News 2008-08-06 Andanh.com

Taxpayer cost for CFD cops: $40,000 Mon, 4 Aug 2008 23:31:47 -0600
Officers worked an average of 10 hours of overtime throughout the 10--day frontier days.

Wyoming wildfire moving into thinner fuels Tue, 5 Aug 2008 12:29:34 -0600
CODY (AP) -- A wildfire burning near Yellowstone National Park in northern Wyoming was reaching areas with fewer trees Tuesday, but shifting winds may yet pose problems for firefighters.

Republican U.S. House candidates meet for debate Tue, 5 Aug 2008 12:29:35 -0600
CHEYENNE (AP) -- The four candidates seeking the Republican nomination to run for Wyoming's seat in the U.S. House discussed subjects including energy development, the environment and the national economy in a televised debate Monday night.

Ice center trade causes agitation with neighbors Mon, 4 Aug 2008 23:32:07 -0600
CHEYENNE - The second part of the city's land--for--ice deal is not going over well with neighbors.

Local man dies in car rollover Mon, 4 Aug 2008 23:32:08 -0600
Justin J. Barnes was not wearing a seat belt at the time of crash and was ejected from the vehicle.

Pokes' offense getting ready to take off Mon, 4 Aug 2008 23:21:29 -0600
The offense is getting used to snap counts and audibles, while Devin Moore is looking to change up his running game.

Vanderbloom's "Down Under" dream comes to fruition Mon, 4 Aug 2008 23:21:29 -0600
The Central grad was invited to the Down Under International games in Australia this summer.

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.

Play bocce Mon, 4 Aug 2008 09:35:53 -0600
A well manicured lawn, a nice sunny day, Italian food, wine and friendly competition is the perfect recipe for bocce.

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.

Passing off the reins Mon, 4 Aug 2008 09:33:56 -0600
With four-and-a-half years at the helm, Terry Cleveland, director of the Wyoming Game and Fish department has decided to call it quits. After placing the needs of Wyoming's wildlife in another's capable hands, he can now sleep full nights.

A positive outlook is important in this dark, cynical age Mon, 4 Aug 2008 09:34:00 -0600
I suppose I've been a bit of a cynic lately. Food prices are sky rocketing. Our economy is in the dumper. The ice on the North Pole may break completely this year due to global warming - or it could be just a few blip years, depending on which political party you subscribe to.

In Our Opinion: Council Ward 2 recommendations Tue, 5 Aug 2008 10:56:28 -0600
Published Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008 in the WTE In the race for Cheyenne City Council Ward 2, soon-to-be-former Mayor Jack Spiker and veteran Councilman Patrick Collins both have proven their desire to create a progressive community that is well prepared to meet the future.

In Our Opinion: Ward 1 recommendations Mon, 4 Aug 2008 09:57:38 -0600
Published Monday, Aug. 4, 2008 in the WTE Cheyenne's Ward 1 needs some leadership. That's something that has been lacking from that area over the last few years. That's why the Wyoming Tribune Eagle's Editorial Board is recommending Sean D. Allen and Kurt Zunker to fill the two open seats on the City Council in that ward.

In Our Opinion: WTE primary election recommendations Mon, 4 Aug 2008 09:57:34 -0600
Published Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008 in the WTE It took about nine days to interview all the candidates who agreed to talk about their upcoming contested political races in the Aug. 19 Wyoming Primary Election.

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: Beware of candidates who want to tear this city apart Mon, 4 Aug 2008 09:57:00 -0600
Published Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008 in the WTE You could call them pacifiers. Or maybe panderers. But there are a number of candidates in this year’s city elections who are doing all that they can to tear Cheyenne apart by appealing to the baser natures n the fears, the anger and, yes, the greed n of certain parts of the city.

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.

Justin J. Barnes Mon, 4 Aug 2008 23:32:18 -0600
1978-2008 Justin J. Barnes, 29, of Cheyenne died Aug. 1 in Buford.

Manford M. Twitchell Mon, 4 Aug 2008 23:32:18 -0600
1946-2008 Manford Marion Twitchell (lovingly known as Twitch') passed away at his home July 19 in Sallisaw, Okla., where he had lived the last five years.

John W. Anderson II Mon, 4 Aug 2008 23:32:19 -0600
1923-2008 John Wendell Anderson II, 83, formerly of Big Creek Ranch near Encampment, died July 17 in Hamilton, Bermuda.

