Sheridan, Wyo. (November 7, 2012) – Bighorn National Forest firefighters responded to the scene of three wildfires burning on the Tongue Ranger District Wednesday.
Read more: Firefighters respond to the scene of three wildfires in the Bighorn National Forest
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., issued the following statement following Tuesday’s elections.
Read more: Enzi statement on election results
Hunting – one of the most ancient pursuits known to man. Once a key to survival, it has become a sport rich in tradition. How strong is the tradition of hunting in Wyoming? What are the challenges facing hunters today?
Read more: Hunting in Wyoming Topic of Discussion on Wyoming PBS
Cheyenne – Roger Ford, a Wyoming inmate, died Sunday, October 21, 2012 at the Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins from natural causes.
Ford was sentenced on February 7, 2001 by District Court Judge John Perry in Weston County. He was serving consecutive sentences for three counts of sexual assault. The current term was five to ten years for the offense of 2nd degree sexual assault; intrusion; victim under 12 yrs.
Ford was born on June 19, 1958, in Belle Fourche, SD. As per departmental policy an autopsy has been ordered.