animals.
The federal wildlife-kill
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88 Epilepsy Organizations Urge Continued Inclusion of Epilepsy Questions in CDC National Health Survey
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 19, 2026
Dr. Erika Schwartz
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Attention: CDC-2026-1387
1600 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
Re: Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; CDC 2026-1387
Dear Dr. Schwartz:
The undersigned 88 epilepsy organizations thank you for the op
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ADM Investments in Columbus, Nebraska, Ethanol Facility Expected to Increase Annual Corn Grind by 20 Million Bushels
DECATUR, Illinois, Oct. 23 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Archer Daniels Midland, an agricultural supply chain manager and processor, issued the following news release:
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ADM Investments in Columbus, Nebraska, Ethanol Facility Expected to Increase Annual Corn Grind by 20 Million Bushels
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* First round of improvements complete, expected to increase corn grind by 10 million bushels in 2026
* Second round of investments expected to enhance efficiencies and increase corn demand by another
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Always on a mission: Dr. Marc Tower's trip from Army helicopters to Spears Business
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 22 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business posted the following news:
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Always on a mission: Dr. Marc Tower's trip from Army helicopters to Spears Business
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* Marc Tower flew the Bell OH-58 Kiowa as an AeroScout pilot with the 2/17 Cavalry of the 101st Airborne Division before leaving the Army in 1985 and building a career across tech, construction, business consulting and entrepreneurship.
* A Spears Business MBA graduate, Tower began teaching
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American Counseling Association: History Is Made - Missouri Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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History Is Made: Missouri Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
Alexandria, Va. (October 19, 2026) -- As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Missouri is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona,
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American Rivers Honors the Legacy of Tom Skerritt, Passionate River Advocate and Board Member
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Environment] -- American Rivers posted the following news release:
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American Rivers Honors the Legacy of Tom Skerritt, Passionate River Advocate and Board Member
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Washington D.C. - American Rivers is today mourning the loss of river advocate and member of its President's National Council, Tom Skerritt. While he had many roles across television and film, including Top Gun and Picket Fences, his role as Reverend Maclean in the 1992 Robert Redford film, A Ri
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 21 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance
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DES MOINES--Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is leading a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $2,367,148 in lease payments owed by Iowans who entered into lease-to-own agre
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Attorney General Griffin Announces $18.4M in Lease Forgiveness from Snap Finance Settlement
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 21 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Announces $18.4M in Lease Forgiveness from Snap Finance Settlement
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Griffin: 'This settlement provides meaningful financial relief to more than 9,300 Arkansans and holds Snap Finance accountable for its deceptive business practices'
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settleme
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Attorney General Hilgers Leads $664 Million Multistate Settlement Against Snap Finance
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 21 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hilgers Leads $664 Million Multistate Settlement Against Snap Finance
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Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced today that he joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $2,652,091 in lease payments owed by 1,349 Nebraska consumers who ent
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Attorney General McCuskey Joins Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance, Consumers to get Immediate Relief
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 20 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey Joins Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance, Consumers to get Immediate Relief
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Attorney General JB McCuskey announced today he has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $4,442,388 in lease payments owed by
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Attorney General McCuskey Joins Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance, Consumers to get Immediate Relief
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 21 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey Joins Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance, Consumers to get Immediate Relief
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Attorney General JB McCuskey announced today he has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $4,442,388 in lease payments owed by
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BMJ Group: U.S. Cannabis Legalisation Linked to Rise in Cardiovascular Hospital Admissions
LONDON, England, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about BMJ Open:
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US cannabis legalisation linked to rise in cardiovascular hospital admissions
Those for atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and heart attack all rose faster after law enacted
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Legalisation of recreational cannabis in the US is associated with a rise in hospital admissions for cardiovascular disease, finds an analysis of more than 50 million patient discharge records, published in the open
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Construction Employment Increases in September From a Year Ago in 34 States; But Only 25 States Add Jobs From August to September Amid Price and Funding Questions
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release:
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Construction Employment Increases in September From a Year Ago in 34 States; But Only 25 States Add Jobs From August to September Amid Price and Funding Questions
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Louisiana Has Largest Number and Percentage of Gains from September 2025 to September 2026, While Georgia and Alaska Trail; Oregon and Rhode Island Top Monthly Gainers, While Wisconsin and Al
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Cross-Cutting Issues Group: EPA Faces Calls for Self-Implementing Flexibilities and Streamlined Permitting in Federal CCR Program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COMMENTS OF THE CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES GROUP ON THE ADVANCE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING ON FEDERAL CCR PERMIT PROGRAM; GENERAL PERMIT PROVISIONS
Docket No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2026-4159
I. INTRODUCTION
The Cross-Cutting Issues Group ("CCIG" or the "Group") respectfully submits these comments in response to EPA's advance notic
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DDCP Foundation: Treasury Comment Letter Clarifies Payment Stablecoin Regulations and Software Publication Exemptions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Treasury RIN 1505-AC95 Comment Letter . Oct 12, 2026
DDCP Foundation, Inc. . TREAS-DO-2026-0496 . Comment Letter . Public Submission . 1 DDCP Foundation, Inc.
