Cheyenne News Staff
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Wyoming Properties Cited By National Register
The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees has approved a three year contract with incoming President Robert Sternberg. Trevor T. Trujillo has the story. Doug Randall reports that several Wyoming properties have been cited by the National Register of Historic Places. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Mead To Host Equal Pay Day Signing [AUDIO]
A new study says wolves don't startle female elk that winter east of Yellowstone National Park enough to make them lose weight or harm their birthing rates. Governor Matt Mead will host a public signing of Wyoming Equal Pay Day on June 26th. Joy Greenwald reports. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Farm Bill Passes Senate, Heads to the House [AUDIO]
An illegal campfire sparked a small fire in Curt Gowdy State Park Sunday. Doug Randall reports. The U.S. Senate passed a new farm bill , it now moves on to the House. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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BLM Extends Comment Period on Proposed Fracking Rules [AUDIO]
Gas prices in Wyoming increased slightly in the last week. Doug Randall reports. The Bureau of Land Management has extended the comment period on the agency's proposed hydraulic fracturing rules. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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BLM Taking Comment On OCI Lease Expansion [AUDIO]
The BLM is taking public comment on a proposal by OCI Wyoming to expand it's sodium leases in southwest Wyoming. Amy Richards reports. Fewer Wyoming children are showing up for free summer meals, according to the Food Research and Action Center. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Packrafting Association Says NPS Needs to Allow Paddling Sports [AUDIO]
The American Packrafting Association says the National Park Service needs to be re-examine allowing paddling sports of the rivers of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Doug Randall reports. Brittany Anderson of Worland, Wyoming will travel to Mobile, Alabama on Sunday June 16th to participate in the 56th Distinguished Young Women National Finals to be held June 27th, 28th and 29th.
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Problem Grizzly Relocated [AUDIO]
A problem grizzly bear has a new home. Doug Randall has details. An emergency disaster drill and exercise will be held at the U-P Railroad yard in Laramie on Wednesday. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Hay Producer ”Field Day” Planned [AUDIO]
Wyoming hay producers will have the opportunity to attend as field day to learn how to improve the quality and quantity of their crops. Amy Richards reports. State officials hope an expedition race set for next month will shine a light on Wyoming as an outdoor tourism destination. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News..
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Wyoming’s Runoff Remains Below Average, But etter Than Last Year [AUDIO]
Members of two interim legislative committees have agreed to consider finding new funding sources for early childhood education. Wyoming's expected runoff remains below normal, but is better than it was a year ago. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Medicine Bow National Forest and Thunder Basin Grassland Offer Fee Free Day [AUDIO]
A 43 year old Utah man was sentenced in federal district court in Wyoming on a charge of possession of child pornography. The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest and Thunder Basin National Grassland are offering a fee free day Saturday. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Rock Springs, Pinedale Recognized for Downtown Revitalization [AUDIO]
Two Wyoming communities have been recognized for their downtown revitalization efforts. Amy Richards reports. The BLM's first wild horse ecosanctuary is offering tours this summer. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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BLM: Welcomes Recommendations From Scientists on Managing Wild Horses [AUDIO]
Rocky Mountain Power says proposed federal environmental regulations could close many of its coal fired power plants in Wyoming early. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) says it welcomes recommendations fro a panel of scientists to change the way the agency manages wild horses.