It appears Andrew John Yellowbear’s attempts of getting a new trial are over. Here’s more from Leslie Stratmoen of affiliate KVOW/KTAK in Riverton…(Click to hear story from Leslie Stratmoen)
Entries from May 28th, 2010
Yellowbear’s Appeals For New Trial Denied
By Mick Birge posted May 28, 2010 at 6:24AM
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Barrasso Praises Corps of Engineers; Cheyenne Officials For Clean Up Solution
By Mick Birge posted May 28, 2010 at 6:21AM
Wyoming’s junior senator John Barrasso is applauding the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers’decision to reduce the level of the chemical contaminant trichloroethylene (TCE) in the city of Cheyenne’s water supply to an undetectable level. The Corp of Engineers is using an advanced aeration system to remove TCE from the water. Barrasso in a written statement [...]
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Enzi Questions Much Of The Spending In New Emergency Spending Bill
By Mick Birge posted May 28, 2010 at 6:19AM
Wyoming Senator Mike Enzi is among those who are say they are worried about the federal government’s spending habits. Enzi says the Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010 now before the senate goes beyond what its title says its for. Enzi says the bill provides $59 billion in supplemental appropriations including money for [...]
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Hail around Cheyenne and Gillette
By DayWeather, Inc. posted May 27, 2010 at 7:55AM
Strong thunderstorms on Wednesday produced very strong wind gusts and large hail over some areas of Wyoming on Wednesday. In particular large and damaging hail was reported in areas around Cheyenne and Gillette. There were reports of broken windshields and windows due to large hail as well as wind damage in some areas of Laramie [...]
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Highway Patrol To Be Out In “Full Force” This Holiday Weekend
By Mick Birge posted May 27, 2010 at 6:39AM
Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers will be out in full force starting tomorrow for the long Memorial Holiday weekend. Sargent Steve Townsend says troopers will be concentrating on the three main causes of fatalities on Wyoming roads and highways…(Click to hear comment from Sgt. Townsend) In addition to the extra patrols, safety messages will be posted [...]
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Cheyenne Police Hosting “National Night Out” Neighborhood Parties
By Mick Birge posted May 27, 2010 at 6:26AM
The Cheyenne Police Department is hoping for a “big night out!” The department, other local agencies and many Cheyenne neighborhoods are taking part in the “National Neighborhood Night Out” event on July 13. Sargent Rob Dafoe with the Cheyenne Police Department says he pleased many local neighborhoods will be hosting parties that evening. He says [...]
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Dewey Accepts Plea; Could Get 35 To Life For Hatchet Attack
By Mick Birge posted May 27, 2010 at 6:16AM
53-year old George Dewey Junior will spend the 35 years to life in prison as part of plea agreement with Fremont County prosecutors. Dewey has pleaded guilty to 2nd degree attempted murder for nearly killing an off-duty sheriffi’s deputy last summer with a hatchet. More from Leslie Stratmoen of affiliate KVOW/KTAK in Riverton…(Click to hear [...]
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Unemployment Down Statewide; Up Big In Teton County
By Mick Birge posted May 27, 2010 at 6:11AM
The Wyoming Department of Employment says the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has fallen for the third consecutive month. Wyoming’s jobless rate for April was 7.1 percent. It has fallen steadily from January’s 7.6 percent rate. From March to April, Wyoming added 2,300 jobs. The largest job gains occurred in construction with 2,400 new jobs, [...]
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Enjoy Young Wildlife; Just Don’t Touch It
By Mick Birge posted May 27, 2010 at 6:06AM
This is the time of year people may notice an abundance of young offsprings in the wilderness. Often times people will see the animals alone, thinking they’ve been abandoned by their mother. But, Warren Mischke with the Game and Fish Department tells affiliate Sheridan Media, that’s rarely the case…(Click to hear comment from Warren Mischke) [...]
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PSC Approves Rate Hike for MDU
By Mick Birge posted May 26, 2010 at 7:59AM
Customers of Montana-Dakota Utilities have a rate increase to look forward to. The Wyoming Public Service Commission has approved a 2-point-6 million dollar rate hike for the utility company which serves customers in northern Wyoming. The approved rate hike is less than a 3-point-2 million dollar rate hike offered by the Office of Consumer Advocate [...]
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