Our Cheyenne news staff, with reporting from Doug Randall and Joy Greenwald.
Cheyenne News Staff
Sixth Annual Robin Munis Memorial Benefit Concert Set For Friday
Munis, a Cheyenne singer, was shot and killed by her estranged husband through the window of Old Chicago Restaurant in 2007.
Brett Smith Makes Manning Award Watch List For Second Year
As a sophomore, Smith ranked No. 5 in the NCAA and No. 1 in the Mountain West Conference in points responsible for in 2012, generating 20.2 points per game.
Komen Wyoming ” Paws for the Cure ” Saturday
Komen Wyoming PAWS for the Cure will be held Saturday August 3rd at Lions Park. The event is a way for pets and their owners to become involved in finding cures for breast cancer. Registration will get underway Saturday at 8:00 a.m. at the amphitheatre in Lions Park...
Transwest Express Project Meetings Scheduled [AUDIO]
The University of Wyoming Energy Resources Council and Advanced Conversion Technologies wil;l meet to consider a variety of Topics Friday., August 23. Amy Richards reports. The BLM and the Western Area Power Administration are hosting a series of meetings/hearings on the Transwest Transmission Project Draft Environmental Report...
Teen Admits Role in Last Year’s Casper Mountain Burglaries [AUDIO]
County records show U.S. Senate candidate Liz Cheney and her husband were late paying their first property taxes on the $1.6 million dollar home they bought last year in Jackson. Doug Randall reports. A teen is now admitting his role in a string of cabin burglaries last summer on Casper Mountain. Kevin Koile reports. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Officials Will Prepare Two Year Study on Exporting Coal Through Washington Port [AUDIO]
Governor Matt Mead says he was disappointed with a U.S. Court of Appeals ruling last week that sided with the EPA on an ongoing dispute with Texas and Wyoming over reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Federal, state and local officials have decided to prepare a two year study on the local and statewide impact of exporting coal through a Washington port. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio
BLM Seeking Lease Comment [Audio]
The Bureau of Land Management High Plains District is seeking public comment on the environmental assessment for the high plains district portions the February 2014 oil and gas lease sale. Amy Richards reports. A judge says a former CEO accused of defrauding hospitals in two states will remain in custody following a hearing. Rich Denison has details. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News
Hanna, Wyoming Gets Spoofed [AUDIO]
The southern Wyoming town of Hanna gained some dubious national attention as part of a website spoof about implanted radio frequency identification chips. Doug Randall has the details. Most of the nation's pasture and rangeland is in good shape, with a few notable exceptions. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
State Lawyers Urge Dismissal Of Petition Lawsuit [Audio]
Lawyers for the State of Wyoming say a state court lacks the authority to grant more time to organizers of a petition drive to restore authority over the state Education Department to the State Superintendent's office. Amy Richards reports. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services recognizing a Cheyenne Business's efforts to hire people with disabilities. Joy Greenwald has details. Click past
Man Bitten By Grizzly While Studying the Bear’s Habitat [AUDIO]
Liz Cheney met with conservative women in Teton County Monday to state talk about her challenge next year to incumbent Senator Mike Enzi. A researcher for an environmental group was bitten by a grizzly bear in eastern Idaho as he collected information about the predator's habitat. Doug Randall has the details. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.