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Mead Asks for Green Mountain Intervention [AUDIO]
Governor Matt Mead is seeking intervention in a federal administrative proceeding on the Green Mountain allotment. Amy Richards reports. The Wyoming Business Council has won a national economic development award. Business Reporter Sharon Fain has details. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Kaysen: No Conflict in Utility Vote
Cheyenne Mayor Rick Kaysen says he plans to vote on a proposal to allow High West Energy a franchise to serve 14 customers in Cheyenne when the issue comes back before the city council.
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Safety Award Nominations Sought
The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services is taking nominations for the Governor’s Safety Awards, according to D-W-S Director Joan Evans.
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Drought Reducing Corn, Soybean Crops [AUDIO]
The nation’s corn and soybean crops are experiencing declining yields due to drought conditions in parts of the country. The U.S.D.A had projected a record harvest, but officials say as much as 60 percent of the corn crop is facing moderate to extreme drought. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has rejected a proposal to allow unlimited mountain lion hunting in parts of the Black Hills. Amy Richards has a report. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Workplace Safety Grant Program Coming Soon
Wyoming Department of Workforce Services Director Joan Evans says companies doing business in Wyoming will soon be able to apply for grants designed to improve workplace safety.
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Steenburgen Urges Action on ‘The Hole’
Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce President and C-E-O Dale Steenburgen says his organization isn’t taking a position on whether the city should purchase a property on West Lincolnway commonly referred to as “the hole”. But he says it’s clear that something needs to be done about the property.
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Mead Announces Cistern Program [AUDIO]
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says provisions of the Affordable Care Act cracking down on medicare fraud are helping to make the program more financially solvent. Governor Matt Mead announced that residents living in the Pavillion East Water Supply Project Area, which is near the town of Pavillion, will receive water cistern systems. Amy Richards has a report. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Wildlife Water Access Encouraged [AUDIO]
Five large drug and retail chains are suing Pfizer Inc. and a second drug maker. alleging they conspired to delay sales of cheap generic versions of the cholesterol drug Lipitor. Amy Richards has details. Due to severe drought conditions, wildlife managers with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department are asking people not to camp directly next to water so wildlife can get much needed water. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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6th-Penny Meeting Wednesday
Five Laramie County governmental entities will hold their final informational meeting on the Specific Purpose Tax Ballot, commonly known as the Sixth Penny Tax, on Wednesday July 11th, according to City of Cheyenne spokesman Scott Smith. H
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FDA Taking Comment on Laser Labeling (AUDIO)
The Food and Drug Adminstration is taking final comment on allowing carbon dioxide laser light labeling of citrus. A Lander man accused driving recklessly when he struck and killed an 11 year old girl who was leaving her school bus east of Crowheart has pleaded not guilty. Amy Richards has details. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Accrediting Group to Visit LCCC
The organization in charge of accreditation for Laramie County Community College will be visiting the LCCC campus later this month for visits with students, faculty, staff and the general public.
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Wyoming First Lady Joins Literacy Effort [AUDIO]
A federal judge in Boston has signed off on an agreement by British drug maker Glaxo-Smithkline to pay $3 Billion for criminal and civil violations involving ten drugs taken by millions of people. Amy Richards has a report. First Lady Carol Mead and Scholastic Publishing have donated over 500 books to a summer reading program to encourage children to work on their literacy skills. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.