LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 10 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: National, regional and local experts will discuss current energy topics and securing a sustainable natural resource future at the Center for Law and Energy Resources in the Rockies (CLERR) conference Friday, Oct. 25, at the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center. "We look forward to hosting this conference every year," says Temple Stoellinger, co-director of CLERR, which is under the University of Wyoming's Co more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 10 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Knitting Mill Apartments Brings 48 Affordable Apartments with Supportive Services to Wyoming County - Investment Complements Finger Lakes Forward The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy * * * Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the opening of DePaul's Knitting Mill Apartments, a 48-apartment, $17 million affordable housing development in the more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 11 -- Oklahoma State Treasurer Randy McDaniel issued the following news release: Oklahoma State Treasurer Randy McDaniel has been elected to the governing board of the foundation that supports the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST). The nomination of McDaniel was made by Connecticut State Treasurer Shawn Wooden and seconded by Wyoming State Treasurer Curt Meier. The motion was approved by acclamation of the foundation's board on Monday. "I appreciate more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 10 [TNSgrantsresearch] -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Rural communities in Iceland are more similar to Wyoming's than you think, according to the University of Wyoming's Pamela Innes. The Department of Anthropology associate professor recently was awarded an $896,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to continue her research project, titled "Immigration and integration in rural Arctic communities" -- research that Innes hopes one more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 10 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: A University of Wyoming faculty member is among a team of international authors inviting the scientific community to address three "grand challenges" that will drive the innovation needed for wind to become one of the world's primary sources of low-cost electricity generation. Jonathan Naughton, a Department of Mechanical Engineering professor who directs UW's Wind Energy Research Center, contributed to t more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 9 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: It has long been known that obesity impairs metabolism and predisposes to diabetes and heart disease. New research shows that the effects of maternal obesity even pass across generations to offspring, accelerating the rate of aging of metabolic problems that occur in normal life. Researchers with the University of Wyoming and the Salvador Zubiran National Institute of Medical Science more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 9 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Nearly sixty Riverton Middle School (RMS) students visited the University of Wyoming's campus Monday, Oct. 7, to learn about phytoremediation, which is the ability of plants to clean up soil, air and water contaminated with hazardous pollutants. Arranged by the UW Science Initiative's Learning Actively Mentoring Program (LAMP), the visit was part of a yearlong collaboration between Rachel Watson's microbio more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 8 [TNSscientificresearch] -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: University of Wyoming research scientists will assist Albany County officials with a study of the Casper Aquifer, a major source of drinking water in Laramie. Over three to four days within the next two weeks, UW researchers will conduct an airborne electromagnetic geophysical survey southeast of Laramie and along the I-80 corridor. During this time, a helicopter will be visible in  more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 10 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network named Steen Stovall as the new regional director for Converse, Natrona, Niobrara and Platte counties. Stovall will assist entrepreneurs in his region with all aspects of starting, growing or even selling a business. He also offers his advanced expertise in second-stage business strategies, capital acquisition and business operations/development  more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Gov. Jim Justice presented a $26,000 check to Oceana Mayor Tom Evans and other local leaders today, that will help fund the completion of the new Wyoming County Veterans Memorial display that is currently being built in town. The Governor awarded the grant funding during a ceremony at Oceana Town Hall. "We're gonna finish a memorial in Oceana that, maybe, everybody can come by and see an more PR

JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming, Oct. 7 -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: With snow already sprinkling the valley and temperatures dropping, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole is warming up for winter season with some new offerings sure to delight guests and locals alike. For the Love of Chocolate Chocolate lovers unite - in the Resort Lobby that is. Guests and locals are invited to enjoy the amenities of the Resort's new hot chocolate cart. The mobile c more PR

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Oct. 8 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: Governor Mark Gordon lauded the vision and leadership of former Wyoming Governor Matt Mead and the Economically Needed Diversity Options for Wyoming (ENDOW) Executive Council today, announcing that ENDOW's vision will continue driving state economic diversification efforts as his focus shifts to the next phase, one that includes targeted implementation plans and a transparent analysis of state revenues. more PR