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Dispatch: Woman climbs onto roof of patrol car, while in handcuffs; Man hit over the head with vodka bottle

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(Casper, Wyo.) – Here is Thursday’s recap of law enforcement activity from around Natrona County over the weekend. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges filed are subject to change following official filling from Natrona County District Attorney’s Office.

Casper Police Department
Arrests:

Bryan E Bagner, 38 of Casper, failure to appear

Alisha D Elrod, 35 of Casper, breach of peace, under the influence of a controlled substance, auto burglary, interference with a peace officer. Officers responded to a report of a fire assist at Wyoming Medical Center at approximately 3:37am Thursday. Officers arrived and were told that a white female had pulled the fire alarm, according to the report, officers located the woman in a vehicle clutching items that belonged to the vehicle’s owner. Officers observed the woman to be twisting and jerking uncontrollably, according to the report. The woman, identified as Elrod, told officers that she pulled the fire alarm to signal her sister to bring her coffee, according to the report. Officers observed a white film around the woman’s mouth during their investigation reportedly saw track marks on both of her arms. She told officers that she needed medical attention, but fought medial personnel when they arrived, according to the report. She told officers and medical personnel that she had use a lot of methamphetamine and drank a can of coke which probably had methamphetamine in it, according to the report. When being taken into custody, the woman walked along the frame of the patrol car and onto the roof of the police vehicle, according to the report. After she was cleared by the Wyoming Medical Center, she was taken to the detention center. She was charged with breach of peace, under the influence of a controlled substance auto burglary and interference with a peace officer.

Stephen J Gonzales, 32 of Casper, failure to comply

Joseph D Hughes, 18 of Casper, aggravated assault, destruction of property. Officers were advised of an incident on the 1100 block of South Ash Street at approximately 7:04pm, where a man had struck another man over the head with a glass bottle. According to the victim’s statements, three men, including the assailant had come to the residence due to a roommate dispute between the victim and a woman, according to the report. The three men were reportedly mutual friends with the former female roommate. One man, reportedly Hughes, had broken down the door and entered the residence. The victim started yelling at Hughes to get out where he was struck by a Grey Goose vodka bottle on the head, according to the report. Officers observed a 1.5 inch laceration to the victim’s head. The three men drove off in a white Honda passenger vehicle, according to the report. Officers located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop, where Hughes was identified as the driver. He was questioned and denied any involvement in the assault, stating he had gone to get his girlfriend at the time of the assault. Hughes stated that he left work between 7:00-7:30pm, picked up his girlfriend and went visited his grand mother’s house, according to the report. Officers were unable to identify any other witnesses besides the people inside the residence at the time of the assault. Hughes was arrested for aggravated assault and property destruction.

Wade M Prehn, 39 of Saratoga, two failure to appear warrants

Geri L Reed, 47 of Mills, failure to comply

Bobbie J Rowland, 20 of Natrona County, failure to appear

Total arrests: 7

Calls:

Casper Police officers responded to seven accidents, four reports of assault, two reports of burglary, three reports of disturbances, three reports of drugs, four reports of fraud, two reports of hit and run accidents, three reports of suspicious activity, four reports of theft, two reports of threatening and made 14 traffic stops Wednesday, June 10, 2015.

Total incidents: 151

Natrona County Sheriff’s Office
Arrests:

Daniel W Urbanski, serve jail time

Stephanie A Cestnik, serve jail time

Martin L Eggum, county warrant hold for agency

Lance E Morehead, failure to comply

Glenn T Weir, violate FVPA court order

Michael A Webster, serve jail time

Total arrests: 6

Calls:

Natrona County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an accident on Cole Creek and Chameleon with a reported injury, one report of a burglary on Emigrant Trail where 20 fishing poles and reels were taken, one report of a disturbances on McKinley, one report of property damage on Hione and made two traffic stops Wednesday, June 10, 2015.

Total incidents: 26

Mills Police Department

Mathew M Schmidt, hold for probation and parole

Total inmates: 232


‘Casper Gator’ lands at Metro Animal Control

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Casper Gator at Metro Animal Control
Photos provided by Metro Animal Control

(Casper, Wyo) – Casper isn’t a place where you would find a live alligator in your backyard, or even your closet, but that wasn’t the case for one local family.

Division Manager at Metro Animal Control, Tory Cutrell reported today during our dog visit, that she was recently brought a live American Alligator.

