News 2008-07-11 Andanh.com

Feds treat trees around Laramie for beetles Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:05:42 -0600
LARAMIE (AP) -- The U.S. Forest Service will temporarily close about 13 campgrounds and picnic areas in the Laramie and Centennial region to spray trees to protect them from bark beetles.

Southwestern Wyoming growing quickly Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:05:42 -0600
GREEN RIVER (AP) -- The latest census figures show southwestern Wyoming is receiving most of the state's population growth.

Population cracks 20k Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:00:00 MST
New figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau show steady increases in regional population, including Teton County inching over the 20,000 mark...

Board targets surplus for new elementary Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:00:00 MST
Teton County School District No. 1 will transfer an almost $500,000 surplus from the 2007-08 fiscal year into a fund for furnishings and technology at a new elementary school...

Wyo. senator backs parks on quarters Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:00:00 MST
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., on Thursday announced the introduction of a bill celebrating America's national parks by depicting them on quarters. The proposed first coin will depict Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park...

Senators push to block Argentine livestock imports Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:14:43 -0600
WASHINGTON -- A bipartisan group of senators hopes to block importation of livestock from Argentina until it's clear the nation is free of foot-and-mouth disease.

Three new fires spark in Big Sandy Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:59:04 -0600
Officials expect to contain three fires near the Rainbow Family Gathering camp in the Bridger-Teton National Forest by tonight, according to a release from the U.S. Forest Service.

Uranium mine to pay $1.4 million settlement Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:09:49 -0600
Power Resources, Inc., will pay $900,000 in penalties to the state to settle a long list of violations at its Smith-Highland Ranch in-situ leach uranium mine in Carbon County.

Woman will stand trial in husband's death Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:21:41 -0600
CHEYENNE -- A judge has ordered a Cheyenne woman to stand trial on a charge of first-degree murder in the stabbing death of her husband last month.

Wyoming Idol 2008 State Fair Competition Canceled Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:43:28 -0600
Due to time constraints, the Wyoming Idol Competition will not be held during the 2008 Wyoming State Fair.

Rove ignores subpoena, refuses to testify Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:37:54 -0600
WASHINGTON -- Former White House adviser Karl Rove has ignored a subpoena from congressional Democrats to testify about allegations of political pressure at the Justice Department.

Bush readies pen; Relishes signing wiretap bill Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:04:22 -0600
WASHINGTON -- President Bush is poised to sign a bill that overhauls the bitterly disputed rules on secret government eavesdropping and grants immunity to telecommunications companies that helped the U.S. spy on Americans in suspected terrorism cases.

Senators defend their votes amid criticism Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:06:17 -0600
Several votes against a bill that stops a scheduled double-digit pay cut for Medicare reimbursements to physicians drew criticism toward Wyoming's two Republican senators.

Union rejects contract offer Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:06:17 -0600
ROCK SPRINGS -- Union workers at Sweetwater County's largest coal mine overwhelmingly rejected a second contract offer from the Bridger Coal Co. this week, according to union and company officials.

Two Wyoming herds test negative for brucellosis Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:06:17 -0600
CHEYENNE -- The Wyoming state veterinarian said Thursday that new testing detected no brucellosis cases in two cattle herds that had contact with a neighboring western Wyoming herd infected with the disease.

More fires flare near Big Sandy Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:06:17 -0600
LANDER -- Four small wildfires flared up near Big Sandy on Wednesday and Thursday, making six blazes total since the Rainbow Family began gathering there in June.

Judge keeps imports of older Canadian cattle Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:06:17 -0600
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- A federal judge refused to stop some Canadian beef imports but agreed with lawyers for cattle, consumer and health interests that the U.S. government should revisit rules that protect against the threat of mad cow disease.

Wyoming briefs Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:06:17 -0600
Girl dies in rollover crash A 13-year-old Moorcroft girl was killed in a single-car, rollover crash near Pine Haven on Tuesday, according to a release from the Wyoming Highway Patrol.

Pope shifts Wyo bishop to new post Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:02:20 -0600
CHEYENNE -- Wyoming's Roman Catholic bishop, David Ricken, has been named by the pope to be the new bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay, Wis.

Interior fights wolf kill dollars Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:06:48 -0600
WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration is objecting to legislation that would ask the federal government to help compensate livestock owners whose animals are killed by wolves.

Wyo will be first with Yellowstone commemorative quarter Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:56:18 -0600
For a mere 25 cents, the nation will know in a couple of years that Wyoming is home to the world's first national park.

ACLU represents inmate in lawsuit Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:06:48 -0600
CHEYENNE -- The American Civil Liberties Union has agreed to represent an American Indian inmate in a lawsuit against the Wyoming Department of Corrections claiming the state violated his constitutional rights by depriving him of bald eagle feathers for use in religious ceremonies.

Mouse delisting proceeds in Wyo Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:06:48 -0600
CHEYENNE -- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Wednesday that it will remove the Preble's meadow jumping mouse from the threatened species list in Wyoming, but keep the mouse on the list in Colorado.

Southwest Wyo grows fast Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:56:19 -0600
GREEN RIVER -- In southwest Wyoming, the wind blows, the natural gas flows and most recently, the population grows and grows, according to the latest census figures.

Groups plan wolverine lawsuit Wed, 9 Jul 2008 09:40:27 -0600
GREEN RIVER -- What's small with big feet, has great ferocity and cunning, lives mostly out of sight in Canada, and is soon to be the subject of a federal lawsuit?

