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Wyoming is a state in the western region of the United States of America. The easternmost section of the state is a region known as the High Plains due to its altitude above sea level, while the majority of the state is dominated by the mountain ranges and rangelands of the Rocky Mountain West. Wyoming is the least populous U.S. state. The United States Census Bureau estimates that the state population was 515,004 in 2006, a 4.3% increase since 2000. The capital and the most populous city of Wyoming is Cheyenne. Residents of Wyoming are known as Wyomingites

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Paddleford remembered

Aug 7, 2008 3:00 pm

About 500 people, including Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal and U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, paid tribute to Teton County Commissioner Bill Paddleford on Wednesday, remembering him as a leader with a sense ...

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Mountain lion eludes capture

Aug 7, 2008 1:56 pm

Despite being hit with two tranquilizer darts, a mountain lion managed to elude capture after being found Tuesday evening under the deck of a Casper home.

Parapros play key roles in classroom

Aug 7, 2008 12:46 pm

Ashleigh Molloy's daughter sparked his interest in the role paraprofessionals play in classrooms.

Casper briefs

Aug 7, 2008 8:06 am

Nonprofit receives United Way grant Family Promise of Casper received a $10,000 grant from the United Way of Natrona County's Board Opportunities program, according to a release.

Officials prepare to install warning system

Aug 7, 2008 8:06 am

Authorities will begin installing an all-hazards outdoor warning system throughout Natrona County within the next week.

City OKs $1.5M grant application for business center

Aug 7, 2008 8:06 am

A business incubator created in hopes of building a stronger business community is one step closer to fruition.

Sheriff: Beware of home repair scams

Aug 7, 2008 8:06 am

Natrona County Sheriff Mark Benton is warning residents to watch out for an out-of-state group that uses home repair scams to bilk residents.

Ranchers learn pieces to range management to keep grazing, sage grouse going

Aug 6, 2008 1:41 pm

It's because of Pete Garrett's family and livelihood that he cares about the sage grouse.

YEC plans water fight to alcohol-free alternative

Aug 6, 2008 1:30 pm

Prepare the water bombs, squirt guns and balloons -- the Youth Empowerment Council is hosting a youth water fight next week.

Accident claims life of Casper man

Aug 6, 2008 8:06 am

Alexander P. Osborn of Casper died on Thursday from injuries he suffered in a two-vehicle accident on Interstate 25 about eight miles south of Kaycee, according to a press release from the Wyoming Hig...

The Momworks: No kids is hazardous to my health

Aug 6, 2008 8:06 am

Sometimes -- while sitting in my living room surrounded by broken plastic and dirty boy socks -- I dream about life without children.

News for Wyoming from Casperstartribune.net

Bridger statue stands tall at fort

Aug 7, 2008 2:12 pm

FORT BRIDGER -- Famed in his lifetime as a storybook mountain man, Jim Bridger has finally been memorialized in bronze at the fort that bears his name.

Discovery Channel visits Old Pen for capital punishment series

Aug 7, 2008 1:31 pm

RAWLINS -- A film crew from the Discovery Channel spent time in the gas chamber inside the historic state penitentiary, gathering footage for a special documentary series.

Calmer weather slows wildfire

Aug 7, 2008 12:46 pm

CODY -- Cooler temperatures and lighter winds Wednesday slowed a wildfire burning mostly in a wilderness area east of Yellowstone National Park.

Wyoming briefs

Aug 7, 2008 12:46 pm

Police rack up overtime CHEYENNE -- The Cheyenne Police Department will pay about $40,000 to pay for the overtime officers work during Frontier Days.

Correction: Sturgis dates

Aug 7, 2008 8:06 am

The Sturgis Rally in Sturgis, S.D., began Monday and concludes Sunday. Incorrect dates were published in Wednesday's Star-Tribune. The Star-Tribune regrets the error.

Wyoming briefs

Aug 7, 2008 8:06 am

Cody candidates differ on issues CODY -- The two candidates for mayor of Cody differ sharply on some key issues, as well as their philosophy of city government, based on statements they made earlier t...

Republican lawmaker, challenger differ on fuel taxes

Aug 7, 2008 8:06 am

CHEYENNE -- The Republican candidates for House District 9 in Cheyenne differ sharply on whether to increase the state fuel tax to pay for highway maintenance.

Newcomer challenges incumbent on property taxes

Aug 7, 2008 8:06 am

Political newcomer Al Snell is challenging longtime state senator John Schiffer in the Republican primary for District 22 on the issue of rising property taxes.

Yellowstone's 1988 fires help tame 2008 blaze

Aug 6, 2008 4:01 pm

LANDER -- Firefighters managing the LeHardy blaze in Yellowstone National Park have already employed a variety of modern-day strategies to direct the flow of the flames, and to protect man-made struct...

Wildlife, energy advocates reach accord about sage grouse

Aug 6, 2008 1:30 pm

Landowners and wildlife conservationists gave up large swaths of habitat they considered important to sage grouse, particularly in the Powder River Basin.

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