News 2008-06-29 Andanh.com

Outbreak renews brucellosis debate Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:08:20 -0600
LANDER -- Wyoming's chief wildlife manager said he believes it's currently impossible to purge brucellosis from bison and elk in the Yellowstone ecosystem, indicating that the federal policy of eradicating the disease is not realistic.

Closing elk feedgrounds won't fix problem, official says Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:08:20 -0600
LANDER -- Critics of Wyoming's wildlife management practices often cite the state's federal and state winter elk feedgrounds as the cause for Wyoming's brucellosis problems.

EPA reviews stormwater policy rules Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:08:20 -0600
CHEYENNE -- A recent federal court decision tossed out a rule exempting oil and gas construction sites from certain requirements under the Clean Water Act, prompting environmentalists to hail the ruling as a win for streams and rivers.

Man plays piano with prosthetic limbs Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:08:19 -0600
CODY -- Bill Rasmussen has traveled the country showcasing his skills at nursing homes and retirement facilities.

Wyoming briefs Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:08:20 -0600
Man pleads not guilty in traffic fatal GILLETTE -- A Wamsutter man pleaded not guilty Friday to charges stemming from a January crash that killed a woman near Gillette.

State vets air brucellosis concerns Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:07:04 -0600
HELENA, Mont. -- State veterinarians from Montana, Idaho and Wyoming say cattle will continue to be plagued by a livestock disease as long as it remains prevalent in wildlife in and around Yellowstone National Park.

Feds: Teen made computers 'zombies' Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:07:04 -0600
CHEYENNE -- A local teenager has been charged in connection with an elaborate computer virus scheme that officials say turned thousands of personal computers into “zombies” and used them to rip off banking and credit card information.

Governors gather in Jackson Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:07:03 -0600
CHEYENNE -- The American governors and top Canadian officials meeting for the Western Governors' Association conference won't have to look very far for concrete examples of the energy, water and wildlife issues that dominate this year's agenda in Jackson Hole.

Feds release new Anticline plan Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:07:04 -0600
GREEN RIVER -- The Bureau of Land Management on Friday released a long-awaited, revised environmental study that calls for dramatically expanding natural gas drilling in the Pinedale Anticline field in western Wyoming.

Energy prices pinch Wyo folks Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:07:04 -0600
High energy prices can be blamed on unmatched world economic growth, coupled with the oil industry's inability to quickly tap more of the world's reserves.

Cattlemen back rancher with diseased cows Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:07:04 -0600
CHEYENNE -- Wyoming livestock and animal health officials said Friday that most cattlemen have expressed support for the western Wyoming rancher whose cows tested positive for brucellosis.

Gov will appear on 'Meet the Press' Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:07:02 -0600
JACKSON (AP) -- Tom Brokaw will host Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal and Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter on "Meet the Press" on Sunday.

Senate confirms Wyo U.S. attorney Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:07:04 -0600
CHEYENNE -- The U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of Kelly Rankin as U.S. attorney for Wyoming Friday.

Phone service probe expands Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:06:28 -0600
CHEYENNE -- Telephone customers in the Kemmerer area will have a chance to vent their complaints when the Wyoming Public Service Commission holds a public comment hearing July 1 in the town council chambers.

Search goes on for sheriff's son Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:23:34 -0600
PINEDALE -- Searchers using scent dogs, all-terrain vehicles and a helicopter were scouring the remote Big Sandy area of Sublette County Thursday for 24-year-old Garrett Bardin.

Senator blasts agencies on Rainbow gathering Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:06:28 -0600
LANDER -- U.S. Sen. John Barrasso slammed the U.S. Department of Agriculture Thursday, calling the Forest Service's management of this year's Rainbow Family gathering "unacceptable."

GOP opposes dismissal of ethics complaint against Schweitzer Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:06:30 -0600
Charles S. JohnsonState BureauHELENA (LEE)--GOPSchweitzerPSAs062608For Friday, June 27( ) csj 6/27/08By CHARLES S. JOHNSONState Bureau

Man bikes nearly 1,000 miles to reunion Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:06:27 -0600
POWELL (AP) -- An Oregon man pedaled into town this week with a high-fisted salute -- a triumphant end to a two-week, 980-mile odyssey to attend his 50th high school reunion.

Nominee receives Senate panel's nod Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:06:28 -0600
CHEYENNE -- The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously endorsed Kelly Rankin's nomination for U.S. attorney for Wyoming Thursday, according to a spokeswoman for Sen. Mike Enzi.

Correction Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:12:26 -0600
Correction No embezzlement A story in Thursday’s Star-Tribune inaccurately characterized a statement by Laramie City Manager Janine Jordan regarding the use of a city petty-cash account by Police Chief Robert Deutsch.

Talkin' with Sal: It's the simple things Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:08:20 -0600
Last week, I made fresh beets one night for supper. Cooking for one is something I probably will never get used to, but a $2.98 bunch of beets was two complete meals for me.

Casper briefs Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:08:20 -0600
Casperites sentenced for Laramie armed robbery

Climb event raises money and spirits Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:33:33 -0600
Cancer often leaves victims and their families feeling helpless.

Overcoming domestic violence Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:32:27 -0600
She saw the signs six months into her marriage.

'Only thing I can do' Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:26:53 -0600
Doctors removed two pounds of sand -- enough to completely fill two coffee mugs -- from Jeff Irene's body.