How to fund counties, cities? Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:02:20 -0600
CHEYENNE -- Most of Wyoming's cities, towns and counties are pretty happy with the amount of money they get from the state, but are not totally pleased with the way it is distributed, according to testimony before a special legislative committee Tuesday.

Philanthropist John Templeton dies Wed, 9 Jul 2008 09:40:27 -0600
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Sir John Templeton, an investor and mutual fund pioneer who dedicated much of his fortune to promoting religion and reconciling it with science, has died. He was 95.

Oil price raises highway costs Wed, 9 Jul 2008 09:40:27 -0600
POWELL (AP) -- In addition to punishing Wyoming motorists, rising oil prices are driving prices higher for road construction projects in the state.

Western govs say region's in play Wed, 9 Jul 2008 09:40:27 -0600
JACKSON -- Western governors say the region's changing demographics could make some of their states unusually competitive in this year's presidential election and leave a Western imprint on the national debate over issues such as energy and the economy.

Dinosaur 'tracks' lead to UW museum Wed, 9 Jul 2008 09:40:27 -0600
LARAMIE -- Visitors approaching the entrance to the University of Wyoming Geological Museum may find themselves walking in the tracks of prehistoric creatures.

Climate adviser: Cheney's office distorted report Wed, 9 Jul 2008 09:40:27 -0600
WASHINGTON -- Seeking to play down the effects of global warming, Vice President Dick Cheney's office pushed to delete from congressional testimony references about the consequences of climate change on public health, a former senior EPA official claimed Tuesday.

Candidates outline plans for energy Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:06:17 -0600
Candidates for the Wyoming's open U.S. House seat would like to see the Cowboy State expand its role in providing the nation with energy.

Rustic restaurant celebrates anniversary with free food, music Saturday Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:06:17 -0600
If the nastiest fire ever to hit the mountain couldn't get Irene Brooks' business, then higher gas prices aren't likely to deter patrons from driving eight miles for dinner.

Answer Girl: Wonderin' about WYDOT Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:06:17 -0600
Hey Answer Girl -- You need to ask WYDOT why in the world there is a highway 789 in Fremont County. There aren't 789 roads total in Wyoming I bet! I can understand if it was a federal highway as states have no control over their numbering, but a state highway? Why such a high number?

Lifelong learners mark the end of session Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:06:17 -0600
For OLLI students, an ice cream social marked the end of their social learning.

Attorney asks for plea hearing for kidnapping suspect Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:06:17 -0600
A defense attorney for a Casper man charged with kidnapping and sexually exploiting an elementary school-aged girl has asked for a hearing at which the suspect can change his plea.

Casper briefs Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:06:17 -0600
Museum hosts Frontier Festival Fort Caspar Museum will host "Impressions on Wyoming" -- the theme for its Frontier Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 26. This event is free of charge and open to the public.

Three little pigs bring two Casper families together Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:56:19 -0600
Nine years ago, Jessica Luers decided she wanted to raise pigs.

Food, fuel costs increase for school district Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:06:48 -0600
The Natrona County School District budgeted almost $5.2 million for food services and $7.5 million for transportation for the 2008-09 school year.

Bar Nunn leads Natrona growth Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:56:19 -0600
Bar Nunn has grown at the fastest rate in Wyoming over the past seven years, almost doubling in size.

RV family visits Casper Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:06:48 -0600
Twelve years ago, Brad Herzog asked his wife if she wanted to buy an RV and go roadtripping.

Rolle trial may wait until August or later Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:06:48 -0600
The trial of a Casper man charged with murdering a woman he once dated may not happen until August or later, court documents show.

'I just love a parade' Wed, 9 Jul 2008 09:40:27 -0600
By 7 a.m. Tuesday morning, rows of folding chairs began to appear along the parade route.

Erosion rule "discourages growth" Wed, 9 Jul 2008 09:40:27 -0600
The first large project using a new erosion control plan is underway, and a local developer hopes some requirements can change.

Bring your child to work day Wed, 9 Jul 2008 09:40:27 -0600
For some parents, bringing a child to work is an exercise in bonding -- a chance to show-off a part of themselves their children don't often get to see.

After 30 of varied service, Whalen resigns council post Wed, 9 Jul 2008 09:40:27 -0600
After more than 30 years serving on Casper boards and councils, Casper City Council member Lynne Whalen will resign.

Douglas Allen 'Doug' Devers Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:06:17 -0600
(photo) GILLETTE -- A private cremation service and celebration of life for Douglas Allen “Doug” Devers, 36, was held on July 9, 2008, at the Walker Funeral Home with Barrett Norris as celebrant.

Ralph 'Smoky' Fay Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:06:17 -0600
(flag) (photo) CASPER -- Funeral services for Ralph "Smoky" Fay, 84, will be 2 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2008, at Bustard's Funeral Home with Chaplain Leonard Robinson officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the United Veterans Council. Interment will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Kay Lynn Marrall Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:06:17 -0600
CASPER -- Services for Kay Lynn Marrall, 51, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 11, 2008, at Bustard’s Funeral Home with Pastor Bruce Sell of the Liberty Baptist Church officiating.

Robert Ellsworth Stephens, Jr. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:02:20 -0600
CASPER -- Memorial services for Robert Ellsworth Stephens, Jr., 51, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 11, 2008, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church.

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