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TerraPower says construction will continue as planned as it seeks a new contractor, with its in-service date of 2031 intact. The post Lead contractor pulls out of Gates’ Natrium nuclear power plant project in Wyoming appeared first on WyoFile .

Protesters have been gathering outside the Foundations for Nations church on the Wind River Reservation for weeks, ever since the church’s pastor made derogatory remarks about the Northern Arapaho tribe’s Sundance ceremony. She’s since apologized, but adds that she’s not leaving. The incident raises wider questions about tribal sovereignty and authority.

The state accepted 4,142 applications for the program’s first year doling out $7,000 checks.

Right now, it only offers two-year associate degrees. But the college’s board of trustees approved plans to offer two four-year degrees.

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Here are some stories from history from around the state.

Faculty leadership largely back Shane Reeves in wake of litigation stemming from his time at West Point. The post University of Wyoming optimistic on academic freedom despite censorship lawsuit naming new president appeared first on WyoFile .

Guest columnist Paul Hansen, a first-time election judge, reflects on his experience and looks ahead to November’s general election. The post How Election Day looks from the inside appeared first on WyoFile .

Today’s Wyoming Trivia Question: When was the last time we saw a bumper-to-bumper traffic jam in - of all places - Shirley Basin? Send YOUR ANSWER to WyomingDebrief@gmail.com or by message on Instagram or Facebook. We’ll give a shout-out to the first person with the right answer.