A Wyoming Nonprofit Corporation
ddcprotocol.org . contact@ddcpfoundation.org
COMMENT LETTER
Department of the Treasury
Office of the General Counsel
Notice of
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Governor Hochul Secures Physical Disaster Declaration From U.S. Small Business Administration for Homeowners, Renters and Businesses Impacted by September 3 Flooding
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Secures Physical Disaster Declaration From U.S. Small Business Administration for Homeowners, Renters and Businesses Impacted by September 3 Flooding
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Physical Disaster Designation Granted for Erie and Contiguous Counties After September 3 Flooding
Declaration Allows Impacted Individuals, Families, Businesses and Non-Profits To Apply for Low-Interest Aid in Their Recovery
G
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Governor Morrisey Completes Funding Packages for More Than $58 Million in Water and Wastewater Projects
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news:
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Governor Morrisey Completes Funding Packages for More Than $58 Million in Water and Wastewater Projects
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced $4 million in Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) funding for a new water treatment plant in Buckhannon, along with $930,000 in recommended Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council (IJDC) grants for
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Greenville makes Travel and Leisure's fall getaway list
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Oct. 19 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Greenville makes Travel and Leisure's fall getaway list
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Among Travel and Leisure's "20 Best Destinations for Fall," Furman University's hometown of Greenville, South Carolina, makes the grade. The smallish, unassuming town at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains is in good company. Other destinations on the roster include Kyoto, Japan; Sonoma, California; Burmuda; Jackson Hole, Wyoming; prime Northern
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Growth in Tenth District Services Activity Rose Moderately in October
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 23 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City posted the following news release:
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Growth in Tenth District Services Activity Rose Moderately in October
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The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the October Services Survey today. According to Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and Oklahoma City Branch executive, results from the survey showed that growth in Tenth District services activity rose moderately in October, while expectations for futur
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IRS Issues Notice on 2026-2027 Special Per Diem Rates
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (TNSdock) -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following notice (No. 2026-60) entitled "2026-2027 Special Per Diem Rates".
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SECTION 1. PURPOSE
This annual notice provides the 2026-2027 special per diem rates for taxpayers to use in substantiating the amount of ordinary and necessary business expenses incurred while traveling away from home, specifically (1) the special transportation industry meal and incidental expenses (M&IE) rates, (2) the rate for the incide
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Justice Department Announces Results From Operation Not Forgotten 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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Justice Department Announces Results from Operation Not Forgotten 2026
October 20, 2026
In Its Fourth Year, ONF Surge to Indian country Supported 548 Case Investigations, a 59% increase from 2025
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The Department of Justice and FBI announced today results of the personnel surge in support of Operation Not Forgotten 2026, which focuses on unresolved cases in Indian country with a priority on case
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Legal Intervention Seeks to Defend Sage Grouse from Oil Industry Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Legal Intervention Seeks to Defend Sage Grouse from Oil Industry Lawsuit
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CHEYENNE, Wyo.-- Western Watersheds Project and the Center for Biological Diversity have filed motions to intervene in, and dismiss, an oil industry lawsuit that asks a court to affirm the Trump administration's latest greater sage grouse management plan for Wyoming.
