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Around Wyoming brings you news from around the state, keeping you informed with brief updates of stories you may have missed.

Around Wyoming, Tuesday, January 23

People will now be able to find food pantries and distribution sites a little bit easier. The Food Bank of Wyoming recently launched the “Find Food” tool on its website. Users can put in an address, zip code, or city to see what’s near them and when it will be open.

A Lander Rural Fire Department firefighter has been getting attention for saving two flags of honor from a burning residence. County10 reports as responders fought the fire inside, they noticed the flags and protected them. Eventually, firefighter Blake Davison carried them out of the building to safety.

A graphic artist from Casper has released his first novel. K2Radio reports Ben Bates has worked for properties like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and My Little Pony. His new book, “Power Stars,” is meant to help kids think critically when characters don't always behave the way a reader might expect.

And the University of Wyoming is one of 368 institutions to be selected for Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement. The designation recognizes institutions making significant strides in engagement and addressing community challenges.

Ivy started as a science news intern in the summer of 2019 and has been hooked on broadcast ever since. Her internship was supported by the Wyoming EPSCoR Summer Science Journalism Internship program. In the spring of 2020, she virtually graduated from the University of Wyoming with a B.S. in biology with minors in journalism and business. When she’s not writing for WPR, she enjoys baking, reading, playing with her dog, and caring for her many plants.

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