News 2008-07-25 Andanh.com

Report: Wyoming fish threatened by warming Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:02:57 -0600
JACKSON (AP) -- Fishing in Wyoming could decline sharply over the rest of the current century because of increasingly warm water, a report by conservation groups warns.

Flash flood in Campbell County kills one person Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:02:57 -0600
GILLETTE (AP) -- One person is dead from injuries they suffered in a vehicle accident caused by a flash flood carving a ravine in a road in Campbell County.

Feedgrounds under fire Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 MST
A Bridger-Teton National Forest decision to continue state-run feedgrounds around Jackson Hole puts Wyoming, Montana and Idaho at increased risk of transmitting brucellosis to livestock, Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer says...

Humans triumph over pigs in wrestling at fair Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 MST
Pigs are at a disadvantage when they're pitted against the experienced wrestlers at Teton County Fair...

Chef's Table to close after summer season Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 MST
Because of rising supply costs and seasonality of the Jackson market, proprietor Michael Gallivan will close his specialty delicatessen Chef's Table in mid-September...

Vet: Elk likely source of Mont. livestock disease Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:06:15 -0600
BILLINGS, Mont. -- DNA testing points to elk as the most likely source of a recent livestock disease infection near Yellowstone National Park, according to a federal report.

Breeding controversy Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:06:15 -0600
LANDER -- A dire prediction is at the heart of a federal judge's recent decision to halt wolf delisting: If states in the Northern Rockies proceed as planned, wolves in the Greater Yellowstone area will become inbred in fewer than 60 years.

Laramie institute focuses on reducing carbon emissions Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:06:15 -0600
LARAMIE -- Hydrogen can be a useful tool for reducing America's dependence on foreign oil and at the same time reducing the flow of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, scientists at the Western Research Institute said Thursday.

State's investment portfolio nearly $11B Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:06:15 -0600
CHEYENNE n Calling it “staggering growth,” State Treasurer Joe Meyer announced Thursday that the state's investment portfolio grew by $1.5 billion in book value during the past fiscal year, for a new total of nearly $11 billion.

Gillette man finds routine nearly five years after accident takes three limbs, burns most of his bod Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:39:59 -0600
GILLETTE -- Normal is a stepfather who can beat all the other kids at limbo. He lowers his mechanical wheelchair all the way down, lays it back and rolls under the pole.

Wyoming man competes in National Veterans Wheelchair Games Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:06:15 -0600
Chris Santistevan, 33, of Gillette, is the only Wyoming athlete competing in the 28th annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games beginning today in Omaha, Neb.

Feds: Utah mine operator courted disaster Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:29:04 -0600
PRICE, Utah -- The operator of a collapsed Utah mine violated safety protocols by cutting coal pillars that should have been left standing to prevent cave-ins, federal regulators said Thursday.

Report sheds light on commuter rail plan Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:06:15 -0600
CHEYENNE -- It could cost more than $1 million per mile to upgrade existing rail lines between Casper and Fort Collins, Colo., to support passenger rail service, a new state report shows.

White House swayed Sylvan decision Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:39:59 -0600
WASHINGTON -- The National Park Service wanted to close a section of Yellowstone Park in the wintertime because of the risk of avalanche. No way, protested businesses in Cody that wanted to promote more tourism.

Wyoming briefs Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:06:15 -0600
Brucellosis is in 7 more cows CHEYENNE -- State Veterinarian Walt Cook said seven more cows have tested positive for brucellosis in a western Wyoming cattle herd infected with the livestock disease.

"When you call me that, smile" Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:43:17 -0600
The Virginian Hotel in Medicine Bow was built in 1909 to honor the hero of Owen Wister's Western novel, "The Virginian."

Tribes to seek class-action certification in trust fund case Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:06:30 -0600
Lawyers from the Native American Rights Fund today will ask a federal judge in Washington, D.C., to grant class-action certification on behalf of 250 tribes whose tribal trust fund accounts are managed by the U.S. Interior Department.

States will discuss wolf strategy Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:58:07 -0600
CHEYENNE -- Representatives of the states of Wyoming, Montana and Idaho will decide their strategy on the wolf decision Friday during a telephone conference call, Wyoming Attorney General Bruce Salzburg said Wednesday.

Construction begins on first-of-its-kind child care operation Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:58:07 -0600
RIVERTON -- After a hitch in its giddy-up, a first-of-its-kind project in the Cowboy State is finally out of the gate.

Gov: 'Prejudices' limit energy development Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:06:30 -0600
LARAMIE -- A "series of prejudices" by policy-makers at the national level may have limited research on western coals and hampered the development of a rational policy on energy, Gov. Dave Freudenthal said Wednesday in his keynote address at a hydrogen conference sponsored by the University of Wyoming's School of Energy Resources.

Albany County man a student of off-the-grid living Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:36:44 -0600
LARAMIE -- When Bob McGovern bought a plot of land west of Laramie, he probably didn't know the extent to which that land would set him on a course toward self-sufficiency and energy independence. It didn't take long, however, for ideas to begin brewing in his mind on how to build a house that is "off the grid."

Wolf relisting doesn't derail compensation plan Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:42:59 -0600
LANDER -- Although the federal government is once again in charge of wolf management in the Northern Rockies, the state of Wyoming will still reimburse ranchers whose livestock are killed by wolves, a state official said Tuesday.

Panelists: Alternative fuels need government push Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:42:58 -0600
LARAMIE -- Governments at all levels need to spur development of alternative fuels such as hydrogen to reduce greenhouse gases and foster energy security, panelists said Tuesday at the Mountain States Hydrogen Business Council's hydrogen conference at the University of Wyoming.

