Laramie Boomerang

The graduation rate in the Albany County School District for the 2007-08 school year was 87.3 percent, compared to a state average of 79.3 percent and a national average of 70 percent. Full Story »

When the high water table west of city limits caused septic system failures that contaminated drinking water in what is now West Laramie in the 1960s, the city had to annex that part of town so residents could have access to clean drinking water. Full Story »

Albany County and the city of Laramie were awarded more than $1 million last week to improve the energy efficiency of county and city buildings. Full Story »

The snowpack in southeast Wyoming is lagging behind the seasonal average for this time of year, but it’s doing a lot better than it was during the height of the recent drought. Full Story »

Laramie, Wyo. (Dec. 6, 2009) — The Wyoming Cowboys are bowl bound as the New Mexico Bowl on Sunday extended an invitation to the Cowboys to face Fresno State. Full Story »

Five Laramie hotel employees were recognized Saturday night for their outstanding hospitality service during the Laramie Valley Lodging Association’s inaugural awards ceremony. Full Story »

Will Brown, a journeyman electrician, wires a furnace inside a four-bay garage at the new Coffey Engineering and Surveying facilities at 902 S. Third. Full Story »

The city will begin site preparation work on the Railroad Heritage Park at First and Kearney Streets today, pending snow. Full Story »

Window decorations, below, help spread holiday cheer Wednesday at the Endsley-Jackson home. Aaron LeClar/Boomerang staff The University of Wyoming Women’s Club Home Tour will feature four homes and the lobby of the AmericInn Lodge and Suites from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Full Story »

The Albany County Commission has accepted a block grant to purchase a new building for a local nonprofit organization that helps victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Full Story »

Suzie Young’s festive living room area at 1007 Sheridan is seen. Andy Carpenean/Boomerang photographer Club, will feature two remodeled homes located on Sheridan and 12th streets. Full Story »