The conservation groups say the
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Map: 62% of national forests within 1/2 mile of backcountry roads
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Environment] -- The Wilderness Society posted the following news release:
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Map: 62% of national forests within 1/2 mile of backcountry roads
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 20, 2026) - A new map created by The Wilderness Society illustrates how much national forest land is within 1/2 mile of a road or other route intended for motor vehicles.
The Forest Service manages 310,860 miles of public, mapped roads and motorized trail routes* across the country's 150
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Marshfield Clinic offers behavioral health grants
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Marshfield Clinic offers behavioral health grants
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Contact:
Jeff Starck
Marshfield Clinic
715-389-4978 / Jeffrey.Starck@sanfordhealth.org
MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Marshfield Clinic is proud to announce a $100,000 funding initiative aimed at supporting community-driven solutions that improve behavioral health outcomes, expand access to care, reduce stigma and strengthen overall
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Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Urges Preservation of Federal Water Protections to Safeguard Downstream Water Quality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
700 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, California 90012 Mailing Address: Box 54153, Los Angeles, California 90054-0153 Telephone (213) 217-6000
October 8, 2026
Ms. Stacey Jensen
Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds
Office of Water (4504-T)
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington,
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Montana medical students to present statewide research on Oct. 30
BOZEMAN, Montana, Oct. 21 -- Montana State University posted the following news:
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Montana medical students to present statewide research on Oct. 30
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BOZEMAN -- Thirty Montana WWAMI medical students will present their research addressing healthcare challenges across Montana and beyond at an open house on Friday, Oct. 30.
The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. in Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center's Entrance 1 lobby. Attendees can RS
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National Cattlemen's Beef Association Urges Clear Definitions for Waters of the United States to Protect Land Management
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 9, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Docket Center, Water Docket
Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322
Re: Comment of 49 Livestock Organizations on "Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Updated Definition of 'Waters of the
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National Park Service, Yellowstone Forever, and Blackstone Infrastructure's Tallgrass Announce $105 Million Fund for Yellowstone National Park
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release:
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National Park Service, Yellowstone Forever, and Blackstone Infrastructure's Tallgrass Announce $105 Million Fund for Yellowstone National Park
Largest single private gift in National Park Service history will advance conservation and research, strengthen park infrastructure and expand visitor access to Yellowstone
October 19, 2026
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. - The National
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New career path leads to national stage for WCC student
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- Washtenaw Community College posted the following news:
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New career path leads to national stage for WCC student
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Wade Dara had a degree from Michigan State University in her back pocket and a steady full-time job at a well-established advertising and marketing firm.
Still, something was missing. "I really felt a huge loss of purpose," said the 28-year-old student. Dara didn't want a job. She wanted a career that made her feel like she was making a diffe
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New Mexico ranks 7th in the nation for job growth, state adds 11,200 jobs
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 23 -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, posted the following news release:
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New Mexico ranks 7th in the nation for job growth, state adds 11,200 jobs
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New Mexico's job growth rate is more than four times the national rate
SANTA FE - Amid an affordability crisis and sluggish job growth nationwide, New Mexico added 11,200 jobs over the past year and ranks 7th in the nation for job growth, according to September employment figures released this week by
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Reaches Multimillion-dollar Settlement With Snap Finance
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 22 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release:
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Drummond reaches multimillion-dollar settlement with Snap Finance
OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 21, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today that he and a coalition of 17 attorneys general have reached a settlement with Snap Finance that nears $664 million.
As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel more than $18 million in lease payments owed
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Sanford Fargo to host forum on emergency medical services
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Fargo to host forum on emergency medical services
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Contact:
Nathan Aamodt
Sanford Health Media Relations
(701) 200-6080/nathan.aamodt@sanfordhealth.org
FARGO, N.D. - Sanford Health Fargo is hosting a community breakfast on emergency medical services.
The forum is invite only and takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 7:30 to 9 a.m., in the Barnyard Building at
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Sanford Grand Forks to host Doc Talk on joint pain
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Grand Forks to host Doc Talk on joint pain
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Contact:
Nathan Aamodt
Sanford Health Media Relations
(701) 200-6080/nathan.aamodt@sanfordhealth.org
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Sanford Health Grand Forks is hosting a Doc Talk discussion to educate the public on understanding joint pain.
