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Aug 17, 2012 - The Associated Press:  Liz Cheney: No political plans
CASPER -- Liz Cheney says her recent move to Wyoming wasn't motivated by politics.
The daughter of former vice president ... [more]

GOP has huge money margin over Dems; primary is Tuesday

Aug 17, 2012 - The Associated Press:  CHEYENNE -- Wyoming Democrats are going into Tuesday's primary election a bit short on cash.
Incumbent Wyoming Republicans Sen. John Barrasso and Rep. Cynthia ... [more]

Alpine Lake fire doubles; monitoring continues

Aug 17, 2012 - By Christina George, Staff Writer:  Officials say the Alpine Lake Fire burning on the Wind River Indian Reservation has nearly doubled in size from the 1,342 acres reported Wednesday.
Wind River ... [more]

Faubion to run against Mahoney in Riverton 1

Aug 17, 2012 - By Emily Etheredge, Staff Writer:  Wyoming native Jonathan Faubion said he understands Wyoming values, and he demonstrates his commitment to the city through areas of service.
"I have been ... [more]

Arapahoe and Fort Washakie get more school board hopefuls

Aug 17, 2012 - By Christina George, Staff Writer:  With a little more than a week remaining until the filing period closes for various seats on school boards, and fire, cemetery and conservation districts, ... [more]

County looks ready to fire either museums board or Lander director

Aug 17, 2012 - By Martin Reed, Staff Writer:  Fremont County commissioners are close to terminating the embattled Pioneer Museum director in Lander and possibly the board governing the institution as well, ... [more]

City's water crisis over, official says

Aug 17, 2012 - By Emily Etheredge, Staff Writer:  Public services director Bill Urbigkit said Riverton residents no longer have to worry about conserving water. His announcement came Tuesday at the Riverton ... [more]

CWC health/science center under construction

Aug 17, 2012 - Staff:  Central Wyoming College's new health/science center is under full construction on the Riverton ... [more]

Riverton Tillman Scholar meets Sen. Enzi

Aug 17, 2012 - Staff:  U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi recently met with the University of Wyoming's Tillman Military Scholars in his Washington, D.C., office. Robert Niezwaag Jr., of Riverton, ... [more]

Pokes announce 2012-13 men's b-ball schedule

Aug 17, 2012 - UW Sports Information:  Laramie, Wyo. (Aug. 17, 2012) - The University of Wyoming men's basketball team announced its 2012-13 schedule on Friday. The Cowboys' third season under head ... [more]

Margie McDonald honored with 2012 Achievement Award

Aug 16, 2012 - UW Sports Information:  Former Wyoming women's basketball coach and conference administrator Margie McDonald was named a recipient of the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award, which was ... [more]

Pokes host scrimmage Saturday

Aug 16, 2012 - UW Sports Information:  LARAMIE, Wyo. - This Saturday, the Wyoming Cowboys will conduct their second scrimmage of fall camp in a practice that will begin at 10 a.m. in War Memorial ... [more]

Smoky valleys yield brilliant sunsets

Aug 16, 2012 - Staff:  After cooler weather Thursday, fire conditions are expected to worsen by the ... [more]

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Aug 16, 2012 - Staff:  Deaths
COCKERHAM

Wallace "Wally" N. Cockerham, 69, formerly of Fremont County, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, at the Central Wyoming Hospice Kloefcorn ... [more]

James Williams

Aug 16, 2012 - Staff:  James "Jim" Williams, 86, of Riverton, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper.
Memorials services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. ... [more]

Gerald Sage Sr.

Aug 16, 2012 - Staff:  Gerald Sage Sr., 73, of Ethete, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in his home surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17, at the ... [more]

Two more file for positions on Arapahoe school board

Aug 16, 2012 - By Christina George, Staff Writer:  Robert Wiley submitted his application for a Jeffrey City Fire District directors post.

Two more candidates have submitted applications for one of ... [more]

City needs consistency in every area of authority

Aug 16, 2012 - Jeff Golden, Riverton:  Editor
In response to Mike Trent's letter to the editor about "city lacking consistency in day care issue," I would say that Mr. Trent said more than was ... [more]

Renner best pick in redrawn HD 28

Aug 16, 2012 - State Rep. Sam Krone, Wyoming House District 24, Cody:  Editor:
I have been fortunate to know and work with Echo Renner for several years, and I can say unequivocally that she would be an outstanding member of the ... [more]

Another summer of 'gotcha'

Aug 16, 2012 - By Doyle McManus:  There's no argument about one thing this election year: The biggest issue on Americans' minds is the economy and which presidential candidate could better help ... [more]

Romney criticism of 'green' jobs not without its risks

Aug 16, 2012 - By Nicholas Riccardi, The Associated Press:  DENVER -- Mitt Romney's presidential campaign has been savaging what it calls President Barack Obama's "unhealthy" obsession with "green jobs." The Republican ... [more]

