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Riverton’s Water Being Cut By Nearly 40 Percent

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Riverton's water supply is being cut by nearly 40 percent because of drought conditions.

The Riverton City Council plans an emergency meeting Thursday evening to discuss ways to deal with the reduction

Warm And Breezy Today

Temperatures will remain well above normal for today and winds will be rather breezy for Casper and much of the state.  A few gusty showers and thunderstorms can not be ruled out either.  As a cold front pushes across the state on Friday rain and some snow showers will form in western and northern Wyoming

Wyo., Colo. Grocery Workers Ratify Contract Deal

DENVER (AP) — Unionized grocery store workers in Colorado and Wyoming have approved a two-year contract extension.

The United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 7 represents 15,000 workers in the two states

U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis

Soda Ash Royalty Bill Advances To US House

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A bill aimed at keeping American soda ash competitive with a subsidized, synthetic version produced in China is advancing in Washington.

The bill, sponsored by Wyoming congresswoman Cynthia Lummis, got the backing of the full House Resources committee on Wednesday

Wyoming News Briefs

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Authorities in Jackson, Wyo., say one citation for careless driving and two citations for destruction of property have been issued during the latest round of abortion demonstrations. Teton County sp

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National Parks To Admit Service Members For Free

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park are offering annual entrance passes granting free admission to military service members and their families.

The annual passes will become available on Saturday, Armed Forces Day, to active duty service members and their dependents

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Candidate Filing Opens Tomorrow

Secretary of State Max Maxfield reminds potential candidates that the filing period opens Thursday, May 17th. If your interested in running for a federal, state, county or municipal office the filing period runs through Friday, June 1st

Report Raises Wyoming Capitol Security Concerns

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A security assessment of the State Capitol building in Cheyenne questions the state's ability to respond to or prevent a violent incident.

Specifically, the assessment advised that Wyoming should increase its security staffing levels if it wants to continue the Capitol's open environment

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Nominations Sought For Ag Award

The Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust is seeking nominations for the Kurt Bucholz Award, which honors an individual who exemplifies the core beliefs held by Dr. Bucholz during his lifetime of dedicated public service and commitment to conservation.

The award was created in memory

Couple Settles Lawsuit Over House Explosion

POWELL, Wyo. (AP) — Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. has reached a settlement with a couple that sued the company over an explosion at their former home in Powell in 2006.

The Associated Press reports the couple's attorney notified a judge last month that the sides had reached a confidential settlement