Morning News Update

An inmate at the Natrona County Detention Center is dead, but investigators do not suspect foul play. Wyoming's population growth rate ranked 11th nationally during 2000-2010.

A memorial service at Casper College honored the victims of the murder-suicide that happened on campus last week. Gov. Matt Mead is recommending an $11.4-million cut in state funding for the University of Wyoming.

Casper Police Chief Chris Walsh has issued an apology stemming from last week's double-homicide. Wyoming's retail gasoline prices continue to fall, 6.4 cents a gallon this past week.

Casper College President Walter Nolte and his comments following Friday's murder-suicide at the campus and a Casper residence. There will be a candlelight service for two members of the College faculty Tuesday afternoon.

The search continues for a Gillette-based plane that has been missing since Sunday. Conservative activist Grover Norquist says U.S. Senator Mike Enzi will have to be accountable to the people of Wyoming if he backs off a pledge to not raise taxes.

The Civil Air Patrol has expanded its search for a missing Gillette-based single engine aircraft into Wyoming. Gov. Matt Mead has said he's confident the state's management plan offers adequate protection for wolves after a second coalition of environmental groups has sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

A Wyoming Department of Transportation grant will help extend the connectivity of the Platte River Parkway. No transmitter signals have been detected in Utah from a missing plane from Gillette.

Public feedback to the Natrona County School Board of Trustees played a significant role in turning back the majority of changes proposed to graduation requirements. Average retail gasoline prices in Wyoming continue to fall.

Casper Police were called to a tripped alarm at the downtown Wells Fargo Bank Drive through Friday morning. Officials with the Casper/Natrona County International Airport expect the remainder of the holiday season to be busy.

Natrona County's Emergency Manager was one of thousands who responded in support of relief efforts on the east coast after Hurricane Sandy. Consumers are encourage to shop small retail businesses on Saturday.