Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
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💼 Business
Houston-based Harvest Midstream signed a $1 billion agreement to buy MPLX's natural gas network in the Uinta and Green River basins, marking the company's first major investment in Wyoming.
The deal includes about 1,500 miles of pipelines and processing facilities and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025—further details on employment and tax revenue will be shared later.
🎭 Culture
Local moviegoers in Laramie will attend the 307 International Film Festival as it returns for two days of global storytelling—films from local, national and international storytellers will be shown.
Organizers say the event will offer a diverse lineup that brings new life to local cultural offerings.
🎓 Education
The fourth annual University of Wyoming STEM Carnival will offer hands-on activities such as dissecting a sheep’s heart, making lip balm, and learning life-saving skills for K-12 students and the public in Laramie — an event aimed at inspiring youth in science.
Organizers plan to encourage local interest in STEM and support future learning.
Wyoming public school students are testing at prior levels in English language arts and science while math scores are close behind, officials at the WDE report.
The University of Wyoming will host Wyoming Skies programs in September to highlight a total lunar eclipse over Asia and a partial solar eclipse over Antarctica — the event will offer local visitors a chance to learn about these distinctive celestial phenomena.
🎉 Laramie Events
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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.
Wyoming Blockchain Stampede
6 PM – 12 AM — Health Sciences Center — Free entry — Explore blockchain innovations and engage with industry experts at this comprehensive event.
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.
USPA Tested & Open Cowboy Open II
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Laramie Fitness — Registration closes Sep 5th — Compete in various lifting divisions and aim for Best Lifter awards.
🏠 Laramie Real Estate
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