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  • UW uses 3-pointer to jet past Air Force, 84-72

    Dec 30, 2016

    LARAMIE – The Cowboys hit 14 3-pointers and held Air Force to 36 percent from the field on their way to a 84-72 victory in the Mountain West Conference opener in the Arena-Auditorium Wednesday evening. The 14 3-pointers tied for the second most this season and the third most in a single-game in UW history. The Cowboys move to 11-3 on the season and 1-0 in the MW, as Air Force is now 7-7 overall and 0-1 in the MW. The Cowboys are now 9-0 at home this season and move to 76-36 all-time against the...

  • Mayor looks back on positives, disappointment

    Karla Pomeroy, Editor|Dec 30, 2016

    WORLAND — In four years as Worland’s mayor, Dave Duffy lead several changes and was a part of several accomplishments. Duffy reflected on his lone term as mayor during an interview earlier this week. One of the first changes Duffy made, was eliminating the commission-style run government and getting back to the full council making decisions. He said while he was on council, the council members were divided into three commissions in charge of different things such as public works, safety, parks and recreation. The commissions would meet monthly,...

  • Obama expands environmental legacy with 2 Western monuments

    Dec 30, 2016

    SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — President Barack Obama expanded his environmental legacy in the final days of his presidency with national monument designations on lands in Utah and Nevada that have become flashpoints over use of public land in the U.S. West. The Bears Ears National Monument in Utah will cover 1.35 million acres in the Four Corners region, the White House announced Wednesday. In a victory for Native American tribes and conservationists, the designation protects land that is considered sacred and is home to an estimated 100,000 a...

  • Larger planes planned for flights from Casper to Denver

    Dec 30, 2016

    CASPER (AP) — United Airlines will begin using larger airplanes to fly more people from Casper to Denver. The Casper Star-Tribune reports that starting in February, the airline will use a plane designed to fit 70 passengers for the route. Casper-Natrona County International Airport Director Glenn Januska says maintenance problems and pilot contracts have prompted the shift from the current 50-passenger plane. Plans for the larger planes come even as the Casper airport has seen an 11 percent decrease in passengers over the last year. Januska s...

  • Larry D. Swing

    Dec 30, 2016

    Larry D. Swing age 74 of Bonners Ferry, ID passed away peacefully on Dec 15th in Kootenia, ID Services to be held later and will be announced. He was born on Jan 3, 1942, in Worland Wyoming to Glen and Betty (Barngrover) Swing. He grew up on the family farm with his sister Lois (Halsey), where they helped raise cattle and crops including sugar beets, barley, alfalfa & corn. His love for mechanics and fabricating began on the farm as well as during his time helping his uncle Harry in the oil fiel... Full story