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Fireworks! Thu, 3 Jul 2008 22:37:10 -0600
CHEYENNE -- Despite reported shortages of professional-grade fireworks in the last few months, business appears to be hopping at local stands for private sales.

Teen gets probation for nude photos the 18-year-old accused of posting a revealing image of his ex-g Thu, 3 Jul 2008 22:38:55 -0600
CHEYENNE -- An 18-year-old man accused of posting a nude photo of his former girlfriend on her MySpace page pleaded guilty to stalking on Thursday.

Youths plead not guilty in kicking door, stabbing incident Thu, 3 Jul 2008 22:38:58 -0600
CHEYENNE -- Two defendants accused of attempted second-degree murder in connection with the stabbing of a man nearly two months ago at his Hunters Way residence pleaded not guilty Thursday to felony charges.

Sports Opinion: Baseball: It slows us down ... makes us kids again ... makes us American Thu, 3 Jul 2008 22:11:32 -0600
Baseball always has had a loving grip on this country's heart.

Spilborghs' 2-run single in 11th lifts Rockies Thu, 3 Jul 2008 22:16:07 -0600
Associated Press DENVER - Ryan Spilborghs' two-run single off Kevin Gregg with one out in the 11th inning rallied the Colorado Rockies to a 6-5 win over the Florida Marlins on Thursday night.

The Wyoming Tribune-Eagle's Fridays on the Plaza 2008 Fri, 6 Jun 2008 11:30:38 -0600
Choosing bands for the Fridays on the Plaza concert series in Cheyenne is no easy task.

NBC's Last Comic Standing winner Josh Blue to perform in Cheyenne Wed, 2 Jul 2008 09:00:28 -0600
Josh Blue has always had to face the challenge of having Cerebral palsy, but he's never been comically challenged.

BoDeans = fun Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:17:00 -0600
On Aug. 11, fans can chill out to the tunes of American roots rockers the BoDeans, known best for their hit "Closer to Free."

If the shoe fits ... you've got a happy horse Wed, 2 Jul 2008 09:00:28 -0600
CHEYENNE - Gary Monce Jr. is no stranger to a hammer and nail but probably not in the way you think.

On a warm sunny day, this place is paradise Tue, 1 Jul 2008 09:24:12 -0600
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It was worth going to Canada to see what fishing was like Tue, 1 Jul 2008 09:24:16 -0600
At current gas prices, if I hadn't promised to go to Saskatchewan to fish months ago, I might have cancelled. I can catch walleyes closer to home, and I could have made several trips to Glendo cheaper. Of course, the walleye fishing has been weird due to the extreme, cold, muddy runoff, and there were those northern pike, and I had promised....

Our View: Air Force needs to pay bill Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:19:03 -0600
Published Wednesday, June 25, 2008 in the WTE While there is a dispute between the U.S. Air Force and the Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities over the amount of contaminated groundwater on the city-owned Belvoir Ranch, who picks up the tab for the cleanup shouldn't be in question.

Our View: Norris brings good news for city Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:32:55 -0600
Published Sunday, June 22, 2008 in the WTE Finally, construction bids to replace the aging Norris Viaduct were opened last week - and city officials couldn't be happier. The apparent low bidder was Cheyenne's Reiman Corp., which will do the work for about $16.8 million. The city's engineer had estimated the price tag to be about $17.3 million, but fears earlier this spring were that the project could possibly exceed $20 million.

Our View: Just what are the commissioners out to prove? Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:32:55 -0600
Published Saturday, June 21, 2008 in the WTE The Laramie County Commission deserves credit for trying to open up lines of communication with the six candidates for Cheyenne mayor, but its decision to interview each of the candidates is a questionable approach that raises all kinds of questions.

Our View: Smoking ban a must in Wyoming Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:55:52 -0600
Published Tuesday, June 17, 2008 in the WTE In August it will have been two years since Cheyenne implemented a smoking ban in public places. While there were howls of protest in the beginning, most local residents, and those who come to this city routinely, have grown used to the fact that they can't smoke in restaurants or bars.

Our View: State roads need money now Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:27:37 -0600
Published Monday, June 16, 2008 in the WTE Arecent review of general fund appropriations to the Wyoming Department of Transportation from the Legislature recommends that WYDOT establish policies that support a statewide approach to the projects it wants to see done.

Our View: Get serious about gangs in Wyoming Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:27:37 -0600
Published Sunday, June 15, 2008 in the WTE One only can hope that the Legislature will get serious about gangs when it meets next January for its general session. If not, lawmakers will be ignoring what clearly is becoming a dangerous trend.

Our View: Library still gets rave reviews Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:22:00 -0600
Published Saturday, June 14, 2008 in the WTE The new Laramie County Library continues to draw praise not only from those who use it locally, but from across the country. The latest accolade came last week from the Gale and Library Journal, which named the facility as the Library of the Year for 2008.

Belvoir plans show true vision Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:57:34 -0600
Published Friday, June 13, 2008 in the WTE Plans for the city-owned Belvoir Ranch and the Big Hole, both southwest of Cheyenne, were unveiled Wednesday, and the recreation opportunities there appear to be boundless.

