Good Day
Laramie
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
Good morning, Laramie. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A transient man David Wayne Leyba, 61, was sentenced Tuesday to a two-month jail stint with credit for time served and will face a strict three-year probation program that includes in-patient treatment and drug court participation — the judge warned he faces six to eight years in prison if he contacts his victim and he must pay nearly $7,735 in restitution for the harm caused in 2023. Cowboy State Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, WyoTech in Laramie announced a $42.8 million expansion that will add 137,000 square feet to its campus to meet growing demand for trade programs. The project will add 142 new welding seats—boosting seats from 58 to 200—and raise total enrollment to about 1,800 while waiting lists stretch to April. Cowboy State Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The American Lung Association named Fremont County and Casper as having the cleanest air for year-round particles. Several Wyoming counties, including Teton and Sublette, received failing grades for other pollutants + the report warned that reduced EPA funding could weaken health protections. Cowboy State Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Laramie City Council members are addressing a growing housing shortage and reviewing rules for billboards—steps taken as city staff explore potential solutions amid a statewide housing crisis. Laramie Boomerang
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Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Summit
May 1-2 — Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center — Registration required — Explore outdoor recreation in Wyoming communities through engaging partnerships and resources.
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Mule Deer Foundation Annual Banquet
5-6 p.m. — Albany County Fairgrounds — Fundraiser event — Celebrate mule deer conservation with exciting raffles and games.
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A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation
7:30-9:20 p.m. — 7th Street Studios @ Laramie Plains Civic Center — Ticket price not listed — Experience the captivating blend of Irish music and dance that tells a rich historical story.
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Whatfest Fundraiser Concert
7-10:30 p.m. — Gryphon Theatre — $10 suggested donation — Celebrate 20 years of WhatFest with music and raffles at this fundraising concert.
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