Our burly bison

Aug 16, 2012 - By Steven R. Peck:  Wyoming's state flag is an ideal choice for a new stamp

Some years ago we poked a bit of fun at the process that resulted in our state's approved ... [more]

Cooler weather helps in Wyoming fire picture; nearly 43,000 in West

Aug 16, 2012 - The Associated Press:  Cooler temperatures are keeping wildfires in Wyoming in check for the time being.
Officials say they don't expect much activity Thursday on fires burning in ... [more]

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Aug 16, 2012 - The Associated Press:  Trout dying in low-water streams
SHERIDAN -- Wildlife officials in Sheridan say some trout have been dying in local streams and rivers because of low ... [more]

Council candidate Bauman says city going from 'self- induced crisis to crisis'

Aug 16, 2012 - By Emily Etheredge, Staff Writer:  One thing is certain, Larry Bauman is not afraid to speak his mind.
"I am a straight talker," Bauman said. "If you aren't willing to speak up for what you ... [more]

Baker aiming for his second term as a Riverton councilman

Aug 16, 2012 - By Emily Etheredge, Staff Writer:  Riverton City Council Ward 3 councilman Lars Baker said he bases his decisions on what will be most beneficial to the people of Riverton.
"I have lived in or ... [more]

'I've got work to finish,' says Thompson in bid for fourth commission term

Aug 16, 2012 - By Martin Reed, Staff Writer:  When asked why he is seeking his fourth consecutive term on the Fremont County Commission, board chairman Doug Thompson simply stated: "I've got work to ... [more]

Cool spell slows Alpine Lake Fire temporarily

Aug 16, 2012 - By Christina George, Staff Writer:  Wind River Agency spokesman Karl Brauneis said a cold front and some moisture Wednesday helped suppress the Alpine Lake Fire that has scorched 1,342 acres of ... [more]

Request to transfer Hudson suspect to juvenile court takes full day in courtroom

Aug 16, 2012 - By Christina George, Staff Writer:  A request from the youngest defendant in the Hudson double homicide prosecution to transfer the case to juvenile court has been taken under advisement after a ... [more]

New rodeo coach on right track

Aug 16, 2012 - By Bruce Tippets, Sports Editor:  Drew Schrock is off to a good start as the new head rodeo coach at Central Wyoming College.
Schrock made a strong presentation last month, along with two ... [more]

RHS swimmers open season in Casper, Gillette

Aug 16, 2012 - By Craig Blumenshine, Staff Writer:  It's back to the pool in the near-dawn hours for the 16 girls who started their practices for Riverton High School Monday at the Riverton Aquatic Center.
Led ... [more]

Shoshoni volleyball girls look power-packed for season

Aug 16, 2012 - By Bruce Tippets, Sports Editor:  SHOSHONI -- Shoshoni has plenty of volleyball experience for the 2012 season.
The Lady Blue have six seniors on the roster to make another run for a spot at ... [more]

Today

Aug 15, 2012 - Staff:  Deaths
BLACK

Helen Black died Friday, Aug. 10. She was 3 years old. Funeral services were Tuesday, Aug. 14, at Our Father's House in Ethete with the ... [more]

David Hall Shoup

Aug 15, 2012 - Staff:  David Hall Shoup, 89, Fremont County's last Pearl Harbor veteran, died Aug. 13, 2012, at Riverton Memorial Hospital.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. ... [more]

Jean Elizabeth Dewey Ewing

Aug 15, 2012 - Staff:  Jean Elizabeth Dewey Ewing, formerly of Riverton, died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at Poplar Living Center.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at ... [more]

'Always glad' to see the mosquito fogging truck

Aug 15, 2012 - Joella Nathan, Riverton:  Editor:
I disagree with weed and pest director Lars Baker about how many mosquitoes there are. He said the number is down, but I do a lot of walk and biking ... [more]

Thanks for county fair coverage, news staff

Aug 15, 2012 - Helen Potts, Riverton:  Editor:
The Ranger's coverage of the Fremont County Fair was absolutely incredible.
The photographs reflected happy, proud exhibitors. The descriptions were ... [more]

CBT was the picture of dedication

Aug 15, 2012 - By Joe Sova:  She gave me more tips that I can remember (although I've used all of them during my career in newspaper, magazines and radio).

Carolyn Tyler was the ... [more]

Happy birthday, Riverton

Aug 15, 2012 - By Steven R. Peck:  The city started as a few tents in the sagebrush on Aug. 15, 1906

It's Aug. 15, the day recognized as Riverton's birthday.
In a year filled with ... [more]

Digest

Aug 15, 2012 - The Associated Press:  Water wildlife, G&F suggests
LARAMIE -- The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is urging ranchers and other landowners to consider leaving water in their ... [more]