Monday, August 25th, 2025
Good morning, Laramie. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of August.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ TerraPower’s new nuclear training center in Kemmerer will be finished by the end of 2026—three years before its reactor—and will host global training for Natrium reactors. The project is already posting job listings and is expected to bring at least 250 jobs that will boost the local economy. Cowboy State Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Columnist Gail Symons argued that Wyoming citizens need better civic education to understand how government decisions on school funding and property taxes affect them—she cited local library programs and an online learning hub as ways to empower voters. Cowboy State Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former Air Force pilot Nick Dew now fights Wyoming wildfires using his Air Tractor AT-802A — he has flown on 20 fire missions since May, dropped over 38,000 gallons of retardant, and will continue supporting ground crews into September. Cowboy State Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An 18-year-old Burns teen with a rare heart disease donated proceeds from her hog sale to Make-A-Wish Wyoming after hearing stories from other children, raising about $15,000—$20,000 at the Laramie County Fair. She will travel to New Zealand in November and is studying animal science at Fort Scott Community College. Cowboy State Daily
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Utah Utes vs. Wyoming Cowboys Football
6:00 – 7:30 PM — War Memorial Stadium — Tickets from $84 — Catch a thrilling college football matchup between the Utes and Cowboys.
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Wyoming Blockchain Stampede
6 PM – 12 AM — Health Sciences Center — Free entry — Explore blockchain innovations and engage with industry experts at this comprehensive event.
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Wyoming Blockchain Stampede 2025
3:00 – 11:00 p.m. — Health Sciences Center, University of Wyoming — Free entry — Explore the future of Blockchain and AI through engaging speakers and informative panels.
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