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AI restrictions spread as K-12 school year begins
(The Center Square) – States and school districts across the country are tightening rules on artificial intelligence as the 2026-27 K-12 school year begins, with education leaders citing concerns over student learning, screen time and the risks of rapidly advancing technology. As concerns about AI’s impact on K-12 education have grown, dozens of states have introduced or passed legislation aimed at regulating its use in schools. California In California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has taken steps to restrict AI use as it has become a cause for concern. This past week, Newsom signed Senate Bill 813 and Assembly Bill 1405, which aim at keeping AI accountable through safeguards and auditors. “The concerns raised in recent incidents reinforce what California has long recognized: artificial intelligence holds extraordinary promise, but it must be developed and deployed with meaningful safeguards to protect the public,” Newsom said in a statement , even calling on the federal government to implement national safeguards. The Center Square reached out to the Democratic governor's office for further comment on what this looks like in the K-12 classroom but did not receive a response. The Los Angeles Unified School District told The Center Square that the Generative AI Ad Hoc
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PREP FOOTBALL: East comes alive in second half at Rock Springs
CHEYENNE – No. 3-ranked Cheyenne East scored 24 points in the second half of a 31-3 victory Friday at Rock Springs. The Thunderbirds (2-1) led 7-3 at halftime thanks to a Cooper Hassler receiving touchdown. Tyler Stephenson extended the lead to 13-3 with a two-yard touchdown run early in the third. Blake Nuse stretched the lead to 16-3 with a 29-yard field goal. "We talked at halftime and made some adjustments," East coach Chad Goff said. "Rock Springs played great defense on our offense. We'd do something and then penalize ourselves, and Rock Springs made the most of those. "We made adjustments and did what we practiced. I challenged the offensive line. They kept pushing in the second half and that's how we were able to get the yards we got on the ground." East added a Stephenson touchdown and a Hassler two-point conversion for a 24-3 advantage. Rock Springs fumbled on its next possession. Javon Register scored a 35-yard touchdown run on the very next play to make it 31-3. Trace Eldridge sealed the win with an interception.
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Freedom Elementary’s Schuman chosen for LCSD1 September employee spotlight
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Laramie County School District 1 is celebrating Freedom Elementary nutrition services head cashier Kim Schuman in its September employee spotlight. Schuman will be officially recognized Sept. 14 during the district’s Board of Trustees meeting. Schuman is known for her dedication to her work and getting...
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Reeves delivers first State of the University address
LARAMIE — The new University of Wyoming President Shane Reeves continued his tour of first impressions as the late summer months welcomed in the fall semester. This time it was in the front ballroom in the Wyoming Union on campus as he presented his first State of the University address Tuesday afternoon since becoming UW’s 29th president in July. Gov. Mark Gordon was on hand to deliver opening remarks prior to Reeves’ address.
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University of Wyoming President Shane Reeves delivers first State of the University address
New University of Wyoming President Shane Reeves continued his tour of first impressions as the late summer months welcomed in the fall semester. This time it was in front of a packed ballroom in the Wyoming Union on campus as he presented his first State of the University address Tuesday afternoon since becoming UW’s 29th president in July. Gov. Mark Gordon was on hand to deliver opening remarks prior to Reeves’ address. Reeves treated the event as a combination of a welcome back to campus for everyone, an update of campus life and another chance to explain what he believes is the future of the university. Advancement was especially highlighted, as higher education faces enrollment pressures, questions about the value of college multiply, changes in the landscape of athletics continue and amid the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in schooling. Gordon welcomed Reeves — a native of Rock Springs who retired from the Army as a Brigadier General after serving as the 15th Dean of the Academic Board at the United States Military Academy at West Point — back to Wyoming and reminded the audience that the university is one of the most important public institutions in the state. Gordon
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Seniors from Cheyenne, Burns named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
EVANSTON, Ill. – Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) have announced the names of more than 16,000 semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program, including three area students: Burns: Sutter Allen, Burns High School Cheyenne: Malea Adams-Case, Central High SchoolHenry McGuire, Central High School These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for about 6,700 National Merit Scholarships worth approximately $24 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level of the competition. About 95% of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and approximately half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title. NMSC, a not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance, was established in 1955 specifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by about 260 business organizations, higher education institutions, and individual donors that share NMSC’s goals of honoring the nation’s scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence.
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UW president presents State of the University address, and the first of a two-part series about the 25th anniversary of 9/11
Good morning, and hope it's a good start for this Thursday! Today's newsletter begins with University of Wyoming President Shane Reeves presenting his first State of the University address Tuesday afternoon since becoming UW’s 29th president in July. Gov. Mark Gordon was on hand to deliver opening remarks prior to Reeves’ address. Our Carolina Boelter has the key takeaways. The front page of today's edition of the Boomerang also has the first of a two-part series from Adams MultiMedia enterprise editor Mike Sunnucks leading up to the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Outdoors columnist Amber Travsky showcases the second of a two-part series of her recent cycling adventure throughout the countryside of Nova Scotia. Our colleagues at the Wyoming Tribune Eagle also report on Constitutional Party gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Bextel's plan for her first 100 days , if elected, and her Republican opponent's response. In Sports, our Alex Taylor has two stories about University of Wyoming football , including an apology from defensive tackle Jayden Williams for making contact with at least three Colorado State fans as they stormed the field at Canvas Stadium this past Saturday. Adam Engel also features Flora Caputo-Wilkowski making an immediate
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Central inducts second Hall of Fame Class
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne Central High School inducted its second class into its Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday. The 2026 class introduced four individuals and a family to the Hall of Fame, enshrining their athletic achievements forever inside Central High School. The class included Dick Sherman, Jim Eliopulos,...
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South High’s Khloee Zunker is LCSD1’s Student of the Week for Sept. 7
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — South High School senior Khloee Zunker is the student of the week in Laramie County School District 1 for Sept. 7 after a summer of leadership meetings. “Over the summer, Zunker attended the Ronald Reagan Great American Leadership Program in California as one of two representatives from Wyoming,” LCSD1 said. “She has been invited to return to the program next summer. She also attended a student council leadership conference in Casper.”
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Wyoming High School Golf Scoreboard for September 8-12, 2026
It's championship week for Wyoming prep golf. Class 3A conference titles are up for grabs in Evanston and Douglas, and Class 4A teams at Gillette and Riverton are fighting for state qualifier spots. Class 2A keeps rolling.
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Weekend High School Sports 9-4/9-5 Scores & Schedule
Green River 12, Rawlins 3 – 1st win of the Brennan Walk era. Brown ran for 151 yards and 1 TD. Kuball added 2 FGs for the Wolves. Team Scores = Riverton 568, Kemmerer 363, Green River 294, Sublette County 254, Rock Springs 235, Lyman 219, Rawlins 208, Evanston 93.
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West Point Professor Sues UW President, Says He Lost Job Over Global Warming
A West Point professor who claims he was stifled, then had his contract canceled for teaching humans are a major cause of climate change, is suing three current and former top officials at the military school, including the University of Wyoming’s new president. Dr. Adam Kalkstein, a former West...