Good morning, Laramie.

On Friday morning, the Laramie Animal Welfare Society kicked off its summer donation drive at Murdoch’s Ranch & Home with UW football players partnering to support local animal care.

Adams Publishing Group announced that interim general manager Brian Doane will become the company’s new regional president for Wyoming effective July 1—he has served as interim general manager until now.

An alleged murderer was arrested in Laramie County early on June 20 when deputies stopped his vehicle during a BOLO for a homicide suspect from Thornton, Colorado—troopers used a Grappler to end a potential chase and booked him on a window tint violation until Thornton PD picks him up.

Melissa Morris was appointed as the next director of the Wyoming Institute for Humanities Research at UW.

She is a history assistant professor, author - and Fulbright scholar - who will guide the institute.

Anne Alexander has been appointed as interim provost at the University of Wyoming to guide the campus through an academic transition—this decision follows a Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday during which a search for an interim provost was launched.

State Rep. Martha Lawley is drafting a rule to let Wyoming homeschoolers join sports and extracurricular activities offered by all 48 school districts.

The proposed change aims to clarify current law so that homeschooled middle school students can participate in football, band, and other programs—ensuring fair access when the school year begins.

Sen. Bob Ide introduced the Wyoming Gold Act earlier this year to require the state treasurer to buy at least $10 million in physical gold to help secure state finances—rising gold prices have made the purchase more expensive.

Critics including Gov. Mark Gordon argued the bill could lower investment income and hurt returns, raising concerns about its impact on the state’s budget.

Laramie Open Golf Championship

Date Range — Jacoby Golf Course — Registration required — Compete in a 54-hole stroke play tournament for professionals and low handicap amateurs.

Laramie Jubilee Days

5 PM - 9 PM — Laramie, WY — Entry fees apply — Celebrate a week of community spirit with parades, rodeos, and live music.

Jubilee Days PRCA Rodeo

1-2 a.m. — Laramie, WY — Ticket purchase required — Experience the thrill of rodeo sports from the largest sanctioning body in the world.

55th Annual Huck Finn Fishing Derby

7-11 AM — LaPrele Park — Free entry — Families gather to catch trout in the youth stock pond in this Laramie summer tradition.