Good morning, Laramie.

Today, Wyoming drivers saw gas prices drop by 9.5 cents to $2.84 per gallon at nearly 500 stations— the cheapest station charged $2.28 while the priciest reached $3.39, and GasBuddy noted that the national average held at $3.03 amid stable oil prices.

Bill Schilling helped create the Hathaway Scholarship to open college doors for Wyoming students and was inducted into the Wyoming Business Alliance Hall of Fame last week.

He also led local efforts — including Leadership Wyoming — that supported business diversification and better opportunities for many people statewide.

The Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests will start burning slash piles in coming weeks+months pending approvals and favorable weather conditions.

The burns are planned to reduce overgrown vegetation and protect local communities and infrastructure from wildfires.

Wyoming SNAP recipients will see full November benefits on their EBT cards tomorrow after delays caused by the federal shutdown (DFS confirmed files were ready), offering relief to many families.

Food Bank of Wyoming has increased food sourcing and mobile pantry services as the government reopens but rising costs leave many families in need, including residents in Laramie and Worland.

Neighbors reported cutting meals to stretch limited food stamps—donor support and state emergency funds have helped expand access for those facing hunger.

Thanksgiving Downhill Mile

8 AM – 2 PM — Indian Paintbrush Elementary School — Cost info not specified — Sprint, run, jog, or walk down this fast downhill mile course before Thanksgiving.

Turkey Trot

Join us at Optimist Park/Greenbelt for a 5K or 1 mile run on Thanksgiving morning. Registration opens at 7:30AM with the 1 miler starting at 8:30 and the 5K at 9:00AM.

Holiday Parade & Train Lighting

5-7 p.m. — Laramie Main Street — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with a parade and festive activities including music and refreshments.