Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of August.
Good morning, Cheyenne.
Cheyenne and Pine Bluffs libraries will modernize if voters approve Sixth Penny Tax measures next week.
Proposed upgrades include structural repairs at the Cheyenne Library and expanded service spaces and safety improvements at the Pine Bluffs Library.
County Road 154 is closed today between Road 212 and Road 219 because heavy rainfall caused flood damage in eastern Laramie County, blocking a 7.4-mile stretch.
Laramie County Public Works said crews will repair the road and further closures may occur as conditions change.
A new study shows that about 49% of Wyoming children with ADHD received behavior therapy between 2020 and 2023.
Experts say the approach builds lasting skills and is recommended as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
Cheyenne child mental health professionals warned at a presentation held Thursday night that high screen time on smartphones and social media links to rising depression and isolation in youth, urging parents to balance tech use with outdoor activities and family time (emphasizing better coping skills).
Laramie County Public Library will host A Menopause Conversation: Symptoms, Solutions & Straight Answers on Aug.
25 at 5 p.m. in the Sunflower Room, where Julee Avram will cover hot flashes, mood, sleep and bone health along with hormone therapy use. Community members may ask questions during this free event.
Habitat for Humanity of Laramie County has opened homeownership applications for four affordable homes at 5th Street and Bent Avenue in Cheyenne.
Applications run from Monday, Aug. 17 through Friday, Sept. 25 (the development’s name will be revealed in the fall).
Two proposed housing developments received Planning Commission support on Aug.
14; the projects include a 48-unit apartment complex in south Cheyenne and a 52-home rural subdivision off Horse Creek that could add up to 100 residences (pending board approval).
Kaycee Clark-Mellott appeared on SportsZone Thursday to discuss Wyoming athletics—covering Cowgirl soccer's win over Drake, Cowboy football highlights and high school football previews.
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