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Boise St. to Join the MWC

Keith Kelley — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:56:43 +0000

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Mountain West Conference announced today that Boise State University has accepted an invitation to join the MWC as its 10th member institution, effective July 1, 2011.

“We are pleased and excited to welcome Boise State University to the Mountain West Conference,” said Commissioner Craig Thompson. “Since our inception just 11 short years ago, the Mountain West has experienced tremendous success, and the addition of Boise State will further enhance that strength. The MWC continues to strategize regarding potential membership scenarios and bringing Boise State into the Conference is an important part of that evolution.”

“The invitation to join the Mountain West Conference reflects the excellence that Boise State University has demonstrated academically and athletically,” said Boise State President Robert Kustra. “It will be a privilege to compete and partner with such a successful group of member institutions. This move is in the best interests of Boise State’s future, and the university is excited to be part of one of the nation’s most outstanding conferences.”

The Mountain West Conference was founded with eight members in 1998. Boise State is the second institution to join the Mountain West since that time; TCU became a member in 2005.

Yellowbear’s Appeals For New Trial Denied

Mick Birge — Fri, 28 May 2010 12:24:52 +0000

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)

Barrasso Praises Corps of Engineers; Cheyenne Officials For Clean Up Solution

Mick Birge — Fri, 28 May 2010 12:21:10 +0000

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 to city officials says families who live in Cheyenne deserve access to clean, safe water throughout their community.

He goes on to say It’s good to see that problem will be resolved without Wyoming taxpayers having to foot the bill.”

In the early 1990’s, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the City of Cheyenne found evidence of trichloroethylene (TCE), an industrial solvent used in cleaning rocket motors, in the city’s water wells.

Semi’s Set For State Soccer

Reece Monaco — Fri, 21 May 2010 11:58:48 +0000

First day results from the State soccer tournament at the Big Horn Equestrian Complex near Sheridan:

4-A Boys:

Laramie 2 Casper Natrona 1

Cheyenne Central 4 Riverton 3 (Central win shootout 6-5)

Sheridan 1 Green River 0

Cheyenne East 5 Star valley 0

Semi-Final Games Today

East/Laramie

Central/Laramie

3-A Boys

Cody 7 Torrington 0

Worland 3 Lander 2 2ot

Jackson 5 Newcastle 1

Buffalo 2 Powell 0

Semi-Final Games Today

Cody/Worland

Jackson/Buffalo

4-A Girls

Cheyenne East 4 Casper Natrona 3 2ot

Laramie 6 Riverton 2

Cheyenne Central 5 Green River 1

Gillette 4 Star Valley 1

Semi-Final Games Today

East/Laramie

Central /Gillette

3-A Girls

Lander 3 Worland 2

Jackson 6 Torrington 0

Cody 3 Newscastle 0

Buffalo 6 Powell 0

Semi-Final Games Today

Cody/Worland

Jackson/Buffalo

More wet weather for southeastern Wyoming

Don Day — Fri, 14 May 2010 15:56:18 +0000

Another round of wet weather will hit the southern and southeast counties of Wyoming late today through Saturday. Expect excellent chances for rain, mixing with snow at night across the southern and southeast counties. Snow levels will not be as low as the last storm but some snow will be possible as low as 7500 to 8000 feet tonight through Saturday night. Rainfall may be moderate to heavy at times in far southeast. Elsewhere across the state expect scattered showers and thunderstorms and some morning and nighttime fog. Better weather will develop Sunday in the north and west and statewide by Monday.

