Great Outdoors
Just what I need — another expensive hobby
My son Colby has had a desire to get into rock climbing for more than half his life. My wife and I took him to a climbing gym a few years ago, hoping he’d have […]
Month: July 2023
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Man Cited for Illegally Landing Helicopter on West Shore of Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park
On Saturday, June 24, at approximately 3 p.m. Grand Teton National Park law enforcement rangers received a report that a helicopter had illegally landed at Moran Bay on the west shore of Jackson Lake, inside […]
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Gas Prices Decline in Wyoming
Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 2.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.57/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 9.1 cents per gallon […]
Great Outdoors
I may finally get my Cutt-Slam this summer
Wyoming doesn’t have many native game fish species. We have plenty of fish to try to catch, including a bunch of different kinds of trout, but the only trout that are natural inhabitants of our […]
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Student Survey: UW Practices Free Expression and Respectful Dialogue
A majority of University of Wyoming students say the university practices academic and intellectual freedom, constructive dialogue and freedom of expression, according to a recent survey. The survey was conducted for President Ed Seidel’s Freedom […]
Great Outdoors
Snakes aren’t my favorite running companions
There’s a guy who works out at the same gym I go to, and since we’re both outdoors enthusiasts, we often talk about outdoor adventures between exercises. He also listens to this show, so he […]
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UW Working Group Submits Report on Free Expression and Respectful Discourse
A working group appointed by University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel has submitted a report regarding freedom of expression, intellectual freedom and constructive dialogue at UW. Chaired by faculty members Nevin Aiken, an associate professor […]
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Five Wyoming Communities Receive AARP Grant Funding
AARP announced over $60,000 in grant funding for five projects around Wyoming through its Community Challenge Grants, today. Grant funds will support projects in Laramie, Dubois, Cheyenne, Thayne, and Sheridan. Community Challenge Grants fund quick-action […]
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Makes Appointments to Charter School Authorizing Board
State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder has appointed three individuals to the new Charter School Authorizing Board. Passed by the legislature during the 2023 session, Wyoming Statute 21-3-302 takes effect July 1, 2023 and establishes the Wyoming Charter School Authorizing Board […]
Great Outdoors
Lightning is nature’s fireworks show
Don’t get me wrong. I do think fireworks are really cool. Hey, I’m a guy. Guys are just hard-wired to get excited about blowing stuff up. And living in Wyoming, where there aren’t many laws […]