Ivy Secrest, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Journalist Profile

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Laramie County jail's federal contract expected to cut costs, increase efficiency for federal inmates

5 days ago | denvergazette.com | Ivy Secrest

CHEYENNE — The Laramie County jail can now house federal inmates per a recently approved contract with the U.S. Marshal Service. The contract was approved in February, but the jail only accepted its first federal inmate last week. The intergovernmental agreement (IGA) allows the U.S. Marshals Service to essentially rent six cells for federal inmates at a rate of $120 a day for adults and $190 a day for juveniles. Those funds, as of now, go to Laramie County.
State GOP and law enforcement continue to pursue agreements with ICE

5 days ago | wyomingnews.com | Ivy Secrest

CHEYENNE – Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees may soon be legally held at the Laramie County jail, pending the approval of a supplemental Intergovernmental Agreement between the two agencies. Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak successfully pursued an IGA with the U.S. Marshals Service, with the intent to generate income for the county while bringing federal inmates closer to the courts in Cheyenne.
Laramie County jail's federal contract expected to cut costs, increase efficiency for federal inmates

6 days ago | wyomingnews.com | Ivy Secrest

CHEYENNE — The Laramie County jail can now house federal inmates per a recently approved contract with the U.S. Marshal Service. The contract was approved in February, but the jail only accepted its first federal inmate last week. The intergovernmental agreement (IGA) allows the U.S. Marshals Service to essentially rent six cells for federal inmates at a rate of $120 a day for adults and $190 a day for juveniles. Those funds, as of now, go to Laramie County.
LCSD1 enrollment decreasing; new homeschool laws complicate data collection

1 week ago | wyomingnews.com | Ivy Secrest

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Board releases conceal carry policy for comment; Freedom Elementary exempt

1 week ago | wyomingnews.com | Ivy Secrest

CHEYENNE – Freedom Elementary will be exempt from Laramie County School District 1’s policy addressing the recently passed “Wyoming repeal gun-free zones act.”A draft version of LCSD1’s concealed carry policy was released for public comment during the district's board meeting Monday night.
ACLU of Wyoming advises schools to protect students, have policies in place for ICE

1 week ago | wyomingnews.com | Ivy Secrest

CHEYENNE – As Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities make their way onto college campuses, the question of whether schools should be prepared to interact with ICE has been raised across the Cowboy State.
'She saved me': Daughter's research provides treatment for mom's Parkinson's

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Ivy Secrest |Wyoming Tribune-Eagle

CHEYENNE — Lines of thread run across floral patterns and squares of red, teal, white and gray on a nearly finished quilt, shown off with pride in the Mcalpin family residence in Cheyenne. When Vicki Mcalpin bought the teal and red fabrics, the proceeds went to support those with Parkinson’s, a disease that stopped her from continuing her beloved hobby. “For several years, I didn’t do it,” Vicki said.
'She saved me': Daughter's research provides treatment for mom's Parkinson's

1 week ago | wyomingnews.com | Ivy Secrest

CHEYENNE – Lines of thread run across floral patterns and squares of red, teal, white and gray on a nearly finished quilt, shown off with pride in the Mcalpin family residence in Cheyenne. When Vicki Mcalpin bought the teal and red fabrics, the proceeds went to support those with Parkinson’s, a disease that stopped her from continuing her beloved hobby. “For several years, I didn't do it,” Vicki said.
Business owners discuss racing, perception of crime in downtown parking garage

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ivy Secrest |Wyoming Tribune-Eagle

CHEYENNE — Business owners in the downtown area met with law enforcement, City Council members and Mayor Patrick Collins this week to discuss ongoing disturbances in the Spiker Parking Structure. Bohemian Metals owner Brian Snyder has been vocal about his concern over continual racing that occurs in the garage. Living nearby, he said he can hear the loud backfiring of engines throughout the day, into the night and even in the early morning hours. The sounds are amplified by the garage’s structure.
Business owners discuss racing, perception of crime in downtown parking garage

2 weeks ago | wyomingnews.com | Ivy Secrest

CHEYENNE – Business owners in the downtown area met with law enforcement, City Council members and Mayor Patrick Collins this week to discuss ongoing disturbances in the Spiker Parking Structure. Bohemian Metals owner Brian Snyder has been vocal about his concern over continual racing that occurs in the garage. Living nearby, he said he can hear the loud backfiring of engines throughout the day, into the night and even in the early morning hours. The sounds are amplified by the garage's structure.