Miller Time: Tough break Eagles, I know how you must feel Nov 23, 2009
We finished the regular season 8-2, beat Evanston in the first round and were facing an undefeated team in the second. Sound familiar Tech fans. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Oregon’s win sets up Pac-10 showdown Nov 22, 2009
Northwestern 33, Wisconsin 31 - Mike Kafka hit Andrew Brewer with two first-half TD passes, and the Wildcats (8-4, 5-3 Big Ten) held off the No. 17 Badgers (8-5, 5-3) in Evanston, Ill. BYU 38, Air Force 21 - Max Hall set a BYU record with his 30th career victory as the starting quarterback, throwing for 377 yards and a season-high five TDs as the 19th-ranked Cougars (9-2, 6-1 Mountain West) coasted at home. (Boston Globe)
Buckeyes' reign in rivalry continues Nov 22, 2009
Northwestern 33, No. 17 Wisconsin 31: At Evanston, Ill. Mike Kafka hit Andrew Brewer with two first-half touchdown passes and Brian Peters and Jordan Mabin made key defensive plays late for Northwestern. (Athens Banner-Herald)
PacifiCorp, Glenrock woman settle ADA lawsuit Nov 20, 2009
Brenda Mezger's attorney Sharon Rose of Evanston said she could not comment on the case. PacifiCorp's attorney Stephenson Emery of Casper did not return calls seeking comment. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Wright soldier dies in Iraq Nov 19, 2009
Army Staff Sgt. David Julian, 31, Evanston, March 10, 2008. Army Staff Sgt. Brian M. Long, 32, Burns, June 10, 2007. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Mental evaluation ordered for accused sex offender Nov 11, 2009
The evaluation will be done at Wyoming State Mental Hospital in Evanston. Attorneys did not talk in court about what led to Crawford's hospitalization. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
State plans wellness workshops Nov 10, 2009
Additional workshops will be held next year in Rock Springs, Evanston and Jackson. For more information, or to register, contact Barbara Gledhill at TwoMedicine Health and Financial Fitness at (888) 582-9002. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Police chief says possession of paraphernalia law key to curbing drug problem Nov 8, 2009
Five Wyoming cities have possession of paraphernalia laws including Cheyenne, Sheridan, Green River, Evanston and Cody. The proposed ordinance was modeled after similar laws in South Dakota, Nebraska and other areas. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Hazen whistleblower sues county Nov 7, 2009
"[Anna Ray] ... alleges that her termination from her employment was in retaliation for Plaintiff's protected speech regarding [Gary] Hazen's theft of medication and her complaints of sexual harassment," according to the lawsuit filed by her attorneys, Sharon Rose of Evanston and Marilyn Filkins of Pinedale. Rose was out of the country Friday afternoon. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Going into battle armed with a trumpet Nov 6, 2009
" "Boy, you have strong lips" Tueller had learned to play the trumpet as a child growing up in Wyoming. His mother, a nurse, died at 29, and his father, a bartender and alcoholic, left the next day -- leaving Jack and his brother, Bob, orphans. They left their home in Superior to live with an aunt in nearby Evanston. She gave Jack his first trumpet, and he quickly discovered he had a musical ear. He was no enemy, because music had soothed the savage beast.--Col. Jack Tueller "In 1939, I was... (CNN)
Event uses soup to comfort those in need Nov 4, 2009
This year, Salisbury expects bowls from Meeteetse High School, Evanston High School, Wyoming State Girls School in Sheridan, Independence High School in Rock Springs, First Christian Church in Sheridan, Campbell County High School, Shirley Sanderson Stephens of Pony Creek Pottery in Cody and Wind River High School. Held at the Agricultural Resource Learning Center, 2011 Fairgrounds Road, the event reaches capacity at 216 and has sold out each year. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
School funding faces big challenges Nov 3, 2009
Uinta County School District 1, Evanston, Horizon Alternative High School. Campbell County School District 1, Gillette, Westwood High School. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
TOP 25 ROUNDUP: No. 1 Florida does it to Georgia again, 41-17 Nov 1, 2009
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No. 7 Iowa rallies again Nov 1, 2009
No. 12 Penn State 34, Northwestern 13: At Evanston, Ill. No. 12 Penn State shut out Northwestern in the second half and the Nittany Lions scored three fourth-quarter touchdowns in less than four minutes. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Wyo should help fund legal services for poor Oct 29, 2009