The event is on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. inside the Alerus Center in Bal
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SBA's Million Dollar Pitch Competition Now Streaming on YouTube and Prime Video
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release:
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SBA's Million Dollar Pitch Competition Now Streaming on YouTube and Prime Video
Celebrating 250 Years of Free Enterprise, Five Small Businesses Compete for a Share of $1 Million Cash Prize Pool Funded by Clover
October 20, 2026
WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the special broadcast event for the Million Dollar Pitch Competition is now streaming gl
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Sen. Durbin, Co-signers Issue Letter to A.G. Blanche, FBI Director Patel
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter with co-signers to Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel:
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Here is the text of the letter:
October 15, 2026
The Honorable Todd Blanche
Attorney General
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530
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The Honorable Kash Patel
Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania
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Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Market to reach US$22.85bn
LONDON, England, Oct. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- Visiongain, a media company that says it produces a host of business-to-business reports focusing on the automotive, aviation, chemicals, cyber, defence, energy, food and drink, materials, packaging, pharmaceutical and utilities sectors, posted the following news release:
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Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Market to reach US$22.85bn
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According to Visiongain's latest analysis, the global Small Modular Reactor (SMR) market is projected to grow f
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Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Increased Steadily in October
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 22 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City posted the following news release:
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Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Increased Steadily in October
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The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the October Manufacturing Survey today. According to Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and Oklahoma City Branch executive, the survey revealed that activity in the Tenth District manufacturing sector increased steadily, and expectations for future activit
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The Phoenix Center at Auraria Hosted Judy and Dennis Shepard in Recognition of Hate Crimes Awareness Month
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 20 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news:
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The Phoenix Center at Auraria Hosted Judy and Dennis Shepard in Recognition of Hate Crimes Awareness Month
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The Phoenix Center at Auraria hosted a fireside chat featuring Judy and Dennis Shepard on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in recognition of Hate Crimes Awareness Month. The Shepards are the parents of Matthew Shepard, who was a 21-year-old student at the University of Wyoming when he was killed in a gruesome att
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The Wilderness Society in the news
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 [Category: Environment] -- The Wilderness Society posted the following news release:
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The Wilderness Society in the news
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From national headlines to local reporting, discover how The Wilderness Society is shaping conversations about conservation and public lands. Browse recent news coverage, expert commentary and stories highlighting our work to protect wild places, defend the freedom to experience the outdoors and ensure public lands endure for future generations.
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Trine clubs, ChemE department offer STEM activities for Girl Scouts
ANGOLA, Indiana, Oct. 20 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Trine clubs, ChemE department offer STEM activities for Girl Scouts
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Occupational Therapy Day offers a chance to learn about a vital profession
We celebrate World Occupational Therapy Day on Oct. 27, and if you're confused about what the profession is, you're not alone.
October 20, 2026
Trine University student organizations and the McKetta Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering recently offered acti
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Trump Administration Announces $205 Million to Strengthen Emergency Care, Expand the Rural Health Workforce, and Modernize Healthcare Technology in Rural Wyoming
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release:
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Trump Administration Announces $205 Million to Strengthen Emergency Care, Expand the Rural Health Workforce, and Modernize Healthcare Technology in Rural Wyoming
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This federal investment supports emergency medical services, grows the rural health workforce, expands telehealth, and improves primary care access for Wyomingites
To
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Trump SBA Approves HUBZone Expansion Petitions in 18 States
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release:
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Trump SBA Approves HUBZone Expansion Petitions in 18 States
Approvals Cover 252 Governor-Designated Areas and Expand Access to HUBZone Certification for Rural Small Businesses
October 22, 2026
WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it has approved 18 governors' petitions since January 2025 to create new Governor-Designated Covered Areas under the Histor
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U.S. Department of Education Approves Wyoming Department of Education Ed-Flex Authority Request
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Oct. 24 (TNSida) -- The Wyoming Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Department of Education Approves Wyoming Department of Education Ed-Flex Authority Request
October 22, 2026
As part of President Trump and Secretary McMahon's effort to return education to the states, the U.S. Department of Education has approved the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) for Educational Flexibility (Ed-Flex) authority. This designation gives the WDE author
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Utah Settlement Cancels $16,758,262 in Snap Finance Lease Payments
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news:
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Utah settlement cancels $16,758,262 in Snap Finance lease payments
Utah Attorney General Derek Brown and the Utah Department of Commerce's Division of Consumer Protection join 16 other states in a $665 million settlement with Snap Finance
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Utah and 16 other states joined the $665 million multistate settlement with Snap Finance. The settlement cancels $16,758,262 in l
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UW Family Medicine Residency Programs Celebrate 50 Years of Training Wyoming Physicians
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 20 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW Family Medicine Residency Programs Celebrate 50 Years of Training Wyoming Physicians
October 19, 2026
With physicians, residents, alumni, faculty members and healthcare leaders present, the University of Wyoming Family Medicine Residency Programs celebrated 50 years during a gala in Casper Saturday, Oct. 10, as part of the Wyoming Primary Care Symposium, hosted by the Wyoming Medical Society.