State panel seeks highway funds fix Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:42:59 -0600
CHEYENNE -- A legislative panel will consider ways to boost state highway maintenance funding when it meets in Douglas this week.

Resort owner to appeal Forest Service revocation Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:07:08 -0600
GILLETTE -- The owner of two resorts in the Big Horn Mountains said he plans to appeal an order from the U.S. Forest Service revoking his permits.

Interior proposes lower royalties on oil shale Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:07:08 -0600
WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration on Tuesday proposed charging energy companies wanting to squeeze oil out of vast shale deposits in the West lower royalties than what they pay for drilling on other federal lands, including offshore in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska.

Board brings back 'split-state' status Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:07:08 -0600
HELENA, Mont. -- Plans for a separate cattle zone around Yellowstone National Park are back on the table at the Department of Livestock -- but only as one of several potential ways to manage a troublesome livestock disease.

Western Medical Associates will keep Medicare Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:06:15 -0600
Negotiations with Medicare, Medicaid and other insurance providers are progressing, the chief executive officer for Western Medical Associates told a group of senior citizens and their families Wednesday.

Community College Commission will prioritize; state takes on funding Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:29:04 -0600
The Wyoming Community College Task Force took a leap forward Thursday, adopting a proposal that sets guidelines for the Wyoming Community College Commission's -- as well as the state's -- role in funding capital construction projects.

City, joint powers board work to annex land Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:29:04 -0600
Development of roughly 250 acres in the Salt Creek Heights Business Park is underway, pending the city's annexation.

Council selects members for committee Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:06:15 -0600
The Old Yellowstone District has an advisory committee.

Answer Girl: Gas mileage and taunting commercials Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:06:15 -0600
Hey Answer Girl -- Everybody says if you drive slower it'll save gas. But how much? If you're an everyday driver with a common car and you decide to drive, say, on average, 5 or 10 mph slower, how much would your gas consumption actually decrease? Would it really make a noticeable difference?

DA mulls retrial in off-duty cop assault case Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:06:15 -0600
The Natrona County District Attorney's office will decide in the next week whether to retry a Casper man accused of assaulting an off-duty police officer with a bar glass.

Balloons fill Casper morning skies Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:06:15 -0600
This is one weekend you won't mind setting your alarm early, as the fourth annual Central Wyoming Hot Air Balloon Festival lifts off in Casper both Saturday and Sunday mornings at 6 a.m.

Casper briefs Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:06:15 -0600
Exchange students need homes The Natrona County School District is looking for hosts for six exchange students.

Blood donation pays off for Casper woman Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:44:06 -0600
People flocked to blood donation offices in the week following the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

Board: Building sale would go toward new library Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:06:30 -0600
If a tax to build a new library in Natrona County passes, any money from the sale of the old library building would go toward the new library, the Natrona County Board of Commissioners said Monday.

Jury deadlocks in off-duty cop assault case Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:06:30 -0600
Five hours of deliberations resulted in a hung jury in the case of a Casper man accused of assaulting an off-duty police officer at a downtown bar.

Police arrest convicted sex offender on rape charges Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:06:30 -0600
Police arrested a convicted sex offender Wednesday on suspicion of first-degree sexual assault.

Mentors provide support, open ears Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:58:06 -0600
Their reasons for becoming mentors are similar: Being a role model and lending an ear to listen to problems. Michelle Smith and William McGrew both want to reach out to youth and make a difference in a child's life.

NC jazz group sets date at Carnegie Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:06:30 -0600
When the Natrona County High School jazz orchestra was invited to submit an audition tape for directors at Carnegie Hall, director Pat Kukes didn't expect to hear the band was chosen to perform at the historic music hall.

Board approves smoke detection contract Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:07:08 -0600
A smoke detection system will help keep the Juvenile Detention Center open, the Natrona County Board of Commissioners decided during a public meeting Monday.

Commission approves $27M WMC bond redemption Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:42:59 -0600
The Natrona County Board of Commissioners voted to approve the Wyoming Medical Center's plan to buy out a $27.6 million bond series during a public meeting Monday evening.

Stabbing case moves forward Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:07:08 -0600
A Texas woman charged with stabbing her boyfriend was upset about being woken up for a meal, an investigator testified Tuesday.

Job growth remains strong Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:42:58 -0600
While U.S. job growth has soured, Wyoming's remains sweet.

Farmers' market serves as marketing arm for vendors Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:36:44 -0600
The key to a sloppy hog is the sweet slaw. Piled high on a hoagie, the meal's not complete without lemonade or sweet tea, baked beans and a piece of watermelon.

Visually impaired come together for week of fun and learning Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:07:08 -0600
This week, 20 legally blind campers from Wyoming, Montana and Colorado are gathering at the Allen H. Stewart Lions Camp to learn about their condition, become more independent, and meet others with vision disabilities at the Wyoming Lions School for the Visually Impaired.

Long-time teacher bids Casper farewell Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:07:08 -0600
In September of 1973, Charlotte Levendosky began teaching sixth-graders all about science at Crest Hill Elementary School. She also taught social studies and a federally-funded gifted and talented program for three years in the middle of her stint.

Correction: reception Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:07:08 -0600
Correction Wrong date A Tuesday story about a reception for the Casper College Western History Center incorrectly identified the date of the reception. It will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the Rose Mary Malone Room in the Goodstein Foundation Library.

UW's Moore learns and transforms on and off the field Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:36:45 -0600
LAS VEGAS -- The questions hardly changed. Is there pressure with Wyoming coach Joe Glenn's job on the line?

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