News 2008-04-30 Andanh.com

New driver drives home the message Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:10:15 -0600
CHEYENNE -- For the first time in her 18 years, here is an issue that this Cheyenne resident can do something about.

Health Department warns of Medicaid fraud Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:57:06 -0600
CHEYENNE (AP) -- The Wyoming Department of Health is warning Medicaid clients in the state to be alert for fraudulent telephone calls.

Arapahos open new casino Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:57:07 -0600
RIVERTON (AP) -- The Northern Arapaho tribe opened its new Wind River Casino on Tuesday. Tribal leaders say it marked a "soft opening" in advance of a planned "grand opening" in early June.

City tangles over Missile concrete Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:10:49 -0600
CHEYENNE -- The Cheyenne City Council voted 8-2 Monday night to delay a decision on how it should use fifth-penny sales tax money to fix Missile Drive.

Nude photos haunt teens Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:10:49 -0600
CHEYENNE -- Celebrities aren’t the only ones seeing risqué images of themselves appearing suddenly on Internet sites.

Fortune favors Laramie in win over Lady T-Birds Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:34:44 -0600
CHEYENNE - Make no mistake, the Laramie girls soccer team is a good one.

Hot striker Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:34:31 -0600
CHEYENNE - Ben Borin could not care less about his own success.

CHICAGO Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:15:36 -0600
Kelli Michelle Blackwell is "Mama" Morton in the national touring production of "Chicago."

Directors' picks Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:15:39 -0600
Choosing the shows for the Cheyenne Little Theater Players' season is not a game of blind man's bluff.

Homecoming concert for founding member of m-pact Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:15:39 -0600
April 28 will be a homecoming for Trist Ethan Curless.

Here's the scoop on spring fishing Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:14:56 -0600
If you haven't gotten out on the water yet, now is the time to go.

Xstream race inspires lust for life Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:14:58 -0600
Our inflatable kayak takes another spin and we head, butt first, down the Colorado River.

New semi-auto Berretta 12-gauge inspires jealousy Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:14:59 -0600
A few weeks ago, a person in my household won a new semi-auto Berretta 12-gauge shotgun. You might think I'd be ecstatic, but you'd be wrong.

Our View: Archer is the county's future Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:08:52 -0600
Published Monday, April 28, 2008 in the WTE First things first. Those who wish to make something great out of the county's Archer complex east of Cheyenne - a new fairgrounds, business park, office building - surely must know that they can do none of that without first putting infrastructure in place.

Our View: Schools can't replace rec center Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:08:49 -0600
Published Sunday, April 27, 2008 in the WTE Opponents of the proposed recreation center claim it is not needed. Their argument is that there are schools all across the city that could serve as mini rec centers.

Our View: Shooting range makes sense Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:08:46 -0600
Published Saturday, April 26, 2008 in the WTE A public shooting range and facility for Laramie County is long overdue, and it is a perfect fit with the plans that the Laramie County Commission has for the property it owns east of Cheyenne.

Our View: Greenway and Gardens are needs Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:26:58 -0600
Published Friday, April 25, 2008 in the WTE One of the important uses of the sixth-penny sales tax here in Laramie County has been improving the local quality of life. That's why we favor Proposition 1 on the May 6 ballot.

Our View: Now's the time for rec center Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:26:58 -0600
Published Thursday, April 24, 2008 in the WTE We've heard all the excuses why taxpayers should reject a plan for a community and recreation center for Laramie County.

Our View: Archer Complex is a necessity Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:26:59 -0600
Published Wednesday, April 23, 2008 in the WTE The Archer property east of Cheyenne was purchased by the Laramie County Commission in 2004 from the University of Wyoming with plans to develop it for multiple uses.

Our View: Proposition 2 is about health Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:39:50 -0600
Published Tuesday, April 22, 2008 in the WTE Proposition 2 on the May 6 Specific Purpose Tax Ballot is filled with much-needed health, safety and transportation improvement projects in Albin, Burns, Cheyenne, Laramie County and Pine Bluffs.