Two months later, Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Barton Voigt established the Access to Justice Commission, which has held public hearings in Cheyenne and Evanston and plans more in Riverton (Oct. 29), Casper (Nov. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Hawkeyes Host Hoosiers Saturday in Kinnick Stadium Oct 27, 2009
NORTHWESTERN RALLIES PAST INDIANA Northwestern rallied for a 29-28 win over Indiana, connecting on a 19-yard field goal with 21 seconds remaining for a 29-28 win in Evanston. Indiana had a chance to win on the final play of the game, but a 59-yard field goal attempt was short as time expired. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Advocates push for free legal aid services Oct 26, 2009
The commission has held public hearings in Cheyenne and Evanston so far in an effort to assess the need. "You hear some of the same stories," Burke said last week. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
VA expands across state Oct 25, 2009
Covering 15 counties, the Sheridan Veteran's Administration has outpatient clinics in Sheridan, Gillette, Casper, Riverton, Rock Springs and Powell and plans to open a community-based outreach clinic in Afton, as well as two tele-health clinics in Worland and Evanston in the coming months. "Gillette was one of our first community-based outpatient clinics," Van Mark said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
A look back in time: Planning for eventualities Oct 12, 2009
"A single lightly-guarded truck may carry up to 12 warheads, with a combined explosive yield of 1.2 million tons of TNT -- the equivalent of about 1,000 Hirshima bombs. ... "(T)he trucks sometimes carry warheads through Casper, Cheyenne, Buffalo and Sheridan on Interstate 25, through Cheyenne, Laramie, Rawlins, Rock Springs and Evanston on Interstate 90 [sic, I-80] and through Buffalo, Gillette and Moorcroft on Interstate 90. "The article reported: "* The trucks travel through all of the lower... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Western Junior draws youths from afar Oct 9, 2009
And three girls competing in Thursday s sheep show came almost 600 miles from the other direction, from the extreme southwest corner of Wyoming, near Evanston ... Brooke lives in Chadron in the winter, but spends summers in Evanston. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Calling for a step up for kids Oct 7, 2009
Casper participated in the national effort to make children's issues a legislative priority along with 9 other communities in Wyoming: Cheyenne, Cody, Evanston, Jackson, Laramie, Rawlins, Riverton, Rock Springs and Wheatland. "We have a lot of bills that go through the Legislature that deal with animals and very few that deal with children," Pam Walker, director of the Wyoming Early Childhood Partnership, said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
MHSC board talks goals Oct 6, 2009
Rocket Science wrote on Sep 24, 2009 4:18 PM:" If the hospital would contract with my health insurance company I would be able to be seen there instead of Evanston, Rawlins, or Kemmerer. Pretty simple really. " ... Inform wrote on Sep 25, 2009 1:46 PM:" You might avoid Rawlins. They don't have enough money to even meet their payroll according to a story this week. And Kemmerer? They have like a 2 bed clinic. You'd be better off going to your local vet instead of that place. Now Evanston I can... (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
ActionView International, Inc. Updates Events in Evanston, Wyoming at Premiere MatchFights Event Sep 26, 2009
Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ActionView International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: - ) and its wholly owned MatchFights, LLC subsidiary today announced the launch of a blog at , which updates fans of BKB Fight Club on the inaugural September 25th event scheduled for 7:00 pm Pacific Daylight Time at the Machine Shop in Evanston, Wyoming. The blog, which went live earlier this morning local time, includes commentary, updates and pictures on the day's activities before and during the first event. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
ActionView International, Inc. Announces the Addition of Women's Bout for Tonight's Premiere MatchFights Event Sep 26, 2009
Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ActionView International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: - ) and its wholly owned MatchFights, LLC subsidiary today announced that a women's bout has been added to the fight card for tonight's inaugural September 25th BKB Fight Club event scheduled for 7:00 pm Pacific Daylight Time at the Machine Shop in Evanston, Wyoming ... The fighters and MatchFights organizers have converged on Evanston for the MatchFights event ... The weigh-in will be held today at 12:30 pm local... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
ActionView International, Inc. Announces First Band to be Featured at Inaugural MatchFights Event Sep 22, 2009
