Friday, September 20th, 2024

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Good morning, Laramie. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kyle Peep, City Arborist, initiates an orchard in Optimist Park by planting apple trees to provide produce and educate the Laramie community. County 5
- ➤ The September 2024 issue of Gem City Spark is now accessible online, providing the latest community news. City of Laramie
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Russell Henderson's plea for sentence commutation in the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard was denied by the Wyoming Board of Parole. Cowboy State Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Wyoming addressed its ongoing challenges including declining enrollment and free speech issues during its 'state of the university' address. Laramie Boomerang
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Short Draw Fire in northern Wyoming and southern Montana destroyed five homes and 31 outbuildings, with officials grateful no lives were lost. Cowboy State Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wyoming lawmakers shelved AI regulation drafts due to lack of unanimous committee support. Laramie Boomerang
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sally Ann Shurmur reflects on the unique experiences and traditions at Wyoming football games, despite the team's 0-3 start, highlighting the community spirit, band performances, and personal memories. Cowboy State Daily
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A Walk To Remember 5k Run/Walk
Experience a memorable 5k walk/run in Downtown Laramie that promotes community spirit while raising awareness for suicide prevention.
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First Annual Music Festival
Come join us at the west side Lincoln Community Center for a day filled with music, fun, and fundraising! The ACDEMS are hosting our very first music festival fundraiser, and we want you to be a part of it. There'll be three great bands, food trucks, a cash bar and raffles!
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Transforming from Fear to Freedom: Strategies for Personal Growth
Learn practical strategies to overcome self-doubt and limiting beliefs in a supportive virtual session aimed at empowering individuals to regain control of their lives.
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Oceanography Live at The Great Untamed
Experience the unique pop-infused sound of Brian Kelly’s solo project Oceanography, featuring heartfelt songs that explore themes of heartbreak.
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"Stan Lee, The Real Superhero" — A talk by Jon Ollwerther, Executive Vice President of Stan Lee Universe
What if the greatest superhero Stan Lee created wasn’t Spiderman, Black Panther, or Ironman, but Stan Lee himself? Ollwerther will examine this question by analyzing Lee's life, the characters his fans know, and the ones he created but are yet to appear!
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Parks, Tree, and Recreation Board Meeting
Participate in discussions regarding local parks and recreation initiatives at the City of Laramie.
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Experience the Heavy Sounds of Friendship Commanders
Experience the heavy duo Friendship Commanders from Nashville, featuring powerful vocals and dynamic instrumentals as they perform tracks from their concept album, MASS, focused on the theme of memory.
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Jazzing Up Ramen at LCCC in Laramie
You’ll learn some quick safety tips and knife skills, then move on to LOTS of different ways to take ramen to the next level, including ways to increase the protein and make it highly nutritious. Sounds tasty!
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Gear Swap
Give your old gear new life AND snag deep discounts on used gear: skiing, biking, backpacking, & more!
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