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Laramie
Thursday, May 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Laramie. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ An outdoor school program is coming to Albany County to engage students in hands-on learning by exploring nature. The program uses a bingo game format where participants check off items like a spider during their outdoor activities. Laramie Boomerang
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Council will hold a work session and special meeting on Monday May 19, 2025 at 6:00 pm with options to join in-person, on Zoom, via Cable Channel 191, or on YouTube. The meeting agenda will be available on Friday afternoon and further details can be confirmed by calling (307) 721-5220. City of Laramie
- ➤ Wyoming's incoming Supreme Court justice Bridget Hill will be recused from roughly half the cases for six to nine months due to past involvement with state appeals, and local judges will step in for those matters—she will still work on cases that do not involve her previous role as Attorney General. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ Wyoming residents who meet the requirements will be able to get a refund on last year’s property taxes if they prove they have lived in the state for at least 5 years and occupied their home for 9 months. Eligible applicants who satisfy income and asset limits must apply by June 2—this program does not reduce funds for local counties or schools. Laramie Live
- ➤ Senator Barrasso defended Wyoming's energy prices on the Senate floor yesterday after Minority Leader Schumer warned that policies could push costs nearly 30% higher, blaming earlier EPA choices under Biden—he noted that Wyoming gas was 50 cents cheaper than a year ago and he remains focused on ensuring affordable, reliable energy for the state. Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ Two longtime members of the Laramie Police Department retired after a combined 52 years of service, marking the end of an era for the department—this shift paves the way for new leadership. Officials praised their dedication to public safety. Laramie Boomerang
- ➤ Rep. Harriet Hageman’s bill passed Tuesday that required federal agencies to study how bypass flows at Glen Canyon Dam affect hydropower output and customer costs. The measure targets concerns that flows meant to protect native humpback chub from invasive smallmouth bass have reduced energy production—factors that may force customers to pay more for power—impacting regional energy stability. 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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