ELK MOUNTAIN n The largest seizure of heroin in recent history, possibly ever, by the Wyoming Highway Patrol was made on Interstate 80 on August 26.

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- John McCain, a POW turned political rebel, vowed Thursday night to vanquish the "constant partisan rancor" plaguing the nation as he launched his fall campaign for the White House. "Change is coming" to Washington, he promised

CHEYENNE -- Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal is urging the Nuclear Regulatory Commission not to delay the completion of an environmental study on uranium mining.

Groups file notice of lawsuit CHEYENNE -- A coalition of environmental groups says it plans to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over a policy that allows the agency to provide Endangered Species Act protections for only portions of

DEVILS TOWER -- For Mako Miller, a new sculpture at Devils Tower National Monument represents a connection to people across the globe. The third piece in a world peace project, Miller said the Wind Circle sculpture is a significant showcase

LARAMIE -- The growing uranium and wind industries in Wyoming both face constraints with finding workers, panelists at an energy economics summit said Thursday.

CODY -- A former Lovell High School history teacher and football coach pleaded guilty Wednesday to one felony count of taking indecent liberties with a minor child.

DENVER -- Federal officials are releasing a final plan for opening nearly 2 million acres of public land in Wyoming, Utah and Colorado to commercial oil shale development.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- A southwestern Idaho bird farm has been quarantined after two birds there were found to have a bird flu virus, but Idaho Department of Agriculture officials say it is not the same virus that has spread

LANDER — Representatives with the petroleum industry are unhappy with a newly proposed management plan for the Pinedale region, and they are calling for a do-over on the part of the federal government.

CHEYENNE -- Under a big tent in front of the stately stone Union Pacific train depot, the candidates for Wyoming's U.S. House seat took part in a forum Friday as the crowd feasted on barbecued ribs.

WASHINGTON -- Joe Hall was unequivocal about what he expects new emissions standards for lawn mowers will mean for his small lawn-care business.

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK -- In the heart of the park here on a recent warm day, the spaces at Fishing Bridge Recreational Vehicle Park were jammed full with RVs and camping equipment.

SHERIDAN -- A Canadian-based oil company that specializes in underground oil drilling is laying off more than half its work force, most of them in Wyoming.

GREEN RIVER -- And the winner for the open Sweetwater County Commission seat is .... none of the above.

POWELL -- Officials with the Sleeping Giant Ski Area in northern Wyoming say fundraising troubles and improvement delays could push back the area's opening until next year.

CODY -- Though the signs say "Closed" outside the old Cody branch of the Park County Library, staff members inside are busy reviewing and organizing the 75,000-volume collection in preparation for the move later this month to the new location

State names veterans advocate Robert Bragg is the newest veterans advocate for the northern part of the state, assisting veterans in their transition back into civilian life after deployment.