She went on to report that the three foot, aggressive, gator was brought to her from a Casper man who told her that his juvenile son had received the alligator off the internet and had it hidden in his closet.

Cutrell notified the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and has worked out a deal with a herpetologist in Phoenix, AZ to take the, ‘Casper Gator’ next week.

See photos below:

Wyoming Heritage Days helps Wyoming celebrate 125 years at the National Trails Interpretive Center this weekend

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(Casper, Wyo.) – The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NHTIC) announces its annual living history special event.  This year’s event, Wyoming Heritage Days, celebrates the 125th anniversary of Wyoming statehood.

The living history extravaganza will take place on Saturday, June 13th and Sunday, June 14th on the grounds of the NHTIC.

Event hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday.  The event will be free and open to the public on both days.

Wyoming Heritage Days will truly be a “walk through time.”  According to NHTIC Director Chris Wilkinson, “This one of a kind living history event will afford visitors the opportunity to observe and interact with Wyoming’s most colorful historic characters.”

Visitors to the center that weekend will be encouraged to visit with living history interpreters showcasing Wyoming history from 1820 to the early 1900’s.  Fur traders, emigrants, topographical engineers, Native American re-enactors, Pony Express Riders and soldiers will all be on hand to help celebrate Wyoming’s magnificent past.

The NHTIC will be open and free of charge both days as well.  Visitors are encouraged to learn more about Wyoming’s emigrant trails during their visit to Wyoming Heritage Days.

For more information, please contact Heritage Days Coordinator Shawn Wade at the NHTIC  (307) 261-7780.

 

 

 

-Provided by the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center-

Black Beach and Cottonwood Beach campgrounds to close next week for Alcova Bridge maintenance

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(Natrona County, Wyo.)— Natrona County Board of Commissioners directed the Natrona County Parks Department to close Alcova Bridge after a three hour meeting deliberating the condition of the bridge. Both Black Beach and Cottonwood Beach Campgrounds will be closed to the public beginning at noon Monday, June 15, 2015, until further notice.

Pursuant to a recommendation from the State Bridge Engineer in his report dated June 3, 2015, Natrona County has posted the bridge has been “posted “at three tons (3T) for the Type 3, Type 3S2 and Type 3-3 Wyoming legal trucks, respectively, until the bridge is repaired or replaced.”

Arrangements are being made with the Bureau of Reclamation to detour over Alcova Dam heavier vehicular traffic such as school buses, emergency vehicles and affected property owners, whose farming/ranching equipment, livestock trailers, etc. exceed the 3T load limit.

Negotiations are underway with a structural engineering consultant who’ll recommend temporary strategies at both the Alcova bridge and the Dam’s spillway in an effort to increase their respective load limits.

Consultants will also prepare Bidding Documents for a new bridge, advertise, bid and award the Project to the successful bidder, whereupon the construction phase will commence.

Signage will be posted and overhead message boards and marquees will be utilized to inform the motoring public of these closures and restrictions.

For the duration thereof, picnickers, campers and recreationists are encouraged to utilize amenities, campsites and facilities on the west side of Alcova reservoir—via Lakeshore Drive—as well as at Gray Reef and Pathfinder reservoirs.

Please call or type HYPERLINK “mailto:rohearn@natrona.net” rohearn@natrona.net with any questions, or if you require additional information.

 

-Provided by Natrona County Parks-

Wedding Announcement: Clifton Miech and Melissa Campbell

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Clifton Miech and Melissa Campbell

Congratulations to Casper man Clifton Miech on his wedding to Melissa Campbell of Denver!

The couple will be married at 3:00 p.m. on June 13,2015 in Casper, Wyoming.

Clifton graduated Kelly Walsh in 2007 and attended the University of Wyoming for a short time. He currently works as a field surveyor at Gyrodata. Clifton is the son of Sheryl and Chuck Miech. Clifton will become step-dad to Melissa’s two children Vincent and Emma.

Melissa graduated from Kelly Walsh High School in 2008 and is currently working on her Social Work degree. Both of Melissa’s parents are passed away and will be missed during the ceremony.

The couple is looking forward to their families and friends joining together witnessing them join in marriage.

Wyoming Business Council invites businesses that focus on organic, natural, healthy foods to international trade show

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(Wyoming) – The Wyoming Business Council invites Wyoming businesses with a focus on organic, natural and healthy foods to participate in an international trade show in Canada.

Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) East will take place in Toronto on Sept. 19-20.

The event is designed to provide new sales opportunities to U.S. specialty, natural and organic food companies. CHFA East is Canada’s largest conference and trade show for these industries and offers businesses a chance to meet Canada’s industry-leading manufacturers, distributors and brokers face to face.

“There is a substantial market in Canada for the organic, natural and health food industries. Wyoming companies that fall into this niche should really consider attending this event. It is a great way to meet retailers and get exposure for products in a major market for these types of goods,” said Donn Randall, crop and forage program manager at the Wyoming Business Council.

Products at the show must be at least 50 percent U.S. agricultural origin by weight, excluding added water and packaging. Suitable products include, but are not limited to, natural, organic and specialty food products, including beverages, snack foods, consumer ready foods and most products that would be sold in U.S. natural food stores.

Participating companies will receive match-making services from the Western United States Agricultural Trade Associations’ (WUSATA) contractor, who will arrange a minimum of four individualized appointments with key buyers. There will also be a pre-show tour of Toronto’s top retailers on Sept.  18 to introduce businesses to the Canadian health food retail trade.

The cost to participate is $1,500 for a 10’x10’ booth or $750 for a 5’x10’ booth.  Booths will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis according to date of registration and payment received. Companies exhibiting within the WUSATA Pavilion will also receive a $1,000 travel reimbursement for lodging for one traveler funded by WUSATA.

Registration for the event ends at 11:59 p.m. on July 11.

For more information about the event, contact Donn Randall at 307.777.6578 or donn.randall@wyo.gov.

 

-Wyoming Business Council-

Weekend Roundup: Rock the Block with the Yellowstone Garage; Shrine Bowl; and Pancakes!

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(Casper, Wyo.) – Weekend is just past the clouds, here’s a look at what’s happening around Casper this weekend:

Thursday, June 11th

Launching Little Learners at NCPL at 10:30 am.

Rocky Mountain Puppets at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm at NCPL.

Trojan Trek Fun Day from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm cancelled due to the weather.

Yellowstone Garage: Rock the Block at 5:30 pm.

 

Friday, June 12th

United Way of Natrona County Presents “Wyaui” at CanDo Hanger (The Old Bundy Marine Building) at 6:00 pm.

Appy Hour at NCPL at 10:00 am.

 

Saturday, June 13th

Free CNFR Pancake Breakfast from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at Casper City Park (located on Center Street and 7th Street).

Shriners Parade

2015 Wyoming Shrine Bowl 

Poverty Resistance Food Pantry  Lemonade Day from 8:00 am-2:00 pm.

Washington Park  ice cream social hosted by the Casper Mustang Car Club at 3:00 pm.

Wild West Photo Workshop at Wyoming Camera Outfitters.

2015 National Trails Interpretive Center Wyoming Heritage Days at NTIC from 8:00 am-5:00 pm.

Auction of Western Books at NCPL at 6:00 pm.

Reliant Federal Credit Union is hosting the Downtown Day of Discovery Scavenger Hunt.

Big Brothers, Big Sisters -A “Putt-ing Kids First” miniature golf at 10:00 am.

 

Sunday, June 14th

CNFR opens at the Casper Events Center.

 

If you know of any other events happening this week please let us know! Visit our homepage and click the Share News icon!

Today’s obituaries: Edmiston

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OI841409346_EdmistonGeorge(Casper, Wyo.) – George Junior Edmiston (Frosty) He was born in Dwyer, Wyoming on January 10, 1931 and passed away on June 8, 2015. He is survived by his 3 children, Rick, Cathy (Catherine Elaine when he had a point to make), Randy, 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, his sister Shirley Elmore and his brother Jay Edmiston. View more of this obituary, here.


Concerns raised in Washington over minimum wage for Guides and Outfitters

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Today U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis (WY-at large), chairman of Oversight and Government Reform’s Subcommittee on the Interior, held a hearing titled: The Impact of Executive Order 13658 on Public Land Guides and Outfitters.

This executive order, issued in February of 2014, established a new $10.10 per hour minimum wage for contractors with the Federal Government. Despite the Forest Service advising the Department of Labor (DOL) that outfitters and guides operating with permits on public lands are not contractors, the DOL wrote guidance to include guides and outfitters operating on federal lands under the order.

