Schroyer Adds Two Nov 14, 2008
Michael Dietz, of Casper and Thomas Manzano, of Brooklyn, N.Y., will both join the Cowboys for the 2009-10 basketball season. "We are really excited about adding these two outstanding young men to the Cowboy basketball family," said Schroyer. (Wyoming Sports -- Rivals.com)
NCSD introduces new accountability framework for individual subjects Nov 14, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper ... Rhoda Gann helps student Sunshine Oldham with reading in an 'intervention' program at North Casper Elementary on Thursday afternoon in Casper ... Principal Phil Hubert said North Casper Elementary's staff members will meet next week to review the framework in detail. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Casper watches Supreme Court hearing (1609) Nov 14, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper ... Casper watches Supreme Court hearing ... The next statue in Casper's Historical Monument Plaza may be a Michelangelo-esque Solomon poised to sunder a baby with a sword, depending on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision after a hearing at 8 a.m. today about religious rights and monuments in public places. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Board approves projects set for former tank farm site Nov 14, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper ... The joint powers board is composed of appointees from the city and the county, and a county commissioner and a Casper city council member. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Cowboy Basketball Inks Two Student-Athletes during Early Signing Period Nov 13, 2008
Michael Dietz, of Casper, Wyo ... Michael Dietz, 6-7, 185, Guard, Casper, Wyo ... Dietz, a native of Casper, Wyo. (Wyomingathletics.com)
Casper girl battles rare bone disorder Nov 13, 2008
Dawn Messling applies mascara to Cheyenne Messling's lashes before heading out to see 'High School Musical 3: Senior Year' on Saturday, Oct 25, 2008, in Casper, Wyo ... By KRISTY GRAY, Casper Star-Tribune an AP Member Exchange ... Published: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 1:02 PM MST CASPER Open your eyes, Cheyenne. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
New wind regs vote didn't violate meetings laws Nov 13, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper ... While these wind turbines are under the jurisdiction of the city of Casper, Natrona County is also currently looking at wind turbine regulations ... MR-1 includes the face of Casper Mountain from Hat Six Road to Goose Egg; MR-2 includes the top of the mountain, he said Wednesday. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Supreme Court referees religious monument dispute Nov 13, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper ... WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court warily confronted a case Wednesday that mixes limits on free speech with issues of church-state separation, and could have a direct impact on Casper ... The city of Casper filed a friend of the court brief because it has a monument of the Ten Commandments at its monument plaza near the Nicolaysen Art Museum. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Cowboys signs Casper standout Nov 13, 2008
- A Casper prep standout is among two players Wyoming basketball head coach Heath Schroyer has signed to national letters of intent during the early signing period ... He is a native of Casper. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Court to weigh Utah sect's monument Nov 12, 2008
The city of Casper in Wyoming is fighting an anti-gay monument proposed by activist Fred Phelps ... "The range of possible choices is painfully clear," says Casper City Attorney William Luben in a friend of the court brief. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
DCI investigates deputy coroner (1800) Nov 12, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Breaking ... Hazen, who is a former Casper police officer, had not been arrested as of Monday afternoon ... Caspernative wrote on Nov 10, 2008 4:37 PM:" No it is not and I must agree. Long time coming. I feel sorry for the victims in this matter. ". (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Governor, veterans dedicate chapel Nov 12, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper ... Smokie Lewallen, a Vietnam veteran who lives in Casper, said he's been coming to the chapel since its construction in 1982. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
McCain wins Wyoming Nov 11, 2008
We believe in the Republican values of lower taxes and less government and stronger security, state GOP Chairman Diana Vaughan said in a phone interview from state party headquarters in Casper ... During the campaign, Obama contested the state by opening up a campaign office in Casper and hiring a small staff. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Hermanson is tearing up the circuit Nov 11, 2008
Breuer participated in a PRCA rodeo in Casper, Wyo. a tribute to Chris LeDoux, who died on March 9, 2005. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Wenzel Downhole Tools Ltd. Announces Third Quarter Results for 2008 Nov 11, 2008
Its U.S. headquarters and service facilities are in Conroe, Texas, with a service and sales office in Casper, Wyoming and a sales office in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Wenzel Downhole Tools Ltd. is listed for trading on the TSX, symbol WZL. The Company's Third Quarter Consolidated Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis will be posted on SEDAR () on or about November 11, 2008. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Council looks at Mesa 5, downtown Nov 10, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper ... Developers for the Mesa 5 project near Wyoming Boulevard will present the Casper City Council with plans for the Mesa Villas apartments before beginning the approval process with the Planning and Zoning Commission ... The city council will also discuss a possible contract with Nuszer Kopatz Urban Design Associates to study some of Casper's central streets. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
