Albany County

Several staff members say the school culture changed after the Albany County School District superintendent hired a new principal without stakeholder input.

The Albany County Outdoor School focuses on science and outdoor recreation, using Curt Gowdy State Park and the Snowy Range as classrooms.

Advocates say planting native species can support ecosystem health.

Nearly every member of the Vedauwoo Volunteer Fire Department resigned over the recent firing of their chief. The area is still being served by another nearby department.

At least three ranches in the Elk Mountain area lost 50 cows to an all but unheard of disease in the U.S. Shortly after the cattle diagnosis, one rancher had potential symptoms of the disease too. We learn more about the handling of the rare disease and how it eroded some local trust in government and public health agencies.

In all four of Albany County's state House Districts, voters chose to reelect the incumbent. In three of those four races, that meant reelecting a Democrat.

Early morning voters hit the polls for with local issues and the Presidency in mind.

The Laramie City Council approved the creation of a Police Advisory Board last year. It’s made up of civilians and works to improve the relationship between the community and the local police force. They’ve hit some challenges, but are still optimistic in their goal.

The Bear Creek Fire is now approximately 2,500 acres with unknown containment. Multiple agencies are helping on the scene, including Albany and Platte county fire departments and the Bureau of Land Management.

Jenny Loveridge is a scientist who’s lived in Laramie since 2004. She’s snorkeled just about every body of water within 200 miles. This summer, when she was snorkeling in Alsop Lake, she saw something new on the plants: New Zealand mudsnails – an invasive aquatic species. They’re the size of a grain of rice, with a swirly tan or dark colored shell. Loveridge saw millions.