Converse Co.

DOUGLAS, Wyo. (AP) — Some 200 people attended a meeting in Douglas to hear from Chesapeake Energy officials about energy development in Converse County. Company officials told the people on Tuesday night that the Niobrara Shale formation in the county will continue to be a priority target for Chesapeake ...

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Firefighters have made good progress on containing 6,500-acre wildfire in Converse County. The Little Boxelder Fire about 10 miles south of Glenrock has burned grass and timber since it was first reported last Friday...

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Some good news on the firefighting front in Wyoming. The fire lines held on the Russell's Camp fire in the Medicine Bow National Forest on Tuesday despite wind gusts of up to 50 mph. Officials say the fire remains 45 percent contained but more strong winds are expected Wednesday...