By MEGAN LEE
Star-Tribune staff writer

Bar Nunn again was the fastest growing town in Wyoming, according to 2008 census data released this week.

• Wyoming Briefs
• Barrasso co-sponsors rural health bills
• Companies charged in bird deaths
• Keep access, nail violators

By JASA SANTOS
Star-Tribune staff writer

The 5- and 6-year-olds at the Casper Planetarium's astronomy camp were convinced one thing was responsible when blue ink disappeared off executive director Michele Wistisen's white lab coat.

• Answer Girl: Orange box mystery
• City, county offices close for holiday weekend
• Woman drops prostitution appeal
• WMC helps recruit 22 new doctors

By JAY LINDSAY

BEVERLY, Mass. - Her fellow job seekers offer knowing groans as Diane Castro recalls the day she was laid off: The fear of being summoned to the front office. The phones in nearby cubicles going off like grenades. Finally, a ring at her desk.

By RACHEL D'ORO

WASILLA, Alaska - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin surprised supporters Friday and announced she is resigning from office at the end of the month without explaining why she plans to step down _ throwing into question whether she would seek a run for the White House in 2012.

By LEE KEATH

EDITOR'S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the accounts of witnesses reached in Iran and official statements carried on Iranian media.

• US Marines push deeper into southern Afghan towns
• Honduras rejects OAS appeal to restore president
• Myanmar denies UN chief's request to see Suu Kyi
• Russia to allow US arms shipments to Afghanistan

By ERIC SCHMOLDT
Star-Tribune staff writer

The first game lasted more than three hours, the second went extra innings and the celebration continued well into Thursday morning.

• Slump busted: Ghosts slugger rebounds from slow start
• Out of reach -- Ghosts drop home opener
• Time for luck is on cowboy's side

LOS ANGELES - Phil Jackson will return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season, getting a clean bill of health following a record championship season.

• Federer seeks 15th Slam vs. Roddick at Wimbledon
• Ramirez apologizes to fans, teammates
• Report: Turkoglu agrees to terms with Blazers
• Tiger moves into lead at Congressional

By PATRICK SCHMIEDT
Star-Tribune staff writer

After eight years away, Frank Mello is back at Kelly Walsh.