Man charged in death of 2-year-old
Donald D. Foltz Jr. was charged with first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend’s 2-year-old boy. The child died of blunt force trauma and his body was covered in bruises, according to court records. This is Foltz’s second child abuse conviction. His last charge involved a 2-year-old child in Greeley, Colo.
Catholic College not taking federal loans
Wyoming Catholic College in Lander is opting out of student loan and grant programs in an effort to stay free of federal government influence or regulation. College President Kevin Roberts said the programs would come with strings attached, but is not making a moral statement about colleges that accept such programs. The college has its own program of loans and grants and is increasing fundraising efforts to keep them comparable to federal programs.
Low oil prices hurt engineering students
While many Americans are thrilled at the recent drop in gas prices, the oil price slump is leading many petroleum engineering majors to reconsider their career plans. Between the surplus of college graduates with engineering degrees and the increase in company lay-offs, the field that used to motivate students with six-figure starting salaries now holds less promise. “We’re going to see a lot of students that end up with a petroleum engineering degree but have to go and find a job in a different industry,” Carrie McClelland, associate teaching professor at Colorado School of Mines, said.
High school library worker charged with child abuse.
Roberta Helen Shane, a library media technician at Casper High School, was charged with child abuse and child neglect.According to court documents, her 10-year-old daughter was malnourished and told police she had been repeatedly locked in the garage and slept on a cot in the laundry room. The daughter was placed in foster care last April. Roberta’s husband Joseph is facing charges of endangering a child and being an accessory to child abuse.
State Livestock Board names new director
The Wyoming Livestock Board named Steve True, cattle manager for Dinklage Feedyards in Torrington, as its new director. On March 9, True will replace Doug Miyamoto, who is becoming director of the State Department of Agriculture.
Mead awaits Senate approval of appointments
Openings on the State Board of Education, Wyoming Community College Commission, Wyoming Game and Fish Commission, University of Wyoming Board of Trustees and more are among the appointments awaiting confirmation by the State Senate. The Senate will approve or reject the appointments in the next three days.
Wyoming Senate advances concealed carry in schools
A bill allowing schools and local governments to set policies allowing concealed carry on school grounds and in public buildings advanced from the Wyoming Senate on Monday. The bill replaces similar legislation that already passed the House. That version of the legislation allowed concealed carry in schools without permitting local governmental bodies to dictate the issue.
