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North Korea Urges Foreigners in South Korea To Evacuate

Associated Press — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:33:43 +0000

North Korea is urging all foreign companies and tourists in South Korea to evacuate because it says the rival Koreas are on the eve of a nuclear war.

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Strong Earthquake Jolts Southern Iranian Town

Associated Press — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:24:46 +0000

Iran's state TV is reporting that a 6.1 magnitude earthquake has jolted a town in the country's south.

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Argentine Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio Elected Pope, Takes 'Pope Francis' as Name

Associated Press — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:15:09 +0000

Argentine Jorge Bergoglio has been elected pope, the first ever from the Americas. He chose the name Pope Francis.

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U.S. Officials: North Korea Poses Serious Threat

Associated Press — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:20:07 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — The director of National Intelligence says an unpredictable North Korea, with its nuclear weapons and missile programs, stands as a serious threat to the United States and East Asia nations

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Venezuelan Leader Hugo Chavez Dead at 58

Associated Press — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:12:29 +0000

Venezuelan Vice President Nicolas Maduro says President Hugo Chavez has died.

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Pope Recalls 'Joy' Of Papacy, And Difficulties

Associated Press — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:52:53 +0000

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI has recalled moments of "joy and light" during his papacy but also times of great difficulty in an emotional, final general audience in St. Peter's Square before retiring

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Pope to Resign Feb. 28, Says He's Too Infirm

Associated Press — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:21:42 +0000

Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday that he would resign on Feb. 28 because he was simply too infirm to carry on — the first pontiff to do so in nearly 600 years.

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Hear the First Song Ever Recorded On the International Space Station

Tom Blunt — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:02:58 +0000

Even scientists have soul! Take a listen to 'Jewel in the Night,' by Colonel Chris Hadfield.

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Fossil Seized in Jackson Part of Federal Investigation

Trevor T. Trujillo — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:04:08 +0000

A federal Homeland Security Department official says a dinosaur skull seized from a Wyoming home is related to an investigation into fossil smuggling from Mongolia.

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iPhone 5 Release Brings Out All the Intellects

Chris Illuminati — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:59:44 +0000

In case you’ve been living on a line to buy an iPhone 5, the new…wait, that wouldn’t make sense. The iPhone 5 is out. It’s sure to make the lives of everyone who purchase it at least 16.3% easier. The larger screen is gonna assist someone in finding the cure for cancer. Bank on it.

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Apple Is Now the World's Most Valuable Company — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:23:07 +0000

As the rumored roll-out of the latest iPhone looms next month, investors seem bullish on Apple.

The tech giant’s market value now exceeds $623 billion, breaking the record set by Microsoft during the halcyon days of the late 1990s dotcom bubble.

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This Day in History for July 16 – Apollo 11 Launches and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 20:00:09 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1790 – The District of Columbia is established as the capital of the United States (More info)

1969 – The first manned space mission to land on the Moon, Apollo 11, launches (More info)

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How Much Weight Do Ex-Smokers Put On After Quitting?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:20:05 +0000

Since nicotine is an appetite suppressant and a stimulant, a fear of weight gain is one reason many smokers cite for refusing to quit.

And a new report stating ex-smokers pack on more pounds than previously thought probably won’t help matters any — but all may not be as it seems.

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Yellowstone Sets Meetings On Winter Plan

Bruce Dougherty — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:36:16 +0000

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — The National Park Service plans to hold a series of public meetings to get comment on its proposal to increase the number of snowmobiles and other snow-machines allowed into Yellowstone National Park

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Man's Best Friend May Also Be Children's Best Friend Since Study Reveals Dogs Keep Babies Healthy

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 19:21:49 +0000

The positive effects dogs have on the mental well-being of their adult owners has been well-documented.

Now a new study suggests that the presence of our furry best friends also acts to keep babies healthier.

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Prescription Painkillers Emerge As the Leading Cause of Accidental Death

Don Deane — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:40:10 +0000

For years, car accidents have been the leading cause of accidental death. But that all changed four years ago when, for the first time, vehicle-related deaths were topped by poisoning due to prescription painkillers like OxyContin and Vicodin.

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Children's Discovery Center Offers Academic Pre-school

Doug Randall — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:17:49 +0000

The manager of the Children's Discovery Center wants parents to know about the academic pre-school at Laramie County Community College and it's advantages for children. Carrie Westling says the center offers courses for children age 6 months to 6 years, as well as an after school and summer school for school age children. Westling says the center is accredited with the highest accreditation a pre-school can receive in the United States, one of only 700 pre-schools to receive that recognition.

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Company Buying Wind Farms in Wyoming [AUDIO]

Amy Richards — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:05:35 +0000

A new joint venture funded by TIAA KREF and an Alaska company, Cook Inlet Region, Inc. is acquiring two wind farms in Wyoming. Doug Randall reports.The Wyoming Poison Control Center is warning people about the hazards of button batteries. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Casper Group Breaks Potluck World Record [GALLERY]

Brian Scott — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:33:28 +0000

Upon arrival there was already every manner of hotdish and casserole on display. Salads, desserts and drinks, all ready to go.The planning took months, the execution just hours. Interfaith of Natrona County had come up with a unique way to create awareness and do some fundraising at the same time

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Vilsack Urges Collabarative Forest Planning [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:18:17 +0000

A convicted killer who left Mississippi after being pardoned by ex-Governor Haley Barbour may fight attempts to force him to return from Wyoming. Amy Richards has a report. As federal officials work for restoration of forests and grasslands, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says he sees a united effort on the part of interested persons and groups is the best approach to developing a management plan. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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