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Missing Gillette Plane Located - No Survivors

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To our Veterans from Amanda Smith and staff of Open Range Magazine

To all Veterans everywhere, we thank you for all you do, and have done for this great Country of ours. Today and every day, we honor you.  With love and Blessings, Open Range Magazine.

Glenrock Kidnapping Trial Continued

Parks trial continued ref Glenrock May 17 kidnapping, for new DNA results sought by Parks attorney.

One cent tax for Eastern Wyoming College

Vote yes for the one cent tax for the expansion of the Douglas campus to include new, expanded facilities and a nursing program. A tax that would take less than two years to collect, and bring to fruition a better college for education in Converse County. The Glenrock Bird is voting yes on this one cent tax, and the one cent tax for the libraries. Will you?

From Amanda Smith of The Glenrock Bird Central News in Wyoming: According to Administration at Natrona County High School, a threat of violence at or towards the school was received by school officials. Allegedly the threat was set for this Wednesday. A press conference will be held at 2pm today at the Natrona County School District in the East Room. No further details are available at this time.

AMBER ALERT WYOMING: The Cody PD has issued an Amber Alert for Katelynn Groves. She reportedly was taken from the Park County Library sometime around apprx., 5pm. She is 11 years old, white. She was wearing a pink shirt, black capri pants, brown glasses. She has brown hair that is bobbed, and brown hair. She is approx., 4'8" and weighs approx., 70lbs.  She was last seen getting into a white newer model Toyota 4 door sedan, driven by a 55-65 year old white male who is 6' tall weighing 185-200 lbs., white hair and a beard or goatee. If you see this vehicle call the Cody Police dept at 307-527-8700 or your local authorities in your area.

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Amanda Smith Glenrock, shooting for the stars,  Wyoming photographer, reporter and Editor of The Glenrock Bird Central Wyoming News reports on the Sheep Herder Hill Fire Human Caused

The fire that started on Sheep Herder Hill around 4pm on September 9, 2012 has been listed as human caused. The fire originated on the west side of an ATV/ Snowmobile trail near Circle Drive. The investigation will remain open. The exact source of ignition is undetermined at this time.
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Glenrock, Wy Change in Weather Pattern Brings Temporary Winter-like Weather to the Area

Warmer temps in Glenrock, Wy with a high of 80 today, 60's in the mountains. Winds as high as 40mph will create critical fire conditions. Tonight's lows in the 40's and 50's before a Canadian cold front dives south across Wyoming late Wed morning with temps falling from high 70's tomorrow a.m. to 50's by afternoon. NE winds and moisture Wed night will bring chances for rain and snow falling to 6000 ft. A few inches of snow are possible for the mountains above Glenrock and Douglas and Casper, Wy with a dusting in the lower elevations. Temps will be quite chilly Thur - Sat with lows in the teens and 20's Fri and Sat night as a second front moves in bringing a chance of more rain and snow, tapering off by Monday with normal seasonal temps.

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Tanker Crash in Wheatland, Wyoming causes 800 gallon spill of Crude Oil
Amanda Smith - The Glenrock Bird Central Wyoming News

According to Wyoming Highway Patrol the crash on I25, two miles North of Wheatland, has been CLEARED and both NB and SB lanes of I25 are now open.

The accident occurred at approximately 3am this morning, September 25th, when a tanker carrying 210 barrels of crude oil crashed, breaching the tanker-trailer and spilling approximately 800 gallons of oil. According to WHP, "The driver, Torin Williams, age 55 from Johnstown, CO was not injured and told Troopers he swerved to avoid a deer in the roadway." No citations were issued.

I25 was closed for approximately nine and a half hours.

Photo of over-turned tanker, courtesy WHP.

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"Sometimes you just have to take the day your handed, and make it work the way you need it." All is quiet on the home-front, Glenrock and beyond. Have a BLESSED and BEAUTIFUL Saturday night! -The Bird.

Casper Mountain Sheep Herder Hill Fire 10% Contained

Amanda Smith - The Glenrock Bird Central Wyoming News

The Casper Mountain Sheep Herder Hill Fire showed less progress today compared to Monday's fire movement which grew to over 15,000 acres. The acreage burned is at approximately 15,284

acres and according to reports from the Wyoming State Forestry after a meeting this evening the fire is now at 10% contained. According to Susan Ford with the Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team, there were seven confirmed structures lost. 750 structures along with three commercial properties and 100 outbuildings remain threatened. Firefighters battled the blaze today, in easier conditions with less wind and a cooler weather pattern. The fire began Sunday, September 9 at approximately 4:30 pm. According to Ford, the secondary fire deemed The Elk Canyon Fire, one mile north of the Sheep Herder Hill Fire, has burned approximately 10 acres. The cause of both fires is still under investigation. Local authorities are working with fire officials on assessing damaged structures and owners will be notified by local authorities if their property has been damaged or destroyed.

A map of the fire shows the width and length of the blaze. Rodeo Rick from Casper's Country Radio Station 95.5 had this to say: Picture the size like this; "15,284 acres burned = 23.88 sq miles consumed... Casper city proper is only 28.8 sq miles... Gives you a perspective of the size...(of the fire on Casper Mountain)"

A public meeting will be held at the City Council Chambers, 200 North David in Casper tomorrow Wednesday, September 12 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will also be broadcast on the local cable channel.