Don't give candidates a free Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:57:34 -0600
ride Published Thursday, June 12, 2008 in the WTE With Wyoming's pri- mary election just over two months away, politi- cians - incumbents and challengers - will be going door to door, cam- paigning for your vote. When they come knock- ing, don't let them off the hook. Ask tough questions and expect each candi- date to provide straight- forward answers. No mumbo jumbo allowed. Those difficult ques- tions - and demands for real answers - must be given to those running for Congress all the way down to Cheyenne City Council. The hottest race state- wide this summer will be among those vying for the seat held by U.S. Rep. Barbara Cubin, R-Wyo. She has announced that she is not seeking re- election due to her hus- band's illness, and that has prompted six candi- dates to throw their hats into the ring. Gary Trau- ner of Wilson is the lone Democrat, and W. David Herbert of Cody is the lone Libertarian. But there are four Republi- cans: Mark Gordon of Buffalo, Michael S. Hol- land of Green River, Cynthia Lummis of Chey- enne and Bill Winney of Bondurant. These candidates for federal office should be ready, willing and able to talk about issues that affect your life today and in the future. They should be forthcoming about Social Security, Medi- care, health-care insur- ance, the environment, energy and other issues related to Wyoming and its people. Tough questions also should be addressed even to those who don't have opponents in the primary and/or the general elec- tion in November. Don't give those candi- dates a pass. Cheyenne politicians like Sen. Tony Ross in State Senate District 4; Rep. Floyd Esquibel in State Senate District 8; Rep. Mary A. Throne in State House District 11; and Rep. Pete Illoway in House District 42 all are getting free rides into the Legislature because they have no opponents. But they need to be just as responsive to voters as those who are in tough races. If these men and women fail to get out and listen to voters and hear their concerns, then per- haps they have been in office for too long. Just because they already are elected doesn't mean voters don't care what they think or don't want to tell them what they would like to see accom- plished. Mr. Illoway needs to be asked the same tough questions that will be given to Rep. Lori Millin, D-Cheyenne, and Bob Nicholas, R-Cheyenne, in their contested race in House District 8. Don't treat Mr. Illoway and the other incumbents differ- ently just because they have no opponents. It is important to get all candidates on the record before they assume of- fice. That way they can't alter their positions for political reasons later on. Whether candidates face opponents or not, their constituents have every right to know what their public officials stand for - and why. And constituents can change the minds of those who visit. This summer politi- cians will be promising the sky to those who open their doors. Don't fall for it. Ask tough questions and expect straight- forward answers. You deserve at least that much.

Our View: Houses not worth saving Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:57:35 -0600
Published Wednesday, June 11, 2008 in the WTE In this age of property rights, it seems as though landowners Rande and Rita Pouppirt and Dr. Don Kougl should be able to do what they want with the houses they own in the Rainsford Historic District.

Our View: Drivers still don't get it Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:48:51 -0600
Published Tuesday, June 10, 2008 in the WTE A Cheyenne woman was seriously injured last month when a suspected drunken driver collided with the rear of her vehicle in Colorado on Interstate 25. The suspected culprit in this case is a 19-year-old Cheyenne man. He was arrested by the Colorado State Patrol on suspicion of vehicular assault, driving under the influence and careless driving.

Our View: Give wolf plan time to work Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:48:52 -0600
Published Monday, June 9, 2008 in the WTE Environmental groups want a judge in Montana to place wolves living in the Northern Rockies back on the endangered species list.

Our View: Take look at Carey assault Sun, 8 Jun 2008 23:08:16 -0600
Published Sunday, June 8, 2008 in the WTE Laramie County School District 1 officials should launch an investigation into what went wrong before and after the assault of a local seventh-grader by an older student.

Our View: Yes, there needs to be a balance Thu, 5 Jun 2008 09:04:18 -0600
Published Wednesday, June 4, 2008 in the WTE A new group, Sportsmen for Responsible Energy Development, has the right attitude about energy development in Wyoming and the rest of the West.

Our View: More money for roads Tue, 3 Jun 2008 16:15:47 -0600
Published Tuesday, June 3, 2008 in the WTE Former Wyoming Department of Transportation Director Sleeter Dover had a vision of creating multi-lane highways within the state to help with economic development.

Our View: City acts like golfing scofflaw Sun, 1 Jun 2008 23:02:14 -0600
Published Sunday, June 1, 2008 in the WTE The golf ball lifted lazily into the sky. It was the kind of shot that would have - at the time - pleased Arnold Palmer. To the 13-year-old, it was a thing of beauty.

Our View: Trash decision is right, for now Sun, 1 Jun 2008 23:02:15 -0600
Published Sunday, May 25, 2008 in the WTE With the city's Happy Jack Landfill getting closer to capacity, the Cheyenne City Council would be wise to approve a plan to send trash to Colorado - at least for the short term.

Our Thumbs: City's new Web site is impressive Sun, 1 Jun 2008 23:02:15 -0600
Published Saturday, May 24, 2008 in the WTE Thumbs UpTo the city of Cheyenne for its new Web site, which was unveiled on Friday. It is much improved when compared to the old Web site, is more user friendly and provides more details about the city and its officials.

