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Masters of the Flame: Afton's firemen are Wyoming's best
With mere fraction of a second deciding the winner, the Afton Volunteer Fire Department City Team captured first place at the 2008 Wyoming State Fireman's Convention June 13 and 14.
One step closer to quieter railroads
Last week the Wyoming Association of Municipalities put the full weight of its 99 member communities and its legislative lobbying support behind Torrington's initiative to establish quiet zones at railroad ...
Officials Confirm Black Hills Tornado
Features Services Officials Confirm Black Hills Tornado - 06/12/2008 5:56 PM After a damage survey of the area, officials confirm a tornado touched down in the western Black Hills between Newcastle, Wyoming and ...
EWC trustee board approves contract to install new boiler in Eastern Hall
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
Territory consumers discuss economy, spending
“Now with prices up to 3.14, it's going to cost me like 60, 70 dollars just to fill up my tank.”
"We'll have to cut down on travels probably." says Betty Young-Daniels of Newcastle, Wyoming. via KOTA
“We're seeing an increase in people”
Campbell County's growing population has awakened a need for child-oriented services, from day care to a new kids' clothing store. via Casper Star Tribune
UW student exhibition winners announced
University of Wyoming student Luke Gorder of Rapid City recently was awarded the prestigious President's Office purchase award at the University of Wyoming Art Museum's 33rd annual Juried Student Exhibition. via Rapid City Journal
Upton industrial park bringing business to edge of Black Hills
“We had some real issues and some long days. We'd start to feel comfortable with the way things were going, and somebody would throw a monkey wrench in there, and then we're down in the mouth wondering how we're going to get through this one.”
This small Western town on the fringe of the Black Hills is rounding up more than cattle these days. via Billings Gazette
The Whole Town's Talking: Newcastle claims right to Nobel winner
“It took me until I was 18 to do that, and I've been shooting since I was eight”
The ties that bind are important. For media outlets, that often means the local ties that bind are perhaps most important. via Casper Star Tribune
Minuteman group organizes in Wyo
“We're not against immigration and we're not against Mexicans. We're against anyone who is here illegally -- anyone who is breaking immigration laws.”
Border control, while a major topic of debate nationally, generally isn't considered a problem in landlocked Wyoming. via Casper Star Tribune
Sen. Barrasso meets with Wyo. troops in Iraq
“The troops are very appreciative to have folks here to spend Thanksgiving with them”
Sen. John Barrasso ate Thanksgiving Day meals with Wyoming troops serving in Iraq, filled them in on Wyoming news and delivered some much sought-after beef jerky and other items. via Casper Star Tribune
“I never worry about anything. He's always provided for us”
It was, for one day, the hottest ticket in town. And Sagewood Elementary School students each got choice seats to meet the star they know as "Fireman Bob." In the school's gymnasium, they sat, rapt, waiting for ... via Casper Star Tribune
Duncan Ranch deal draws seven bidders
“There was a statewide interest in this ranch and this type of lease.”
Officials with the Office of State Lands and Investments were hoping for broad, competitive interest as they put the Duncan Ranch ag operations out to bid earlier this year. via Casper Star Tribune
“Cities like Laramie are very sales tax poor”
The vote was a protest, said Mayor Jack Spiker. The funding formula for cities that WAM plans to present to the Wyoming Legislature shows that Cheyenne will lose $560,760 in state funding next year. via Wyoming Tribune-Eagle
Judge: Teen in robbery should go to boot camp
“The seriousness of the offense weighs heavily on our recommendation”
Judge: Teen in robbery should go to boot camp By JOSHUA WOLFSON Star-Tribune staff writer Thursday, September 27, 2007 A judge has recommended boot camp for the youngest of five boys and men convicted of ... via Casper Star Tribune
Forest moon walk slated near Custer
Black Hills National Forest staff invites individuals to an educational Moon Walk scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday up a rocky 2-track road about 30 miles west of Custer, or 9 miles east of Newcastle, Wyo. via Rapid City Journal