News 2008-08-04 Andanh.com

Trail Days connect past and the future Sat, 2 Aug 2008 23:24:44 -0600
PINE BLUFFS - Trail Days is one of those small--community celebrations that connect a town's past with its future.

Smart--growth principles don't just create pretty neighborhoods Sat, 2 Aug 2008 23:21:49 -0600
CHEYENNE - City planning that reduces sprawl also reduces the environmental impacts of development.

"Thank you so much" Sat, 2 Aug 2008 23:21:51 -0600
An emotional Cranmore family returns home after extensive renovation work was completed.

Extreme emotion Sat, 2 Aug 2008 23:13:35 -0600
The Cheyenne Extreme felt the agony of defeat before winning two games to experience the thrill of victory. Today, they could play for a championship.

Gillette gets best of Post 6, again Sat, 2 Aug 2008 23:13:35 -0600
CHEYENNE -- Eighteen. It's a number Cheyenne American Legion Post 6 players and coaches muttered in utter befuddlement after Saturday afternoon's 15-5 loss to Gillette.

SPORTS OPINION: Will the Brett Favre soap opera ever come to an end? Sat, 2 Aug 2008 23:13:36 -0600
Are you tired of the Brett Favre saga? I am. Kind of. I'm also kind of obsessed with the story. But, Roger Goodell promises an end to it all on Monday ... and Monday can't come soon enough.

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?

William Edward Jacobs Sr. Sat, 2 Aug 2008 23:22:26 -0600
1931-2008 William Edward Jacobs Sr., 76, of Scottsbluff, Neb ., passed away suddenly at his home, July 30.

Joshua L. Mapp Sat, 2 Aug 2008 23:22:26 -0600
1982-2008 Joshua L. Mapp, 26, of Cheyenne passed away July 19 in Reno, Nev.

John W. Anderson II Sat, 2 Aug 2008 23:22:27 -0600
1923-2008 John Wendell Anderson II, 83, formerly of Big Creek Ranch, Encampment, died July 17 in Hamilton, Bermuda.

Elizabeth A. Raftery Sat, 2 Aug 2008 23:22:27 -0600
1934-2008 Elizabeth Ann Raftery, 73, of Longmont, Colo., passed away peacefully Feb. 2 at Peaks Care Center in Longmont.

Nancy Lee Kinch Sat, 2 Aug 2008 23:22:28 -0600
1940-2008 Nancy Lee Kinch, 68, of Chandler, Texas, formerly of Cheyenne, passed away on July 31 in Tyler, Texas.

Housing splits Council hopefuls Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:00:00 MST
Each of the nine candidates vying for a seat on the Jackson Town Council believes the town needs more housing for its work force, but they have different ideas on the appropriate way to get that housing on the ground.

Town, county officials to mull sales-tax hike Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:00:00 MST
Elected officials are scheduled today to discuss a new 1-cent sales tax.

Conditions favor flames as crews battle blazes Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:00:00 MST
Hot, dry weather during the weekend did little to help firefighters battling wildland fires in northwestern Wyoming.

Wyo family heads to Beijing Sun, 3 Aug 2008 02:07:02 -0600
Mick and Pat Newlin of Riverton are world travelers.

Officials evacuate 80 from Gunbarrel fire Sun, 3 Aug 2008 02:07:02 -0600
CODY(AP) -- Efforts to protect about a half-dozen lodges and some private cabins from a wildfire were paying off despite another day of dry, hot weather Saturday in northern Wyoming.

'I'm glad I can do anything' Sun, 3 Aug 2008 02:07:01 -0600
CHEYENNE -- Kevin Monk may not be able to tell you anything about his childhood, or even what he did two minutes ago, but he can tell you one thing for sure -- he's been to heaven and back.

Montana wildfire enters second week Sun, 3 Aug 2008 02:07:02 -0600
RED LODGE, Mont. (AP) -- A wildfire about six miles from here entered its second week Saturday as residents of a subdivision remained under an alert for potential evacuation, and a new base for fire helicopters was established to minimize chopper traffic over Red Lodge.

Motorcycle rally may be smaller Sat, 2 Aug 2008 23:09:36 -0600
STURGIS, S.D. (AP) -- Fewer vendors are registered with the city of Sturgis for the annual motorcycle rally that starts today.

Wyoming briefs Sat, 2 Aug 2008 23:09:36 -0600
Women enters plea in stabbing death CHEYENNE -- A 33-year-old Cheyenne woman accused of stabbing her husband to death has pleaded not guilty.

Gov orders grouse guidelines Sat, 2 Aug 2008 13:30:43 -0600
Gov. Dave Freudenthal on Friday issued an executive order outlining the state's plan to protect the greater sage grouse and its habitat in Wyoming.

Enzi helps craft higher ed bill Sat, 2 Aug 2008 02:06:40 -0600
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., was instrumental in a major overhaul of federal higher-education programs aimed at expanding financial aid and bringing greater clarity and disclosure to the student loan process.

USGS revises coal estimates Sat, 2 Aug 2008 02:06:40 -0600
CHEYENNE -- The U.S. Geological Survey has lowered its estimates of the amount of recoverable coal in the nation's most prolific coal field, but not enough to jeopardize the characterization by some that the United States is the Saudi Arabia of coal.

Fire prompts evacuations Sat, 2 Aug 2008 02:06:40 -0600
Guests from two lodges west of Cody were evacuated Friday afternoon ahead of a wildfire that was slowly moving down a canyon to within about half a mile of the buildings, fire officials said.

Judge sets hearing in murder case Sat, 2 Aug 2008 02:06:40 -0600
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) -- A judge in Red Lodge has ordered state prosecutors to explain at a special hearing why they haven't complied with court orders to turn over evidence to attorneys representing a Billings woman charged with killing a Wyoming man.

Judge halts helicopter logging in grizzly habitat Sat, 2 Aug 2008 02:06:40 -0600
HELENA, Mont. -- A federal judge has halted a small portion of a northwestern Montana logging project, saying its effect on grizzly bears hasn't been adequately addressed.

Montana fire 'will spread' Sat, 2 Aug 2008 02:06:40 -0600
BILLINGS, Mont. -- Fire crews raced to get fire lines in place around a blaze outside Red Lodge on Friday. Rising temperatures and steady winds threatened to breathe new life into the 15-square-mile fire burning near the town's namesake ski resort.

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.

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