Our View: Proposition 1 improves life Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:21:22 -0600
Published Monday, April 21, 2008 in the WTE The theme of the projects on Proposition 1 of the upcoming Specific Purpose Tax ballot is quality of life. These are projects that will make southeastern Wyoming an even better place to live and work.

Our View: Sixth penny is an opportunity Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:21:18 -0600
Published Sunday, April 20, 2008 in the WTE Laramie County voters will go to the polls in 17 days to cast their votes on a Specific Purpose Tax Ballot that includes $105.4 million in worthy projects throughout Laramie County.

Our View: Governor should release report Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:41:35 -0600
Published Friday, April 18, 2008 in the WTE Gov. Dave Freudenthal's office is refusing to release a 2006 report on the investigation into the state's Department of Fire Protection and Electrical Safety.

Our View: City makes right call on dogs Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:41:34 -0600
Published Wednesday, April 16, 2008 in the WTE The Cheyenne City Council Monday decided against passing an ordinance that would have banned Fido from athletic fields within the city.

Our View: Poll shows Archer needs some help Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:34:39 -0600
Published Tuesday, April 15, 2008 in the WTE It really didn't come as a surprise that a recent survey shows a plan to use sixth-penny sales tax money to make improvements at the county's Archer Complex is in trouble.

Our View: Rec center would be on fast track Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:14:46 -0600
Published Monday, April 14, 2008 in the WTE If Laramie County voters approve Proposition 4 on the May 6 sixth-penny sales tax ballot, $55 million would be collected to pay for a new recreation center for Laramie County.

Our View: Botanic Gardens is wise investment Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:14:47 -0600
Published Sunday, April 13, 2008 in the WTE Cheyenne Botanic Gardens officials want $750,000 from the upcoming sixth-penny sales tax vote to help with the design of an expanded greenhouse.

Our Thumbs: Governor takes right action on ozone woes Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:28:51 -0600
Published Saturday, April 12, 2008 in the WTE Thumbs UpTo Gov. Dave Freudenthal for taking quick action to address ozone concerns in Sublette County in the western part of the state.

Our View: Capitol at crossroads Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:35:23 -0600
Published Friday, April 11, 2008 in the WTE Members of the Legislature's Select Committee and Gov. Dave Freudenthal have different opinions on what should be done with the State Capitol.

Our View: City should bag dog ban Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:38:27 -0600
Published Thursday, April 10, 2008 in the WTE The Cheyenne City Council on Monday will consider on third and final reading an ordinance that would prohibit Fido from being brought onto athletic fields and to athletic events.

Our View: Fair supporters miss opportunity Tue, 8 Apr 2008 12:20:47 -0600
Published Tuesday, April 8, 2008 in the WTE The Laramie County Commission is hoping voters will approve $30.6 million for infrastructure and other improvements at the county's Archer Complex, located just east of Cheyenne.

Our View: Lay groundwork now for Archer Mon, 7 Apr 2008 09:36:06 -0600
Published Sunday, April 6, 2008 in the WTE One of the many items on the May 6 sixth-penny sales tax ballot is $30.6 million for some much-needed improvements at Laramie County's Archer complex, located just east of Cheyenne.

Our View: Coroner deserves new location Mon, 7 Apr 2008 09:35:45 -0600
Published Saturday, April 5, 2008 in the WTE Coroner Marty Luna says the Laramie County morgue needs a more respectable location.

Our View: City needs to rethink rules Mon, 7 Apr 2008 09:35:46 -0600
Published Friday, April 4, 2008 in the WTE Last month a house in the historic Lakeview Historic District in downtown Cheyenne was demolished without the city taking the proper precautions to make sure it was not losing an important part of its heritage.

