he U. S Senate Saturday advanced its own version of healthcare insurance reform. The vote was right down party lines with 58 democrats and two independents voting in favor of the measure. Not one Republican voted for it including Wyoming senior senator Mike Enzi (picture on left)…(Click here for comment from Sen. Enzi) Democrats claim [...]
Entries from November 23rd, 2009
Health Insurance Reform Bill Passes First Test In The Senate
By Mick Birge posted Nov 23, 2009 at 9:20AM
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Quick moving storm to move out later today
By DayWeather, Inc. posted Nov 23, 2009 at 9:03AM
A fast moving storm system will bring snow showers to far eastern and southeastern Wyoming early today before moving out this afternoon and tonight. Snowfall amounts on the plains of Wyoming have ranged from a dusting to as much as 3 inches. The heaviest snowfall has been in the mountains with 10 inches of new [...]
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Cowboys Turn Sights To CSU
By Reece Monaco posted Nov 23, 2009 at 7:32AM
The Wyoming Cowboy’s are dwelling on their 45-10 loss to #4 TCU Saturday, instead the Cowboys are looking to the Border War and Colorado State. There is a lot riding on the game for the Cowboys, and win and they become bowl eligible, and finish fifth int eh conference, a far cry from the ninth [...]
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Two cold fronts to pass through Wyoming
By DayWeather, Inc. posted Nov 20, 2009 at 6:56AM
Expect fair weather across Wyoming again today, however, a cold front will bring some light snow to the far western mountains and valleys of Wyoming late tonight and on Saturday. As the cold front marches across Wyoming Saturday, expect gusty winds and mountain snow showers, but only a few isolated snow showers on the plains. [...]
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Death Warrant Hearing Scheduled For Eaton
By Mick Birge posted Nov 20, 2009 at 5:35AM
A death warrant hearing is scheduled for Dec. 14 for Dale Wayne Eaton, the only inmate on Wyoming’s death row. Eaton was sentenced to death for the 1988 rape and murder of 18-year-old Lisa Marie Kimmell (pictured on left). The U.S. Supreme court has declined to review his case. Eaton’s attorney asked the court earlier [...]
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WYO Highways Popular With Drug Couriers
By Mick Birge posted Nov 20, 2009 at 5:32AM
The Wyoming Highway Patrol says the state’s roadways continue to be popular with illegal drug couriers to get their product from the west coast to points east. Wyoming troopers have made three significant marijuana seizures the past three weeks. On November 5th, troopers seized 40 pounds of marijuana on I-80 just east of Cheyenne. [...]
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Health Department Launches Flu Awareness Campaign
By Mick Birge posted Nov 20, 2009 at 5:31AM
The Wyoming Department of Health has launched a major advertising campaign reminding folks how to prevent the spread of flu, and in particular, the H1N1 strain also known as swine flu. Health department spokesperson Kim Deti …(Click here for comment from Kim Deti) Deti says the campaign is utilizing radio, television and newspapers to get [...]
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Thanksgiving Travel Could Be a “Turkey’
By Mick Birge posted Nov 20, 2009 at 5:28AM
The long Thanksgiving holiday weekend could turn out to be a turkey this year for western destinations like Jackson Hole. The story from Tom Ninneman of affiliate KSGT…(Click here for Tom Ninneman’s story)
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Try A “Wild” Turkey This Thanksgiving
By Mick Birge posted Nov 20, 2009 at 5:24AM
Most Wyomingites will enjoy a turkey this Thanksgiving, but how about a wild turkey instead? Turkey season in parts of Wyoming opened October 1st. Warren Mischke with the Wyoming Game and Fish office in Sheridan tells affiliate KROE, the pilgrims first Thanksgiving turkey was a wild turkey…(Click here for comment from Warren Mischke) Mischke’s office [...]
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Enzi; Barrasso Siding With GOP On Senate Healthcare Bill
By Mick Birge posted Nov 20, 2009 at 5:22AM
Wyoming Sens. Mike Enzi and John Barrasso are joining their fellow Republicans in blasting health care reform legislation introduced by Senate Democrats. Majority Leader Harry Reid introduced the bill Wednesday and has scheduled an initial test vote for tomorrow night. Barrasso says the bill would increase health care costs for most families, increase taxes on [...]
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