Throughout the hearing serious concerns were raised on the effects this order will have on outfitters and guides since the requirements to pay overtime will run the businesses into the ground, a report from Lummis’s office stated.  Furthermore employees will now be required to keep careful logs in the backcountry of whether the activities they engage in are covered under a certain contract, log time under that contract, be careful not to log that time if it does not fall under a given contract, track time sleeping, time eating, value of meals eaten, and other excessive details.

“Leave it to President Obama and his Administration to turn the backwoods and wilderness into a sea of red tape,” said Chairman Lummis. “Even the Forest Service commented on this rule stating that outfitters operating under permit are not federal contractors and should be exempt from this rule. The Department of Labor decided to ignore the Forest Service, despite its familiarity with these small businesses, and has decided to impose this federal order on public land outfitters and guides. We have to fight these excessive regulations that can put these businesses under and would make accessing federal lands even more difficult.  That is why I am proud to have joined Rep Stewart on his bill to address this issue.”

U.S. Representative Chris Stewart (UT-02) testified in the hearing regarding his bill H.R. 2215: the Outdoor Recreation Enhancement Act, of which Rep. Lummis is a cosponsor, to clarify and expand an existing exemption to wage and hour laws for ski resorts to include businesses involving rafting, horseback riding, hiking, cycling and other seasonal recreational business.

“My bill is a simple fix that will allow these businesses to continue to operate on federal lands and will allow all of us the opportunity to enjoy extraordinary experiences in our National Parks and other public lands,” said Rep. Stewart.

The DOL justified the overtime payment requirements citing the need to raise morale for guides and outfitters.  In response Mike Cottingham, owner of Wilderness Ventures, testified:

“I’ve been in business for 43 years…I’ve never met a mountain guide on Mount Ranier, Grand Teton, Mount Shasta, I’ve never met a river guide on any of the rivers I’ve run who had low morale engaging in those kind of activities…,” said Mike Cottingham.  “I didn’t just start a company and hire a bunch of people, I actually led.  I led for nine straight years with my wife.  And those were the finest the most rewarding summers I ever had in my life.  And when I hire a young person today as a leader I am so thrilled that they have an opportunity to have the experience that I had…they are people who are doing this because they just love the opportunity to share their enthusiasm.  It’s a pretty amazing group of people.”

–Provided by U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis’s Office

A sunny weekend!

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(Casper, Wyo.) –  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81 today.

Tonight lows will drop to around 53 and lead to another sunny day Saturday.

High near 80 on Saturday with a slight breeze.

Small chance of showers Saturday night and more sun on Sunday with a high near 77.

Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Hello Friday! Here’s what’s happening today and through the weekend

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(Casper, Wyo.) – Well hello Friday! Where have you been all this week!

Welcome to another beautiful Friday in the Oil City! Lots to do this weekend check it out!

Friday, June 12th

United Way of Natrona County Presents “Wyaui” at CanDo Hanger (The Old Bundy Marine Building) at 6:00 pm.

Appy Hour at NCPL at 10:00 am.

Stalkups RV Trade in Carnival from 9:00 am-6:00 pm.

Saturday, June 13th

Free CNFR Pancake Breakfast from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at Casper City Park (located on Center Street and 7th Street).

Shriners Parade

2015 Wyoming Shrine Bowl 

Poverty Resistance Food Pantry  Lemonade Day from 8:00 am-2:00 pm.

Washington Park  ice cream social hosted by the Casper Mustang Car Club at 3:00 pm.

Wild West Photo Workshop at Wyoming Camera Outfitters.

Stalkups RV Trade in Carnival from 9:00 am-6:00 pm.

2015 National Trails Interpretive Center Wyoming Heritage Days at NTIC from 8:00 am-5:00 pm.

Auction of Western Books at NCPL at 6:00 pm.

Reliant Federal Credit Union is hosting the Downtown Day of Discovery Scavenger Hunt.

Big Brothers, Big Sisters -A “Putt-ing Kids First” miniature golf at 10:00 am.

 

Sunday, June 14th

CNFR opens at the Casper Events Center.

Stalkups RV Trade in Carnival from 9:00 am-6:00 pm.

If you know of any other events happening this weekend please let us know! Visit our homepage and click the Share News icon!

Community: Recent births around Casper

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(Casper, Wyo.) – Congratulations to all the new parents in the Casper area. Many sleepless nights are ahead, but the new bundle of joy will bring you happiness.

