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NwOESC Board Approves 2025-26 Contracts, Bolsters Education Programs
The following actions were taken by the Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center Governing Board at their regular meeting held May 27, 2025. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Kelly Hug. All in attendance recited the Pledge...

The national push for AI education
President Trump recently used his executive pen to advance AI education across the country. Signed on April 23, the “Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth,” Executive Order implements a federal AI education framework for...

AG Marshall demands Meta halt AI feature used to exploit children
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is calling on Facebook owner Meta to remove one of its new Artificial Intelligence (AI) features that potentially exposes children to sexually explicit content. Marshall joined a 28-state coalition of state...

Tennessee Attorney General joins coalition to prevent AI sexual exploitation of children on Meta
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joins a coalition of 28 other state attorneys general following reports of children being exposed to sexual content. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced in a press...

Here’s the record prize money payout for each golfer at the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open
The USGA prides itself on making the U.S. Women’s Open the biggest championship in women’s golf. The event’s legacy helps establish that tone—this is the 80th edition—and so do the venues that host it. Part of that is also playing for the richest...

Wyoming County ambulance companies receiving donations for paid EMS staff
Several Wyoming County ambulance companies are receiving help courtesy of a donation campaign put together by the Wyoming County Community Health Foundation. At a Wyoming County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday morning (May 27), Commissioner Rick...

A lost artist: Philip R. Goodwin's outdoor scenes tied to Montana, Wyoming
The politician Theodore Roosevelt, Montana-based western artist Charles M. Russell and novelist Jack London of “The Call of the Wild” fame all have one thing in common — Philip R. Goodwin. Although Goodwin’s name may not sound familiar compared to...
More Than a Welcome: How Hospitality Powers Wyoming’s Tourism Industry
Wyoming is known across the world for its rugged beauty, wide-open spaces, and unforgettable landscapes. But beyond the mountains and wide-open prairie, it’s the people—ranchers, business owners, outfitters, and front-line staff—who leave the...

Reggie Wassana, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma
Reggie Wassana Forging strategic partnerships across federal, state, and private sectors, Reggie Wassana has led economic development for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes since becoming Governor in 2017. Now in his second term, he works alongside...
U.S. Women’s Open purse, payout: See prize money for LPGA major winner
TOWN OF ERIN − The 2025 U.S. Women’s Open will have the largest purse in women’s golf, with a total of $12 million being distributed among the professionals in the four-round tournament at Erin Hills. With 26 amateur players in the 156-person...
U.S. Women’s Open will have the largest purse in women’s golf
TOWN OF ERIN − The 2025 U.S. Women’s Open will have the largest purse in women’s golf, with a total of $12 million being distributed among the professionals in the four-round tournament at Erin Hills. With 26 amateur players in the 156-person...

Back Mountain Triathlon profile: Accomplished marathon swimmer Eric Schall
On Aug. 24, the Back Mountain Triathlon returns for its third year to Harveys Lake and the Back Mountain community. Over 300 athletes are expected, with many of those being first-time triathletes. The race this year will again feature a sprint...

Bonnie’s Bus will be hosting mammography screenings at the end of June
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY)- Bonnie’s Bus, the WVU Princeton community hospital mobile mammography unit, will be hosting digital screenings at the end of June. Bonnie’s bus will be in Mingo, Wyoming, Mercer, and Monroe counties at the different...

406 Cup scores big in Billings, bringing soccer and opportunity to hundreds of young players
BILLINGS — More than 100 youth soccer teams from across Montana, Wyoming, and North Dakota gathered at Amend Park this weekend for the second annual Scheels 406 Cup, highlighting the deeper goal of making competitive soccer more accessible to...

Local pilot to compete in annual all-women cross-country airplane race
Submitted by Air Race Classic. Elizabeth Menozzi, a well-known local author, will take to the skies from June 17-20 in the 48th Air Race Classic, the oldest airplane race of its kind in the United States. She will be one of nearly 100 women pilots...

Miyares joins coalition urging Meta to address AI exploitation risks involving children
Attorney General Jason Miyares has joined a coalition of 28 states to seek answers from Meta Platforms, Inc. This action follows reports that "Meta AI," the company's online assistant, may expose children to sexually explicit content and encourage...

'Who will you serve?': LCSD1 celebrates three high school graduating classes
CHEYENNE — Wyoming’s largest school district celebrated three of its high school graduation classes Friday, where the capital city saw its first perfect, sunny spring day following a rainy Memorial Day weekend. Frontier Park hosted the graduation...

SCHOLASTIC SUPERSTARS 2025: Lola Wojciechowski, Wyoming Valley West
Q. What accomplishments are you most proud of and why? Lola Wojciechowski A. The first accomplishment I am most proud of is this award of Scholastic Superstars. This recognition is important to me because it highlights hard work academically and...

AG Miyares Urges Meta to Protect Children from AI Exploitation Risks
Attorney General Jason Miyares has joined a 28-state coalition in demanding answers from Meta Platforms, Inc. in response to disturbing reports showing that “Meta AI,” the company’s online AI assistant, may expose children to sexually explicit...

Through adversity, Cheyenne McEvans brings experience to Nevada women's basketball team
Cheyenne McEvans will bring a wealth of experience to the Wolf Pack women's basketball team next season. The 5-foot-9 guard from Southfield, Mich. is entering her sixth college campaign with one year of eligibility at Nevada, her fourth school....