Albany County News

When Bob McGovern bought a plot of land west of Laramie, he probably didn't know the extent to which that land would set him on a course toward self-sufficiency and energy independence.

Editor's note: This is the first in a series about the Albany County Public Library's revenue shortages and its slated Monday closures.

When Bob McGovern bought a plot of land west of Laramie, he probably didn't know the extent to which that land would set him on a course toward self-sufficiency and energy independence.

Energy prices are heading upward for many homeowners, but one Albany County man has found a way to beat the system.

Counselors: Increase may signal growing problem or response to underage drinking, smoking.

By the time the dust settles on all of the new hotel construction and remodeling, Laramie is projected to have more than 1,800 rooms for guests, visitors and tourists.

A Casper man admitted Thursday to being the getaway driver for three armed robberies of convenience stores in the city last October.

People were battening down the hatches again Thursday here as heavy rains flooded pastures and roads and added a wet new dimension to a New York sculptor's project along the Laramie River Greenbelt.

Daniel Sandoval Being members of society means, among other things, that our associates have a general idea of where we may be at any given moment, unless one isn't where one is expected to be.

The Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site wants local service industry employees to be prepared when travelers inquire about what to do in the Laramie area.

Seventeen additional Wyoming Army National Guard soldiers deployed last week from the 133rd Engineer Company in Laramie to Baggs to assist Carbon County officials preparing for possible flooding along the ...

Praising their rapid response to areas in the city ofLaramie and Albany County that were damaged by violent thunderstorms yesterday, Gov.

A National Weather Service meteorologist said a tornado touched down in Laramie on Thursday afternoon, causing damage to numerous buildings but not yet resulting in any reports of injuries.

Grace Paules, 88, died May 5, 2008, in Laramie. A memorial service was held at the United Presbyterian Church in Laramie at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 9 with the Rev. via The Torrington Telegram

“There's no need to interpret a statute. Statutes are what they are.”

The developers of a proposed subdivision south of Laramie have to enter into a road maintenance agreement with Mountain Cement before they can obtain final approval for their development. via Laramie Daily Boomerang

“All of Colorado is pretty much red, and it's moving our way”

Spring is a time of renewal or rebirth. A time when the lakes and rivers thaw, the snow melts and the migratory birds return. via Laramie Daily Boomerang

“We would like to see ... limestone deposits included on that map and identified as an important resource for this community.”

The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission approved the county comprehensive plan after taking public comment Thursday night. via Laramie Daily Boomerang

“It's a cool way to engage people and talk about sexual violence rather than just hand out a flier”

A banner project started last year at the University of Wyoming to promote awareness about sexual assault has expanded communitywide this year as several groups observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. via Laramie Daily Boomerang

“We are hoping to use the rest of that tax for infrastructure improvements.”

If voters approve, staffing a West Laramie fire station could cost taxpayers a seventh cent of taxes on every dollar. via Laramie Daily Boomerang

“Ultimately we would like to install a projector permanently in our large meeting room ceiling, so it doesn't have to be hooked up and taken down for each use”

Five outside agencies presented requests to the city council Tuesday seeking funding for the upcoming fiscal year. via Laramie Daily Boomerang