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Students from across Wyoming learned more about agriculture and were recently recognized for their participation in the 2008 Wyoming Farm Bureau "Ag Books for Kids" contests.

At their June meeting on Tuesday, the Eastern Wyoming College trustee board considered a number of personnel actions.

Milton City Councilman Bill Lusk and Allen Calhoun erect a marker on Deerfield Road commemorating deceased veterans from Milton.

The Lingle-Fort Laramie girls swept all three relay events at the 2A East Regional in Cheyenne over the weekend to lead the Lady Doggers to a second place team finish with 119 points. via The Torrington Telegram

“The Wyoming National Guard wants to thank the communities for their great support of the military. This is a small token of our appreciation for 12 of our towns around the state”

On May 13, several LaGrange dignitaries and local residents will experience what for some will be the ride of a lifetime. via The Torrington Telegram

“We're actually higher than most states”

Among the general and vocational education opportunities that will be available at the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution when it opens will be several different types of Correctional Industries programs, ... via The Torrington Telegram

By Jerry Abbott Staff Writer At their monthly meeting Tuesday night, the Eastern Wyoming College board of trustees approved replacement of the boiler in Eastern Hall and other contractual actions. via The Torrington Telegram

Tim and Johanna Gregoire of Vermillion announce the engagement of their daughter Andrea to Andrew Kaman, son of Brian Kaman of Hemingford, NE and Dean and Lisa Pischel of Lusk, WY. via Plain Talk Online

Torrington freshman Brandon Struble set a new Torrington ninth grade record with his first place finish in the discus at the Wheatland Invitational on Saturday, leading the Blazer boys to a second place team ... via The Torrington Telegram

For the past week, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department has been conducting meetings throughout Wyoming, seeking public input on proposed hunting seasons and limits for 2008-2009. Torrington Game Warden Adam ... via The Torrington Telegram

KNEB News has learned Mitchell's grocery store is closing April 5th. Kenny Decker, who owns the Food Pride store along with his brother Danny, confirmed Wednesday the employees were told about the scheduled ... via KNEB-AM Scottsbluff

“No matter what else happens, the name George W. Bush won't be on the ballot. The name of my cousin Dick Cheney won't be on the ballot”

It's caucus day in Wyoming and the Democrats are set to make their choice. Join PJM political expert Bill Bradley as he keeps you up to the minute with late-breaking information. via Pajamas Media

“It was his own blood that got him”

Editor's note: Tuesday marks the 50th anniversary of the capture of a serial killer who inspired movies and songs. via Casper Star Tribune

“We don't want to teach to a test, but we do want to maximize students' potential”

Two Wyoming high schools are among the first in the nation to test an online learning program designed in England to increase standardized test scores. via Casper Star-Tribune

“Torrington has six crossings that are in populated areas, two within the city limits and four in the city-county area”

With the prospect of twice as many trains rolling through town each day, Torrington and Wyoming officials are looking at ways to reduce the noise impact on the city of about 6,000 people. via Star-Herald

“But we didn't anticipate it to be this high.”

The Wyoming Brain Injury Association found more than 80 percent of the state's inmates have a mild to high likelihood of having suffered brain injury, a fact that surprised some. via Casper Star-Tribune

“It's a tradition that will go on as long as we're able to decorate”

So Wyoming had its day in the political spotlight on Saturday. Talk of making history in the Cowboy State was bandied about as if it were a gold-plated badge of honor. via Casper Star Tribune

“We really need to explore how best we can attract young people to go over there and work”

Gov. Dave Freudenthal is supporting a request from the state corrections department to transfer some vacant positions from the Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins to other state correctional facilities. via Casper Star Tribune

“Our public works equipment is old and getting older”

Evansville has the beginnings of a fine antique tractor and truck museum: A 1984 Case backhoe, a 1978 Ford backhoe, a 1980 Case front end loader, a 1983 garbage truck, a 1985 dump truck, and a 1980 Aqua Tech ... via Casper Star-Tribune

“They should not all sound like eggshell white paint.”

They are dark and moody, playful and giddy. They've got pluck. And they can uplift the spirit. via Casper Star-Tribune