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Streets flood, civic center becomes pool Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:36:21 -0600
Record rainfall in Cheyenne Tuesday night caused serious damage to at least one city building.

District 10 Dems state energy, smoking views Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:35:32 -0600
The two candidates also discussed charter schools. By Michael Van Cassellmcassell@wyomingnews.com

Western cities aim for sustainability Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:35:34 -0600
Alternative transportation and local needs for preservation were discussed at a city planners meeting.

Lobos' patience pays off Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:54:24 -0600
CHEYENNE - It took an inning later than Wheatland would have liked, but the Lobos still were able to capitalize on Riverton walks in a rain-shortened 15-1 victory on the first day of the Wyoming American Legion Baseball Class A state tournament.

Post 6 cruises past Green River in opening game of State Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:54:30 -0600
Wyoming Tribune Eagle CHEYENNE - The Cheyenne American Legion Post 6 baseball team took its first step toward an eighth consecutive Wyoming Class AA championship by trouncing Green River 15-1 on Wednesday in a game shortened to seven innings because of the 10-run mercy rule.

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.

Kid tested. Dad approved. Wed, 6 Aug 2008 17:46:28 -0600
DENVER - Looking for a way to beat the heat, yet get the kids outside and away from the videogame in the waning weeks of summer?

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: Ward 3 recommendations Wed, 6 Aug 2008 17:13:12 -0600
Published Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008 in the WTE Ward 3 is the fastest-growing section of Cheyenne, so it is important to have council members there who have the experience and know-how to help their ward - and the city - keep moving forward.

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.

Staff Sgt. Todd A. Farricker Thu, 7 Aug 2008 14:44:08 -0600
1968-2008 Staff Sgt. Todd A. Farricker, 39, of Fort Collins, Colo., died at his home July 28.

Vera L. Huson Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:35:59 -0600
1929-2008 Vera L. Huson, 79, of Cheyenne, died Aug. 4 in Denver due to complications from surgery.

Anthony J. Meza Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:35:57 -0600
1955-2008 Anthony John Meza, 53, of Cheyenne died Aug. 4 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Justin J. Barnes Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:35:55 -0600
1978-2008 Justin J. Barnes, 29, of Cheyenne died Aug. 1 in Buford.

Manford M. Twitchell Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:35:51 -0600
1946-2008 Manford Marion Twitchell (lovingly known as Twitch'), 62, passed away at his home July 19 in Sallisaw, Okla., where he had lived the last five years.

Hiker seriously injured in park Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:00:00 MST
Search-and-rescue personnel evacuated a hiker from Avalanche Canyon in Grand Teton National Park on Wednesday after he slid over a cliff band and spent roughly 32 hours stranded with serious injuries...

Board set to interview commission candidates Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:00:00 MST
County commissioners will open interviews Monday of the three candidates to replace Bill Paddleford on the board...

Open school-board seats draw interest Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:00:00 MST
Some community members showed interest in the four open seats on the Teton County School District No. 1 Board of Education at an open house Wednesday...

Three children killed in Riverton fire Thu, 7 Aug 2008 14:41:13 -0600
RIVERTON -- Three children have been killed in an early morning mobile home fire in Riverton.

Three charged in beating death Thu, 7 Aug 2008 14:09:27 -0600
Three men have been charged with second degree murder, conspiracy to commit aggravated assault and felonious restraint in the July 30 beating death of Ernest Jenkins in Riverton.

Patrol seizes 105 pounds of marijuana Thu, 7 Aug 2008 13:14:48 -0600
CHEYENNE -- A traffic stop on Interstate 80 near Evanston resulted in troopers seizing about 105 pounds of marijuana.

Man pleads no contest to exposing himself Thu, 7 Aug 2008 14:15:58 -0600
A Casper man accused of exposing himself to an elementary school-aged girl whom he brought to his home pleaded no contest Thursday to indecent liberties with a minor.

Minority population in Wyo increases 24 percent Thu, 7 Aug 2008 14:15:58 -0600
Wyoming's minority population - most notably Hispanics - grew by almost 24 percent, and residents in the state's mining-driven counties are declining in median age, according to recent estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Final band concert tonight Thu, 7 Aug 2008 10:55:41 -0600
The final band concert of the summer for the Casper Municipal Band is tonight at 7:30, in the Washington Park bandshell. Go enjoy the red coats under the direction of Roger Fenner for one final time this season.

Six students need homes in Casper Thu, 7 Aug 2008 10:34:00 -0600
School starts soon and six foreign exchange students still need homes in Casper for the 2008-09 school year. Two girls and four boys need a host family. If you would like to become a host parent, contact Suzanne Sandoval at 577-2190. For more, see Friday's Town Crier section.

Sturgis officers busy with citations, warnings Thu, 7 Aug 2008 09:03:26 -0600
STURGIS, S.D. -- Law enforcement is giving out nearly three warning tickets for every citation it issues to people attending the Sturgis motorcycle rally.

Cheyenne Civic Center damaged by rain Thu, 7 Aug 2008 08:14:19 -0600
CHEYENNE -- The Cheyenne Civic Center sustained an estimated $500,000 in damage from a flash flood caused by a heavy rainstorm.

11 sent to hospitals after Denver hotel fire Thu, 7 Aug 2008 07:31:12 -0600
DENVER -- At least 11 people have been taken to area hospitals after an early-morning fire at a Denver hotel Thursday.

Baseball Today Thu, 7 Aug 2008 07:31:12 -0600
SCOREBOARD Friday, Aug. 8 Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EDT). Brad Penny (5-9, 5.88 ERA) makes his first start for the Dodgers since June 14, when he was sidelined by shoulder tendinitis and bursistis. He takes on Barry Zito (6-13, 5.40) and the Giants.

Stock futures lower on jobs report, Wal-Mart sales Thu, 7 Aug 2008 07:31:12 -0600
NEW YORK -- Wall Street headed for a lower open Thursday after weekly unemployment claims jumped to a six-year high and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and other retailers reported disappointing sales, adding to fears of a slowdown in consumer spending.

Bridger statue stands tall at fort Thu, 7 Aug 2008 08:12:47 -0600
FORT BRIDGER -- Famed in his lifetime as a storybook mountain man, Jim Bridger has finally been memorialized in bronze at the fort that bears his name.

Newcomer challenges incumbent on property taxes Thu, 7 Aug 2008 02:06:22 -0600
Political newcomer Al Snell is challenging longtime state senator John Schiffer in the Republican primary for District 22 on the issue of rising property taxes.

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