Trevor T. Trujillo
Seat Belts Save Lives in Rollover Crash Near Laramie
Photo courtesy of Wyoming Highway Patrol
A dramatic rollover crash on the eastbound lane of I-80 near Laramie Tuesday caused several agencies and two helicopters to respond to the scene. According to Wyoming Highway Patrol officials the two people involved in the crash, a 71-year-old man and a 67-year-old woman, survived thanks to seat belts and airbags...
NWSC Promises Unique Opportunities for UW
From Left: UCAR President Thomas Bogdan, Wyoming Governor Matt Mead, National Science Foundation Director Subra Suresh, and Vice President of Research and Economic Development at the University of Wyoming William Gern cut the ribbon at the NWSC facility October, 15th (photo: Trevor T...
Police Check Possible Wyoming Link to Missing Colorado Girl
Authorities investigating the disappearance of a 10-year-old Colorado girl are looking into whether it could be linked to the abduction of a girl in Wyoming.
Police in the Denver suburb of Westminster say they’re aware of the case in Cody, Wyoming and were working with investigators there on Wednesday...
Prescribed Burns Near Centennial as Soon as Oct. 10
The Laramie Ranger District is advising people that, if conditions allowed, a controlled and prescribed burn may take place on the west face of Bald Mountain, northeast of the town of Centennial.
The exact date the burning could occur is dependent upon suitable weather and fuel moisture conditions, but could happen as early as Wednesday, October 10th
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Can You Name This Tribble?
The American Heritage Center in Laramie is holding a “Name the Tribble” contest, in commemoration of American Archives Month.
For the uninitiated, tribbles were an alien race of fur balls that made an appearance in a fan-favorite episode of the 1960′s television show Star Trek...
Enzi Encourages High School Juniors to Apply for Senate Page Position
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi is encouraging Wyoming juniors in high school to apply to be a Senate Page for the spring session in Washington, DC.
The deadline for spring applications is November 6.
“The page program allows students to have a front row seat during debates in the U...
Man Sentenced to Boot Camp for Felony Poaching
The first person charged under Wyoming’s new anti-poaching law could avoid prison if he successfully completes boot camp.
Twenty-year-old Colton Lapp was sentenced to boot camp on Monday after pleading guilty to three felony counts of poaching...
Gov. Mead Sends National Guard to Assist With Wyoming Fires
Wyoming Governor Matt Mead has activated the Wyoming National Guard to assist in fighting the wildfire that has forced hundreds of families from their homes near Casper. This, according to an official release from the Governor’s Office sent Monday evening...
State Homeland Security Kicks Off Preparedness Month Campaign
The month of September is Emergency Preparedness Month, this according to the State Homeland Security Office.
According to a release from the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security, National Preparedness Month is observed each September and encourages individuals and families to take steps to prepare for emergencies including natural and man-made disasters in their homes, businesses, schools, and com
Fire Near Laramie Reaches 200 Acres
The Roach fire, which sent plumes of smoke into the sky that were visible to Laramie residents on Monday, has burned 200 acres. This, according to a regional spokesman in Colorado.
Reghan Cloudman, Public Affairs spokes person for Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland, says that the Roach Fire is estimated at 200 acres in the Old Roach area in the northwest portio