Cheyenne News Staff
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USDA Wetlands Conservation Program Growing
A USDA Conservation Program for two decades now has provided several benefits both environmentally and economically. The Wetlands Reserve Program has grown dramatically over that time, according to acting Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller
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Judge To Decide Fate of Smoking Apology Ads [AUDIO]
The BLM will hold public scoping meetings for new vegetation treatments on public lands in the west. Amy Richards has a report. A federal judge will decide whether your tobacco companies will have to place prominent ads admitting they lied about the dangers of smoking. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Saratoga Ranch A Finalist for Conde Nast Award [AUDIO]
An Albany County Sheriff's detective whose investigation identified a woman found dead in 2010 is trying to do the same for another woman whose remains were found in 1999. Doug Randall has the details. The Lodge and Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, near Saratoga, is a finalist in Conde Nast Johansen's 2013 awards for Most Excellent Ranch in the U.S. and Canada. Business Reporter Sharon Fain has more. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Federal Judge Consolidates Two Wolf Lawsuits [AUDIO]
A federal judge in Washington D.C. has consolidated two lawsuits filed by coalitions of environmental groups over the recent transfer of wolf management in Wyoming to the state. Doug Randall reports. Local officials say the increase in drilling in Laramie County has not led to more fires. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Mead Wants Public Input on Merger Proposal [AUDIO]
Governor Matt Mead and the state's congressional delegation have asked the U..S. Forest Service to involve the public in a study on the possibility of merging the Caribou-Targhee and Bridger-Teton National Forests. Amy Richards reports. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality's Air Quality Division will monitor and report on elevated ozone levels in the upper Green River Basin in February and March. Joy Greenwald Reports. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Proposed Laramie Business Park Gets Initial Ok [AUDIO]
The Wyoming Business council has approved its largest every business ready community grant for more than $5.4 million dollars for the proposed Cirrus Sky Technology Park in Laramie. Business Reporter Sharon Fain has the details. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality will meet with the Upper Green River Basin Air Quality Task Force next month. Doug Randall has the details. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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UW Holiday Hours
Most University of Wyoming business and administrative offices will be closed Monday through Jan. 1 for the holidays and winter break. Normal business hours will resume Jan. 2. However, the Art Museum will be closed until Feb
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Pokes win again
The University of Wyoming men’s basketball team matched its best start in team history by winning its 12th-consecutive game with a 56-40 victory over the UC Santa Barbara on Friday in the Double A. Senior forward Leonard Washington led all scorers with 17 points while pulling down 11 rebounds for his fifth double-double of the season. Fellow senior Luke Martinez chipped in 14 points and four steals for the Pokes.
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Early Morning Fire Causes About $40,000 in Damage
No injuries were reported in a single-family house fire this morning in Cheyenne. Cheyenne Fire and Rescue spokesman Byron Mathews says at 6:45 a.m. firefighters responded to a blaze at 918 W. 29th Street
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Colorado Man Dies in Rollover Near Baggs
The Wyoming Highway Patrol is investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred early this morning on Wyo 70 about 1 mile east of Baggs in Carbon County. The patrol says Joshua Hart of Rawlins, was driving westbound on Wyo 70 attempting to negotiate a right hand curve in the roadway. His vehicle crossed the center line and then went off the left shoulder of the highway. Hart then attempted to steer back onto the roadway causing the vehicle to go into a broadside slide whereupon it struck a concrete wall. The vehicle then rolled an undetermined number of times coming to rest in a ravine.
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Two Men Sentenced On Child Pornography Charges [AUDIO]
Two men convicted of child pornography in federal court have received prison sentences. Doug Randall has the details. Wyoming Family Literacy is accepting applications for its upcoming GED Session. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Banker Survey Has Good News [AUDIO]
A new survey of rural bankers shows rising commodity prices and lower energy costs are helping businesses in the midwest and northern plains. Amy Richards reports. A former corrections officer admits to being on the wrong side of the law. Kevin Koile hahs details. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.