ISLAMABAD (AP) — President Barack Obama’s speech on the use of drones to kill Islamic militants was well-received in two countries most affected by the strikes — Pakistan and Yemen — but criticism of th...
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CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Business Council says those little farmers markets in the state have a big impact on the economy. Data compiled by the council’s Agribusiness Division says the markets contr...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Reading, writing, ‘rithmetic — and phys ed? The Institute of Medicine is recommending that schools provide opportunities for at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day for stu...
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MOORE, Okla. (AP) — The residents of Moore, Okla., affected by a deadly tornado are coming back to find their belongings scattered and their homes left in pieces. Monday’s tornado killed at least 24 pe...
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Both Wyoming residents and nonresidents may fish for free in the state on June 1. The Wyoming Legislature authorized Free Fishing Day in 2003. Free Fishing Day applies to all waters...
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The last of five defendants charged with defrauding investors of more than $4 million by promoting non-existent wind farm projects in Wyoming and South Dakota has pleaded guilty to federal felony charges....
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming’s unemployment rate fell slightly in April to 4.8 percent. The jobless rate was 4.9 percent in March. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services says the state’s unemploymen...
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The state of Wyoming is asking a federal judge not to dismiss a lawsuit challenging last year’s decision to turn over management of wolves to the state. Environmental group...
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NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — More severe weather is in the forecast for parts of the central United States already reeling from powerful tornadoes this week. The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., says...
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PINEDALE, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has begun trapping wolves and grizzly bears in western Wyoming. The idea behind the trapping is to help monitor the wolves and bears. The agency...
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SHERIDAN, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is reminding people who find young animals this spring to leave newborn wildlife alone even if they appear to be abandoned. The agency says...
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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — All watercraft entering Yellowstone National Park’s lakes must first pass an inspection for invasive species. National Park Service staff will also conduct daily...
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) Environmental groups have dropped one of two federal lawsuits challenging last year’s federal action that turned management of Wyoming wolves over to the state. Lawyers for WildEarth Guard...
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Gov. Matt Mead’s proposal to require groundwater testing at oil and gas drilling sites is getting favorable reviews from environmental advocates, landowners and industry representatives. Mead ...
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LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Pepsi manufacturer and distributor Wyoming Beverage Inc. will remain the exclusive beverage provider at the University of Wyoming for the next 10 years. UW and the company have agreed...
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