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3 days ago | 
wyomingnews.com | Marit Gookin
LANDER — A recent town hall meeting in Bar Nunn was abuzz with hope and concern, and the word on everyone’s lips was “nuclear.”Radiant Nuclear, a relative newcomer on the energy scene, hopes to bring its microreactor manufacturing facility to central Wyoming. For some, that spells jobs, economic development, and clean energy; for others, questions about the safety and environmental impacts of nuclear power loom large. Rep.
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4 days ago | 
rivertonranger.com | Marit Gookin
Walking across the Brunton manufacturing floor, Chief Executive Officer Lauren Heerschap took a moment to admire Caleb Brown’s old Brunton compass. Brown, one of the workers who makes Brunton’s world-class compasses, had been allowed to take home a compass received by the company through its returns program. He’d restored the compass – and added a few improvements that Heerschap remarked on, wondering if one of them maybe could be implemented in future designs.
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5 days ago | 
rivertonranger.com | Marit Gookin
Tuesday evening, Lander City Council interviewed five candidates who put their names forward to serve on the council for the remainder of now-Mayor Missy White’s term. The candidates represent a wide breadth of the Lander community, varying in age, profession, and ideas for the city’s future. Although six candidates initially applied, one withdrew prior to the council’s special meeting Tuesday. The remaining candidates were Chad Cassady, Carol Chidsey, Michael Holland, Josef Lopez, and Daniel R.
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5 days ago | 
gillettenewsrecord.com | Marit Gookin
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5 days ago | 
wyomingnews.com | Marit Gookin
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5 days ago | 
wyomingnews.com | Marit Gookin
LANDER — A recent town hall meeting in Bar Nunn was abuzz with hope and concern, and the word on everyone’s lips was “nuclear.”Radiant Nuclear, a relative newcomer on the energy scene, hopes to bring its microreactor manufacturing facility to central Wyoming. For some, that spells jobs, economic development and clean energy; for others, questions about the safety and environmental impacts of nuclear power loom large. Rep.
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1 week ago | 
rivertonranger.com | Marit Gookin
For years, it was a familiar sight for Landerites: Chuck Faulkner’s sheep wagon, sitting proudly behind Melody Liquors or helping usher Santa into town for Christmas. The Faulkner family ranch, Yellow Stone Sheep Ranch, was part of a proud Wyoming history of sheep herding and the culture associated with the sheep industry. Every spring, the Lander Pioneer Museum celebrates this heritage with Sheep Shearing Day, an event that includes activities, crafts, lamb burgers, and live shearing.
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1 week ago | 
wyomingnews.com | Marit Gookin
RIVERTON — How much does it cost to go to Central Wyoming College? Starting next year, a little bit more. The CWC Board of Trustees recently voted to increase student tuition in an effort to make up some of the expected shortfall in its budget following decreased property tax revenue. “The impact of cutting property taxes on someone who relies on property taxes is not good,” noted CWC President Brad Tyndall.
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1 week ago | 
thesheridanpress.com | Marit Gookin
RIVERTON — How much does it cost to go to Central Wyoming College? Starting next year, a little bit more. The CWC Board of Trustees recently voted to increase student tuition in an effort to make up some of the expected shortfall in its budget following decreased property tax revenue. kA 4=2DDlQAbQmkDA2? 4=2DDlQD`Qm“%96 :>A24E @7 4FEE:?8 AC@A6CEJ E2I6D @? D@>6@?6 H9@ C6=:6D @? AC@A6CEJ E2I6D :D ?@E 8@@5[” ?@E65 r(r !C6D:56?E qC25 %J?52==]kDA2?
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1 week ago | 
rivertonranger.com | Marit Gookin
There’s a winter storm warning on the horizon – but in Lander, road construction season is already in full swing. McFarlane Drive, near McDonald’s, has been filled with construction equipment for some time now, and businesses along Lincoln Street have been notified of impending road construction. Bishop Randall Drive, the road connecting Buena Vista Drive to the hospital, is also slated for improvements this year.
