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F.E. Warren relives days of muskets, amputations Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:34:57 -0600
CHEYENNE -- Reconstituting the Fifth U.S. Cavalry is a family affair for most of the re-enactors of frontier army life.

Baby killer pleads guilty Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:36:29 -0600
CHEYENNE -- While pleading guilty to second-degree murder Friday, Alan A. Sandoval told the judge he “tossed” 13-month-old Ariana Martin on a bedroom floor after she wouldn’t stop crying.

Ticking down to end of summer school Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:36:30 -0600
CHEYENNE -- Summer school is winding down for upwards of 1,100 students in Laramie County School District 1.

9 ropers do it in less than 16 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:12:16 -0600
Landon McClaugherty posts day's fastest time at 13.8 seconds.

Grizzlies need W's to stay alive Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:12:16 -0600
To make the MCBL Playoffs, Cheyenne must maintain its hold on the No. 3 spot and force a one-game playoff with the league's No. 2 team.

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: Board displays arrogance with secret meeting Sun, 6 Jul 2008 21:17:01 -0600
Published Sunday, July 6, 2008 in the WTE "I frankly am against open deliberations." Robert Moxley Board of Appeals member The decision by the Cheyenne Building Department Board of Appeals to meet behind closed doors last week shows how arrogant some public officials remain when it comes to the issue of open meetings.

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.

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.

Milton E. Urban Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:37:09 -0600
1928-2008 Milton E. Urban, 80, of Cheyenne died July 15 in Cheyenne.

Indya J. Pye Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:37:10 -0600
2007-2008 Indya Jordynne Pye, 11 months, of Cheyenne died July 11 at Children's Hospital in Aurora, Colo.

Man dies in Casper stabbing Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:19:42 -0600
A 48-year-old Casper man was stabbed to death Friday night, police said.

Sculptor's life and art to be celebrated Sunday Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:19:00 -0600
CHEYENNE -- Renowned Wyoming sculptor Robert Russin was most proud of two of his statues.

Former brothel owner gets 15 years Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:15:15 -0600
CHEYENNE -- Former Nevada brothel owner David Burgess was sentenced Friday to 15 years in federal prison for his recent conviction on charges of possessing and transporting child pornography.

Forest Service boots resort owner Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:15:15 -0600
TEN SLEEP -- After shutting down his resorts twice and suspending his permits in May, the U.S. Forest Service is now permanently barring the owner of two Big Horn Mountain resorts from operating his businesses in the National Forest.

Rising gas prices affect powwow circuit Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:05:51 -0600
ARLEE, Mont. -- Johnny Sam had to make a choice between driving 408 miles to sing and dance at a powwow in Montana or staying home and saving gas.

Judge orders wolf relisting Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:43:43 -0600
A federal judge has restored endangered species protection for gray wolves in the Northern Rockies, putting a halt to legal wolf killing in Wyoming and derailing plans by it and two other states to hold public wolf hunts in the fall.

Washington biologists capture two wolves Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:05:52 -0600
YAKIMA, Wash. -- Washington state Fish and Wildlife biologists and wolf experts from Idaho captured what they believe are two wolves Friday in western Okanogan County, a development that could confirm the first wolf pack in Washington since the animals were eradicated decades ago.

Correction: motor home crash Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:08:44 -0600
A motor home crashed into a Buffalo strip mall at the intersection of Main and Fort streets on Thursday night. Fort Street was incorrectly identified in Friday's Star-Tribune. The Star-Tribune regrets the error.

Bear attack victim recovering from head wounds Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:08:44 -0600
HELENA, Mont. -- An Oregon man was recovering in a hospital Friday from wounds inflicted by a bear at a Montana campground a day earlier, and wildlife officials were trying to trap the animal they believe is a grizzly.

Wyoming briefs Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:08:44 -0600
West Nile strikes first 2008 victim A Fremont County male is Wyoming's first 2008 human West Nile virus case, according to a release from the Wyoming Department of Health.

'Beemers' descend on Gillette Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:34:36 -0600
GILLETTE -- Bill DeWitt's first motorcycle was a 1928 Harley Davidson JD, and he bought it in 1934.

Animal rights group targets Frontier Days Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:00:59 -0600
CHEYENNE -- Western heritage runs deep in this high plains city, and nothing typifies the local cowboy and ranching culture more than the 10-day Cheyenne Frontier Days celebration, which boasts the world's largest outdoor rodeo.

Motor home crashes into Buffalo strip mall Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:01:00 -0600
BUFFALO -- A runaway motor home traveling downhill on U.S. Highway 16 crashed into a downtown strip mall here Thursday night, according to witnesses.

State vet asks for slaughter deadline extension Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:06:10 -0600
LANDER -- When brucellosis showed up in a western Wyoming cattle herd in November 2003, the rancher slaughtered all of his breeding animals so the state wouldn't lose its coveted "brucellosis-free" market status.

Wallop backs Gordon for House Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:55:19 -0600
CHEYENNE -- Former U.S. Sen. Malcolm Wallop of Big Horn announced Thursday he is endorsing fellow rancher and businessman Mark Gordon in the Republican primary contest for the U.S. House.

UW seeks $57M from state, includes money for matching endowments, internship program Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:49:56 -0600
SHERIDAN -- With plans to initiate a new internship program while expanding transportation routes and increasing endowment funding, University of Wyoming President Tom Buchanan said UW trustees will ask the Legislature for more than $57 million in additional state funding.

State's finances are in good shape, officials say Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:06:10 -0600
CHEYENNE -- The state's ability to pay its bills without borrowing money resulted in an uptick in Wyoming's credit rating from AA to AA plus, Treasurer Joe Meyer announced Thursday.

BLM defends granting industry requests on Pinedale Anticline Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:10:54 -0600
LANDER -- During the recent gas-drilling boom on the Pinedale Anticline, circumvention of wildlife safeguards has been the rule, while the protection of wild animals there has been the rare exception, conservationists say.

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