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LONDON (AP) — Scientists say a meteor was the cause of a bright flash of light reported by people across Scotland and northern England. Police in Scotland said the force began receiving calls about 6:55 p.m. Monday, with people reporting a loud bang, a sudden blue, green or white light or a fireball in the sky. Several drivers caught the sudden flash and streak of light on their dashboard cameras. Driving instructor Bill Addison said it looked like “a bright, electric blue spark.” “I thought it was a plane coming down at first, but it was mov...
MARLEY JAY AP Markets Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks roared to their best day in more than a month Tuesday as investors hit the “buy” button following some encouraging signs of strength in the U.S. economy. Construction spending reached its highest level in eight years in January. Banks, the worst-performing sector of the market so far this year, led the way higher. Stocks jumped at 10 a.m., when the Commerce Department reported that construction spending continued to rise in January. At the same time, a survey showed some signs of life in th...
LARAMIE – Josh Adams said every basketball game he has played at the University of Wyoming has its own memory. Today's game with San Jose State is another, but it should have a more lasting one. That's because it will be Adams' last at home as UW (13-17 overall, 6-11 Mountain West) plays San Jose State (8-20, 3-13) at 7 p.m. Adams, a 6-foot-2 guard and UW's only senior this season, wasn't heavily recruited out of Chaparral High in Parker, Colorado. When coach Larry Shyatt returned to UW in 2...
(AP) — Sam Bradford is staying in Philadelphia. Bradford agreed to a two-year contract with the Eagles on Tuesday, passing up an opportunity to test free agency next week. The deal is worth up to $40 million, including incentives, with $26 million guaranteed, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because terms weren’t publicly disclosed. Bradford joined the Eagles last season and compiled some career bests, but the team finished 7-9 and coach Chip Kelly was fired. New...
WORLAND — Fifty Washakie County Republicans gathered at the Worland Community Center Complex Monday night to take part in the precinct caucuses including electing delegates to the county conventions. Washakie County Republican Party Chairman Fred Frandson the Republicans Monday voted on numerous platforms and resolutions, as well as electing delegates to next week’s county convention. Frandson said they were still working through verifying the delegate list, but he said they could elect up to 36 and he knew they elected slightly fewer than 36...
WORLAND – During the Washakie County Commissioners meeting Tuesday the renovation prospect of the Washakie County Library in Worland was discussed with Mark Averett from the TSP Architecture Company out of Sheridan, Washakie County Library Director Karen Funk and the Library Board. During the meeting the existing building and what would be needed to bring it up to code was discussed, which included talk about installing a sprinkler system in case of fire and why the slab under the library is sinking causing the floor to become uneven and whethe...
A parish vigil for Matilda Opal Schaff will be Thursday, March 3, at 7 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church in Thermopolis. Mrs. Schaff, 95, died Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center. Mortimore Funeral Home is assisting the family.... Full story
Funeral services for Sharon Lee James, 80, of Thermopolis will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 5, at Mortimore Funeral Home in Thermopolis. Mrs. James died Feb. 26, 2016, at the Spirit Mountain Hospice in Cody. Mortimore Funeral Home is assisting the family.... Full story
Thermopolis resident, Beatrice “Bea” Seaver, 92, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehab Center. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Mortimore Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.... Full story