Archive - Sep 2010 - News

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - A retired surgeon and rancher from
Cheyenne who failed to qualify to run an independent candidate in Wyoming's governor's race is now running a write-in campaign.

According to the Wyoming Department of Health, a new case of prostate cancer is diagnosed every 2 ½ minutes nationwide. In Wyoming, there were 460 new cases and 44 deaths from prostate cancer in 2007.

Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone has developed a reputation for being a stellar place to view elk during the fall. Yellowstone Public Affairs Officer Al Nash says that they are “glad people are excited and come to the park to see wildlife.” However, you should also remember to watch out when watching elk, especially this time of year:

The Sheridan Senior Center announced Friday that it has received a $50,000 Daniels Fund Operating Support Grant to help serve constituents through the Sheridan Senior Center.

Several parcels of state land within Grand Teton National Park are being re-appraised, with results expected this month that could help the ongoing negotiations for the state to sell the land to the federal government. A total of 1,300 acres is at stake, with valuations ranging upwards of $120 million.

Many hunters are now venturing to the state and federal lands around the state, including the areas surrounding Yellowstone National Park.

Al Nash, Yellowstone Public Affairs Officer says that although the park boundary is well-marked:
And if that happens, he says:

Who do you know recovering from addiction? Chances are, you know more people than you may realize.

Before the jury entered into their deliberations to determine the verdict for Dennis Poitra, Jr., lead counsel for the State and the Defense gave their closing arguments.

After over a month of closures due to repair, removal and restoration, Glendo State Park's campgrounds will be fully open this Labor Day weekend, despite unprecedented flooding earlier this summer. Darin Westby, engineering consultant for Wyoming state parks, says the contractors and staff of the park made this possible:

For many, fall is almost synonymous with hunting season. But this is not limited to human hunters. Many animals, including bears, are hunting and foraging for particularly high-calorie food to pull them through the harsher and more austere winter months.