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Casper man pleads in girl's kidnapping, abuse

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:13:25 -0400

DOUGLAS, Wyoming - A Casper man has pleaded guilty to kidnapping and sexual abuse of a minor in the abduction of a 2-year-old Glenrock girl from her bedroom last year.

Mixed reaction in Wyo. to Boy Scouts' gay vote

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:07:11 -0400

CASPER, Wyoming - Officials with the Boy Scouts of America in Wyoming didn't comment on the organization's decision to end a ban on gay youths while still excluding gay adults, but parents of Wyoming Boy Scouts are expressing mixed reactions.

Business Council OKs $21M for development projects

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:56:33 -0400

CASPER, Wyoming - The Wyoming Business Council has approved more than $21 million in state- and federally funded loans and grants for business development projects.

Game Department plans kids' fishing day in Casper

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:06:38 -0400

CASPER, Wyoming - The 18th Annual Kids Fishing Day event is set for June 1 in Casper.

Farmers markets make economic impact in Wyoming

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:35:04 -0400

CASPER, Wyoming - The Wyoming Business Council says those little farmers markets in the state have a big impact on the economy.

Nation's largest firefighting planes to leave Cal

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:47:22 -0400

VICTORVILLE, California - The nation's two largest firefighting planes are moving out of California.

Casper mulling local version of "Cops"

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:46:29 -0400

CASPER, Wyoming - Casper is considering a local version of the reality show "Cops."

Odd device to scare coyotes displayed in Rawlins

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:04:35 -0400

RAWLINS, Wyoming - In 1901, Carbon County sheepherder Jim Weed was probably getting tired of losing sleep to prevent his flock from being attacked by coyotes.

Last defendant pleads guilty in wind farm fraud

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:36 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - 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 pleaded guilty Tuesday to felony charges.

Lockdown lifted at 4 Casper schools

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:47:12 -0400

CASPER, Wyoming - A lockdown at four Casper schools has been lifted.

Wyoming Indian students to exhibit art in Casper

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:11:03 -0400

CASPER, Wyoming - An upcoming exhibit at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper will feature art by students at Wyoming Indian High School.

Study: Casper air quality improves since smoke ban

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:10:45 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - A study conducted by anti-smoking groups found that air quality improved in Casper businesses that ceased to allow smoking when a city-wide smoking ban took effect.

Mead looking at homeless services coordination

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:20:14 -0400

CASPER, Wyoming - Gov. Matt Mead says Wyoming is close to announcing a plan to coordinate services for homeless people across the state.

Man dead after chase, shootout with authorities

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:48:16 -0400

CASPER, Wyoming - A 43-year-old Evanston man is dead after a high-speed chase and shootout with authorities in southwestern Wyoming.

New suit filed over alleged Golden Corral illness

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:46:27 -0400

CASPER, Wyoming - A new lawsuit has been filed on behalf of four people who say they fell ill after they ate at a Golden Corral restaurant in Casper last year.

Task force looking at Wyo. school security issues

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:56:33 -0400

CASPER, Wyoming - A task force studying Wyoming school security is focusing on police officers in schools, security vulnerabilities and training for police and educators.

Wyoming's job market soft in last quarter 2012

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:55:51 -0400

CASPER, Wyoming - Officials with the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services say the state's job market grew marginally in the third quarter of last year.

Production begins at Cameco uranium mine in Wyo.

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:44:51 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - Wyoming's newest uranium mine could account for a substantial portion of the state's uranium production in a couple years.

Wyoming snowpack sees big decline over last week

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:57:00 -0400

CASPER, Wyoming - Wyoming's snowpack saw some significant melting in the last week.

Man accused of killing wife pleads not guilty

Sat, 11 May 2013 16:44:28 -0400

CASPER, Wyoming - A 46-year-old man accused of shooting his wife to death has pleaded not guilty by reason of mental illness.

Officials look to make over Wyoming state parks

Sat, 11 May 2013 11:19:50 -0400

CASPER, Wyoming - Wyoming's state parks often fall into the shadows cast by the splendor of Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks.

UW trustees pick Casper company for A-A project

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:19:02 -0400

LARAMIE, Wyoming - The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees has chosen a Casper company to oversee renovation of the Arena-Auditorium.

Exotic bird store flourishes in downtown Casper

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:02:15 -0400

CASPER, Wyoming - If you hold out a finger, Storin is likely to grab on and sidestep her way to your shoulder. Or she may skip that and make a swooping landing to perch beside your head.

Meteor explodes above southern Wyoming

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:26:53 -0400

CASPER, Wyoming - The American Meteor Society says it has received reports of a meteor exploding in the sky above southern Wyoming on Sunday night.

Liam, Emma most popular Wyoming baby names in 2012

Mon, 06 May 2013 22:44:07 -0400

CASPER, Wyoming - Some Wyoming parents are choosing more unique names for their babies, but others are still sticking to tradition.