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  • No shot in the dark

    Robert Gagliardi, WyoSports|Aug 24, 2017

    No shot in the dark Correlations between throwing the shot put and playing football have helped UW freshmen Logan Harris and Javaree Jackson By Robert Gagliardi WyoSports LARAMIE – Although they play different positions, Logan Harris and Javaree Jackson have a lot in common. Both are true freshmen on the University of Wyoming football team. Harris is a center, Jackson a defensive tackle. Both will play this season. Harris, who is from Torrington, was named the Cowboys' starter Monday. Both a...

  • Into The Fire

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  • Hate in Wyoming?

    Marcus Huff, Staff Writer|Aug 24, 2017

    WORLAND – Following an Aug. 12 white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, that resulted in the death of one counter-protestor and two state troopers (due to a helicopter crash), Wyoming state lawmakers were quick to denounce the violence, while local resources closer examined the way the state treats racially and religious-motivated crimes. Wyoming’s U.S. Representative Liz Cheney responded, using Twitter to issue a statement following the violence. “Vile white supremacist/neo-Nazi hatred has no place in America.” U.S. Senator...

  • Elks Citizen of the Year

    Tracie Mitchell, Staff Writer|Aug 24, 2017

    WORLAND - Every year the Worland Elks Lodge picks a person to receive their citizen of the year award and this year they chose Marty Hinkel for her selfless contributions to people in the community and around the world. Worland Elks Board of Trustees member Marilyn Lane stated that for a person to receive the award, they must be considered an outstanding citizen who is active in the community and helps others. “Marty is one of those people, she is a genuinely nice and caring person,” Lane said. According to a press release from the Elks, Hinkle...

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  • With position cuts, livestock investigations will fall to local law enforcement

    Karla Pomeroy, Editor|Aug 24, 2017

    WORLAND — The Washakie County Sheriff’s Office will be handling more livestock investigations thanks to a reduction in force approved by the Wyoming Legislature. According to the budget approved by the Wyoming Legislature in March, “Beginning January 1, 2018, no funds from appropriations in this section shall be expended on salary and benefits for more than one senior livestock investigator by the livestock board. The board shall report to the joint agriculture, state and public lands and water resources interim committee and the joint appro...