Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of July.
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🎭 Culture
The Abraham Lincoln Monument at Sherman Summit Rest Area was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 16 as a renowned work by sculpture professor Robert Isaiah Russin, whose art helped define public art in Wyoming.
The bronze sculpture now attracts thousands of motorists on I-80.
🌲 Environment
During Summer Moose Day weekend, 66 volunteers recorded sightings of 13 moose— including bulls, cows, and calves— on nine designated routes in Albany County near Laramie.
The UW Biodiversity Institute also led a guided hike at Curt Gowdy State Park to document local wildlife.
🏛️ Government
On Monday, Cheyenne City Council voted 8-1 to allow Mayor Patrick Collins to sign a memorandum of understanding for approximately $700,000 in impact assistance funds for the proposed 170-turbine wind project—pending a state hearing on Aug.
31. The project would cover more than 56,000 acres.
🏈 Sports
Mountain bikers raced on Pole Mountain on Saturday, July 25 in a 64-mile Epic event and a 32-mile One and Done race.
Race director Dewey Gallegos noted dry, sandy conditions — prompting extra fire safety measures — and praised volunteers for keeping the event running smoothly.
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