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šŸŒ± How a Laramie leader just earned Main Street Americaā€™s top honor

Good day Laramie! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Laramie leader just earned Main Street Americaā€™s top honor
  • See how Laramie boys soccer shut out Cheyenne Central at home
  • How did Laramie stack up in a new college-town ranking?

Also on today's calendar: Laramie Home and Garden Show.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A little snow, mainly early, with a high of 33 and low of 18 degrees. ā›„ļø Brr!
  • Saturday: Windy and not as cold, temps: high: 46, low: 23.
  • Sunday: Warmer; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 63 and low of 31 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Trey Sherwood, Exec. Director Of Laramie Main Street, Honored with 2026 Mary Means Leadership Award (county5.com) ā€” Laramieā€™s own Main Street director Trey Sherwood has been honored with Main Street Americaā€™s 2026 Mary Means Leadership Award for her long-term work revitalizing downtown. Her leadership of the Laramie Main Street Alliance has supported hundreds of building rehabs, nearly 300 businesses, and public art projects like the Laramie Mural Project, all while strengthening partnerships with the city, UW, and statewide agencies.
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2. Laramie boys soccer stops Cheyenne Central (copy) (wyomingnews.com) ā€” Laramie High boys soccer edged Cheyenne Central 1-0 at Deti Stadium, with Landon Olsonā€™s first-half goal and a strong defensive stand sealing the home win. Assistant coach Andrew Johnson filled in for traveling head coach Andy Pannell, and the Plainsmen now look ahead to hosting Campbell County next Thursday evening in another key conference matchup.
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3. Bozeman ranked No. 1 college town again as MSU enrollment grows (montanarightnow.com) ā€” Laramie shows up on a new national list of top college towns, where Bozeman, Montana grabbed the No. 1 spot. The ranking compares 244 college communities on affordability, livability, academics, and wellness, highlighting how places like Laramie stack up for todayā€™s Gen Z students seeking recreation, strong programs, and quality of life.
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4. Current Day Snow Water Equivalent Ranking by Basin (Thu, 16 Apr 2026) (uwyo.edu) ā€” If you rely on local snowpack, todayā€™s statewide report shows the Laramie basin at just 3.31 inches of snow water equivalent, ranked the lowest in 44 recorded years. Many other Wyoming basins, including Upper North Platte and Upper Green, are also at record or near-record lows, signaling a potentially tight water year ahead.
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5. Annual report showcases economic impact of outdoor recreation in Wyoming (wyomingnews.com) ā€” From right here in Laramie, UWā€™s WORTH Institute and the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation have released a new report showing just how much outdoor recreation powers Wyomingā€™s economy. The 2024 data highlights billions in GDP, thousands of jobs, and strong growth in activities like hunting and RVing, plus updates on new funding, collaboratives, and statewide recreation events.
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  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Laramie. Apply here.
  • University of Wyoming posted a job opening for Asst Professor - Agronomy or Horticulture, Plant Sciences in Laramie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laramie here.

Ok Laramie! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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