Our Cheyenne news staff, with reporting from Doug Randall and Joy Greenwald.
Cheyenne News Staff
Health Warning For Middle Fork Near Lander [AUDIO]
People are being warned to stay out of the Middle Fork River near Lander, Wyoming because of e-coli bacteria. The Wyoming Lottery Board estimates that the first year of the state's lottery system will bring in about $20 million from ticket sales. Doug Randall has the details. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
UP’s No. 844 To Pull Cheyenne Frontier Days 2013 Train
Union Pacific's legendary steam locomotive No. 844, along with one of the largest diesel-electric locomotives will pull the " Denver Post, Cheyenne Frontier Days" train between Cheyenne and Denver. No. 844 will also pull a special train as a fundraiser for the Cheyenne Depot Museum...
Coal Lease Sale August 21 [Audio]
The BLM will hold a competitive coal lease sale by sealed bid on Wednesday, August 21 in Cheyenne. Amy Richards reports. Union Pacific legendary locomotive No. 844 along with one of the largest diesel-electric locomotives will pull the Denver Post-Cheyenne Frontier Days Train' again this year. Joy Greenwald has details. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Cattle Drive Kicks Off Cheyenne Frontier Days 2013
The annual Cheyenne Frontier Days cattle drive was held Sunday.
Australian Man Sentenced to Nearly Six Years for Jackson Bank Robbery [AUDIO]
A federal judge in Wyoming says a 40 year old Australian man will likely be deported after he serves nearly a six-year sentence for robbing a bank in Jackson. Doug Randall has the details. A Sheridan City Council member has been sentenced after pleading guilty to driving under the influence. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Water and Sewer Projects Begin July 15th in Cheyenne
Several BOPU projects will begin on July 15th.
Colorado Man Will Face Child Sex Charges Stemming from Internet Sting [AUDIO]
A federal magistrate Thursday ordered a Colorado man detained on child sex charges following an internet sting operation. Wyoming legislative leaders meet today to consider a request for a special committee to investigate Superintendent Cindy Hill's administration of the Wyoming Department of Education. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Officials Mull New Way to Finish Grand Teton Land Deal [AUDIO]
The Superintendent of Grand Teton National Park says she is pursuing a new way for the National Park Service to acquire two square miles of state land inside the park . Doug Randall has the details. For the second consecutive year, University of Wyoming quarterback Brett Smith is one of a select group of college quarterbacks who have been invited to participate in the 2013 Manning Passing Academy.
BLM Taking Public Comment on Proposed TransWest Transmission Line [AUDIO]
Governor Matt Mead says he plans to ask the Legislature for state employee pay raises. The preliminary route favored by federal regulators for the proposed $3 billion dollar TransWest Transmission Line would create a new utility corridor through South-Central Wyoming. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Ed Department Taking Comment on Waiver Request [AUDIO]
The Wyoming Department of Education has opened a two-week public comment period for it's waiver request to the US Department of Education. The state department wants to maintain it's current levels of annual measurable objectives under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Some employers in Teton County are having a hard time finding summer employees. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio New