Census Bureau Works Toward A More Accurate Count In Indian Country

By • Nov 15, 2019

The 2020 census count is coming, and it will determine where funding goes for things like schools, emergency services and health care. For the last several census counts, though, American Indians and Alaska Natives were the most undercounted ethnic group, limiting their access to funds.

 


Rifle, Crossbow, Atlatl? Colorado Petition Seeks To Legalize Hunting With Spear-Thrower

By • Nov 15, 2019

Update November 15, 2019 at 3:30p.m.:  

According to Travis Duncan with Colorado Parks and Wildlife: "The commission voted to dismiss both citizen petitions on allowing atlatls and stone broadheads for use in hunting big game at today's meeting. The Commission noted there are no quality standards on sharpness of blades, weight or design on stone projectiles which can lead to inconsistent performance and more injured animals on the landscape."

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New Leadership For Longmire Days

By • Nov 15, 2019
Warner Brothers

Changes are coming to Buffalo's annual Longmire Days festival.

The four-day event celebrates the fictional sheriff Walt Longmire, the central character in a series of books by author Craig Johnson. In 2012, the mystery series was adapted into a popular television show.

Investigation Launched Into Rocky Mountain Power's Integrated Resource Plan

By • Nov 14, 2019
Preferred portfolio cited in the PSC's order to initiate an investigation
Wyoming Public Service Commission

The Wyoming Public Service Commission has initiated an investigation into Rocky Mountain Power's (RMP) Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) filed on October 18, 2019.

Northwest College Begins Work On New Strategic Plan

By • Nov 14, 2019
Northwest College

Northwest College is in the process of creating its next five-year strategic plan. The college held listening sessions among business leaders, students and faculty to get community feedback.

911 Dispatcher Shortage In Teton County

By • Nov 14, 2019
https://www.tinker.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/845444/emergency-dial-911/

The Teton County Communications Center has less than half of the staff it needs to answer emergency calls. The County Sheriff is asking the county commissioners to increase the salary of dispatchers in an effort to address the shortage.

Archives On The Air 167: Jim Beckwourth—Toppan Rare Books Library

By Wyoming Public Media & American Heritage Center • Nov 14, 2019
American Heritage Center

Jim Beckwourth was born into slavery. He came West around 1820.

Archives On The Air 166: Cartoon Composer—William Lava Papers

By Wyoming Public Media & American Heritage Center • Nov 14, 2019
American Heritage Center

William Lava had no formal music training. He had a journalism degree. But the great depression kept him from breaking into the news.

Nursing Program Re-Accredited At Northern Wyoming Community College District

By • Nov 14, 2019
Northern Wyoming Community College District

The Northern Wyoming Community College District's nursing program goes through a voluntary accreditation process with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing every eight years. The review looks at curriculum, performance and other factors.

Gillette Develops New Ordinance For Potholes On Private Property

By • Nov 14, 2019
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Gillette will now be enforcing a new ordinance aiming to reduce the number of potholes in private parking lots. The new law allows the city to fine private property owners, mainly business owners, if they do not fix potholes in parking lots.

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