A look back in time: Planning for eventualities Oct 12, 2009
"A single lightly-guarded truck may carry up to 12 warheads, with a combined explosive yield of 1.2 million tons of TNT -- the equivalent of about 1,000 Hirshima bombs. ... "(T)he trucks sometimes carry warheads through Casper, Cheyenne, Buffalo and Sheridan on Interstate 25, through Cheyenne, Laramie, Rawlins, Rock Springs and Evanston on Interstate 90 [sic, I-80] and through Buffalo, Gillette and Moorcroft on Interstate 90. "The article reported: "* The trucks travel through all of the lower... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Calling for a step up for kids Oct 7, 2009
Casper participated in the national effort to make children's issues a legislative priority along with 9 other communities in Wyoming: Cheyenne, Cody, Evanston, Jackson, Laramie, Rawlins, Riverton, Rock Springs and Wheatland. "We have a lot of bills that go through the Legislature that deal with animals and very few that deal with children," Pam Walker, director of the Wyoming Early Childhood Partnership, said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
MHSC board talks goals Oct 6, 2009
Rocket Science wrote on Sep 24, 2009 4:18 PM:" If the hospital would contract with my health insurance company I would be able to be seen there instead of Evanston, Rawlins, or Kemmerer. Pretty simple really. " ... Inform wrote on Sep 25, 2009 1:46 PM:" You might avoid Rawlins. They don't have enough money to even meet their payroll according to a story this week. And Kemmerer? They have like a 2 bed clinic. You'd be better off going to your local vet instead of that place. Now Evanston I can... (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
A Look Back in Time: Some do right, some do wrong Oct 5, 2009
"A prison-break plot, frustrated Monday night, at the Wyoming state penitentiary in Rawlins was traced yesterday to Casper. "Identification here of Oliver Green, 322 West Second street, as the man who purchased the revolver tossed over the prison wall and discovered by the penitentiary officials before it could be put to use, followed this morning. "Green and Dorothy Fleurney, a resident on North Ash street, who is accused as his accomplice, were taken to the penitentiary this morning by Rawlins... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Disappointed in officials Oct 4, 2009
Posted: Sunday, October 4, 2009 12:00 am. While I'm still pretty sure that we have the best system of government in the world in these wonderful United States, on balance; I continue to grow more disappointed in the performance of our elected officials who are supposed to represent the people they serve. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Filmmakers focus on juvenile justice reform Oct 3, 2009
In Rawlins, government officials wouldn't speak with them. Marc Homer and Chris Hume have only been working on their documentary for two months, but already, they've got some people concerned. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Wyo refinery fixing odor problems after complaints Oct 2, 2009
RAWLINS -- The Sinclair Refinery and the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality have been working since early September to address complaints from local residents about odors coming from the facility in Carbon County ... But they say there's still work to be done to confirm there are no other odor sources at the refinery or elsewhere in Sinclair or Rawlins. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Hospital struggles to meet payroll Sep 25, 2009
Rawlins facility also falls behind on paying supply vendors ... RAWLINS -- Administrators for Memorial Hospital of Carbon County say the facility is struggling to cover the budget and needs to come up with $230,000 to meet payroll next week. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
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Rawlins facility also falls behind on paying supply vendors. Hospital struggles to meet payroll. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Easement suit talks under way Sep 24, 2009
Both the attorney general's office and the Dowds have filed competing requests with District Judge Wade Waldrip of Rawlins asking him to rule in their favor. The judge last Thursday signed an order agreeing to delay action on the case for 30 days to give the parties time to try to negotiate a settlement. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Rawlins centenarian reflects on hard times Sep 23, 2009
RAWLINS -- The winter Natividad "Nattie" Campos came to Rawlins was cold, hard and long. ... So long the store shelves were nearly empty, said Nattie's daughter Lucy Medina, 80, of Rawlins ... When Campos came to Rawlins in the fall of 1947, she hadn't planned to stay. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Platte Valley winter range stressed Sep 22, 2009
