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Laramie
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Laramie. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Wyoming rose by 1.9 cents per gallon to $3.10 today and were 2.2 cents lower than a month ago and 17 cents lower than a year ago. Petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan said OPEC+ will boost oil production in June and increased refinery output may soon lower gasoline prices—though prices still vary widely among stations. Laramie Live
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday morning, Katherine McAllister and her family saw a rare ringtail near their ranch in Baggs while their dogs barked at the animal+ Game and Fish set a live trap on the property to examine and safely relocate it before the pets can disturb it further. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ Laramie residents will be able to watch the Eta Aquarids meteor shower peak tonight as Earth passes through debris left behind by Halley’s Comet—experts say fast meteors with long glowing trails and Earthgrazers will light up the eastern sky before dawn—with an expected rate of 10 to 30 meteors per hour under dark skies. Laramie Live
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A March ruling by a federal appeals court said private landowners cannot block access to public lands with fences, trespass actions, or other measures—corner-crossing experts advise Wyoming recreators to be careful when crossing property lines. Laramie Boomerang
- ➤ Wyoming groups are asking our congressional delegation to undo DOGE’s stop on $400 million for AmeriCorps—money that supports programs like STEAM Night at Science Zone and vital conservation projects. They warn the funding halt could lead to job losses and cuts in local community services—issues many in our state are watching closely. Cowboy State Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Columnist Dave Simpson underwent robot assisted radical prostatectomy in Fort Collins on April 8 after his PSA test showed a Gleason score of seven: four plus three. He said a friend's death last June pushed him to get tested—he now urges other men to get their PSA tests to catch cancer early. Cowboy State Daily
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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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Personal Property Auction for the Estate of Jack and Geraldene Beavers
Auction starts at 10 a.m. — 812 S 22nd St, Laramie, WY — Cash or check only — Bid on unique items from the estate of Jack and Geraldene Beavers.
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