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  • Injuries mean opportunities for UW receivers, secondary guys

    Robert Gagliardi, Wyosports|Aug 24, 2016

    LARAMIE - Craig Bohl described it as taking lemons and making lemonade out of them. The third-year University of Wyoming football coach referred to the extra practice reps several guys at wide receiver and in the defensive secondary have received in fall camp due to minor injuries to some projected starters. UW's top two wide receivers - seniors Tanner Gentry and Jake Maulhardt - have dealt with hamstring strains for much of camp. Same can be said for sophomore free safety Andrew Wingard and jun...

  • Wyoming conflict between wolves, livestock up sharply 

    Aug 24, 2016

    JACKSON (AP) — Federal officials say the number of conflicts between wolves and livestock in Wyoming is up sharply, exceeding the number of wolves that were killed last year, which was the second highest number in the state since they were reintroduced to the northern Rockies 21 years ago. Sheep and cattle killed by wolves have been found in the Upper Gros Ventre area, in the Salt and Wyoming ranges and other areas of the state, wildlife officials said. The problems will increase in late summer and fall when pups have grown and demand lots o...

  • Weeds: Invaders of the West

    Aug 24, 2016

    The definition of a weed can change from place to place and from person to person, however, the state of Wyoming has identified some weedy plants as “designated noxious weeds.” These plants are “considered detrimental, destructive, injurious or poisonous, either by virtue of their direct effect or as carriers of diseases or parasites that exist within this state…” The Washakie County Conservation District is available to help residents identify weeds on their property. According to a prepared release by the WCCD, the majority of designate...

  • National news

    Aug 24, 2016

    Obama vows support for Louisiana after the ‘cameras leave’ ZACHARY, La. (AP) — Standing amid piles of waterlogged debris, President Barack Obama on Tuesday promised a sustained national effort to rebuild flood-ravaged southern Louisiana “even after the TV cameras leave” on a visit aimed in part at stemming campaign-season criticism that he’s been slow to respond to the disaster. As he toured a battered neighborhood and spoke to local officials, Obama tried to buck up beleaguered residents of the water-soaked region. “This is not a one-off, th...

  • East Side welcomes new principal

    Tracie Mitchell, Staff Writer|Aug 24, 2016

    WORLAND – East Side Elementary School in Worland welcomes Ken Dietz as their new principal. Dietz, his wife Melissa and four children are excited to make Worland their new home. "It (Worland) appears to be a community that people enjoy being in. It's a safe town. We really enjoy as a family, the level of safety that our kids have in terms of just being able to go out and ride their bikes and not have to worry about anything. I really think our police department does a great job of that. I notice...

  • Neufer accepts write-in nomination

    Tesia Galvan, Staff Writer|Aug 24, 2016

    WORLAND – A write-in candidate for a Ward 3 city council seat gains ballot access after accepting the official nomination. City Clerk Tracy Glanz confirmed Michael Neufer filed for the council seat position on Tuesday morning. Neufer received enough write-in votes to appear on the general election ballot for a Ward 3 four-year term after the canvassing board verified he had enough votes last Thursday. Previously, Marcus Sanchez of Ward 3 was running unopposed. Now, he and Neufer will face off in the general election in November. Michael N...

  • Aug 24, 2016

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