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Good morning Laramie! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new 3rd Street turn restrictions could change your Laramie commute
  • How a salvaged pinball machine sparked Laramie’s newest hangout spot
  • Planning a forest trip? Check this before you leave Laramie.

Also on today's calendar: Marching Band Items and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Clouds and sun; windy, colder, with a high of 37 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Friday: Very windy; some sun, temps: high: 55, low: 33.
  • Saturday: Windy; morning snow, colder, with a high of 39 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. WYDOT to implement 'blank-out' left turn signs on 3rd St in Laramie (einpresswire.com) — Drivers in downtown Laramie will see new ‘blank-out’ no-left-turn signs activated along 3rd Street starting Monday, Dec. 22, during the busiest afternoon and early evening hours. WYDOT says the change aims to ease congestion and reduce crashes, and engineers will keep monitoring traffic to fine-tune when the signs turn on at Grand, Ivinson, and University intersections.
   

2. Local Lookout: Juvenile justice reform (wyofile.com) — Downtown Laramie is getting a new all-ages pinball arcade designed as a welcoming community hub where neighbors of all ages can reconnect in person. The statewide news roundup also touches on juvenile justice work in Cheyenne, open space preservation in Park County, teacher recruitment in Campbell County, and accessory dwelling unit discussions in Evanston.
   

3. Forest Service: Call ahead before seeking visitor services at national forest, grassland (wyomingnews.com) — If you’re planning a Medicine Bow-Routt or Thunder Basin outing from Laramie, the Forest Service wants you to call ahead before driving to any office. Hours, in-person services, and pass sales vary widely, and many needs—from maps to day-use and Christmas tree permits—can now be handled online or by phone instead of over the counter.
   

4. Wyoming's History Through Listeners' Eyes - David Otto (wyomingpublicmedia.org) — Laramie shows up here as the birthplace of Wyoming’s automobile history, thanks to bicycle shop owner Elmer Lovejoy building the state’s first car in 1898. The story ties that innovation to the later Lincoln Highway and Laramie’s Lincoln Monument, connecting local landmarks to a broader statewide transportation legacy.
   

5. Wyoming's History Through Listeners' Eyes - Mary Whalen - Enjoying the Wyoming Traffic. (wyomingpublicmedia.org) — A longtime Wyoming resident who once studied in Laramie at the University of Wyoming is highlighted for her winning photograph and love of the state’s landscapes. She shares how poetry and creative thinking shape her view of Wyoming’s roads and ranching history. The piece blends personal biography, photography, and a short look at cattle-drive heritage.
   

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  • Good morning!!
    I wanted to let everyone know that the Laramie Audubon Society Christmas Bird County is taking place this Saturday, December 20. You may see field… (Nextdoor East Laramie)
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    m. at the Laramie Fire Dept. Station #2. At the meeting, WDEQ and EPA will discuss: • The history of the property. • Upcoming proposed sampling and… (Nextdoor )
  • University of Wyoming posted a job opening for Asst Professor - Counseling Leadership Advocacy & Design in Laramie. Apply here.
  • Ross Stores, Inc posted a job opening for Early Morning Stock Associate in Laramie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laramie here.

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