Our View: Need for quality local candidates Wed, 21 May 2008 15:05:23 -0600
Published Wednesday, May 21, 2008 in the WTE November will see another pivotal election for the city of Cheyenne.

Our View: State government has growing pains Wed, 21 May 2008 15:05:24 -0600
Published Tuesday, May 20, 2008 in the WTE A study looking at office space for Wyoming statehouse workers says that by 2025, an additional 42,448 square feet of space will be needed to house them.

Reed Eckhardt Column: School hours are being squandered by district Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:29:13 -0600
Published Saturday, June 7, 2008 in the WTE The memo to parents read as follows: "Friday, June 6 - Last day of classes. Elementary to dismiss at 10:30 a.m."

Reed Eckhardt Column: Spiker's decision a surprise Sun, 1 Jun 2008 23:00:36 -0600
Published Saturday, May 24, 2008 in the WTE Some might describe it as a shot to the solar plexus.

Reed Eckhardt Column: There is no way LCSD1 will approve a charter school Sun, 18 May 2008 19:10:10 -0600
Published Saturday, May 17, 2008 in the WTE Anyone who thinks that the Laramie County School District 1 trustees are ever going to approve a charter school in Cheyenne is fooling himself.

Reed Eckhardt Column: Recreation Center defeat is not the end of progress Mon, 12 May 2008 09:56:23 -0600
Published Saturday, May 10, 2008 in the WTE Some are declaring Tuesday's defeat of a recreation center for Cheyenne as the beginning of the end for progressive government in the Capital City.

Reed Eckhardt Column: Proposed recreation center is part of the progressive vision Sat, 3 May 2008 07:53:25 -0600
Published Saturday, May 3, 2008 in the WTE Wants vs. need. That's how many opponents of the projects on next week's sixth-penny sales tax ballot have framed their argument.

Jean C. Leach Thu, 3 Jul 2008 22:39:07 -0600
1925-2008 Jean C. Leach, 83, of Cheyenne died July 2 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.

Robert F. Staley Thu, 3 Jul 2008 22:39:10 -0600
1929-2008 Robert Franklin Staley, 79, of Laramie died June 30 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital.

Kyle R. Barrett Thu, 3 Jul 2008 22:39:12 -0600
1983-2008 Kyle Ryan Barrett, 25, of Cheyenne died July 1 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center in Cheyenne.

Frieda I. Cavalli Thu, 3 Jul 2008 22:39:13 -0600
1920-2008 Frieda I. Cavalli, 88, of Cheyenne, died July 1 at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.

Verda N. Woodworth Thu, 3 Jul 2008 22:39:16 -0600
1929-2008 Verda "Dot" N. Woodworth, 79, of Cheyenne died June 30 at Davis Hospice Center.

Josephine F. Gysel Thu, 3 Jul 2008 22:39:18 -0600
1930-2007 Josephine "Jo" F. Gysel, 77, died Dec. 30, 2007, at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.

Kathleen B. Coughenour Thu, 3 Jul 2008 22:39:20 -0600
1933-2008 Kathleen Bereniece Coughenour, 75, left her family peacefully at home while she was napping on June 28. She was surrounded, comforted, cared for and loved deeply by her husband, two daughters and four granddaughters in her home until her passing.

Students from near and far travel 19th century trails Fri, 4 Jul 2008 12:36:31 -0600
The teenagers came to Wyoming in search of adventure.

Rainbows appear in court Fri, 4 Jul 2008 12:23:10 -0600
FARSON -- More than 100 participants in the annual Rainbow Family of Living Light "Gathering of the Tribes" near Big Sandy made appearances at a temporary federal court at the fire station here this week.

Wyoming briefs Fri, 4 Jul 2008 12:23:10 -0600
Searchers find body of man PINEDALE -- The Sublette County Sheriff's Department says searchers found the body of an unidentified man on Thursday.

Will Dems see gains in Wyoming? Fri, 4 Jul 2008 12:23:10 -0600
CHEYENNE -- The past two presidential election years haven't been kind to Democratic candidates in Wyoming, but the chairman of the state Democratic Party, John Millin, says he's planning for a different result in 2008.

Feds question if oil, gas rules apply Fri, 4 Jul 2008 12:23:10 -0600
DENVER -- Colorado officials revamping the state's oil and gas rules are taking heat from an unexpected source: the federal government.

'Om'-ing in Wyoming Fri, 4 Jul 2008 02:05:47 -0600
BIG SANDY -- They pray, enjoy and discipline their kids, walk their dogs, eat together, do art, fall in and out of love, work day jobs, volunteer, disagree, agree to disagree, play, grow older and usually wiser, behave imperfectly, love the land, and believe America's vision as a home of the free and land of the brave.

Police chief is out Fri, 4 Jul 2008 02:05:47 -0600
CHEYENNE -- The city of Laramie's police chief for more than three years, Robert A. Deutsch, left the department as of Tuesday, the city manager's office announced Wednesday.

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