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U.P. begins track improvements from Cheyenne to Hanna Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:20:57 -0600
CHEYENNE -- Union Pacific Railroad begins work today on $12 million in track improvements between Cheyenne and Hanna.

New scoliosis treatment available Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:21:27 -0600
A Colorado chiropractor was trained in a new treatment method that is attracting clients from Cheyenne.

Princeton Review puts UW in top ranks Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:27:01 -0600
The university received a great quality-of-life and academic rating.

Girls of summer Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:37:52 -0600
Wyoming Tribune Eagle They are the girls of summer. And autumn. And winter. And spring. Now, at the culmination of countless practices, training sessions and games, the Cheyenne Extreme Under-16 girls softball team stands on the verge of an apex in achievement and, finally, a break from the softball diamond.

Grizzlies fizzle in first-ever MCBL playoff game Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:37:57 -0600
FORT COLLINS, Colo. - The Cheyenne Grizzlies first-ever trip to the Mountain Collegiate Baseball League playoffs was short-lived and fairly forgettable.

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."

Jesse McCartney proves there is still uncharted territory in the theme of love Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:21:12 -0600
Jesse McCartney is proving that he is more than just an ordinary teen pop phenomenon.

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....

In Our Opinion: Real test for CFD is in 2009 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:45:01 -0600
Published Wednesday, July 29, 2008 in the WTE The 112th version of the "Daddy of 'em All" has come and gone, and Cheyenne Frontier Days officials seemed to be pleased. But should they be?

In Our Opinion: Panel looks for highway funding Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:52:31 -0600
Published Sunday, July 27, 2008 in the WTE. A legislative panel is looking for ways to find more money for Wyoming’s highway system. But for any real change to take place on this issue, there needs to be a change in attitude under the golden dome about investing in highways.

In Our Opinion: Decision not to use Hot Shots a good one Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:52:07 -0600
Published Saturday, July 26, 2008 in the WTE A decision made earlier this year by the Cheyenne Frontier Days General Committee to outlaw Hot Shots at this year's "Daddy of 'em All" has proven to be a wise one.

In Our Opinion: Meth results shocking Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:52:07 -0600
Published Thursday, July 24, 2008 in the WTE A survey among teens and adults about the use and availability of meth in Wyoming

In Our Opinion: Support Boys and Girls Club project Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:52:08 -0600
Published Wednesday, July 23, 2008 in the WTE The announcement of plans to build a new Boys and Girls Club of Cheyenne in the southern part of this city is long overdue. The possibility of a new facility was made possible after six acres were donated by the development company Gateway South LLC. Club officials also hope to buy an additional six acres.

In Our Opinion: Judge wrong on wolf issue Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:52:08 -0600
Published Tuesday, July 22, 2008 in the WTE The decision by U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy to grant a preliminary injunction that places the gray wolf back on the endangered species list is a slap in the face to those in Wyoming who put in hard work on this matter.

Our View: Is there a need for a seventh penny? Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:20:41 -0600
Published Monday, July 21, 2008 in the WTE The city of Cheyenne and the Laramie County Commission are finding it difficult to stretch their street and road dollars these days. Not so long ago the average cost of building a road was about $1 million a mile. That has gone up past $3 million and is getting closer to $4 million.

Our View: Council is wrong on Norris beautification Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:20:45 -0600
Published Sunday, July 20, 2008 in the WTE The decision by a majority of the Cheyenne City Council last week to reject spending $1.2 million on beautification of the new Norris Viaduct sends the wrong message.

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.

Reed Eckhardt Column: Some interesting choices for Cheyenne mayor Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:50:58 -0600
Published Saturday, July 26, 2008 in the WTE Cheyenne voters are facing an interesting set of choices for mayor come primary election day on Aug. 19.

Reed Eckhard Column: Councilman's Laybourn's woes are not with WTE, but himself Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:24:47 -0600
Published Saturday, July 19, 2008 in the WTE The man in the pickup next to me is no friend of the Wyoming Tribune Eagle.

Wyoming should be outraged over the case of Ariana Martin Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:45:17 -0600
From Renee' Conner Cheyenne My heart broke when I read about poor little Ariana Martin. What that poor little girl must have been through. I was outraged after hearing that after pleading guilty, Alan Sandoval is only looking at up to 20 years? A baby is dead. What is wrong with us? And where was her mother?

Pernella M. Smith Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:21:55 -0600
1915-2008 Pernella Marie Smith, 92, died July 29 at Aspen Wind Assisted Living in Cheyenne.

David W. Singer Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:22:01 -0600
1928-2008 David William Singer, son of Benjamin and Sarah Singer, passed away peacefully July 23 at the age of 80 years young.

Joyce E. McCord Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:22:10 -0600
1936-2008 Joyce E. McCord, 71, of Cheyenne died July 23 in Cheyenne.

Kimbell: Trust analysis Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:00:00 MST
U.S. Forest Service Chief Gail Kimbell on Thursday expressed her support for an ongoing analysis of energy development in the Wyoming Range despite claims that the process is tainted by politics and inappropriate influence from industry...

Season passes on sale; 10-day special Saturday Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:00:00 MST
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort season passes go on sale today, and a one-day special for discounted 10-day passes is Saturday in Teton Village...

