Awards

A local man, developer of the Kid's Arena Horse Play game, is the recipient of a national award from the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents. Oliver "Ollie" Hill of Laramie, received the National Communicator Award for Educational Package for his contributions to the education of equine knowledge...

The following was released from The Wyoming Department of Work Force Services who is proud to announce that Department of Workforce Services Director Joan Evans has been selected for the prestigious Toll Fellowship Program sponsored by the Council of State Governments.

Freshman quarterback Brett Smith's performance in the University of Wyoming's 30-27 win over San Diego State has earned him a selection as one of eight "Stars of the Week", making him eligible for the Manning Award Player of the Week, sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl. Fans may vote online at the Allstate Sugar Bowl Facebook page by "liking" the photo of the quarterback they

On Friday, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded its annual $1.5 million Peace Prize to three champions of women’s rights in Africa and the Middle East — a woman who stood up to Yemen’s autocratic regime, Africa’s first democratically elected female president, and a Liberian campaigner against rape.

Big Horn High School in Big Horn, Wyoming has been recognized nationwide as a high-performing Blue Ribbon School. The prestigious title was awarded by the U.S. Education Department.

Sage-grouse have been a continuing concern for several western states as their habitat has been decreasing in recent years. The state of Wyoming has made a strong push to keep the sage-grouse from appearing on the endangered species list. Wyoming's efforts were recognized by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar. According to a press release from the office of Governor Matt Mead, Wyoming was

The Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp was recently recognized for their inmate weight loss program. The WHCC  was selected over 500 other prisons, jails, juvenile detention and confinement centers.

On Thursday, February 14th, the Laramie Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual members award banquet at the Hilton Garden Inn from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Each year the banquet attracts a large crowd but this year the banquet is already sold out thanks to the help of social media used to help promote the annual event...