By JANICE KURBJUN, Rawlins Daily Times and AP member exchange. Published: Saturday, September 19, 2009 10:02 AM MDT RAWLINS: Driving up to Baggot Rocks, its clear that resident antelope and deer have been nibbling at their winter pantry ... Information from: Rawlins Daily Times. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Cheers and Jeers Sep 19, 2009
Jeers to two brothers from Rawlins, Tracy and Ryan Palmer, who were cited for illegally trying to kill a large bull elk in Grand Teton National Park. Both were accused of illegally spotlighting wildlife in a national park. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Report criticizes drilling exclusions Sep 17, 2009
The Casper field office granted 280, Rawlins 199, Worland/Cody 61, Kemmerer 33 and Lander nine. BLM state office officials said Wednesday they have reviewed the report and agree with most of the GAO recommendations. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Man faces 3 attempted murder charges Sep 16, 2009
RAWLINS -- Carbon County authorities have filed three charges of attempted first-degree murder against a Rawlins man accused of firing shots at his girlfriend and two police officers ... Davidson is accused of shooting about 50 rounds during a rampage Sunday night at his Rawlins apartment, according to a police affidavit ... "Mr. Davidson stated that he knew officers were going to enter the residence and to keep officers away from the building, he was firing shots," Rawlins police Detective Troy... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Walsh starts another season as Cowboys broadcaster Sep 15, 2009
In this photo taken Sept. 8, 2009, Dave Walsh, Wyoming Cowboys radio broadcaster, recalls his journey through the radio broadcasters ranks during a joint luncheon for service club members held at the Ranch Restaurant in Rawlins, Wyo ... By KIRK HANNA, Rawlins Daily Times an AP Member Exchange ... Published: Saturday, September 12, 2009 10:24 AM MDT RAWLINS, Wyo. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Wyoming briefs Sep 14, 2009
Rawlins-Carbon chamber broke. RAWLINS -- The Rawlins-Carbon County Chamber of Commerce is broke and looking for ways to balance its budget ... He noted that the Rawlins chamber dues are the lowest in the state. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
New prison begins training Sep 13, 2009
Murphy, former warden of the state penitentiary in Rawlins, said he's pleased to see experienced officers coming to the Torrington prison. He said some are coming from state prisons that have shut down and laid off staff while others fear they could lose their jobs. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Talkin' with Sal: Making grown men cry Sep 13, 2009
It's watching them come back, the couple from Michigan and North Dakota who met at their first teaching jobs in Rawlins and have been married 34 years. The guys who went home, but decades later, their own kids came back to UW.. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Enzi: Agent of partisanship Sep 11, 2009
Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2009 8:10 am. I am a rarity in Wyoming, a registered Democrat (a senior, too) who voted for Barack Obama. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
An antelope by any other name ... Sep 11, 2009
"In that way, they're kind of like the Wyoming people -- they're survivors," said Ed Juno with the Rawlins Pronghorn Pride Initiative ... But in Rawlins, folks are working to give the animals a place to shine ... Rawlins Pronghorn Pride Days started four years ago as a way to raise money to pay for a National Pronghorn Interpretive Center in Rawlins. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
3 die on state highways in weekend holiday crashes Sep 10, 2009
Amos and two other people, Ricardo Martinez, 21, of Rawlins, and 15-year-old Prisciliano Vargas, also of Riverton, were westbound on Wyo. Highway 136 about a mile east of Riverton. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Wyoming grouse season to begin Sep 6, 2009
Roughly 17 miles southwest of Rawlins, Wyo ... (Jerret Raffety, Rawlins Daily Times. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Friday's Prep Scoreboard Sep 5, 2009
Lander 47, Rawlins 8. Lingle-Fort Laramie 54, Saratoga 0. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
JAMES BRANDON J.B. KELLEY - 33 - GILLETTE, WY Sep 4, 2009
father, Harold Kelley, Rawlins, Wyo. mother, Lyn Gallegos, formerly of Alva, now of Graham, Texas; sister, Windy Kelley, Walden, Colo. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Business briefs Aug 30, 2009
RAWLINS -- The Carbon County Planning Commission has granted a conditional use permit to PacifiCorp for its Dunlap Ranch Wind Energy Project. The unanimous vote brings the company a step closer to building the wind farm on mostly private land about eight miles north of Medicine Bow. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Chances of health compromise continue to fade Aug 30, 2009
