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Phil Christopherson, CEO of Energy Capital Economic Development, started out as a truck driver within a family business. He eventually
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The Death of Matthew Shepard #ThisWeekInWYHistory
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death after he was kidnapped, robbed, and pistol-whipped in Laramie. His
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The Campbell County Chamber of Commerce hosted a monthly luncheon Tuesday and invited the candidates in various local and state
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Gov. Mead Talks Coal at Gillette Forum
Governor Matt Mead spoke at a forum on Tuesday in Gillette, facilitating a discussion on the future of coal in
Speakers at Forum Argue Renewable Energy Subsidies Distort Markets
Michael Nasi had something to say to people who think coal is on its way out. In fact, were it
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While the nation has a pessimistic, or even hostile, view of coal, the speakers at the conference at the Cam-Plex
[Podcast 1.2] Teddi Smothermon and the Powder River Playhouse
The Powder River Playhouse is one of Gillette's community theater groups. It's known for its complex productions of Broadway-quality musicals
The Crash of United Airlines 409 #ThisWeekInWYHistory
*Photo credit Bill Larkin, showing a DC-4 in United Airlines livery On Oct. 6, 1955, 66 people perished when their
Coal Company Keeps Value of Bonding Property Confidential
Contura is gearing up to pass on ownership of the Eagle Butte and Belle Ayr coal mines to Blackjewel, an
Two Madison Well Discharge Proposals Out For Public Comment
The city of Gillette has two separate applications for discharging water from the Madison Well Field. The Wyoming Department of
County Approves $200,000 Consulting Contract
The Campbell County Commission Tuesday approved $200,000 for a consulting service, which will produce a compensation and classification report for
[Podcast 1.1] Robert Henning: Why Are Community Museums Important?
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Commission Approves Social Service Contracts
The Campbell County Commission today approved a number of contracts with providers of social services. The commission approved a fiscal
Drug Court/Personal Frontiers Separation Comes in Midst of Heavy Need
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Seeking Independence: A Sick Girl Hopes to Get a Service Dog
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The Wyoming Champion #ThisWeekInWYHistory
In Buffalo is a bronze statue of a man by the name of Nate Champion. He was born on Sept.
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Bill and Marge West farm out near Arvada on land originally homesteaded by Bill West’s dad in 1919. “We’re about
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In November, North Dakota voters will vote on whether or not to add the state to the growing list of
The History of the Cowboy Hat #ThisWeekInWYHistory
(Gillette, Wyo.) In the hand of the silhouetted cowboy on the iconic Bucking Horse and Rider logo is a hat
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*Ogden Driskill discusses concerns he has over a city of Gillette notice of intent to discharge water from two new
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(Gillette, Wyo.) Two grizzly bears, a mother and a cub, were euthanized following a fatal attack in northwest Wyoming. Mark
Research Will Examine Role of Hunters in Controlling Chronic Wasting Disease
(Gillette, Wyo.) Could hunting help control chronic wasting disease? That’s the question a research project involving Wyoming, several other states,
Sales And Use Tax Show Surprising Shopping Trends
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