H.E.M. Principal Jason Greenway. Photo courtesy of CCSD2.

H.E.M. principal excited for new role

The new elementary school principal for the northern schools in Carbon County is excited to start the year.

Jason Greenway is getting to know the area as he takes on his new role. Emma Diercks has the story.

 

 

New Rawlins clinic opens next week

Officials from Memorial Hospital in Rawlins hosted tours of its new downtown family practice clinic yesterday. The clinic will open for business next week. Elected officials and other stakeholders were given a first look at the more than $3 million facility. Cali O’Hare attended a tour and filed this report.

 

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Museum celebrates Wyoming women this weekend

The Grand Encampment Museum is celebrating women throughout Wyoming during a symposium to be held Friday and Saturday.

The event will feature several authors and historians who have explored the role women played in shaping the Platte Valley and the state. Emma Diercks has the story.

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Wyoming Frontier Prison Historic Site Director Tina Hill gives a tour as an ‘inmate’ looks on during last year’s 150th celebration. Photo: Cali O’Hare/Bigfoot 99.

Old Pen gains Smithsonian recognition

The Wyoming Frontier Prison, where some of the state’s most infamous outlaws did hard time, has made the big time.

The Smithsonian has recognized the “Old Pen” in Rawlins as one of the most fascinating facilities of its kind.

In a recent article, the historic prison-turned-museum is highlighted alongside infamous penitentiaries, such as Alcatraz. Cali O’Hare has more.

 

 

Sports: UW Cowboys just days away from season start

The Wyoming Cowboy football team will open fall camp on Friday. Joey Saverine has the preview.

 

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