Here are the recent births in Casper:

June 1, 2015
Girl, Jaelyn, to Marisol & Miguel Chavira, Evansville

June 2, 2015
Girl, Marina Leigh, to Hannah Malson & Edward Maes, Casper
Boy, Sawyer Ross, to Jena Edwards, Casper
Girl, Rylee Elizabeth, to Amy & Chris Raymond, Casper
Boy, Vincent Lee, to Jessica Graham, Casper

June 4, 2015
Boy, Brooks Thomas, to Jessica Stull & Matt Maxwell, Casper
Boy, Camden Rielly, to Nicole & Bryce Garner, Casper
Boy, Liam Edmar Oscar, to Vanessa & Edgar Hermosillo, Casper

June 5, 2015
Girl, Amber Jade, to Katrina & Tomas Jones, Mills

June 6, 2015
Girl, Teagan Wrey, to Sarah & Tyler Peterson, Casper
Boy, Abel Wyatt, to Mikaila & Shane Brown, Casper
Boy, Timothy Stuart, to Ashley Seimy & Matthew Schmidt, Casper

Pony Express gallops through Casper next Friday!

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(Casper, Wyo.) – The 36th annual re-ride of the Pony Express National Historic Trail will pass through Casper on Friday, June 19, at approximately 10 a.m., at the Bureau of Land Management’s National Historic Trails Interpretive Center.

Free admission to the Trails Center is offered all day.

Visitors should arrive at the Trails Center by 9 a.m. since the re-ride may arrive early. Those that do will be treated to live music by members of the Western Music Association, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at the Pony Express Log Cabin. Award-winning musicians Jerry Bell, Dick Enders, Miss “V” the Gypsy Cowbell and Casey Whiteman will perform string music for the whole family.

“We are proud to serve as a stop along the Pony Express National Historic Trail, and we invite everyone to come and watch the mail relay at the log cabin near our flagpole,” said Trails Center Director Chris Wilkinson.

The ride will continue to Fort Caspar Museum and Historic Site before heading to Independence Rock and beyond.

Nearly 500 volunteer members of the National Pony Express Association take part in this family-oriented commemorative event.  This year the first rider will depart St. Joseph, Missouri, June 15, with relays of the mail to waiting riders along the 1,960-mile historic route.  It will be delivered to the old Wells Fargo Bank building in Sacramento, California, June 25.

For additional information please call the Trails Center Information Desk at 307-261-7700.  For details about the re-ride along its entire route and to follow the riders’ progress, visit the National Pony Express Association online at www.xphomestation.com.

 

-Provided by  the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center-

Annual cattle drive in Grand Teton National Park slated for June 13

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A herd of 300 steers rounds the bend on Hwy 26/287 in Grand Teton National Park, just east of Moran Junction (June 8, 2013). Photo by Jackie Skaggs, GTNP public affairs officer.

A traditional cattle drive will take place early Saturday morning, June 13, in Grand Teton National Park.  While the cattle drive is underway, a two-mile stretch of Highway 26/89/191 (Hwy 89) will be closed to vehicle traffic from Moran Junction to the Elk Ranch flats that lie just one-mile south of the junction. Motorists should expect a brief travel delay between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. as cattle are herded from their pastures on the Pinto Ranch of Buffalo Valley to summer pasture lands at Elk Ranch.

Park rangers will provide traffic control on Hwy 89 during this annual cattle drive.

Pinto Ranch wranglers will drive a herd of approximately 300 cattle westward from the ranch using a right of way along Highway 26/287. When the cattle reach Moran Junction, the animals must cross the Buffalo Fork bridge, which can cause a delay of up to 15 minutes while both steers and wranglers clear both the bridge and a swampy area just south of the Buffalo Fork and Snake River confluence.

Efforts will be made to minimize any inconvenience to travelers driving along Hwy 89 near Moran Junction during this Saturday morning cattle drive. To avoid the travel minor delay, motorists may choose to use an alternate route and drive the Teton Park Road between Jackson Lake Junction and Moose Junction. Then again, watching the wranglers work their horses as they drive the cattle—and waiting for the herd to pass—may offer the chance to briefly experience a timeless tradition of the old West.

Several years ago, Grand Teton officials requested that the Pinto Ranch shift their cattle from an historic, free-range Pacific Creek grazing allotment north of Moran to the fenced Elk Ranch pastures in order to minimize potential conflicts with predators in the Pacific Creek drainage. Pinto Ranch also switched to grazing steers only, rather than running a cow/calf operation; this change also helped to reduce potential predator conflicts.

