SHERIDAN, Wyo. (AP) – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department wants more hunters to turn their sights to white-tailed deer around Buffalo and Sheridan.      The Department says there are still many licenses available for white-tail doe and fawns in those areas of north-central Wyoming. Some of the hunts extend into mid-December and hunters in some areas may take up to four does or fawns.      Joe Gilbert is Sheridan regional wildlife supervisor. He says the permits offer a great opportunity for hunters to help manage deer populations.      The department says most white-tailed deer hunting is on private land or intermingled public and private land. Hunters must get permission to hunt from landowners. … Read entire article »

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. (AP) – A portion of Interstate 80 is shut down in western Wyoming.      Eastbound I-80 between Rock Springs and Point of Rocks was closed Friday morning following an accident involving a cattle truck.      There were no reports of injuries. … Read entire article »

SHERIDAN, Wyo. (AP) – A Sheridan teenager accused of murder in the home invasion slaying of an elderly man last year told police he participated in the crime because he was threatened by a co-defendant.      Seventeen-year-old Dharminder Vir Sen stands accused of first-degree murder in the shooting death of 79-year-old Robert Ernest in his home last year.      The Sheridan Press reports that prosecutors on Thursday played a tape recording for the jury.      Sen told police the day of the shooting that he agreed to participate in robbing Ernst’s home. Sen claims co-defendant Dennis Poitra Jr. threatened to attack him if he didn’t.      A defense lawyer complained about authorities’ interrogation techniques, saying they left in an interrogation room for hours.      —      Information from: The Sheridan Press, http://www.thesheridanpress.com/ … Read entire article »

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) – Democrat Mike Massie and Republican Cindy Hill have each raised more than $100,000 since the August primary in their race for the state’s top education job.      Hill reports raising over $119,000 over about the last two months, while Massie has collected over $104,000.      While Hill reports raising more money, her total includes $60,000 in loans. Massie reported no loans.      For the entire campaign, Hill has raised over $226,000 and Massie nearly $180,000.      Hill had to spend a good chunk of money to beat three others in the GOP primary. Massie was unopposed in the Democratic primary.      More than $127,000, or 56 percent, of Hill’s money came from loans or her immediate family, whereas, Massie reports just $1,300 in family contributions. … Read entire article »

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) – A proposal is being floated in Teton County schools to adopt a calendar that would spread out the school year and shorten summer break.      The idea was discussed at a recent school board meeting.      Jessica Lindstrom is co-chairwoman of the parent-teacher organization at two elementary schools. She says a lot of parents are asking her about the proposal.      Lindstrom says she’s hearing from people both for and against the idea and most people seem opposed to it.      Hayden Leeds, a junior at Jackson Hole High School, tells the Jackson Hole News & Guide students have rallied around the idea.      Under the proposal, summer break would be shortened from 12 weeks to five weeks and students would get a three-week break after each nine-week block of school.      —      Information from: Jackson Hole News And Guide, http://www.jhnewsandguide.com … Read entire article »

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) – The state is planning to test up to 3,000 cattle in northern Wyoming for brucellosis (brew-suh-LOW’-sis).      The testing began Wednesday after preliminary tests indicated the disease was found in three cows in a Park County herd.      State Veterinarian Jim Logan says Thursday the three cows were being offered for sale at a livestock market when they were found possibly to have brucellosis.      Additional lab work is being done to confirm the initial results.      Logan says the herd the cattle came from shares a large grazing allotment with up to nine other herds.      Brucellosis is a bacterial disease that can cause pregnant bison, cattle and elk to abort their fetuses. Strict measures are taken if it spreads to cattle in order to protect the beef industry. … Read entire article »

     LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) – Democratic U.S. House candidate David Wendt says incumbent Republican Cynthia Lummis has shirked her duties when it comes to military veterans.      Wendt says Lummis did not cast votes on several measures that he said would have benefited the nation’s veterans.      All the measures passed the U.S. House with little or no opposition. Two dealt with veterans’ health care and another with cost-of-living compensation.      Lummis responded through a campaign spokeswoman that she missed the votes because of a delayed flight and that she’s a strong advocate for U.S. troops.      Meantime, Wendt says he won’t be purchasing any television ads in the waning days of the campaign. Federal campaign finance reports show Wendt has raised only about $59,000 for the campaign and had only about $2,300 left as of Oct. 13. … Read entire article »