Our View: Mansion needs to rethink hours Mon, 7 Apr 2008 09:35:48 -0600
Published April 2, 2008 in the WTE Deborah Amend took over the reins as the new superintendent of Wyoming's Historic Governors' Mansion on Tuesday.

Our View: LEADS critical to our future Tue, 1 Apr 2008 08:46:04 -0600
Published Monday, March 31, 2008 in the WTE It was disappointing to learn that the growth rate for Laramie County was a dismal 0.07 percent between 2006 and 2007.

Our View: Don't delay meth cleanup Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:30:14 -0600
Published Sunday, March 30, 2008 in the WTE When state Sen. Bob Fecht, R-Cheyenne, introduce Senate File 19 earlier this year in the Legislature, he envisioned that it would be available for use by local governments on July 1.

Our Thumbs: Spath doing great work at F.E. Warren Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:30:15 -0600
Published Saturday, March 29, 2008 in the WTE Thumbs UpTo Lt. Col. Vance Spath at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne for being named the National Law Center for Children and Families' March "Child Defender of the Month."

Our View: State takes over wolves Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:30:15 -0600
Published Friday, March 28, 2008 in the WTE Today is a day that will be recorded forever in Wyoming history.

Our View: Get the word out Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:30:16 -0600
Published Thursday, March 27, 2008 in the WTE There's one thing that elected officials from Laramie County don't want to do: take the upcoming $105 million sixth-penny sales tax election lightly.

Our View: Entities should use money wisely Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:59:24 -0600
Published Wednesday, March 26, 2008 in the WTE Governmental bodies in Laramie County soon will decide how to split up $26.8 million handed to them by the Legislature during its most recent budget session.

Our View: Judge went easy on dog killer Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:52:58 -0600
Published Tuesday, March 25, 2008 in the WTE District Court Judge Peter Arnold handed down a sentence of probation and community service to a Cheyenne man who pleaded guilty to animal cruelty.

Our View: Give Cranmores some assistance Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:38:51 -0600
Published Monday, March24, 2008 in the WTE The city of Cheyenne and Laramie County must set aside their differences and find a way to help the Cranmore family.

Our View: It's time to get out and vote Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:37:49 -0600
Published Sunday, March 23, 2008 in the WTE Laramie County voters will be able to cast their votes on the proposed specific purpose (sixth-penny) sales tax ballot when absentee balloting begins Thursday.

Our Thumbs: Wyoming Cowgirls in the big dance Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:37:49 -0600
Published Saturday, March 22, 2008 in the WTE Thumbs Up To the University of Wyoming Cowgirls for making their first appearance in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament today.

Reed Eckhardt Column: Use of smear tactics aimed at slowing down progress Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:32:32 -0600
Pubished Saturday, April 26, 2008 in the WTE Opponents of the sixth-penny sales tax projects on the May 6 ballot here are trying to paint supporters as "tax-and-spend liberals."

Reed Eckhardt column: If the city builds the recreation center, they will surely come Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:20:46 -0600
Published Saturday, April 19, 2008 in the WTE In the end, it's all about capacity. Some people love to ridicule the "if you build it, they will come" philosophy of that great baseball movie, "Field of Dreams."

Reed Eckhardt column: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:28:21 -0600
Take a look at these poll numbers: Cheyenne has a progressive mindset Published Saturday, April 12, 2008 in the WTE Anyone who thinks Cheyenne has yet to turn its back on its anti-growth past needs to spend time with a survey done for the supporters of the proposed recreation center.

Reed Eckhardt Column: Pet ban topic hit close to home Mon, 7 Apr 2008 09:36:22 -0600
Published Saturday, April 5, 2008 in the WTE Dear Newspaper Reporters: You people are mean. I heard that we can't have new pets. My friends hate that.

Reed Eckhardt Column: Wyoming is sending mixed messages about education Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:31:03 -0600
Published Saturday, March 29, 2008 in the WTE Wyoming needs to stop sending mixed messages when it comes to the need for higher education.

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