Day One 4A Regional Soccer In The Books

Reece Monaco — Fri, 14 May 2010 11:52:58 +0000

REGIONAL SOCCER SCORES:

FOUR-A EAST GIRLS—IN DOUGLAS

CHEYENNE CENTRAL __3___ SHERIDAN___0____

CHEYENNE EAST ___3___ CASPER KELLY WALSH ___2___

TODAY’S MATCHUPS AT CHEYENNE CENTRAL: CENTRAL-LARAMIE, EAST GILLETTE

FOUR-A WEST GIRLS—IN RIVERTON

GREEN RIVER __6__ EVANSTON ___1__

ROCK SPRINGS __0___ STAR VALLEY __1___

TODAY’S MATCHUPS: GREEN RIVER-RIVERTON, STAR VALLEY CASPER NATRONA

FOUR-A EAST BOYS –KELLY WALSH

CHEYENNE EAST __3___ GILLETTE ___0__

CASPER KELLY WALSH __0_ SHERIDAN __3__

TODAY’S MATCHUPS: EAST-LAAMIE, SHERIDAN-CENTRAL

FOUR-A WEST BOYS –NATRONA COUNTY

GREEN RIVER _4__ EVANSTON __0___

ROCK SPRINGS __0__ STAR VALLEY __1__

TODAY’S MATCHUPS: GREEN RIVER-RIVERTON, STAR VALLEY-CASPER NATRONA

Day One Of Girls 4A East Regional Moved

Reece Monaco — Thu, 13 May 2010 12:00:09 +0000

The spring snow storm that hit much of Wyoming has forced the girls 4A east regional soccer tournament to be moved from Cheyenne to Douglas for today. Cheyenne was blasted with 10 inches of snow, and the tournament was to be hosted by Cheyenne Central, but today’s games between Central and Sheridan and East against Kelly Walsh will be played at Douglas High School. The regional will then move back to Cheyenne for games Friday and Saturday. The girls 4A west regional will be played in Riverton. As for the boys, Cheyenne Central is looking to repeat as State Champions and head into the east regional as the top seed. Head coach Tim Denisson there are a few teams that could win…….TIM DENISSON Both boys regional tournaments will be played in Casper, the east at Kelly Walsh and the west at Natrona County.

Cowgirls Earn Chance To Defend Title

Reece Monaco — Thu, 06 May 2010 11:59:23 +0000

The Central Rocky Mountain Rodeo Region regular season wrapped last weekend, and it capped an amazing surge for the defending women’s National Champions. Three weeks ago the University of Wyoming Women’s rodeo team was on the outside looking in, but the Cowgirls came from 450 points behind second second place Central Wyoming College to jump into second place and earn a birth to the College National Finals Rodeo, the top two teams in each region earn automatic spots at the CNFR. Gillette College won the CRMR title with 3,795 points, UW was second with 1,633.33. For the men, Gillette College made it a Pronghorn sweep with the team title with 5,545 points, Central Wyoming was second with 4,838. The CNFR comes out of the chutes next month in Casper.

More Layoffs At Cheyenne Refinery

Mick Birge — Wed, 05 May 2010 18:27:36 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Frontier Oil Corp. is reducing the work force at its Cheyenne refinery (pictured) for the second time in eight months.

The Houston-based corporation said Tuesday that it’s laying off 12 salaried employees as it struggles with weak demand for gasoline and diesel products.

Frontier issued a news release saying the staffing reductions will help the company reduce operating costs and return the refinery to profitability.

The announcement follows staff reductions at the Cheyenne refinery last October, when the company cut 14 salaried employees and 14 hourly workers

WYO Gets Medicaid Fraud Settlement

Mick Birge — Mon, 03 May 2010 09:00:02 +0000

Wyoming will receive nearly a 704-thousand Medicaid fraud settlement from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals for allegedly engaging in an off-label marketing campaign that improperly promoted its antipsychotic drug, Seroquel (SAR-A-QUILL).

Wyoming Attorney General Bruce Salzburg (pictured) says the Wyoming Medicaid program will receive the money as part of a national Medicaid fraud settlement. AstraZeneca will pay a total of $520 million in damages and penalties to various states and the federal government for its conduct.

AstraZeneca promoted Seroquel for uses that were not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, including treating conditions such as aggression, Alzheimer’s disorder, anger management, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dementia and sleeplessness. Seroquel is an antipsychotic medication used to treat psychological disorders.

Salzburg says sixty-six percent of Wyoming’s share will be returned to the federal government for its original contribution to Wyoming Medicaid funds. The state will retain the remaining 34% of the settlement, which will be returned to the Medicaid budget.