Lower Valley Energy re-elects board officers Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:00:00 MST
The Lower Valley Energy board of directors re-elected its incumbent board officers at a meeting Thursday afternoon...

Lawmakers head home after impasse on gas prices Fri, 1 Aug 2008 10:22:03 -0600
WASHINGTON -- Lawmakers sped for the exits Friday as Congress was to begin a five-week recess after a summer session noteworthy for bitter partisanship and paralysis on the issue topmost in the minds of many voters: the cost of gasoline.

Utah air quality standards tougher Fri, 1 Aug 2008 10:22:03 -0600
PROVO, Utah -- The state Division of Air Quality says the air in Utah really is improving despite the frequent warnings.

Wildfire prompts air quality alert for Pinedale Fri, 1 Aug 2008 08:47:33 -0600
PINEDALE -- The Sublette County Health Office has posted an air quality alert for the Pinedale area due to smoke from a nearby wildfire.

Baseball Today Fri, 1 Aug 2008 08:02:26 -0600
SCOREBOARD Saturday, Aug. 2 Detroit at Tampa Bay (6:10 p.m. EDT). The Tigers and veteran Kenny Rogers (8-7) take on the young, hungry Rays and Andy Sonnanstine (10-6) in a matchup of American League contenders.

Wall Street fluctuates after employment data Fri, 1 Aug 2008 08:02:26 -0600
NEW YORK -- Stocks fluctuated in early trading Friday after news that jobs fell for the seventh straight month and that General Motors Corp. had its third-worst quarterly loss ever.

Consumers shouldn't expect airfare prices to fall Fri, 1 Aug 2008 08:02:26 -0600
Crude oil prices have dropped by more than $20 a barrel in the past three weeks, but don't expect airfares to decline any time soon.

Animal rights group pushes for further changes at Frontier Days Fri, 1 Aug 2008 07:52:13 -0600
CHEYENNE -- Cheyenne Frontier Days officials met with members of an animal rights group to hear its concerns that certain events at the rodeo are cruel to participating animals.

Mental injury bill moves forward Fri, 1 Aug 2008 02:06:29 -0600
Legislation aimed at extending coverage of on-the-job mental injuries under Wyoming's workers' compensation program will move forward in a legislative committee.

Widow wins death benefits Fri, 1 Aug 2008 07:27:17 -0600
CHEYENNE -- The widow of a man paralyzed by a workplace injury who later died of pneumonia is entitled to workers' compensation death benefits, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled in an opinion issued Thursday.

Fires' growth slows Fri, 1 Aug 2008 02:06:29 -0600
Thursday's calm winds slowed the growth of a wildfire that has burned more than 12 square miles in the Shoshone National Forest east of Yellowstone National Park.

Court: Wife must testify against husband Fri, 1 Aug 2008 02:06:29 -0600
CHEYENNE -- The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Thursday that state prosecutors can force husbands and wives to testify against their spouses in some cases.

Wyoming briefs Fri, 1 Aug 2008 02:06:30 -0600
Judge allows DUI evidence GILLETTE -- A drunken driving case is moving forward in Gillette now that a judge is allowing prosecutors to present their evidence.

Coyote killing jumps in state: Infusion of state funding leads to record take by federal agents Fri, 1 Aug 2008 08:36:10 -0600
LANDER -- If there's a war being waged against coyotes in the Cowboy State, a recent troop surge has led to a spike in canine fatalities, according to new federal statistics.

Forest official calls Rainbows' effort 'cosmetic' Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:52:52 -0600
LANDER -- Rainbow Family participants are still picking up after this summer's gathering in the Cowboy State, but a local U.S. Forest Service official said the crew's effort is purely "cosmetic" and should not be confused with rehabilitation.

Scouts help fire fight as blazes grow near Pinedale, Cody Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:52:52 -0600
Wyoming's two major wildfires grew substantially Wednesday, as Boy Scouts came to the aid of firefighters in the Bridger-Teton National Forest.

Scouts offer outdoors alternatives Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:07:56 -0600
CHEYENNE -- The chief executive of the Boy Scouts said he's well aware that today's technologically immersed youngsters are less active and less interested in the outdoors.

States put wolf hunts on hold Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:07:56 -0600
CHEYENNE -- Wyoming, Montana and Idaho have put on hold their plans to establish wolf hunting seasons this fall in the wake of a federal judge's decision to restore endangered species protection for the animal.

WYDOT: Bridges are safe Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:07:56 -0600
CHEYENNE -- A year after the collapse of an interstate highway bridge in Minnesota highlighted the issue of bridge safety nationwide, Wyoming's top bridge engineer says this state's nearly 2,000 highway bridges are safe but rapidly aging.

High court revives subdivision appeal Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:07:56 -0600
CODY -- A decision by the Wyoming Supreme Court has given new life to an appeal by a group of North Fork residents seeking to stop development of the Copperleaf subdivision in Wapiti.

Panel backs highway diversion Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:07:56 -0600
CHEYENNE -- An interim legislative panel is working on a plan to use severance tax revenue to pay for the widening and expansion of some of Wyoming’s most congested highways.

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