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Winning Powerball Numbers – Saturday, May 18, 2013

Tom McCarthy — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 +0000

Here are the winning Powerball numbers for Saturday, May 18, 2013.

Wyoming's Investment Returns Tilting Toward Assisting Budget

Chet Yoder — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:44:18 +0000

Gov. Matt Mead's office says the latest Wyoming revenue figures continue to support his position that the state probably won't have to cut agency budgets in the coming year.

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Madison Legerski Signs to Play Volleyball at Casper College

David Settle — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:02:13 +0000

It's finally official! Laramie standout Madison Legerski signed today play volleyball at Casper College.

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Local Students selected for Summer High School Institute at UW

Chet Yoder — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:56:38 +0000

The University of Wyoming will have 85 sophomore students from throughout the state of Wyoming in their 29th annual Summer High School Institute from June 9th to June 29th.

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Where is Wyoming's Lottery?

Trevor T. Trujillo — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:32:49 +0000

If you're hoping to buy a lottery ticket in the state of Wyoming, you've got to some time on your hands before you can.

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Summer Concert Series to Hit UW

Trevor T. Trujillo — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:02:45 +0000

The University of Wyoming will, once again, play host to its annual summer concert series featuring artists from around the region.

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Longtime Faculty Member Becomes UW Outreach School Dean

Chet Yoder — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:43:46 +0000

English Professor Susan Frye has been named the next Dean of UW's Outreach School.

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Become a Facebook Fan to Share Our Powerball Winnings

Matt Foster — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:37:11 +0000

The Powerball jackpot is currently valued at $550 Million and all you have to do to get in on the action is “LIKE” our Facebook page. If our ticket wins, we’ll share the cash with all of our fans. So, what do you have to lose?

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Missing Natrona County Teen Found Safe

Rich Denison — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:55:22 +0000

A 14-year-old Natrona County girl missing since last weekend has been found safe.

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Gov. Mead's Groundwater Test Proposal Gets Good Reviews

Associated Press — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:18:05 +0000

Gov. Matt Mead's proposal to require groundwater testing at oil and gas drilling sites is getting favorable reviews from environmental advocates, landowners and industry representatives.

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Rockies Lose Despite 6-0 Lead – MLB Roundup For May 17th

Associated Press — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:35:14 +0000

UNDATED (AP) — A much-anticipated pitching matchup between Yu Darvish and Justin Verlander didn't live up to expectations.

Darvish allowed three early runs before Verlander was chased during a seven-run third inning that sent the Texas Rangers to a 10-4 win over Detroit

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Kings Need Late Comeback To Take 2-0 Series Lead – NHL Roundup For May 17th

Associated Press — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:23:27 +0000

UNDATED (AP) — The defending Stanley Cup champs needed a late comeback to take a 2-0 lead in the NHL's Western Conference finals.

The Kings scored power-play goals 22 seconds apart in the final 1:43 to turn a 3-2 deficit into a 4-3 win over San Jose

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Pepsi To Remain Beverage Provider At UW

Associated Press — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:36:52 +0000

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Pepsi manufacturer and distributor Wyoming Beverage Inc. will remain the exclusive beverage provider at the University of Wyoming for the next 10 years.

UW and the company have agreed to a new contract that begins Aug

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Racing Legend Dick Trickle Commits Suicide

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:41:14 +0000

Long-time NASCAR driver Dick Trickle was found dead Thursday of an apparent suicide.

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Jackson State University Contingent to Study Hydrology at UW This Summer

Chet Yoder — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:22:51 +0000

Students from the University of Wyoming and Jackson State University (JSU) will team up this summer to focus on research projects involving hydrology, ecology, and geophysics.

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Casper man dies in Montana crash

Associated Press — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:53:35 +0000

An 86-year-old Casper man died in a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 90 near Park City, west of Billings.

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Fireworks Ban Coming to Laramie Again?

Chet Yoder — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:24:08 +0000

Albany County officials have spoken out about the likelihood of another fireworks ban for this summer.

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Wyoming Highway Patrol to Launch "May Mobilization"

Doug Randall — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:04:17 +0000

The Wyoming Highway Patrol will have extra troopers out on Wyoming Highways starting next week,, according to spokesman Sgt. Steve Townsend.

He says the ''May Mobilization Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign" will feature "high visibility enforcement" with troopers emphasizing seat belt enforcement as well as targeting moving violations and impaired driving

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Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run Highlights Games

Doug Randall — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:45:09 +0000

Representatives of several Wyoming Law Enforcement agencies joined Wyoming Special Olympics athletes for a torch run to the steps of the state Capital Building in Cheyenne Thursday morning to highlight the beginning of the statewide Special Olympic games in Laramie

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ROOT SPORTS Partners With the Mountain West Conference

KOWB Staff — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:34:55 +0000

DIRECTV Sports Networks and the Mountain West Conference have entered into a multi-year agreement, making DIRECTV Sports, and its ROOT SPORTS-branded regional sports network, the regional TV home of Mountain West football and men's basketball.

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