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Wyoming's Investment Returns Tilting Toward Assisting Budget

Chet Yoder — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:44:18 +0000

Gov. Matt Mead's office says the latest Wyoming revenue figures continue to support his position that the state probably won't have to cut agency budgets in the coming year.

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Local Students selected for Summer High School Institute at UW

Chet Yoder — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:56:38 +0000

The University of Wyoming will have 85 sophomore students from throughout the state of Wyoming in their 29th annual Summer High School Institute from June 9th to June 29th.

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Where is Wyoming's Lottery?

Trevor T. Trujillo — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:32:49 +0000

If you're hoping to buy a lottery ticket in the state of Wyoming, you've got to some time on your hands before you can.

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Jackson State University Contingent to Study Hydrology at UW This Summer

Chet Yoder — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:22:51 +0000

Students from the University of Wyoming and Jackson State University (JSU) will team up this summer to focus on research projects involving hydrology, ecology, and geophysics.

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Federal Fugitive Arrested in Laramie

Trevor T. Trujillo — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:22:18 +0000

A federal fugitive, wanted for interstate flight to avoid prosecution, was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Laramie.

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Retiring Dean Critical of UW Salaries

Associated Press — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:01:43 +0000

A retiring University of Wyoming dean says the college is in danger of sinking into mediocrity unless it continues to attract and retain the best faculty available.

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Laramie's Garrett Means to Represent Wyoming in National Geographic Bee

Chet Yoder — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:55:28 +0000

Garrett Means, an 8th grader at Snowy Range Academy in Laramie, will represent Wyoming at the 25th annual National Geographic Bee in Washington, DC, May 20-22.

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Fundraiser Launched for Young Laramie Native

Trevor T. Trujillo — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:27:49 +0000

Adlai Lemus is a new resident to the city of Laramie. He's a ten-month-old baby that is described as being a happy baby and very sweet. Unfortunately Baby Adlai has been plagued by illness over the course of his short life.

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Ripple Effect After Fire Takes Out Chugwater Town Store

Associated Press — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:24:09 +0000

CHUGWATER, Wyo. (AP) — It all began when a man exited Interstate 25 and barreled into town one evening last winter.

A witness said John Barberini didn't brake before he crashed into the Horton's Corner convenience store Dec

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Two Laramie Students Win NCWIT Computing Award

Chet Yoder — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:39:49 +0000

Two Laramie students have been named winners of the National Center for Women and Informational Technology (NCWIT) Award for Aspirations in Computing.

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Wyoming News Briefs

Associated Press — Wed, 08 May 2013 11:31:16 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — U.S. senators from Wyoming and New Mexico say they'll roll out legislation this week to try to restore about $110 million in cuts to a federal minerals payment program that hit their states the hardest. Wyoming stands

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Rock and Roll Hall of Famer to Play Laramie

Trevor T. Trujillo — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:07:07 +0000

Leon Russell, 2011 inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, will be playing a concert at Laramie's Gryphon Theatre this August.

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Wyo History Website Celebrates Official Roll-Out

Trevor T. Trujillo — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:44:29 +0000

A website dedicated to the History of Wyoming is hoping to grab the attention of "everyone" with its official roll-out.

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Laramie P.D. Speaks Out Against 'Tour De Laramie'

Trevor T. Trujillo — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:01:26 +0000

The Laramie P.D. has announced that they will have extra patrols available for enforcing all bicycle and alcohol laws.

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Winter Weather Again Takes Aim On Wyoming

Brian Scott — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:56:19 +0000

The National Weather Service has issued has issued a number of special weather statements and winter weather watches in advance of the next system heade to the Cowboy State.

For Central Wyoming expect 3-6 inches in the mountains East of the Continental Divide from Lander to Casper with lesser amounts of snow expected for the lower elevations of the area. The

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Jackson Students May Get Quiet Time

AP — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:42:20 +0000

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Jackson students may be getting some quiet time in upcoming school years but not because they did something wrong. Teton County School District No. 1 administrators are studying the effectiveness of meditation in improving student test scores

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Wyoming News Briefs

Associated Press — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:33:26 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A Washington, D.C., judge has denied Wyoming and the federal government's request to transfer a case challenging the state's management of wolves to federal court in Wyoming. A similar case

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Weather Improves In Wyoming

Associated Press — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:44:20 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Sunshine and warmer temperatures are following behind the latest snowstorm to hit Wyoming this spring.

Monday's storm dropped up to 13 inches of snow in some mountain areas

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X Factor Auditions Coming To Denver

Brian Scott — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:09:35 +0000

Are you a solo singer? A girl group? duo? boy band? or a vocal group? Maybe you and your friends have always wanted to form a group or maybe you gave up on your dream of being a singer years ago? Well, now IS your time - it’s never too late to follow your dreams! The X Factor is headed to Denver in May and looking for the best talent in the Rocky Mountain region

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Wyoming News Briefs

Associated Press — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:34:44 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Gov. Matt Mead says it appears likely that state agencies won't face more spending cuts in the two-year budget cycle that begins next year. Mead says he's informed state lawmakers that state agencies won't honor their request to present proposed spending cuts of up to 6 percent at legislative committee hearings this summer. The governor sa

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