A Look Back in Time: Aggression hastens death Nov 10, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper ... Bragging rights: Cheyenne resident George Walker, secretary of Wyoming Woolgrowers Association visited Casper and was reportedly amazed by the orderly, bustling town ... Walker said that the clean streets, downtown shops, new homes, new courthouse under construction and cement sidewalks were dramatic improvements from when he visited Casper two years earlier in 1906. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Natrona County election results Nov 10, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper ... Casper Community College Bond ... Casper Mountain Fire District. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
The Wyoming Center at Cam-plex Nov 9, 2008
The Gillette News-Record: Sunday. Sunday, November 09, 2008. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
• CSI rolls to K&T Steel title Nov 9, 2008
"Northwest (Wyo.) College 90, Central Arizona 78Northwest College of Wyoming picked up its first win of the season with a 90-78 win over Central Arizona in the early game Saturday.The Trappers (1-4) outrebounded the Vaqueros 47-39 and hit 25 of 34 free throws. Casper Hesseldal led the way with 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Julian Olubuyi scored 16 to go with seven assists. Ricardo Bodra grabbed a game-high 15 rebounds. Cody Ball and Keith Kegerreis also reached double-figure scoring with 13... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Casper briefs Nov 9, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper ... Committee plans Casper meeting ... The Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Interim Committee will meet at 8 a.m. on Nov. 20 at the Oil & Gas Commission building in Casper, according to a release. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Victim of priest abuse sues Cheyenne Diocese Nov 9, 2008
The woman reported the abuse to Casper police a couple of years ago, leading Murray to plead guilty in June 2006 to engaging in indecent liberties with a minor ... According to the lawsuit, the victim was in her teens when her family moved to Casper and joined St. Anthony's Catholic Church ... Information from: Casper Star-Tribune - Casper, http://www. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
It's open: Wyoming Center is unveiled Nov 8, 2008
The Casper Event Center could fit inside this building. - Look up: There are three-quarters of a mile of silver tracks that can carry panels to create walls for smaller events. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
• Golden Eagles trip up Trappers Nov 8, 2008
The Trappers were led by Casper Hesseldal's 19-point, 11-rebound double-double, while Julian Olubuyi added 17 points ... Ricardo Bodra 4-8 1-1 10, Casper Hesseldal 9-19 0-0 19, Julian Olubuyi 6-14, 4-7 17, Cody Ball 2-4 0-0 5, Jordan Harris 0-4 1-2 1, Anthony Harris 1-4 1-4 3, Mitchel Ackelson 1-1 2-2 4, Keith Kegerreis 0-3 0-0 0, Scott Odekirk 1-1 0-0 3, David Moats 1-1 0-0 2. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Officials speculate on why one measure passed, other failed Nov 8, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper ... Voters approved a general obligation bond issue for Casper College capital construction projects by an unofficial margin of more than 15 percent ... On the last page of the Natrona County election ballot, the college measure was titled: "Casper Community College Bond," while the library proposal was called: "Public Library Specific Purpose Tax.". (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Officials respond to Wyoming Boulevard concerns Nov 8, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper ... It was the city's response to some Fort Caspar Academy parents who were worried about an increase in traffic and development on Casper's west side ... Even though Casperite Greg Tubridy wanted temporary stop lights at the new intersections of Talon, Eagle and Plaza drives as well as an immediately reduced speed limit, he is pacified that the city and other agencies are willing to take some action. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Grab a warm coat, buy crafts Nov 8, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper ... Anyone who knows a child who needs a warm coat, gloves or boots may visit the 19th annual Coats for Kids, run by the Kiwanis Club of Casper, from 10 a.m. to noon today at the Salvation Army Hope Center, 441 S. Center ... Brothers of the Third Wheel will meet for coffee and socializing at 10 a.m. at Casper's Restaurant at I-25 and Poplar Street in Casper. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Successful debutNo. 8 Golden Eagles hammer Cen. Arizona in season opener Nov 7, 2008
Casper Hesseldal and Julian Olubuyi also reached double-figure scoring with 13 and 12, respectively. Adam Raye had 14 point and six assists for Central Florida, while Abel Tillman used his athleticism to tally 11 points and eight boards. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Voters reject new library proposal; proponents mull next move Nov 7, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Breaking ... Voters approved a special obligation bond for Casper College capital construction projects ... hmmm wrote on Nov 5, 2008 11:48 AM:" Actually, 47 million for a library is beyond comprehension! Fort Casper Academy was built for 17 million! ". (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Raptor deaths force Wyo. power line retrofit Nov 7, 2008
Information from: Casper Star-Tribune - Casper, http://www. casperstartribune. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
McCain wins Wyoming Nov 6, 2008
We believe in the Republican values of lower taxes and less government and stronger security, state GOP Chairman Diana Vaughan said in a phone interview from state party headquarters in Casper ... During the campaign, Obama contested the state by opening up a campaign office in Casper and hiring a small staff. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Flexible schedule helps Woods score high on PAWS science Nov 6, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper ... Teacher Karen Byert helps Cameron Summerford with a science experiment as Hayden Hatten, back, looks on during class at Woods Elementary School in Casper. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
