Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Natrona County's Shop with a Cop program will let children from local families in need shop for holiday gifts at Walmart or Sam’s Club on Dec.
12 and 13; applications must be submitted online by Nov. 13. The program partners with local law enforcement & community groups to build positive connections.
🎭 Culture
Tickets are on sale for the 10th Annual Butterfly Ball, a black tie adult prom with a Denim and Diamonds theme on Jan.
30, 2027 at the Ford Wyoming Center; the event features music, dancing, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction and VIP options starting at $1,000 (tickets include upgrade perks).
Tickets are on sale for the Olivia Caldwell Foundation's 10th Annual Butterfly Ball for adult prom at the Ford Wyoming Center on Saturday, Jan.
30, 2027. The Denim & Diamonds event will feature dancing, music, hors d'oeuvres, and a silent auction to raise funds.
Tickets for the Olivia Caldwell Foundation’s 10th Annual Butterfly Ball are on sale.
The adult prom event with a Denim + Diamonds theme will be at the Ford Wyoming Center on Jan. 30, 2027 and features music, dancing, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction.
🎓 Education
Superintendent Megan Degenfelder named Brian Cox the 2027 Wyoming Teacher of the Year today at a Casper celebration honoring state educators.
The award highlights his dedication in teaching across Wyoming.
🏛️ Government
Josh Dorrell, who led the Wyoming Business Council since 2020, stepped down after a meeting on Oct.
14. The board is now searching for an interim CEO + will select a permanent leader by summer.
The Natrona County Planning and Zoning Commission approved downsizing the 240-megawatt Dinosolar project to 2,396 acres and extending its construction deadline to March 3, 2029 west of Bar Nunn on Tuesday; NextEra Energy said the change will help make the project more competitive.
🏥 Health
Governor Mark Gordon credited mental health initiatives with lowering Wyoming's suicide rate, yet experts stress that workforce shortages still challenge access to care.
As his term nears its end, he hopes his successor will continue expanding local mental health services & support statewide.
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