Videos: General election candidate interviews

Interviews by the Casper Star-Tribune editorial board with candidates seeking office in Wyoming's 2014 general election.

Montgomery, Clem debate education standards

By TREVOR GRAFF Star-Tribune staff writer

A Democratic challenger for House District 31 is questioning incumbent Republican Scott Clem's views on controversial state education standards.

$100K gap in financing between Ceballos, Balow

By LAURA HANCOCK Star-Tribune staff writer

Democratic superintendent of public instruction candidate Mike Ceballos has raised $100,000 more than GOP candidate Jillian Balow, according t…

Datus wants Medicaid expansion, vocational ed in secondary schools

By LAURA HANCOCK Star-Tribune staff writer

If elected, Gary L. Datus, a Democrat running for House District 42, would draft bills to expand Medicaid to some 17,000 low-income Wyomingite…

Arch revises Montana coal mine application

The Associated Press

Montana regulators say Arch Coal Inc. has submitted a revised application for a major coal mine near the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation.

Gov. Mead discusses proposed water plan

Star-Tribune staff

Gov. Matt Mead and Nephi Cole, his policy advisor, discussed Wyoming’s proposed water strategy Wednesday at an annual Wyoming Water Associatio…

Fewer grizzly bears dying in Yellowstone area

MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press

BILLINGS, Mont. — Fewer threatened grizzly bears are being killed in and around Yellowstone National Park, and scientists said Wednesday that …

Gillette training 3 new police dogs

The Associated Press

GILLETTE — The Gillette Police Department is training three new police dogs to replace two dogs who retired and another who died.

Secretary of State: Workers get time off to vote

The Associated Press

Wyoming Secretary of State Max Maxfield reminds employers that state law requires them to give employees one hour off to vote in Tuesday's gen…

Road closures in Grand Teton planned for Friday

The Associated Press

MOOSE — Two roads in Grand Teton National Park are set to close to vehicle traffic for the winter season this week.

Roitz running against ‘absolute extremist’ Jaggi in HD19

By LAURA HANCOCK Star-Tribune staff writer

The Democratic challenger to House District 19, Pete Roitz, says he's running because incumbent Rep. Allen Jaggi, R-Evanston, is an extremist.

Weiland pushes Zwonitzer on Medicaid expansion in House District 9

By TREVOR GRAFF Star-Tribune staff writer

Incumbent Republican David Zwonitzer faces a Democratic challenger who is pushing voters in House District 9 to consider Medicaid expansion.

Wyoming Highway Patrol increases presence between Douglas and Gillette

The Associated Press

The Wyoming Highway Patrol is increasing its presence on Highway 59, between Douglas and Gillette.

Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing

Star-Tribune staff

Here are the results of Tuesday's Mega Millions lottery drawing:

Arch Coal posts $97 million loss in third quarter amid Wall Street concerns over debt

By BENJAMIN STORROW Star-Tribune staff writer

Arch Coal posted a $97 million third-quarter loss on Tuesday, as the St. Louis mining firm sought to allay Wall Street concerns over the compa…

Wyoming grizzly bear at southeast Idaho zoo named 'Shoni'

The Associated Press

POCATELLO, Idaho — A newly arrived grizzly bear at the Pocatello Zoo in southeast Idaho has been given a name.

Voters get help on judicial retention ballot

The Associated Press

Voters who want more information on candidates for judicial retention on their general election ballot are getting help from the League of Wom…

Simpson, Enzi, Barrasso support Ed Murray

Star-Tribune staff

Republican candidate for Secretary of State Ed Murray was endorsed by Republican U.S. Sens. Mike Enzi and John Barrasso and retired U.S. Sen. …

Albany County man imprisoned for 11th DWUI conviction

The Associated Press

LARAMIE — An Albany County man has been sentenced to up to 7 years in prison after his 11th conviction for driving while under the influence o…