UW's coach Glenn, QB Sween reprimanded by MWC Nov 6, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Breaking ... Glenn and Sween were reprimanded for comments made in the Casper Star-Tribune and the Laramie Boomerang. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Casper girl battles rare bone disorder Nov 6, 2008
She is a sixth-grader at Verda James Elementary School in Casper and a friend to people she meets on almost any family vacation. Cheyenne collects numbers in her cell phone like other people collect stamps or baseball cards. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Wyo. Republican Party keeps legislative majorities Nov 6, 2008
In the House District 59 race, Democrat Mike Gilmore of Casper leads Republican Tanise Lavering of Mills by 123 votes out of 2,521 votes cast ... Bill Landen of Casper won 61 percent of the vote to defeat Democrat Bert Toews ... Kit Jennings of Casper won 60 percent of the vote to defeat Democrat Erich Frankland. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Natrona County Democrats celebrate victory Nov 5, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper ... "After six months of holding my breath, I might be able to take a deep one," said Reamer Williams who gave the introduction speech for Obama when he visited Casper in March ... The entire room at the Ramada Riverside Hotel in Casper, where Natrona County Democrats gathered, jumped to their feet and cheered loudly. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Election Day notebook Nov 5, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper ... All four incumbent candidates for the Casper College Board of Trustees were re-elected after unofficial results from Tuesday's election ... Casper Republican John Kornkven predicted voters would eventually have "buyer's remorse" for choosing Obama as president. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Natrona County marriages, divorces, births (678) Nov 4, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Community ... CASPER -- These licenses were issued in Natrona County ... CASPER -- These were granted in Natrona County. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Minus one, craft fairs continue strong Nov 4, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper ... Casper Rec Center, 1801 E. Fourth St., 5 to 9 p.m., Nov. 14; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 15. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Natrona County polling places Nov 4, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper ... Casper College, Thunderbird Gym. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Wyoming voters head to the polls Tuesday Nov 4, 2008
Democrat Barack Obama opened a campaign office in downtown Casper and hired two paid staffers in Wyoming, but he has not made a serious bid to contest the state. But Mike Bell, Laramie County Democratic Party chairman, said he's seen a surge in interest among Wyoming Democrats for the general election. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Climate series looks at children, education Nov 3, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper ... The University of Wyoming/Casper College's annual free public lecture series will continue at 7 p.m. Thursday with a discussion on education environments and climate change ... The discussion will take place in the Wheeler Auditorium, Room 103 of the Wold Physical Science Center at Casper College. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Look Back in Time: The Elected Rule Nov 3, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper ... Photo from Earle G. Burwell Collection, Casper College Western History Center ... The Nov. 3, 1933, Casper Tribune-Herald's lead headline said "KENDRICK'S CONDITION WORSE," referring to U.S. Sen. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Casper jobless rate lowest in U.S. Nov 3, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Business ... The Casper metropolitan area tied for the lowest unemployment rate in the nation in September ... The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that Casper posted a seasonally unadjusted rate of 2. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Environmental Quality Council hears tussle over CBM water Nov 2, 2008
But the EQC also heard testimony in Casper last week from some scientists from the University of Wyoming who argued that the DEQs new rule did not go far enough. The conclusion of recent research done by the university scientists was that the new rule was not strict enough to protect the soils, plants and wildlife from discharged coal-bed methane water, according to documents obtained from the hearing. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Man dies in mine accident Nov 2, 2008
He was to be transferred to Wyoming Medical Center in Casper but died either before or while being airlifted, Matheny said. No one else was hurt in the crash. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
The Wyoming Center at Cam-plex Nov 2, 2008
The Gillette News-Record: Today. Sunday, November 02, 2008. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
MEDICAL CALL: CORDERO-ROJO MINE, Oct. 16 Nov 1, 2008
Timothy Goddard was taken to Campbell County Memorial Hospital and later transferred to Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. It wasnt immediately known how seriously he was hurt. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
BREAKING: Gillette wins record-shattering 2008 state swim crown Nov 1, 2008
In other team scores, it was Cheyenne Central, second, 209; Cheyenne East, third, 174; Green River, fourth, 164; Sheridan, fifth, 121; Riverton, sixth, 84; Kelly Walsh, seventh, 73; Laramie, eighth, 72; Evanston, ninth, 62; Rock Springs, 10th, 27; and Casper Natrona, 11th, 14. Article Rating. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Plenty of choices for weekend fun Nov 1, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper ... The Kiwanis Club of Casper is teaming up with other Casper organizations for the 19th annual Coats For Kids campaign ... People wanting to help the program may take their new or used coats, gloves and boots to any Natrona County school or Western Vista Credit Union, the Casper College Saunders Health Science Center or Next Generation Learning Center through Friday. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
