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Kemmerer Mine Recognized For Safety

Associated Press — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:53:54 +0000

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 7, 2013--Westmoreland Coal Company (NasdaqGM:WLB) today announced that its Kemmerer Mine in Kemmerer, Wyoming was recognized by the Mine Safety and Health Administration with a Certificate of Achievement in Safety for the coal processing facility group completing all of fiscal year 2011 without a lost work day

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Safe Kids of Central Wyoming Winter Safety Day

Ian Delap — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:44:39 +0000

The cold weather in Wyoming does little to keep winter sports enthusiasts inside – especially children. Children ages 14 and under are at a high risk for winter sports injuries. Safe Kids of Central Wyoming along with Kohl's are taking steps to keep kids safe on Mar. 2, 2013 for Winter Safety Day at Hogadon Ski Area.

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Natrona County Schools And Casper Police Discuss Safety

Brian Scott — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:01:28 +0000

To help parents and the community understand safety measures in place within NCSD schools, district leadership and the Casper Police Department are taking your questions.
Wondering what happens in your child’s school during a lockdown? Or why lockdowns are called? You can submit questions pertaining to safety within our schools, via NCSD’s Facebook page, the Casper Police Depart

Casper Fire-EMS Urges Fire Safety When Preparing Thanksgiving Dinner

Anthony Pollreisz — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:07:11 +0000

Officials with Casper Fire-EMS are hoping people stay fire safe during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.

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Wyoming Poison Control: Tips for a Safe Halloween

Trevor T. Trujillo — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:44:30 +0000

Last year the Poison Center had 282 calls concerning glow sticks. An increase from the year previous. (Photo: Thunderchild7, Flickr.com)

The Wyoming Poison Center has compiled a list of Halloween safety tips, to keep folks, young and old, safe this Halloween Season

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Stranger Safety Tips For Parents

Brian Scott — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:41:58 +0000

The recent stories about child abductions or near abductions in our own Wyoming communities, and in Colorado, have the potential to strike fear into every parent, caretaker, and concerned citizen heart

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NCEM Pushes Readiness During National Preparedness Month

Anthony Pollreisz — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:51:35 +0000

September is National Preparedness Month.

Throughout the month, officials with Natrona County Emergency Management are reminding residents to prepare themselves, their family, their friends and their pets for potential emergency situations

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Wyoming Hires 7 Workplace Safety Employees

Associated Press — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:12:00 +0000

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming has hired seven employees to do workplace safety checks with new funding from state lawmakers.

The director of the Department of Workforce Services, Joan Evans, told the Associated Press that the new employees will work under the state branch of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or OSHA

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Report: US, Peers Must Cooperate On Import Safety

Associated Press — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:09:58 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — Experts are recommending the Food and Drug Administration offer training, technology and expertise to developing nations in Asia, Latin America and other developing regions to assure the safety of more imported goods

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Wyoming Bill Would Pay For Vountary Work Inspections

Associated Press — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:16:47 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A proposal aimed at increasing workplace safety in Wyoming would pay for five consultants to conduct voluntary inspections.

The consultants wouldn't be able to cite or fine employers if they found any problems

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What's TSA's Newest Flight Hazard? A Handgun-Style Handbag

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:30:17 +0000

A teenager’s western-style purse emblazoned with a handgun emblem on the front caught the attention of the Transportation Security Administration.

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Mimes Patrol South American Streets in the Name of Safety [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:49:50 +0000

On the noisy streets of some South American cities, police have a new ally in their efforts to encourage drivers and pedestrians to follow traffic laws: mimes.

The brightly-dressed mimes in cities such as Caracas, Venezuela and Sao Paulo, Brazil silently admonish rule-breakers with gestures as simple as a wagging finger or by encouraging drivers to stop, slow down or otherwise change their reckless driving habits.

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64 Kids Found Stuffed Into Single Minivan [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:46:01 +0000

When Chinese police pulled over a regular-sized eight-seat minivan, they were shocked to find a whopping 64 children stuffed inside of it.

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Director says "Underwear Man" Isolated Incident [AUDIO]

Justin Pehrson — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:21:53 +0000

The Director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming assures the public that Monday's incident is an isolated case.

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