Cheyenne News Staff
Casper Woman Wins Woman of Distinction Award
The Wyoming Council for Women’s Issues recognized Casper resident Bev Dye with its annual Woman of Distinction Award Saturday at the Casper Petroleum Club.
As a former single parent with firsthand knowledge of the issues facing women today and an appreciation of her own education and her parents’ encouragement and work ethic, Dye has devoted 28 years to making a difference for others throu
Wyoming OSHA Considering New Rule for Rig Clothing [AUDIO]
The Wyoming Occupational Safety and Health Administration is proposing a rule that would require workers wear flame resistant clothing within 75 feet of an oil and gas well bore. Doug Randall reports. A Wyoming soldier who was killed in a suicide attack in Afghanistan was laid to rest in Colorado Tuesday. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
BLM:Avoid Burned Areas in Carbon County [AUDIO]
The Bureau of Land Management is asking hunters to avoid areas burned by two wildfires in carbon county this summer. Republican Cynthia Lummis’ top challenger in the November election is a political newcomer with little financial backing. Doug Randall reports. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Recent Rain Helps Soybean Crop But Not Corn [AUDIO]
The Wyoming Highway Patrol says a tractor trailer that was pulled over during a traffic stop over the weekend was carrying 231 pounds of marijuana worth almost $1.4 million dollars. Doug Randall reports. The recent rain is too little too late to help the deteriorating corn crop, but has helped the soybean crop somewhat, that’s according to u.s.d.a meteorologist Brad Rippey. Click past the jump to
Sinclair Oil Fined by the EPA [AUDIO]
Sinclair Oil has agreed to pay a $3.8 million dollar fine for exceeding air pollution limits at two of its refineries in Wyoming. Doug Randall has the details. A man faces charges for making threats toward employees at the Verizon store in the Eastridge Mall in Casper. Kevin Koile reports. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Northwest College Raising Money for New Classroom Building [AUDIO]
General Motors Co. will recall 249,260 midsize sport utility vehicles to correct a potential fire hazard. The Northwest College board has approved a plan to raise $5 million dollars for a new classroom building from four sources, none of which involve raising taxes. Doug Randall reports. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
First West Nile Virus Case Reported in Wyoming
As Many states are experiencing a very active year for West Nile virus (WNV), the Wyoming Department of Health is saying an adult male from Crook County is the state’s first reported human case for 2012.
Wyoming Department of Health Spokeswoman Kim Deti says while summer may be winding down, the season for West Nile virus is not yet over.
New Website Available to Report Medicaid Fraud [AUDIO]
The Wyoming Department of Health has launched a website a telephone line to allow state residents to report suspected medicaid fraud. A resource guide is available for Wyoming landowners with information ranging from soil and forest issues to septic systems and growing local food. Doug Randall reports.Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
U.S.D.A. Continues Efforts to Boost Agriculture Exports [AUDIO]
U. S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the department is is continuing efforts to expand American agriculture exports. Authorities say a man who was killed after a rupture at a natural gas well in northern Colorado was from Wyoming. Doug Randall has the details. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Game and Fish: Consider Leaving Water In Tanks To Help Wildlife [AUDIO]
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is urging ranchers and other landowners to consider leaving water in their tanks to help wildlife in the current drought even after they move their livestock off the land. Doug Randall reports. As drought conditions persist throughout the state, Governor Matt Mead has been notified that 22 Wyoming counties have received primary disaster designations from U.S. A