Board aims to move 'fast' on juvenile facility Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:07:04 -0600
The Natrona County Board of Commissioners may not take research contractor Jennie Pagel's advice to form a committee of stakeholders before making decisions about a new juvenile detention center.

Advocates work to discourage violence Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:07:04 -0600
Ask Casper Police Chief Tom Pagel or Natrona County District Attorney Michael Blongien and they'll tell you: They alone can't stop domestic violence.

Police: Man gave judge forged letter Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:07:04 -0600
Police on Thursday arrested a Casper man suspected of providing a judge with a forged doctor's letter in an attempt to get a new trial date.

Walkability plans may soon go to public Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:07:04 -0600
As fuel prices increase, safe and direct walking trails are even more important, according to Leah Reeb, a planner for the Metropolitan Planning Office.

Jury finds man guilty of sexual assault Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:07:04 -0600
A day after they began deliberations, jurors on Friday convicted a Casper man of molesting two children.

Action-packed weekend ahead Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:12:26 -0600
Tour old planes and meet past great players. Play with your puppy with other puppies and their people. Look at and purchase pebbles and rocks from rough to fine jewelry. Purchase treasures at benefit garage sales. Or ride your bike on the mountain and then kick back and party for a good cause.

Parade starts on Kimball Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:12:26 -0600
The Central Wyoming Fair Parade on Tuesday, July 8, begins at the corner of "A" and Kimball streets. A news brief in Friday's Star-Tribune incorrectly identified the starting point. The Star-Tribune regrets the error.

Summer band program requires coordination from members Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:33:11 -0600
Walk heel to toe, on the outside of your feet, Kristine Carmen reminds herself.

Committee highlights topics for candidates Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:06:27 -0600
The Committee to Encourage People to Run for the School Board identified open enrollment, communication, and schools of choice as key issues for school board candidates in the upcoming election.

Stroll through historic Wolcott district today Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:06:27 -0600
The Casper College Tate Geological Museum's annual fundraiser, the Tate Garden Walk -- "Porches, Gardens, and Trees" happens from 2 to 6 p.m. today and features seven gardens from the South Wolcott historical district of Casper.

$5M for Civic Auditorium isn't available yet Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:23:34 -0600
Citizens for a Civic Auditorium has yet to ask the Amoco Reuse Agreement Joint Powers Board for the $5 million it needs -- and the money may not be available, according to JPB Chairman Jeff Hockin.

Answer Girl: Bells, fruits & a statue Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:06:27 -0600
Hey Answer Girl -- Each morning when stock markets open they have an "opening bell." How did that start and why do they do it?

Jury deliberates in sex abuse case Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:06:27 -0600
Jury deliberations began Thursday afternoon in the case of a Casper man accused of molesting two teenage children.

Tanker spills chemical near treatment plant Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:06:27 -0600
Officials from five agencies responded to and contained a chemical spill near the Casper Water Treatment Plan Thursday morning. No injuries were reported.

J C Penney selects local YMCA for grant Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:06:27 -0600
The Casper Family YMCA received a $5,000 grant from the local J C Penney store on Monday through the J C Penney Afterschool Fund.

Two bits worth Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:08:20 -0600
When it takes $40 in gas to make a round-trip from Casper to Laramie in a four-banger pickup, you know it's getting tough out there.

Scooter sales ride high gas prices Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:08:20 -0600
Cheyenne Yamaha sells motor scooters. Or at least, they do when they have them. Sales manager Mike Adams said Cheyenne Yamaha ran through the last of its 2008 allotment of scooters two weeks ago.

Ruby Pipeline obtains commitments Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:08:20 -0600
Houston-based El Paso Corp. said last week {M7that its subsidiary, Ruby Pipeline, LLC, had received more than 1.1 billion cubic feet per day of binding commitments from customers under 10- to 15-year contracts.

Casper business complex planned Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:08:19 -0600
The developer of a new business office and storage complex on Casper's west side hopes to break ground later this summer.

Harbor Freight Tools store opens Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:08:20 -0600
Harbor Freight Tools plans to open a retail store at Casper's Sunrise Shopping Center on Monday.

Business briefs Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:08:20 -0600
Star-Tribune names managing editor Ron Gullberg, longtime sports editor of the Casper Star-Tribune and its online director for the past two years, has been named the newspaper's managing editor.

Boynton Nevling Clune Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:08:20 -0600
(flag) GREAT FALLS, Mont. -- Memorial services for Casper resident Boynton Nevling Clune, 88, will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 3, 2008, at St. John Lutheran Church in Great Falls, Mont.

Robert Royal Mitchell Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:08:20 -0600
(flag) (obit) CASPER -- A memorial service and celebration of life for Robert Royal Mitchell, 88, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2008, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.

Roy Lee 'Red' Gimlin Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:08:20 -0600
(photo) ROCK SPRINGS -- A memorial graveside service for Roy Lee “Red” Gimlin, 83, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2008, at the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends and family will conduct the services. Cremation has taken place.

Mildred Millie’ Arlene Hammer Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:12:26 -0600
(photo) HOT SPRINGS, S.D. -- Funeral services for Mildred Millie’ Arlene Hammer, 73, will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 28, 2008, at McColley’s Chapel of the Hills with Pastor Peter Dahlberg officiating.

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