Mike Enzi, R-Wyoming in Rawlins, Wyo ... (AP Photo/The Rawlins Daily Times, Jerret Raffety)**NO SALES, ONLINE OUT** President Barack Obama steps off Air Force One with first lady Michelle Obama at Logan International Airport in Boston, Mass. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Elk Mountain celebrates 100th anniversary Aug 4, 2009
By TORI ADAMS, The Rawlins Daily Times an AP Member-Exchange. Published: Friday, July 31, 2009 7:16 PM MDT ELK MOUNTAIN: Tie hacking runs in Victor Andersons family like one of the many threads that weave together Elk Mountains history. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Mary Louise Coffey Jul 31, 2009
Long time Rawlins, Wyo ... and Susan (James Butch ) King of Rawlins; six grandchildren, Matt (Kim) Herrick, Brenda Herrick, Carol King, Susan (friend Pat) King Taylor, Jimmy (Sheri) King, John (friend Jamie) King; six great-grandchildren, Clint Herrick, Catee Herrick, Mikaela Taylor, Mikenzie Taylor, Jeremy Taylor and Andy King; two step-great-grandchildren, Ashley Patterson and Justin (friend Kamie) Patterson; and one step-great-great-granddaughter MaKenlee ... A mass of Christian Burial will... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Tour de Wyoming offers a different kind of travel Jul 28, 2009
Thats better reserved for traveling along Interstate 80 through Wyoming, for example, when Im in no mood to dilly dally at the Flying J Travel Center in Rawlins. I also have to remember Im not in a race. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Cities turn depots into community space Jul 26, 2009
In Rawlins, the renovated depot is used as a community center and as Downtown Development Authority/Main Street office space. UP currently uses the Green River depot as office space. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Old Rawlins prison seeks grant for marketing plan Jul 23, 2009
-- The Wyoming Frontier Prison in Rawlins is hoping to get a 25,000 grant to develop a marketing plan and attract more tourists for its museum, tours and gift shop. The Rawlins City Council voted Tuesday to endorse the prison's application for a grant through the Wyoming Business Council. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Former trooper admits to scheme Jul 22, 2009
Off To Rawlins wrote on Jul 20, 2009 5:29 PM:" What a plan. Has Ryle ever heard of autopsies? "Let's see. Looks like the WalMart driver suffered a point-blank bullet wound to the head, then began texting on his phone, became distracted and ran into this nice lady and killed her. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Helitack crew critical to firefighting Jul 22, 2009
He and his seven-member team traveled from Rawlins, Wyo. to the Roan Cliff Fire near Grand Junction July 12, and since that time, they ve been kept hopping. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Rawlins trucking couple says times are tough Jul 21, 2009
In this July 11, 2009 photo, Betty Rutledge, 72, left, and her husband, Dan, 66, share a laugh Saturday afternoon next to their 2006 Western Star truck parked outside their Rawlins, Wyo ... By BRIDGET MANLEY, The Rawlins Daily Times an AP Memeber-Exchange ... Published: Friday, July 17, 2009 6:07 PM MDT RAWLINS: Theres this saying Dan Rutledge remembers from time to time. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Democrats must fill to state senate seats after resignations Jul 9, 2009
Bill Vasey of Rawlins announced his resignation and plans to retire to Arizona. Sen. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Wyo man accused of punching Nebraska trooper Jul 8, 2009
Justice is served wrote on Jul 7, 2009 11:18 AM:" To the Judge, BAM, Ten years, Rawlins, no parole. ". Pay attention wrote on Jul 7, 2009 12:35 PM:" Justice is served - the crime was committed in Nebraska, and Rawlins is WY's pen. What an idiot. ". (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Rawlins to break ground on new elementary school Jul 7, 2009
RAWLINS -- Construction is expected to start in August on a new elementary school in Rawlins that could to eventually replace three existing schools ... The Wyoming School Facilities Commission determined that except for Highland Hills Elementary, Rawlins' existing elementary schools were almost at the end of their life span. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Raising money for conservation Jul 1, 2009
The Texan had a long day ahead: leaving Rawlins, Wyo. in the dust and traveling 110 miles on an empty interstate, up long hills and fighting head winds, to Rock Springs, where he would sleep, then mount his bike the next morning for more of the same. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Pull to be close to relatives proves too much for Ohio family (1) Jun 30, 2009
