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Jobless Rate Stays at 7.8 Percent; National News Briefs

Associated Press — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:05:48 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest government employment statistics show that hiring held up during tense fiscal cliff negotiations in Washington and the unemployment rate remained steady. The labor Depar

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National POW/MIA Day Services In Casper

Brian Scott — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:20:02 +0000

The United States’ National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across the nation on the third Friday of September each year. Casper's remembrance is scheduled for 6PM this evening at Veterans Park on East 2nd street

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Thousands Rally For Trayvon, US Solider Faces Charges Today

Associated Press — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:54:14 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. soldier accused of gunning down Afghan civilians, including women and nine children, is expected to be charged with 17 counts of murder today. Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales will appear in a military court at Fort Leavenworth, K

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Rock Springs Gets 2015 High School Rodeo Finals

Associated Press — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:26:04 +0000

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. (AP) — Rock Springs will host the National High School Finals Rodeo through 2015.

The rodeo already was scheduled to be held this year and next year at the Sweetwater County Events Complex, but the National High School Rodeo Association decided recently to extend it by another year

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Sign-Up For AARP Spelling Bee In Wyoming

Associated Press — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:09:24 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — AARP is calling all spellers 50 years of age and older to take part in its 17th annual National Spelling Bee in Cheyenne.

This year's AARP spelling bee is scheduled for Aug. 10-11 at the Little America Hotel and Resort

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