Sept. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ActionView International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: - ) and its wholly owned MatchFights, LLC subsidiary today announced that Under Radar of Salt Lake City, Utah will be the first band featured as part of the inaugural MatchFights broadcast, scheduled for September 25, 2009 in Evanston Wyoming ... Tickets for the event are available by contacting and through several local retailers in Evanston ... The pre-fight weigh in will be at 12:30 local time on September 25,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Severe weather delays delivery Sep 22, 2009
Severe weather struck Casper overnight causing us to lose power here at our facility. When power was restored, we were unable to get our papers to the carriers in the following communities. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
ActionView International, Inc. Announces Drawing for a Year of Free MatchFights PPV Events Sep 18, 2009
Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ActionView International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: - ) and its wholly owned MatchFights, LLC subsidiary today announced that all subscribers to the inaugural MatchFights event scheduled for September 25, 2009 in Evanston, Wyoming will have their names entered into a drawing, and winners will receive a year of free subscriptions to MatchFights pay-per-view events ... Tickets for the event are available by contacting and through several local retailers in Evanston ...... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Friday's Prep Scoreboard Sep 5, 2009
Evanston 27, Casper Natrona 14. Glenrock 26, Kemmerer 6. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
WYDOT applies for $100 million stimulus grant Sep 3, 2009
The I-80 projects would be in the Elk Mountain and Wamsutter areas, and between the US 189 and French interchanges east of Evanston. This effort will benefit the natural environment and help Wyomings two leading industries, energy and tourism, both of which have been significantly impacted by current economic conditions, WYDOTs grant application states. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Stanford Wrestling Announces 2009-2010 Schedule Aug 27, 2009
The Cardinal will hold its wrestle-offs on Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. prior to its first competition at the Northwestern Duals on Nov. 14 in Evanston, Ill ... The Cardinal will also wrestle in the Reno Tournament of Champions Dec. 20 and the Midlands in Evanston, Ill Dec. 29-30. (Gostanford.com)
Staying on track Jul 26, 2009
The city of Evanston keeps adding brick-and-mortar reality to a long-term vision for turning former Union Pacific Railroad buildings into new community spaces ... Part of the old Union Pacific roundhouse, one of three major buildings on the Evanston Roundhouse and Railyards site, also has been converted for community use ... Since the current city hall was constructed, Davis said the population of Evanston has tripled. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
WYDOT talks about I-80 toll in Casper Jul 16, 2009
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper. Text Size Share This Story. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Democrats must fill to state senate seats after resignations Jul 9, 2009
Ken Decaria of Evanston has moved to Cheyenne to take a position as government relations director for the Wyoming Education Association. Both Carbon County and Uinta County Democratic Party precinct committeemen and committeewomen of Senate Districts 11 and 15 will meet next next week to interview those interested in filling the seats. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
With focus turning from corn, Wyo plant could be biofuel model Jul 9, 2009
Ted wrote on Jul 6, 2009 9:35 PM:" Thanks to the CST for running this story. There is plenty of locations in Wyoming where an ethanol plant of this type would be a boon. Sundance is a great location. You already have a strong timber industry to supply feedstock for the plant. Saratoga would make another great location. The beetle kill in the Medicine Bow is enough feedstock to supply an ethanol plant of this type for years to come. Evanston and Dubios also have large amounts of unused timber... (Agri-View, WI)
Business Briefs Jun 28, 2009
The Wyoming State Bar will hold its annual meeting and judicial conference in Evanston, Sept. 15-18. More than 200 attorneys, judges and guests are expected to attend. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Flying J To Close Restaurants In Texas, 4 Other States Jun 24, 2009
Lubbock, Texas; and three locations in Wyoming including Cokeville, Evanston and Casper. The Flying J convenience stores at those locations will continue selling hot and cold deli items. (KWTX.com, TX)