No further details available at this time.

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9/11/12 10:50 a.m. UPDATED:
CASPER MOUNTAIN - SHEEP HERDER HILL FIRE -
15,284 ACRES - 0 CONTAINMENT

The Glenrock Bird Central Wyoming News - Amanda Smith

According to Cathy Lujan, Incident Command spokesperson for the Sheep Herder Hill Fire, the fire is now at 15,284 acres. Zero containmen

t and 7 confirmed structures lost. Location of confirmed structure loss will be confirmed after a perimeter fly over is performed some time today. This flyover will depend on the winds.

Rocky Mountain Incident Management PIO Susan Ford issued a release this morning that stated that 750 structures, three commercial properties and 100 outbuildings remain threatened. 150 people are on mandatory evacuation with another 750 people on advisory alert for evacuation.

All evacuations in the area of Hat Six Road, Crimson Draw and Juniper are still in place. Todd Pechota who worked the Russel's Camp Fire in Converse earlier this summer is the IC for the Type II team that has taken over the battle of this blaze.

The Elk Horn Canyon fire that sparked up last night is not contained at this time however, they do have good control on it. According to Lujan, this secondary fire on Casper Mountain is under 10 acres, still burning and is approximately two miles east of where the Sheep Herder Hill Fire started.

According to Casper Fire EMS - one (possibly two) of the world's largest air tankers (DC-10) will be assisting in fighting this blaze today. Weighing in at a whopping 385,000 pounds these tankers are able to drop 11,700 gallons of retardant on wild land fires. The DC 10 along with other air attack and groundunits*, will be utilizing Casper Airport for refueling and refilling. According to Casper Fire "today will be a huge slurry and water dumping day" as air units fight this fire from above, assisting crews on the ground.

*Resources that have been battling the blaze include three 20 person crews, seven helicopters, two heavy air tankers (including the DC 10,) 24 engines, five dozers and seven water tenders. Structure protection and and line improvement on the west and northwest sides of the fire will be today's primary firefighting efforts.

Local authorities have begun notifying owners if their property has been damaged or destroyed.

A public meeting will be held at the City Council Chambers at 200 N. David tomorrow Wed, Sept 12 at 5pm. and will be broadcast on the local cable channel.

Agencies assisting in this fire include Natrona County Fire District, Casper Fire-EMS, Casper Mountain, Mills, Evansville, Bar-Nunn Fire Departments, Wyoming Army National Guard, Natrona County Emergency Management, Natrona County Sheriff's Dept, Wyoming Medical Center, American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Wyoming State Forestry, U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service. The tail numbers on this DC 10 are 911.

Photo © The Glenrock Bird Central Wyoming News - Amanda Smith. -Fire rages on Casper Mountain early Sunday evening September 9,2012.

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Per Russ Dalgarn, Supervisor for CC Emergency Management has advised that the Douglas fireworks show has been canceled.

THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE PLATTE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY. ...AN EVACUATION ORDER HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR RESIDENTS ALONG FLETCHER PARK ROAD IN THE LARAMIE PEAK SUBDIVISION DUE TO THE ARAPAHO FIRE... RESIDENTS OF THE LARAMIE PEAK SUBDIVISION ON FLETCHER PARK ROAD... WEST OF WHEATLAND...SHOULD EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY DUE TO THE PROXIMITY AND APPROACH OF THE ARAPAHO FIRE. THOSE RESIDENTS SHOULD EVACUATE TO THE SOUTH ON FLETCHER PARK ROAD AND HEAD TO WHEATLAND. CALL 3 2 2 2 3 3 1 FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS. THE EVACUATION ORDER INCLUDES PEOPLE LIVING ON THUNDERHAWK ROAD... ALTA VISTA CIRCLE...SHEEP MOUNTAIN ROAD...SOUTH POINTE CIRCLE... VISTA GRANDE WAY...RAM SPRINGS ROAD...RIO VISTA WAY AND FLETCHER PARK ROAD. THE ARAPAHO FIRE IS MOVING TOWARD MURPHY RIDGE AT MID AFTERNOON. BE SURE TO BRING ALONG IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS...ANY MEDICATIONS AND A CELL PHONE WHEN EVACUATING.

06-28-12: Russells Camp Fire is at 60% contained, firefighters have an excellent hand on the fire. Russ Dalgarn of Converse County Emergency Management states that the Forest Service and firefighters on track for full containment by Saturday June 30th. The fire started on June 17 30 miles South of Glenrock and has burned approx. 5500 acres.

For detailed information on the Converse County Fire Ban and the Natrona County Fire Ban please go to: www.thebirdcentral.com and click on the links provided on the home page.

Casper Possible Drowning

According to Casper Fire/EMS: At 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Casper Fire units responded to a report of a possible drowning near the white water park in Casper. First arriving units found multiple unattended floating objects in the river including an empty cooler. No victim was found on an initial shore based search. Multiple Two man swift water recue teams searched from the top of the white water park to the I-25 Bridge with no victims found. The search was called off late Tuesday evening and will resume today. This operation is now in recovery mode. Casper Fire-EMS would like to remind everyone entering the river that water levels are still high. Please wear a life jacket.