The Natrona County School Board made the right decision to delay a proposed $35 million bond issue until 2011. The district has too much riding on several construction projects to take the plan to voters before it's ready.
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It would be easy to criticize the U.S. Forest Service for proposing to close dozens of campgrounds in northern Wyoming in order to focus resources on bark beetle infestations primarily in northern Colorado.
Nov 19, 2009 | 8:30 am | Loading…
Juvenile justice system reform hasn't been easy to accomplish in Wyoming, largely because it upsets the status quo. Some officials mistakenly don't think there's a problem.
Nov 18, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…
Casper and Natrona County officials are understandably concerned about the prospects for the optional 1-cent sales tax, which will again be on the general election ballot in November 2010.
Nov 17, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…
Although it's been criticized by conservationists and at least one federal official, we don't see a problem in relocating dozens of Yellowstone bison to billionaire Ted Turner's Montana ranch.
Nov 16, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
CHEYENNE -- You don't hear much talk any more about death panels in connection with national health care reform.
Nov 15, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Improving secondary education in Natrona County is a complex task, as members of the visioning committee of the Path to 2025 project have learned. If new ideas are to work, there needs to be buy-in from the entire community.
Nov 15, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
In state capitals across the country, media outlets in recent years have been reducing their coverage of state government.
Nov 15, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
The signs are encouraging that after years of price volatility that have led to boom-and-bust cycles, the cost of natural gas is stabilizing and production appears to be gradually increasing.
Nov 13, 2009 | 8:45 am | Loading…
Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming eloquently described why a juvenile offender who hasn't killed anyone shouldn't be locked up with no chance of parole: When "a young person is sent 'up the river,' we need to remember that all rivers can change course."
Nov 12, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…
On Veterans Day, traditionally America honors the men and women who have faithfully served our country in past wars. They deserve our thanks, and it's fitting to pay tribute to them by looking back upon their service while they are still with us.
Nov 11, 2009 | 1:00 pm | Loading…
We're happy to see that when Wyoming lawmakers finally tackled the split estates issue four years ago, they apparently got it just about right.
Nov 10, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
It should come as no surprise that a state district judge has upheld the Goshen County School District's controversial policy of random drug testing for students in extracurricular activities. Case law was clearly on the district's side.
Nov 10, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
It should be exciting. It will definitely be a first, and maybe the start of a new tradition.
Nov 09, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
The sports staff of the Star-Tribune has ventured into new territory this fall, using our Web site to cover high school and University of Wyoming sports in ways we never have before.
Nov 08, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
CHEYENNE -- Beer, like movies, has always been regarded as recession-proof.
Nov 08, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Wyoming legislators in recent years have made a concerted effort to help school districts better recruit and retain teachers by boosting the amount the state spends on K-12 education.
Nov 08, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
The sports staff of the Star-Tribune has ventured into new territory this fall, using our Web site to cover high school and University of Wyoming sports in ways we never have before.
Nov 08, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
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