Cheyenne News Staff
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Lottery Bill Headed To Conference Committee
The Wyoming House of Representatives Monday morning voted 34-25 not to concur with Senate changes on a bill to allow a lottery in Wyoming. Following the vote, House Speaker Tom Lubnau appointed a conference committee to try to work out an agreement between the two versions of the bill
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Red Meat Production Up [audio]
U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell says he expects to award contracts soon to add several large jet air tankers to the nation's fleet of firefighting planes. Amy Richards reports. Commercial red meat production in Wyoming in January increased by 50 percent compared to the previous month. Joy Greenwald reports. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Final Report Released on Chemical Spill Into Yellowstone River [AUDIO]
The final report on a chemical spill into a Yellowstone River tributary along the Montana-Wyoming border says the initial release of 1,000 gallons of deicer was enough to briefly double the river's total flow. Doug Randall has the details. The mayor of Saratoga says members of the public will get a chance to speak at town council meetings. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Jackson Hole Aiport Expansion in Bidding Phase [AUDIO]
Jackson Hole Airport officials say an $18 million dollar baggage and administration expansion is now in the bidding phase, and could be operational in late 2014. Business Reporter Sharon Fain has the details. University of Wyoming trustees will released the names of the finalists for the next University President after all. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Park Service Releases Future Yellowstone Winter Use Plan
The National Park Service on Friday morning released a preferred alternative plan plan for the future of winter use in Yellowstone National Park. The following is from a news release from the Park Service on it's proposal
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New Dean Named at UW (AUDIO)
A scholar in cell biology and neuroscience who has served as a dean at two universities has been named Dean of the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences. Amy Richards reports. An aging parking structure in downtown Casper will soon see some major changes. Anthony Pollrieisz has the story. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Lottery Bill Passes Initial Vote in Senate
The Wyoming Senate gave preliminary approval to a bill that would allow a lottery and multi-state games such as powerball in the state. The senate approved the bill by a vote of 17-12 on Wednesday afernoon
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FBI and Wyoming State Bank Offer Reward For Information on Bank Robbers
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Wyoming State Bank are jointly offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of two men who robbed a Cheyenne Bank.
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Wyoming Department of Health Will Continue to Study Medicaid Expansion [AUDIO]
The Wyoming Department of Health plans to continue studying the possibility of expanding the medicaid program this year despite the Legislature's rejection of adding to the rolls. Doug Randall has the details. Congresswoman Cynthia Lummis says the federal government cannot tax its way out of the budget challenges it faces. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Ed Board Issues RFP For Director Search
Grand Teton National Park saw a nearly 5 percent increase in visitors last year, with more of those visitors choosing to camp rather than stay in park lodges. Amy Richards has a report. The state Board of Education has approved an RFP--or Request For Proposals--for a firm to be used in it's search for a new Director. Joy Greenwald has a report. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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U.W. Reviews Safety Plan [AUDIO]
More than 150 University of Wyoming administrators and staff members participated in a review of the university's emergency response plan. Doug Randall reports. Officials with Cheyenne Regional Medical Center say work on the hospital's new cancer center is right on schedule for a November opening. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Barrasso: Has Grave Concerns About Hagel as Defense Secretary [AUDIO]
Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) says Senate Republicans last week blocked the confirmation of Chuck Hagel to lead the Pentagon because they wanted more information. Wildlife officials trying to save the endangered black-footed ferret are trying to persuade more ranchers to reintroduce the species on their land. Doug Randall reports. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.