Trevor T. Trujillo

Prescribed Burns Near Centennial as Soon as Oct. 10
The Laramie Ranger District is advising people that, if conditions allowed, a controlled and prescribed burn may take place on the west face of Bald Mountain, northeast of the town of Centennial.

Laramie Police Chase Ends in Collision
A nineteen-year-old man, wanted for probation violation out of California, led police on a chase for just under 5 minutes before striking a tree and getting apprehended.

State Homeland Security Kicks Off Preparedness Month Campaign
The month of September is Emergency Preparedness Month, this according to the State Homeland Security Office.
According to a release from the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security, National Preparedness Month is observed each September and encourages individuals and families to take steps to prepare for emergencies including natural and man-made disasters in their homes, businesses, schools, and com

Gray Wolves Delisted
In a move lauded by Wyoming’s Republican Congressional delegation, the management of the gray wolf in Yellowstone will be handed over to Wyoming wildlife experts.

Roach Fire 50% Contained
Better mapping by officials on Wednesday now estimates the Roach Fire at 125 acres, down from an estimated 250 acres that was quoted originally.

Fire Near Laramie Reaches 200 Acres
The Roach fire, which sent plumes of smoke into the sky that were visible to Laramie residents on Monday, has burned 200 acres. This, according to a regional spokesman in Colorado.
Reghan Cloudman, Public Affairs spokes person for Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland, says that the Roach Fire is estimated at 200 acres in the Old Roach area in the northwest portio

New Wildfire Causes Smoke on Laramie Horizon
Not a lot of information is being released at this time, however both Albany county Sheriff’s Dispatch and officials of Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest confirm that plumes of smoke seen southwest of Laramie on Monday, are from a new wildfire
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Fire Restrictions in Medicine Bow Natl. Forest Lifted
Fire restrictions in the Medicine Bow National Forest in the Brush Creek-Hayden and Laramie Ranger Districts of Medicine Bow National Forest.
According to a press release sent by the U.S. Forest Service, increased fuel moistures, the reduced occurrence of human-caused fires and favorable long-term fire weather forecasts are all being sited as reasons for lifting the ban
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Mother and Son Charged in Laramie Burglary
Two people, a mother and son, are facing charges in Tuesday’s burglary of a Laramie Business.

Primary Voter Turnout Lowest in 30 Years
According to an official release from the Wyoming Secretary of State’s office, statewide voter turn-out in Tuesday’s primary election was the lowest in 30 years.