Preservationists re-enact 1919 Army convoy in Wyo Jun 24, 2009
Shorter lunchtime stops are planned in Rock River, Rock Springs and Evanston. Article Rating. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Awards recognize business efforts Jun 21, 2009
The Outstanding Investment in Young Workers Small Business was awarded to Sherry Johnson, owner of Cinemajik Movie Theatre in Evanston, and the Outstanding Investment in Young Workers Large Business was awarded to Taco John's International, which has its headquarters in Cheyenne. Article Rating. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Boot Barn Invites Evanston to Come On Down to Their Grand Opening Celebration and 20%-Off Sale Jun 17, 2009
June 16, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Boot Barn, the largest specialty retailer for western and work boots, clothes and accessories in the United States is hosting a grand opening celebration at their Evanston store at 1850 Harrison Boulevard ... This weekend, the Evanston team and KEVA radio invites the community to come on in and celebrate with Boot Barn ... WHAT: Boot Barn Grand Opening Celebration - All boots, hats, apparel and jewelry 20% off - Live radio broadcast with KEVA - Concert by Blaine... (Primezone Releases)
What to do? The top 10 things to keep your kids busy this month Jun 5, 2009
The top two in each division are eligible to compete in Evanston on June 20. Youth must register by June 11 at the Recreation Center and must bring a birth certificate. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
RS, other Wyo airports to get lift from funding May 21, 2009
The Department of Transportation is distributing grants through the Federal Aviation Administration to airports in Rock Springs, Evanston, Rawlins, Sheridan and Torrington ... The Uinta County/Burns Field Airport in Evanston will receive $176,000 for construction of the apron and runways. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
wyoming briefs May 12, 2009
The UP 844 locomotive ws scheduled to stop in Evanston, Green River and Rock Springs on Monday. Today, stops are planned in Rawlins, Laramie and Cheyenne. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
UGF signs sprinter from Wyoming May 4, 2009
GREAT FALLS (AP) University of Great Falls track and field coach Jim Brewer has announced the signing of sprinter Gabriela Smith of Evanston, Wyo. Smith was the 100 meter South Regional Champion in 2007 with a personal best time of 12. (Helena Independent Record)
DCI agents arrest 19, search for more in oxycontin roundup Apr 30, 2009
A Salt Lake City man, Tyrone Villanueva, 28, was arrested in Evanston on April 17 after he delivered a large quantity of oxycontin, marijuana and cocaine to an undercover South West Enforcement Team agent. Villanueva was charged with delivery of oxycontin, delivery of marijuana and delivery of cocaine. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Don't touch that dial: KWYS has a new voice Apr 11, 2009
He's been on the radio in Idaho Falls and Rexburg, and in Star Valley, Worland, Powell and Evanston, Wyoming. KTHE-AM/KDNO-FM, the Thermopolis radio stations that Dick managed were named 2009 Businesses of the Year for Hot Springs County, Wyoming just last month. (W. Yellowstone News, MT)
Cheyenne on board with Amtrak route restoration Apr 11, 2009
Laramie, Rawlins, Green River, Rock Springs and Evanston also were stops on the route between Denver and Seattle. The trains ran three times a week. (Yahoo News)
County has just fleeting contact with parimutuel company during past year Apr 7, 2009
Oneida Capital reportedly operates a number of tracks around the nation, including Wyoming Entertainment, which runs Wyoming Off Track Betting and Wyoming Downs, site of that state's only parimutuel horse racing near Evanston. Eric Spector told the Missoulian in October 2007 that his company had pumped more than 15 million into buying and renovating Wyoming Downs in the first year. (Missoulian, MT)
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. Announces First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call Apr 2, 2009
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. is the parent company for 10 community banks including Glacier Bank, Kalispell; First Security Bank of Missoula; Valley Bank of Helena; Big Sky Western Bank, Bozeman; Western Security Bank of Billings; and First Bank of Montana, Lewistown, all located in Montana; as well as Mountain West Bank, Coeur d'Alene, operating in Idaho, Utah and Washington; 1st Bank, Evanston, operating in Wyoming and Utah; Citizens Community Bank, Pocatello, operating in Idaho; and Bank of the San... (PR Newswire)
WyDOT soon to install more safety equipment Mar 26, 2009