In accordance with the 1950 Grand Teton National Park enabling legislation, certain historic grazing privileges were retained. Since that time, the fenced and irrigated Elk Ranch pastures have been used for grazing each summer season.

Pinto Ranch wranglers push the cattle herd across the Buffalo Fork bridge as they head toward the Elk Ranch pastures (June 8, 2013). Photo by Jackie Skaggs, GTNP public affairs officer.

Pinto Ranch wranglers push the cattle herd across the Buffalo Fork bridge as they head toward the Elk Ranch pastures (June 8, 2013). Photo by Jackie Skaggs, GTNP public affairs officer.

Mexico man sentenced for illegal entry into US, arrested by CPD

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Manuel Trevizo-Beltran, 29, of Mexico, was sentenced by Federal District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson on June 9, 2015, for illegal re-entry of a previously deported alien into the United States.

Trevizo-Beltran was arrested in Casper, Wyoming. He received ten months imprisonment, was ordered to pay a $100.00 special assessment and is subject to deportation upon release from custody.

This case was investigated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement.


There is still time to register for the 8th Annual Wyoming Leadership Symposium!

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The Wyoming Department of Education Individual Learning Division is preparing for the 8th Annual Leadership Symposium. The Symposium brings nationally renowned best practice presenters and educational law attorneys to meet the needs of Wyoming students. School administrators, special education staff, general educators, parents, attorneys, and related service providers are invited to attend.

The symposium will be held at Central Wyoming College in Riverton, Wyoming June 22-25, 2015.  “We asked our districts what they need and what they want to see in the Leadership Symposium,” said Jennifer Krause, Education Consultant with the WDE. “We developed our agenda with that in mind and with direct input from our districts.”

Among the offerings of the Best Practices Institute are sessions on co-teaching, classroom partnerships, Universal Design, methods for general educators to partner with the special education process, and transitions from early childhood to post-secondary education.

Attendees will receive 2.0 PTSB and 1.0 UW Grad for four days of symposium and 14.5 CLE credits including 5 ethics credits for two days of law symposium.

To help celebrate this event, Roasted Bean and Cuisine will be catering a Meet-N-Greet on Tuesday, June 23rd from 5 PM – 7 PM for all Symposium Attendees.

For more information please contact Jenny Krause:  Jennifer.krause@wyo.gov
To register, click here, or log onto on: edu.wyoming.gov for more information.

Choose which should be Wyoming’s Most Significant Artifacts for 2015

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(Wyoming) -Welcome to the Wyoming’s Most Significant Artifacts program.

This program is being launched by the Wyoming State Historical Society in partnership with the University of Wyoming Libraries in celebration of 125 years of Wyoming Statehood.

Its purpose is to provide recognition to the cultural institutions throughout Wyoming that preserve and provide access to collections that enhance our enjoyment and understanding of Wyoming’s heritage and provide ongoing learning and research opportunities.

This effort will identify some of our state’s most treasured artifacts. An artifact is defined as an artistic or historic item (or related group of items) and may include a wide variety of items such as documents, books, photographs, recordings, artwork, and 3 dimensional items. It does not include structures or buildings.

Representatives of Wyoming’s archives, historical societies, libraries and museums across the state will be allowed to nominate one item from their collection that they believe has significance to Wyoming’ s history .

An independent panel of judges will review the initial nominations and select twenty-five candidates.

Casper’s Dee the Mammoth is in the running as well as Caspar Collins’ detailed vest!

This is where you the Wyoming public steps in  to vote for your  favorite artifact.

Click to see the 25 entries and vote for your top ten!

-Provided by the Wyoming State Historical Society and the University of Wyoming Libraries-

 

Wyoming drops two rigs this week

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(Wyoming) – With Wyoming’s Boom and Bust in the oil patch Baker Hughes provides the Equality State with a weekly rig count which was is released out of Houston, TX. every Friday.

This week’s rig count shows 859 oil/gas rigs operating in North America. Last week 868:

  • 95 Directional (last week 96)
  • 663 Horizontal (last week 673)
  • 101 Vertical (last week 99)

Wyoming is currently operating 22 rigs. Last week 24:

  • 12 Directional (last week 11)
  • 10 Horizontal (last week 11)
  • 0 Vertical

The weekly Rig Count comes from Baker Hughes’ website. Follow the link to read more about Wyoming oil/gas rigs and statewide rig numbers. Oil City’s Rig count will now be reported on Friday.

