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Natrona, Albany, Washakie County Firefighters Battling New Mexico Blazes

Anthony Pollreisz — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:06:23 +0000

Firefighters from several Wyoming counties are in New Mexico this week battling wildfires that have scorched several thousands acres in that state.

More than a dozen firefighters from Natrona County, Albany County and Washakie County are fighting a pair of wildfires burning in a mountainous region of New Mexico north of suburban Albuquerque

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State of Wyoming Sees Sluggish Job Growth in Q3 2012

Anthony Pollreisz — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:12:50 +0000

State economists say Wyoming’s job market is beginning to weaken.

Officials with the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services say Wyoming’s job market grew marginally in the third quarter of 2012. 13 counties in Wyoming saw employment gains, while 10 counties s

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Natrona County Generates Over $300 Million in Direct Tourism Spending in 2012

Anthony Pollreisz — Fri, 03 May 2013 23:15:33 +0000

2012 was a banner year for tourism in Natrona County.

According to a report released by the Wyoming Division of Tourism, visitors directly spent a record $304 million in Natrona County in 2012. That figure eclipsed the county’s 2011 mark of $280 million and the previous record mark of $287 million set in 2008

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Guilty Plea In Online Threat Against Casper

Rich Denison — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:11:58 +0000

The man who prompted a lockdown of area schools faces a possible five-year prison sentenced after pleading guilty to charges stemming from the January incident.

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Estimated Population Increase in Natrona County Leads State

Anthony Pollreisz — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:49:22 +0000

According to U.S. Census figures and research from the state’s economic analysis division, Wyoming continues to grow despite a statewide mineral extraction slowdown.

Officials say Wyoming saw an estimated population increase of 1

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Natrona County Snow Totals Top 3 Feet

Brian Scott — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:50:02 +0000

A winter storm that was expected to drop a few inches in the Casper area wound up dumping up to 36 inches on parts of Natrona County. It was a storm that had tremendous up-slope conditions that started churning snowfall over Casper mountain Saturday morning and didn't stop until midday on Sunday

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2013 Peach Basket Is Nothing But Net [PHOTOS]

Ian Delap — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:00:34 +0000

Fans of all ages gathered Thursday night at the Casper College T-bird gym to cheer on their favorite team and athletes. The 2013 Peach Basket showcased the best talent NCHS and KWHS had to offer in this annual friendly rivalry game

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Wyo. Judge Hears Fracking Disclosure Case

Associated Press — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:01:07 +0000

A judge heard arguments Tuesday in a lawsuit that questions state officials' refusal to publicly release the ingredients in hydraulic fracturing chemicals that companies use to drill for oil and gas.

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Natrona County Sheriff's Office: 'Horse Hair Bandit' Still at Large

Anthony Pollreisz — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 20:25:02 +0000

The Natrona County Sheriff’s Office says a wandering horse hair thief that wreaked havoc across rural areas in Wyoming this past summer remains at large.

Lt. Gus Holbrook is with the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office

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Summer Fire Ban Lifted in Natrona County

Anthony Pollreisz — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 18:05:27 +0000

Campfires once again allowed in the county

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Natrona County's Fire Ban Remains in Effect

Anthony Pollreisz — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 20:01:44 +0000

Despite fire bans being lifted in other counties throughout the state of Wyoming, Natrona County’s fire ban still remains in effect.

Stew Anderson, Natrona County’s emergency manager, says, though surrounding counties have seen wetter and cooler conditions, Natrona County remains too mild and too dry for its ban to be lifted

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More Horse Hair Cut and Stolen in Natrona County

Anthony Pollreisz — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 19:36:12 +0000

A wandering horse hair thief has struck again in Natrona County.

The Natrona County Sheriff’s Office says two horses had their tail hair removed on Wednesday roughly 10 miles east of Evansville near Grady Street

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Former Casper Mayor Faces Child Porn Charges

Rich Denison — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 18:00:15 +0000

Former Mayor arrrested on child-porn charges

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Natrona County Coyote Bounty Program Introduced

Brian Scott — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:04:39 +0000

An effort to reduce the county's coyote population is underway

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Suspect Vehicles Reported In The Vicinity Of Reported Horse Tail Thefts

Kevin Koile — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:14:48 +0000

Four vehicles have been seen in vicinity of the thefts.

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Sheriff's Offices Discuss Stopping Tail and Mane Thefts in Central Wyo.

Anthony Pollreisz — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 20:25:13 +0000

The Natrona County Sheriff’s Office received another report of stolen horse tail hair on Tuesday.

The incident occurred west of Casper off 33 Mile Road. Lt. Gus Holbrook with the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office says horse owners should call their local sheriff’s office or 911 immediately if they spot suspicious activity

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Inflation at 2.4 Percent Statewide, 2.5 Percent in Central Wyo.

Anthony Pollreisz — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:19:19 +0000

The cost of goods and services in Wyoming is up slightly compared to a year ago.

The Economic Analysis Division of the Wyoming Department of Administration and Information says the average statewide inflation rate for the second quarter of 2012 is at 2

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'Horse Hair Bandit' Strikes Again in Natrona Co.

Anthony Pollreisz — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:29:40 +0000

Another horse in Natrona County has fallen victim to a wandering horse tail and mane thief.

The Natrona County Sheriff’s Office says tail hair was cut and taken from a horse off Hanly Street outside of Mills on Thursday

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Natrona Co. Sheriff's Office Asks Horse Owners to Report Suspicious Activity

Anthony Pollreisz — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:46:17 +0000

The Natrona County Sheriff’s Office says over 40 horses in Natrona County have been stripped of tail and mane hair by a wandering horse hair thief. Similar reports have also been filed in neighboring Converse County and Fremont County

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Four Horses Hit by 'Horse Hair Bandit' Over Weekend, Tuesday Night

Anthony Pollreisz — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:01:07 +0000

A horse hair bandit has struck again in Natrona County.

The Natrona County Sheriff’s Office says tail hair was cut and stolen Tuesday night from a horse 10 miles east of Evansville off East Meadow Lane

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