Category — Cheyenne, Wyoming

CHEYENNE — With job openings few and far between lately, the local Job Corps office has seen a marked increase in activity and interest.

Thanks to an investment in prevention, fewer youths are using drugs and adults are more likely to get treatment for substance abuse. CHEYENNE — A decade ago, Wyoming had one of the lowest investments into substance abuse prevention and treatment.

CHEYENNE — Acting is serious business for Emily Brantz. A senior at Cheyenne’s East High, Brantz plays the lovesick Adelaide in the school’s new production of “Guys and Dolls.”

PHOENIX — Carlos Luzon worked eight strong innings to help the Western Nebraska Community College baseball team get its spring break road trip off to a strong start in an 8-2 win over South Mountain Community College Tuesday afternoon in Phoenix.

Nebraska’s Dominique Kelley (right) drives against Kansas State’s Brittany Chambers in the second half of the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 women’s basketball tournament at Kansas City’s Municipal Auditorium Friday, March 12, 2010.

A committee of Scottsbluff and Gering council members and administration will meet for the first time to discuss the potential organizational structure of a combined police force.

Nebraska’s Kelsey Griffin (left) defends against Kansas State’s Ashley Sweat in the second half of their game earlier this month. Photo by Rebecca S. Gratz/World-Herald News Service

Western Nebraska Community College students could see a tuition increase if it’s approved by the college’s Board of Governor’s today.

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A Scottsbluff man pleaded Monday to charges he sexually assaulted a teenage boy. Jason Vorse, 25, pled no contest to two counts of third-degree sexual assault of a child, a Class IIIA felony.

Scottsbluff drivers will be able to ask questions about proposed road closures during an open house next week. Sections of East Overland and Railway Street are planned for closure as the City of Scottsbluff strives to reduce noise from trains passing through the city.

ALLIANCE (AP) — The Alliance city manager has resigned amid concerns over her handling of some issues. Pam Caskie tendered her resignation Thursday night after a City Council seven-hour executive session.

The Montz Point conservation easement, brought before the Scotts Bluff County Commission Monday, is being reviewed before commissioners sign off on it.

Scottsbluff High School senior Shala Sinner made history recently by bowling a perfect game at Valley Bowl Fun Center in Scottsbluff. Sinner was also part of the Scottsbluff/Gering bowling team that won a state title.

CHEYENNE — Laramie County School District 1 will offer drivers education classes this summer, after school and through the community college. More of this story

CHEYENNE — Laramie County School District 1 will offer drivers education classes this summer, after school and through the community college. LCSD1 Superintendent Ted Adams discussed course options with trustees Tuesday.

CHEYENNE — Wyoming cities, towns and counties will have far less state money for construction projects in the coming two years. Limited revenue means a sharp drop in funds available for community grants.

Also, apartment complexes and trailer parks can soon opt in to recycling. Already, more recyclables are collected curbside than from the public blue bins.

CHEYENNE — Instead of approving of a plan to buy out firefighters eligible to retire, a council committee roasted the plan and the fire union Monday.

CHEYENNE — A former nurse will serve seven years of probation for touching the breast of a then 14-year-old girl who he met while working at a local family practice clinic.

New math books will cost up to $732,774. CHEYENNE — Starting next fall, all K-6 students in Laramie County School District 1 will use Everyday Math textbooks.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nebraska’s shots weren’t falling, and the third-ranked and unbeaten Cornhuskers were feeling the pressure against Kansas State.

CHEYENNE — On the east side of town, the new housing development at Saddle Ridge has a modern elementary school, a park in the works and space for 700 lots.

” I only talked to him a couple times, but every time I talked to him he seemed really cool. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May his soul rest in peace.

CHEYENNE — Armload after armload of pink polyester, purple taffeta, blue nylon, ribbons, bows and rhinestones made their way down the stairs at the Just Dandy clothing store on Friday.

Cheyenne’s John Millin joined a team of medical providers to perform cataract surgery using outdated tools. His son Patrick helped at the hospital. CHEYENNE — The operating room was primitive, and the supplies were limited.

Sidney, Chadron, Minatare and Scottsbluff School Districts should consider themselves lucky after the Nebraska Department of Education released its state aid certification for the 2010-11 school year late Friday afternoon.

March 14-20 marks National Inhalants and Poisons Awareness Week (NIPAW) according to Janelle Hansen, Health Educator for Panhandle Public Health District in Hemingford.

Members of the Nebraska National Guard’s 72nd Civil Support Team collect samples from an unidentified chemical found in the entrance of WNCC’s Harms Advanced Technology Center. An evaluator looks on as the incident is a scenario designed to test the skills and response of the teams members.

Chadron’s Zac Bargen secures a rebound beside Torrington’s Luke Eddington during their Western Conference Invitational Tournament game in December. The Cardinals open play in the Class C-1 state tournament today in Lincoln.