See last week’s rig count Here.

Dispatch: Reported drug use on Walsh Drive; Several reports of fireworks

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(Casper, Wyo.) – Here is Friday’s recap of law enforcement activity from around Natrona County over the last 24 hours. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges filed are subject to change following official filling from Natrona County District Attorney’s Office.

Casper Police Department
Arrests:

Eugene D Bible, 89 of Mills, DWUI. Officers were in the area of CY Avenue where they observed a white Chevy pickup swerving between and over the right lane of the road. Officers attempted to stop the truck, but could not stop it until getting the drivers attention by pulling up beside the vehicle, according to the report. Officers spoke with the driver and smelled an odor of alcohol coming from his person. The driver, identified as Bible, stated he had two or three beers earlier that night, according to the report. A field sobriety test was administered, during which an officer had to catch Bible to prevent him from stumbling into the ditch, according to the report. He submitted a breath sample, which resulted in a .084 percent blood-alcohol level, he was arrested for driving while under the influence.

Harley L Davis, 24 of Casper, drug violation. Officers responded to Walsh Drive with a report of drug use, possibly cocaine and marijuana, from an apartment. Officers arrived at the location and tried contacting occupants of the residence, during the course of their attempts, they noticed a crying baby in a playpen, after several minutes officers were greeted by a man, Harley Davis, according to the report. The man stated he was sleeping when officers arrived, according to the report. Officers could smell the odor of marijuana, which the man stated he had smoked two hours earlier, according to the report. Officers located a bong and a substance that tested positive for marijuana. Davis was arrested for possession of a controlled substance – marijuana.

Joseph N Fournier, 44 of Casper, public intoxication, violate FVPA court order

Shane M Patrick, 26 of Casper, criminal warrant

Total arrests: 4

Calls:

Casper Police officers responded to seven accidents, one report of an assault on Morado Drive, two reports of burglary, six reports of disturbance, one report of drugs on Walsh Drive, one report of a family fight on 18th Street, two reports of fights, four reports of fireworks, four report of hit and run crashes, one report of an indecent exposure on Second Street, two reports of shoplifting, three reports of suspicious activity, one report of a vehicle theft on Coulter Drive and made 46 traffic stops Thursday, June 11, 2015.

Total incidents: 167

Natrona County Sheriff’s Office
Arrests:

Gary L Paulsen, serve jail time

Dwayne N Bahe, hold for WSP

Jesse W Brantly, failure to comply

Tanya N Carrico, serve jail time

Total arrests: 4

Calls:

Natrona County Sheriff’s deputies responded to two accidents, one report of a disturbance on Broomtail Trail, one report of a fight on Midwest Avenue, one report of property damage, two reports of suspicious activity, one report of a theft on Hanly Street and made five traffic stops Thursday, June 11, 2015.

Total incidents: 32

Nearly two dozen indicted on meth distribution

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(Casper, Wyo.) – Over 20 Wyoming residents have been charged with conspiring to deliver methamphetamine within Natrona County and other areas within the state.

According to court documents, three names from the original 24 in the indictment, filed on March 31, have been dismissed from all charges. Paul Millard was dismissed due to being deceased, according to District Court documents. Harold Creighton’s and Barry Barrera’s charges were dismissed due to the facts of the case.

Among those others charged with the single count of conspiracy, which carries a potential 20 years in prison: Elizabeth Breeden, Cassandra Calender, Stephanie Cestnik, Joshua Coats, David Crockett, Adarus Greenway, Winter Juliussen, Roberta Lynn Leake, Jade Mucklow, Rye Smouse, Troy Starrett, Sarah Lujan, Andrea Lujan, Samantha Malcom, Paul Millard, Lynn Poppell, Carlene Spenneberg and Jessica Swartz.

Four were charged with conspiracy and additional charges of delivery of a controlled substance – methamphetamine: Brandon Bernhardt, Robert Brazil Jr., Shannell Gangwish and John Mates.

Many of these charged have been seen for arraignments in District Court, beginning on June 8 and will continue throughout the month of June.

According to court documents, investigating agents were led to Gillette where the center of the methamphetamine was being delivered from an out-of-state source. From there, the distribution would spread throughout the state including sales in Natrona County.

Check back for more on this story as more information and pleas are entered in court.

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