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DigestJun 18, 2013 - The Associated Press:  Gun accessories maker seeks grant | Fire danger creeps higher statewideJun 18, 2013 - The Associated Press:  CHEYENNE -- The likelihood of large wildfires is increasing in Wyoming with the dry weather much of the state has seen over the past month or so. | ||
Steady increase seen in use of English language programJun 18, 2013 - By Bob Moen, The Associated Press:  Most of the increase is attributed to better screening practices in identifying students needing the program. | Cheyenne VA hospital named to register of historic placesJun 18, 2013 - The Associated Press:  CHEYENNE -- The Veterans Affairs hospital in Cheyenne has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. | ||
Six-year-old girl killed in accident while riding horseJun 18, 2013 - By Katie Roenigk, Staff Writer:  A 6-year-old girl died Saturday in Riverton when the horse she was riding fell on her, officials said. | Tribal trash site deal extended following closed-door sessionJun 18, 2013 - By Eric Blom, Staff Writer:  Experts in Wyoming's open meetings law questioned the legality of the session. | ||
Eaton attorneys try new line in death-sentence appealJun 18, 2013 - By Ben Neary, The Associated Press:  The former Riverton resident is Wyoming's lone death-row inmate. | Tribute, concert Wednesday for GriffinJun 18, 2013 - By Andrea Novotny, Staff Writer:  A tribute to fallen U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Kevin Griffin, featuring live music by the world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, ... [more] | ||
Authorities probing whether fatal auto wreck was deliberateJun 18, 2013 - By Katie Roenigk, Staff Writer:  Official reports state Michelle Caines, 43, of Lander, attempted to avoid last week's traffic accident that resulted in the death of a 19-year-old Wisconsin ... [more] | Hundreds attend Wyoming State Gem Show in Riverton
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The way it was: Thyra (1919-2013)Jun 17, 2013 - Staff:  The friendly demeanor might not signal it, but pictured here is the most unstoppable statewide political candidate in Wyoming history. | Shoshone Indian Days to begin FridayJun 17, 2013 - By Andrea Novotny, Staff Writer:  Powwows, craft and food vendors, and a three-day rodeo will highlight this year's Eastern Shoshone Indian Days and Rodeo Celebration. | ||
Weather service stresses lightning safetyJun 17, 2013 - From staff reports:  The warnings target men specifically because males comprise 80 percent of lightning victims. | Fast and Furriest fundraiser returnsJun 17, 2013 - By Andrea Novotny, Staff Writer:  The second annual Fast and Furriest 5k/1k walk and run will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Robert A. Peck Arts Center parking lot at Central Wyoming ... [more] | ||
Youths develop leadership skills at weekend event
| Amateur entomologists asked to assist with butterfly countJun 17, 2013 - By Andrea Novotny, Staff Writer:  Participants will meet Saturday in Lander. | ||
Two plead not guilty in big meth bustJun 17, 2013 - By Eric Blom, Staff Writer:  Two defendants arrested as part of a countywide drug bust in May pleaded not guilty on June 13 to one count each of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. A ... [more] | City: Time for a staff raise, says administratorJun 17, 2013 - By Alejandra Silva, Staff Writer:  Riverton city administrator Steven Weaver proposed giving city staff a raise in the initial budget for the 2014 fiscal year. | ||
Sheriff pinches pennies through reorganizationJun 17, 2013 - By Eric Blom, Staff Writer:  "Restructuring" is the theme at the Fremont County Sheriff's Office in its proposed fiscal year 2014 administration and detention center budgets. Sheriff Skip ... [more] | Budgets and more budgetsJun 17, 2013 - By Eric Blom, Staff Writer:  They know how much money everyone is asking from them, and they know how much revenue they can expect, and now Fremont County Commissioners must decide how to ... [more] | ||
Firefighters respond to accident on 17 Mile Road
| TodayJun 14, 2013 - Staff:  Births | ||
DigestJun 14, 2013 - The Associated Press:  Fire conditions not bad yet | California man sentenced in wind scamJun 14, 2013 - The Associated Press:  CASPER -- A federal judge has sentenced a California man to two years in prison for his role in defrauding investors by promoting non-existent wind farm ... [more] | ||
Norovirus in Yellowstone arrived with tourists
| Grazers say outside group has too much cloutJun 14, 2013 - By Bob Moen, The Associated Press:  CHEYENNE -- Wyoming ranchers say an Idaho-based environmental group has too much influence over how local grazing allotments are managed on public lands, but a ... [more] | ||
Job Corps bid chosen; Idaho firm lowestJun 14, 2013 - By Katie Roenigk, Staff Writer:  The U.S. Department of Labor has identified an Idaho contractor as the apparent low bidder for construction of the Wind River Job Corps Center in ... [more] | No conflict obvious between men before stabbing at Gardens North residenceJun 14, 2013 - By Katie Roenigk, Staff Writer:  An affidavit in the state's case against Patrick Vincent Duran, 24, of Riverton, does not reveal any clear motive for the man's alleged stabbing attack on ... [more] | ||
WAM to push supplemental funding for townsJun 14, 2013 - By Alejandra Silva, Staff Writer:  A busy agenda awaited the attending public officials and staff from the cities of Wyoming as the Wyoming Association of Municipalities convention continued at ... [more] | Fire chars truck, camper on South Pass
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'That's what they get,' murder suspect told witness after assaultJun 14, 2013 - By Eric Blom, Staff Writer:  Wyoming 9th Judicial District Circuit Court judge Wesley A. Roberts's decision to bind over second-degree murder charges against Shey Elan Bruce hinged on the ... [more] | Students enroll in summer guitar lessons
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TodayJun 13, 2013 - Staff:  Births | Dud artillery shells left in mountains after failing in road-clearing workJun 13, 2013 - The Associated Press:  Yellowstone's proposed winter use plan would continue the practice of using artillery shells to keep the pass open over the winter to allow no more than an ... [more] | ||
DigestJun 13, 2013 - The Associated Press:  Woman sentenced for fatal wreck | Interim bills address tuition, license plates for veteransJun 13, 2013 - McClatchy Newspapers:  CHEYENNE -- A legislative panel agreed to revisit a bill that would allow out-of-state veterans pay in-state tuition at the University of Wyoming or a Wyoming ... [more] | ||
UW athletes are performing better in schoolJun 13, 2013 - The Associated Press:  LARAMIE -- University of Wyoming student-athletes are performing well in the classroom. | Thomson had 'an arm lock' on CapitolJun 13, 2013 - McClatchy Newspapers:  Wyoming's longest-serving state-level politician died Tuesday at the age of 96. | ||
Officials rule April death of 4-year-old a homicideJun 13, 2013 - From staff reports:  The death of 4-year-old Thunder S. Littlethunder Jr. has been ruled a homicide according to the Fremont County Coroner's Office. | Former rez housing director pleads not guilty in federal courtJun 13, 2013 - By Alejandra Silva, Staff Writer:  A former executive director for the Eastern Shoshone Housing Authority appeared in federal court Monday for an arraignment in which she is accused of ... [more] | ||

