The WY DCI will take baby steps toward what we see on television programs: $300,000 to build a database and launch a pilot forensic genetic genealogy project. The “front end” of the database will be open to the public. The
Chef José Andrés writes us all about food and hunger
To share a paragraph from the chef’s letter. He honors the volunteers killed in Gaza by Israeli missiles. There’s a reason, at this special time of year, Christians make Easter eggs, Muslims eat an egg at iftar dinners, and an
Good news for 2 schools in Albany County
A one-room (modular) school in Garrett, about one hour from Rock River on a good (snowless) day.
Laramie League Annual Meeting
The Laramie League is holding its 2024 annual meeting Saturday, April 6 from 9 am – 11 am at the Wyoming Women’s History House in downtown Laramie. All Laramie members are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. Virtual attendance
2024 Wyoming LWV State Convention
Hosted by the Cheyenne League of Women Voters, Saturday, May 4, 12 noon – 5 pm through Sunday, May 5, 8 am – 12 noon, Laramie County Community College, Health Services Building, Room 111. Virtual attendance is available. Optional tour
Not One More: Findings of the Not Invisible Act Commission
In 2020
Did you vote in the 2022 GENERAL ELECTION (Nov.)?
Laramie Remembers Lost League Friends
The Laramie League has lost one its most supportive and involved members, Amy Williamson, who died unexpectedly at her home earlier this month. Amy was involved in League for many years, serving in a variety of leadership positions, both at
Advice from Braver Angels: Vote on books
In their latest newsletter, the Braver Angels tell a story from 2022. In Beaumont, SC, a group of residents (150), librarians, teachers, and educators formed subgroups to read, discuss, and approve/reject each book on a list of 97 that was
988 suicide call lifeline not fully funded, yet
For anyone in imminent danger, call 911. For suicidal thoughts, call the National lifeline at 988 — or text “WYO” to 741-741. The 2024 Legislature cut a proposed allocation for a trust fund — $40M to $10M. — to $10