AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWyoming Culture & Community: Hell’s Half Acre—an eerie, movie-like badlands landscape west of Casper—has reopened with new boardwalk access, signage, picnic areas, and restrooms, giving visitors a long-awaited way to explore the fragile 960-acre site. Local Events: Longmire Days returns to Buffalo July 16-19 with familiar cast members, author Craig Johnson, free history talks at the Johnson County Library, and a new Native American cultural history day. Education & Schools: Big Horn County School District No. 2 approved major pay raises for 2026-27, with certified staff up about 15%, classified staff up 6%, and administrators up 3%, as districts adjust to Wyoming’s new school funding model. Libraries & Funding: Carbon County Library System warns it could close most of its branches if a November ballot measure expands property tax exemptions beyond the current 25%. Civic Life: Russell Nelson is running for Teton County coroner, pitching his forensic anthropology background and plans to improve limited space in the office. Outdoor Fun: A pond dedication and free fishing day at Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area drew 200+ people and kicked off summer with family-friendly fishing access. Arts & Identity: Frameline50’s 50th edition brings dozens of queer films to the spotlight, including major festival picks and revivals.
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