Cheyenne News Staff
Luke Martinez (Couresy of U.W. Athletics) Luke Martinez to Speak At Reservation Schools
University of Wyoming men's basketball student-athlete Luke Martinez has been invited by the Northern Arapaho Tribal Education Department to speak at two schools on the Wind River Reservation this weekend.
Martinez will address the 23 graduating seniors at Wyoming Indian High Schoo
LCCC Dining Hall (Courtesy of LCCC) LCCC Seeking Public Comments Ahead of Evaluation
Laramie County Community College is seeking comments from the public about the college in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The college will host a visit July 18-20, with a team representing the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
Preston Randolph (Wyoming Film Office) Wyoming Short Film Contest Winner
A short film by Preston Randolph called "The Summer of 81," filmed near Meeteetse, Wyoming is the winner of this year’s Wyoming Short Film Contest. The short tells the story of Wyoming man, Bob Taylor and the spirit and struggles of his life's journey. From teaching in the city, to being a Cowboy in Wyoming, to raising his family without electricity in the cabin he built by hand, and of course baseball.
(Jennie Hutchinson/) Powwows And Rodeo’s This Spring in Wind River Country
Native American powwows and rodeos are among some of the offerings around Wind River Country this May & June.
In June, there are weekly cultural programs of authentic Indian Dance and Storytelling Exhibitions (Northern Arapaho Cultural Experience) providing special insights to the Arapaho way of life.
If you are interested in cowboy events there will be Ultimate Miniature Bull riding,
(Courtesy: Wyoming Highway Patrol) 
Law Enforcement Torch Run for 2007 Special Olympics/Getty Images Cheyenne Officer To Represent Wyoming At Special Olympics World Games
Officer Zachary Johnson of the Cheyenne Police Department was selected to represent Special Olympics Wyoming and the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) at the Special Olympic World Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea in January of 2013.
Johnson was selected to the Global Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg Team after being nominated by Special Olympics Wyoming staff and LETR co-directors.
Yellowstone Bison (Courtesy of the National Park Service) Yellowstone Roads Update
The East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park opens to automobile travel for the season at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 4th. Yellowstone National Park spokesman Al Nash says With repairs completed on a section of road temporarily closed south of Canyon Junction, this allows all park visitors early spring access between the East Entrance, Fishing Bridge, and Canyon.
Clayton Kirven (Courtesy of UW Athletics) 
State Superintendent Cindy Hill Education Accounability Act Information Available
The Wyoming Department of Education has released an overview of the Wyoming Accountability in Education Act.
The overview summarizes Enrolled Act 65 into five categories: Assessment of Students, School Performance Rating and Reporting, Support and Capacity Building for Wyoming schools, Teacher and Leader Effectiveness, and District Assessment systems. It also identifies areas for future discussion related to the Accountability system. The overview also includes a timeline of key dates along the path towards implementation of the system.
The I-80 overpass at Dewar Dr. in Rock Springs. (StreetView/Google) WYDOT Releases State Transportation Improvement Program Update
Another update to WYDOT''s “State Transportation Improvement Program” (STIP) for 2012 has been issued and is available for viewing on the agency’s Web site, www.dot.state.wy.us.
Anti-Graffiti Logo Contest winners Announced May 17, 2012
Reservoir Levels Could Be An Issue In Late Summer [AUDIO] May 16, 2012
Bark Beetle Battle Focusing On Flexibility May 16, 2012
Gov. Mead Proclaims EMS Week in Wyoming May 16, 2012