The anni
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UW Researchers Investigate Impact of Squirrels on Ecosystems, Conservation Strategies
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 22 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW Researchers Investigate Impact of Squirrels on Ecosystems, Conservation Strategies
October 21, 2026
At the University of Wyoming, John Koprowski -- a leading expert on squirrels' ecology, conservation and management -- and his lab group are exploring the impact squirrels have on their environment, as well as approaches to conservation that provide sustainable solutions.
"Everyone knows what squirrels
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UW Unveils HF Sinclair-Supported Control Room, Celebrates Growth of Process Control Education
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 22 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW Unveils HF Sinclair-Supported Control Room, Celebrates Growth of Process Control Education
October 20, 2026
The University of Wyoming Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering held a ribbon-cutting reception and facility tour Sept. 25 to celebrate the grand opening of its new process control room, an expansion of the Advanced Process Control Laboratory in the Engineering Building.
The new cont
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UW-Led Project Selected to Advance AI-Driven Nuclear Fuel Research
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 22 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW-Led Project Selected to Advance AI-Driven Nuclear Fuel Research
October 21, 2026
Researchers at the University of Wyoming and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) have been selected to receive $906,382 in federal research funding to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled models aimed at improving heat transport predictions in nuclear fuel.
The research project, titled "AI-Enabled Multiscale Modeling
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Wildlife Society: Climate Change Contributes to Boreal Toad Declines
BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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Climate change contributes to boreal toad declines
Melting snow pack may create problems for a mountain amphibian
October 20, 2026
Climate change may be making things worse for boreal toads that are facing many other challenges in the Southern Rocky Mountains.
Warmer winters may cause a mismatch between food resources and hibernation times, while decreasing s
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Wyo. Gov. Gordon Endorses Republican Candidate Eric Barlow for Governor
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Oct. 21 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Gordon Endorses Republican Candidate Eric Barlow for Governor
October 19, 2026
Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) today endorsed Republican gubernatorial candidate Eric Barlow.
"I have known Eric Barlow as a friend, a legislator, and as the veterinarian I called to the ranch whenever we had important cattle work to do. I have not always agreed with him, but I know he will listen regardless of w
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Wyoming State Parks Highlights Visitor Engagement in 2026 War on Weeds Efforts
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Oct. 24 -- The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources has issued the following news release:
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Wyoming State Parks Highlights Visitor Engagement in 2026 War on Weeds Efforts
CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Oct. 23, 2026 - Wyoming State Parks, in partnership with the Wyoming Department of Agriculture's Weed and Pest Council, engaged visitors across the state through the 2026 War on Weeds initiative, focused on invasive species education, identification, and removal in
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Wyoming State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder Announces 2027 Wyoming Teacher of the Year Brian Cox
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Oct. 13 -- The Wyoming Department of Education issued the following news release:
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Wyoming State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder Announces 2027 Wyoming Teacher of the Year Brian Cox
October 13, 2026
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder surprised Brian Cox of Cheyenne by naming him the 2027 Wyoming Teacher of the Year (WTOY) during a Sunday evening teacher celebration in Casper. Cox is an agriculture teacher at South High and the current Larami
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