Ross Walker Mon, 4 Aug 2008 23:32:19 -0600
1934-2008 Ross Walker, 73, of Cheyenne died July 31 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.

This Week in the NewsandGuide Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:00:00 MST

Mysterious, fatal disease bound for elk feedgrounds Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:00:00 MST
Outside a laboratory at the Tom Thorne/Beth Williams Wildlife Research Center at Sybille near Laramie, there's a clattering of hooves against steel...

In the driver seat of a dream Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:00:00 MST
Atomic City, Idaho, sits squarely in the middle of nowhere. The ribbon of asphalt leading there cuts through the sagebrush for miles with no signs of life except a few turnoffs leading to the mysterious Idaho National Laboratory...

Cyclist finds endurance niche Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:00:00 MST
Sometimes risk-taking athletes discover they are physically and psychologically suited for an event most would find unbearable...

Modern strategies aid Yellowstone firefighting Tue, 5 Aug 2008 16:03:37 -0600
LANDER — Firefighters managing a the LeHardy blaze in Yellowstone National Park have already employed a wide variety of modern-day strategies to direct the flow of the flames, and to protect man-made structures, officials said Tuesday.

Man pleads guilty to forgery Tue, 5 Aug 2008 15:51:49 -0600
Star-Tribune staff reports A Casper man charged with providing a judge with a forged doctor's letter to get a new trial date pleaded guilty Tuesday in Natrona County District Court.

Workshop looks at sage grouse, land management Tue, 5 Aug 2008 15:40:22 -0600
It's because of Pete Garrett's family and livelihood that he cares about the sage grouse.

PAWS: Wyo students continue to improve Tue, 5 Aug 2008 15:40:22 -0600
The latest standardized test scores show that Wyoming's students are continuing to improve their performance in math, reading and writing.

New plants receive $10M loan Tue, 5 Aug 2008 15:40:22 -0600
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development division announced Tuesday a $10 million business and industry loan to build bentonite processing plants in Arminto and Bucknam. The plants, according to a release, will employ 100 workers when completed and fully operational.

Commission to discuss library bid Tue, 5 Aug 2008 15:50:32 -0600
The Natrona County Commissioners may discuss allowing a bid for a new library to be placed on the November ballot.

UW kickoff time at Tennessee finalized Tue, 5 Aug 2008 14:11:54 -0600
LARAMIE -- The schedule is complete. A source in the Tennessee athletic department confirmed the final kickoff time left on the Wyoming football slate, a 1 p.m. start in Knoxville for the Vols homecoming game on Nov. 8 that will be broadcast on pay-per-view basis by VideoSeat.

Former UW steer wrestler dies Tue, 5 Aug 2008 14:03:54 -0600
WILLISTON, N.D. - Former University of Wyoming steer wrestler Levi Wisness, who had goals of returning to rodeo competition next year after recovering from surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from the base of his brain in October 2007, died suddenly at a friend's house in Stanley, N.D.

Feds: Move uranium tailings from Moab by rail Tue, 5 Aug 2008 14:00:38 -0600
SALT LAKE CITY -- The U.S. Department of Energy says most of the uranium tailings near Moab will be transported by rail to a disposal site about 30 miles away.

Power shift unlikely in Wyoming Legislature Tue, 5 Aug 2008 14:00:37 -0600
CHEYENNE -- Neither political party predicts a change this fall in the balance of power in the Wyoming Legislature, long a bastion of Republican dominance. But leaders on both sides say they expect Democrats may gain a few seats as a result of their increasing ability to field candidates.

U.S.: Iranian response on nukes unacceptable Tue, 5 Aug 2008 12:54:05 -0600
WASHINGTON -- Iran's response to an incentives package aimed at defusing a dispute over its nuclear program is unacceptable, U.S. officials said Tuesday, making the prospects of new sanctions against the country more likely.

Gunbarrel Fire moving into thinner fuels Tue, 5 Aug 2008 12:54:05 -0600
CODY -- A wildfire burning near Yellowstone National Park in northern Wyoming was reaching areas with fewer trees Tuesday, but shifting winds may yet pose problems for firefighters.

Favre's role still in doubt, practice unlikely Tue, 5 Aug 2008 10:45:24 -0600
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Brett Favre's SUV was back in its parking spot at Lambeau Field on Tuesday morning, less than 12 hours after a late-night meeting between Favre and Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy concluded.

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