Maya Angelou, born in St. Louis, Mo., on April 4, 1928, is a contemporary American poet and important figure in the American Civil Rights movement. She also is an educator, historian, fiction and non-fiction author, actress, dancer, playwright, producer and director. She was among the first African American women to hit the bestsellers lists and has been nominated for a National Book Award, a Pulitzer Prize for poetry and two Grammy Awards. Angelou recited her poem, "On the Pulse of Morning," at President Bill Clinton's inauguration in 1993, becoming only the second poet in U.S. history to write and recite original work at a presidential inauguration. She has received more than 50 honorary degrees from colleges and universities worldwide. She continues to travel around the world.
Project director Dan Cantine poses in the gutted 2nd-floor room of the old Coliseum Motors building recently in downtown Casper. The building is being converted into the new 12/24 Club, a resource center for people suffering from addictions. (Dan Cepeda/Star-Tribune)
The old Coliseum Motors building, which dates back to the early-50s, is being renovated into the 12/24 Club near downtown Casper. (Dan Cepeda/Star-Tribune)
Maya Angelou, born in St. Louis, Mo., on April 4, 1928, is a contemporary American poet and important figure in the American Civil Rights movement. She also is an educator, historian, fiction and non-fiction author, actress, dancer, playwright, producer and director. She was among the first African American women to hit the bestsellers lists and has been nominated for a National Book Award, a Pulitzer Prize for poetry and two Grammy Awards. Angelou recited her poem, "On the Pulse of Morning," at President Bill Clinton's inauguration in 1993, becoming only the second poet in U.S. history to write and recite original work at a presidential inauguration. She has received more than 50 honorary degrees from colleges and universities worldwide. She continues to travel around the world.
Wyoming guard Brandon Ewing is fouled on a drive to the basket against San Diego State in the second quarter Wednesday in Laramie. (Tim Kupsick, Star-Tribune)
Kelly Walsh's Nicolle Dvorak, left, and Stephanie Sheets of Evanston both jump up for a rebound in the first period of their game on Friday night. Photo by Kerry Huller, Star-Tribune
Police officers stand outside a house in the Walthamstow area of north London, during a raid by British police Thursday Aug. 10, 2006. Britain's national security threat level was raised to critical earlier Thursday as authorities thwarted a terrorist plot to blow up several aircraft in mid-flight using explosives smuggled in hand luggage, officials said Thursday.(AP Photo/Akira Suemori)
The Jeff Finlin Band includes Casper-based bass player Amy Gieske, center. The band is becoming a favorite in the Rocky Mountain region. Photo by Wes Mostaert, The Mountain High Photo Guy.
Bailey Kremke, left, of Kelly Walsh passes to a teammate while Evanston's Lauren Thomas defends during the first period of their game on Friday night in Casper. Photo by Kerry Huller, Star-Tribune
Tim Kupsick, Star-Tribune Donny Williams, left, and Jack Williams unload pieces from a trailer home Friday afternoon at the Casper landfill.
Natrona County High seniors Markae Peterson, Krista Elder and Daniel Robinett, from left, sign each other's yearbooks during their last day of school on Tuesday. (Kerry Huller/Star-Tribune)
University of Wyoming Athletics Director Tom Burman poses on the field on Friday morning in Laramie. Work on War Memorial Stadium continues in the background, which will add more luxury box seats when finished. (Dan Cepeda/Star-Tribune)
Jeff Matney and his wife Tami have made Casper their home for almost 15 years. They and their four young children appreciate the friendly atmosphere of Casper. They especially enjoy hiking the trails around Rotary Park waterfall. Pastor Jeff, as he is called by his church family, ministers at Calvary Baptist Church.
Dave Christensen introduces his wife Susie at his introductory press conference. (Courtesy/JEREMY STEGALL)
A view from Tom Morton's 1948 black MG TC at the Cruizin' with the Oldies car show in Casper on Saturday. (Jake Mitchell/Star-Tribune)
Artist Melanie Myron makes three-dimensional glass art as well as large commissioned pieces. This poinsettia piece hangs in her studio west of Casper. (Kerry Huller/Star-Tribune)
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