FIGHT: FIRST STREET, Oct. 23 Oct 31, 2008
Leonard Griffin was taken to Campbell County Memorial Hospital and later transferred to Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. Family violence battery charges are pending against Griffin, police Sgt. Chuck Deaton said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Coal mine reopens after mans death Oct 31, 2008
He was to be transferred to the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper but died before being airlifted. Campbell County Coroner Tom Eekhoff said Kempf died of internal injuries. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
County sets wind farm rules Oct 31, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper ... North Carolina-based Duke Energy, for example, plans to build a 99-megawatt wind farm 15 miles northeast of Casper. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Environmental Quality Council hears tussle over CBM water Oct 30, 2008
But the EQC also heard testimony in Casper last week from some scientists from the University of Wyoming who argued that the DEQs new rule did not go far enough. The conclusion of recent research done by the university scientists was that the new rule was not strict enough to protect the soils, plants and wildlife from discharged coal-bed methane water, according to documents obtained from the hearing. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Man dies in mine accident Oct 30, 2008
He was to be transferred to Wyoming Medical Center in Casper but died either before or while being airlifted, Matheny said. No one else was hurt in the crash. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Salazar, Allard side with football fans Oct 30, 2008
The NFL s application of its policy does nothing for NFL fans in Burlington, Vermont, Hartford, Connecticut, or Providence, Rhode Island, which the NFL does not consider to be part of the home market of the New England Patriots; or residents of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, which the NFL does not consider part of the home market of the Pittsburgh Steelers; or residents of York, Pennsylvania, which the NFL does not consider part of the home market of the Philadelphia Eagles; or residents of Colorado... (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Wyodak miner dies on the job Oct 30, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Wyoming ... Officials said a Life-Flight was called to transport him to Casper but he died before he could be air-lifted. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
State funding fairness Oct 30, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper ... On Tuesday, the select committee on local government funding met in Casper and further developed a few ideas that may work and calm tensions among the state and local governments, House Speaker and committee chairman Roy Cohee said Wednesday ... In July, Casper City Manager Tom Forslund encouraged the committee to develop a reliable system for a predictable flow of revenues and not a specific dollar amount guarantee, according to the meeting's minutes. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Voters peg economy as No. 1 issue Oct 30, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Wyoming ... Sixty-five percent of Wyoming voters -- without prompting -- named the economy as the top national issue, according to a poll commissioned by the Casper Star-Tribune ... Likewise, Republican Mike Collins of Casper blamed both the Congress and the Bush administration for the financial crisis, he said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Plea deal ends JDC sex assault trial Oct 30, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Wyoming ... A former inmate at Casper's juvenile detention center abruptly ended his sexual assault trial Wednesday when he made a plea deal with prosecutors ... At the time, Cheyenne-based Frontier Correctional Systems ran the detention center, which is housed on the third floor of the Hall of Justice in downtown Casper. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Gov lauds Trauner, jabs Lummis Oct 30, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Wyoming ... bombgirl wrote on Oct 26, 2008 3:29 PM:" I was at the debate at Casper College when Lummis called Obama Osama. I was thinking "What a Donk ... " Are you kidding me? She is a total idiot. She didn't even understand the question about Golden Parachutes for executives and she spaced out and had to have questions repeated even after Trauner had answer the question posed to both of them. I am a democrat but I do like certain aspects of the Republican platform... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Down to the wire Oct 30, 2008
My daughter Sara is an emergency room doctor in Billings, my son-in-law Tom is a family physician in Casper and my niece Stacey is a plastic surgeon in Denver. There have been 19 physicians in the Rohrbach family, she added. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Democrat could win House seat once Cheney's Oct 30, 2008
Stan Fairbank of Casper, a Republican, says he feels Trauner understands Wyoming and he likes him more than he did two years ago, but he agrees with Lummis on many issues. In Gillette, coal industry worker Warren Evan says he wants to know more about how each candidate will promote coal before he decides. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
WWU picked to place second in GNAC Coaches Poll Oct 29, 2008
Casper Anderson, a 6-5 walk-on from Denmark and freshmen Tyler Colligan (6-7, Pensacola, Fla. and Evan Matteson (6-9, Lynnwood, WA- Meadowdale). (Wwuvikings.com)
'Til death do they part (880) Oct 29, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper ... The couple, who live in Cody, traveled to Mountain View Regional Hospital, a neurological and spine surgical center in Casper, where Robin learned she would have corrective surgery. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