For Guy Alexander, moving from Lima, Ohio, to Rawlins made sense. He lost his job with the Ohio Department of Corrections along with about 1,800 other workers in March and needed something new. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Preservationists re-enact 1919 Army convoy in Wyo Jun 24, 2009
The convoy is scheduled spend Saturday night in Cheyenne, Sunday and Monday nights in Rawlins and Tuesday night in Green River. Shorter lunchtime stops are planned in Rock River, Rock Springs and Evanston. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Wyoming eyes stimulus funds for juvenile facilities Jun 20, 2009
Hartman said stimulus funding also be used for group homes in Basin, Jackson, Sheridan and possibly Rawlins that would offer alternatives to locking up juveniles for short periods. Right now, police and deputies often have no choice but to lock up youngsters when they pick them up late at night and cant find the parents otherwise, they would have to be baby sitters. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Pete L. S. Lambert Jun 19, 2009
An avid fisherman and hunter, one of Pete s life long dreams to homestead in Alaska was fulfilled when, in February of 1967, Pete left Rawlins, Wyo ... Pete worked in upholstery repair and refurbishment, first at Rasmussen s Furniture and later maintained his own business known as Pete s Upholstery in Rawlins. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Wyo. eyes stimulus funds for JDC Jun 19, 2009
Hartman said stimulus funding would also be used for group homes in Basin, Jackson, Sheridan and possibly Rawlins that would offer alternatives to locking up juveniles for short periods. Right now, police and deputies often have no choice but to lock up youngsters when they pick them up late at night and can't find the parents -- otherwise, they would have to be baby sitters. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Big orange prescription bus comes to town Jun 18, 2009
Rawlins - 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Hospital of Carbon County. Laramie - 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Epson Center for Seniors. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Convicted Wyo. drug dealer reflects Jun 16, 2009
In this May 4, 2009 photo, Michael Solis is seen the Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins, Wyo ... By BRIDGET MANLEY, Rawlins Daily Times an AP Member Exchange ... Published: Saturday, June 13, 2009 12:07 PM MDT RAWLINS: It began with a question. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Cody drops to 13th on Outdoor Life list Jun 6, 2009
New to the list is Rawlins, which tied for No. 3 with Idaho Falls. Last year, Cody and Sheridan were the only Wyoming cities on the list. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Mack pleads no contest to sexual assault May 29, 2009
He served time at Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins. Following his arrest, Mack was listed on Wyoming's online sex offender registry. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Flood watch on for south-central Wyo May 27, 2009
Rawlins, Riverside, Baggs and Saratoga are included in the flood watch. Article Rating. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
$6 billion wind farm proposed near Rawlins May 27, 2009
RAWLINS: The near-constant wind whipping across the rugged hills and ridges of southern Wyoming could soon power one of the worlds largest wind farms. Power Company of Wyoming, an affiliate of Denver-based Anschutz Corp., wants to build 1,000 wind turbines, starting a few miles south of Rawlins, and a power line that could export the electricity to the desert Southwest ... Patrick Madigan, field manager for the bureaus Rawlins Field Office, said he carries a map showing the placement of... (Gillette News-Record, WY)
RS, other Wyo airports to get lift from funding May 21, 2009
The Department of Transportation is distributing grants through the Federal Aviation Administration to airports in Rock Springs, Evanston, Rawlins, Sheridan and Torrington ... The Rawlins Municipal Airport will receive $277,000 for construction of more runways and the installation of perimeter fencing on the field. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Prison inmate dies at hospital in Casper May 20, 2009
Published: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 12:53 PM MDT Prison officials say a 63-year-old inmate at the Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins has died after an ongoing health condition. Melinda Brazzale, a spokeswoman for the state corrections department, says Harold S. Edwards died Thursday at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Crews work to clear Snowy Range Pass May 19, 2009