Other locations for the weather systems include Evanston, Bridger Valley Interchange, Green River, Rock Springs, Point of Rocks Interchange and GL Road Interchange east of Table Rock. The stations monitor air, pavement and subsurface temperatures, precipitation, relative humidity, wind speed and direction, humidity and the dew point to help determine what maintenance is needed to keep the roads safe and give travelers information on the conditions. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Wyoming gets an F from National Alliance on Mental Illness Mar 19, 2009
One will be located in Evanston, the other somewhere in the northwest portion of the state. That still leaves the northeast region without one. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Budget bill has Wyo. earmarks Mar 15, 2009
- 380,000, City of Evanston for improvements to the Historic Evanston Roundhouse and Railyard, Enzi. - 285,000, Native American Indian, Alaskan and Hawaiian Educational Center in Sheridan, to expand professional development in early literacy and math programs for teachers, Enzi. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
NAMI: Mental health care needs improvement Mar 12, 2009
The pilot program began in Cheyenne and expanded to Evanston last year. The 2009 Legislature passed a bill to allocate 1. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Crashes close I-80 for several hours after storm Mar 12, 2009
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 6:07 PM MDT The spring snow storm that blew through the state Monday night led to numerous crashes on Interstate 80 between Evanston and Green River, closing the road for several hours. The most serious was a multiple vehicle crash on the eastbound lanes near mile post 78. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Weather hampers travel in southwest Wyoming Mar 11, 2009
The Wyoming Department of Transportation reported Tuesday afternoon that westbound lanes of Interstate 80 were closed between Fort Bridger and Evanston. Eastbound lanes of I-80 were reopened Tuesday afternoon after a temporary closure caused by a multiple vehicle crash about 22 miles west of Rock Springs. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
• Church news Mar 7, 2009
He graduated from the Seabury Western Theological Seminary in Evanston, Ill. in 1997 and was ordained as a priest later that year. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
City Park restoration years away Mar 3, 2009
City Park needs a big and nice playground like the ones in Red Lodge and Evanston, she said. There should be slides, fireman poles, tubes to climb through, monkey bars, an area for little kids and a separate area for bigger kids. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
• More State/National Stories • Mar 3, 2009
- State/National Sports. Monday, March 02, 2009. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Wyoming High School Boys Swim and Dive Championships Feb 28, 2009
Clint Huff, Evanston, 22 ... Brock Martin, Evanston, 418 ... Andrew Harris, Evanston, 350. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Ice a problem in SW Wyo. Feb 25, 2009
Black ice advisories were posted Tuesday morning for the Afton, Evanston, Farson, Jackson, Lyman, Pinedale and Rock Springs areas. A multi-vehicle wreck on a slick U.S. 191 near Rock Springs claimed one life and injured several others. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Mormons take lead on 'social' bills (51) Feb 22, 2009
I used to work in the oil fields and some of my time was spent in the Lyman and Evanston areas, both with a great many Mormons ... Evanston's economy is driven by the Utahans that come to Wyo for porn and booze. (Casper Star-Tribune)
Famous elk found dead just north of Yellowstone Feb 18, 2009
Eco is probably in a nice padded cell in the State hospital in Evanston typing on his little pink computer while snuggling with his little pink stuffed bunny. Maybe we should have some sympathy. (Casper Star-Tribune)
COWBOY SPORTS NETWORK AFFILIATES Feb 16, 2009
KKTY 1470 AM Evanston, Wyo. KEVA 1240 AM Gillette, Wyo. (Wyomingathletics.com)
Smoking ban bills future uncertain Feb 12, 2009
So far, only Cheyenne, Laramie and Evanston have enacted bans while Casper considered a ban but rejected it. Smokefree Wyoming, a group that has lobbied in favor of a comprehensive statewide ban, issued a statement after the House amended HB 31 to exempt bars and restaurants that it opposed the bill. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Proposed lottery bill would raise $11M annually Feb 8, 2009
The bill also would allow visual lottery terminals at Wyoming Downs, a horse track in Evanston, which would put up a 1 million application fee to help the corporation get started. That exact form of video lottery can only be at the racetrack, Wallis said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