RAWLINS -- They don't call it the Snowy Range for nothing. Crews with the Wyoming Department of Transportation are working to plow the snow off of Snowy Range Pass to get Wyoming Highway 130 open by Memorial Day. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
River education for Saratoga students May 19, 2009
By JANICE KURBJUN, Rawlins Daily Times an AP Member Exchange ... They squeezed rain out of cotton balls to learn about water cycles from Saratoga-Encampment-Rawlins Conservation Districts Jean Runner ... Information from: Rawlins Daily Times. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
A Look Back in Time: A matter of trust May 18, 2009
"Two trucks this week brought 20,988 pairs of license plates from the State Pen at Rawlins to Casper. However, in a short time there will be only 20,987 sets of plates here. The license plate that will disappear soon is number 1-1. ..."Many people feel the license plate 1-1 should go on the car belonging to the Governor of Wyoming. The much wanted plate goes on an auto belonging to a State Senator Dick Jones of Park County. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
YRA terminal bid is $4.8M May 14, 2009
5,110,500; McAlvain Construction, Boise, Idaho, 5,227,000; Ovard Construction Inc., Idaho Falls, Idaho, 5,232,620; Groathouse Construction, Cody, 5,247,000; L.M. Olson, Rawlins, 5,280,000; and Cowan Construction, Cody, 6,009,000. (Owner Dale Cowan is a YRA board member. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Council will discuss health care, landfill May 11, 2009
The Casper landfill is in the process of becoming a regional center, potentially accepting garbage from cities as far away as Rawlins. Council members will also meet at 3:30 p.m. today to interview candidates to serve on the Economic Development Joint Powers Board. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
WyDOT returns I-80 speed limit to normal range between Rawlins, Laramie May 8, 2009
Published: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 3:39 PM MDT The speed limit returned to 75 mph last week on a 52-mile section of Interstate 80 between Rawlins and Laramie ... WYDOT crews removed the 65 mph signs between the Peterson Interchange, 22 miles east of Rawlins, and the Quealy Dome Interchange, 20 miles west of Laramie, early last Wednesday. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Crash and casualties May 3, 2009
Coulter had real-life mass casualty experience when, as a Life Flight nurse for the Wyoming Medical Center, he assisted the Carbon County Memorial Hospital in the 2006 bus crash in Rawlins that had about 40 casualties but no fatalities, he said. The small, private hospital converted its nine-bed recovery area to an intensive care unit where victims were examined by nurses and doctors, with the assistance of a pharmacist, respiratory therapists and other health care providers. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Snow disrupts Colo. roads, Denver flights Apr 18, 2009
The medium-security prisoners were waiting out the storm at a county jail in Laramie before continuing to a state prison in Rawlins, said department spokesman Carl Voigtsberger. In Texas, thunderstorms moved through northern areas Friday. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Cheyenne on board with Amtrak route restoration Apr 11, 2009
Laramie, Rawlins, Green River, Rock Springs and Evanston also were stops on the route between Denver and Seattle. The trains ran three times a week. (Yahoo News)
Answer Girl: Gene pool and TribTown Apr 10, 2009
We have a lot of mule deer roaming the streets and yards in Rawlins. Last year, there was a very large buck with non-typical antlers. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Post office wont be open late on April 15 Apr 7, 2009
Three Wyoming post offices Cheyenne, Casper and Rawlins will offer late tax mail pickup until midnight. Here are some tips for mailing returns. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Red, Hot & Blue performance delayed until MondayGroup stranded by blizzard in Wyoming Apr 5, 2009
-based group was traveling to Klamath Falls Saturday on Interstate 80 when it was delayed in Rawlins, Wyo. because a blizzard shut down the highway. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
WyDOT soon to install more safety equipment Mar 26, 2009
On I-80, the signs will be installed over both lanes at the Hadsell Interchange west of Rawlins and between Rawlins and Sinclair, and over the westbound lanes east of the Fort Bridger and Little America interchanges. Twenty-one road weather information systems will be installed on I-80, including 15 to provide additional information on conditions on the section between Laramie and Rawlins, where WyDOT is now using variable speed limit signs to slow traffic to a speed safe for conditions. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
