Our Cheyenne news staff, with reporting from Doug Randall and Joy Greenwald.
Cheyenne News Staff
BLM Asking For Caution With Fire
Four military firefighting planes are being moved to Arizona from Colorado. Amy Richards reports. The BLM is asking people to be careful with fire this holiday weekend. Joy Greenwald reports. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Wyoming’s Highway System Ranked 3rd in Performance In Recent Report [AUDIO]
A helicopter and ground crews are again searching Wyoming's Wind River Range for the brother of Colorado Senator Mark Udall. Doug Randall has the details. Wyoming's Highway system is ranked 3rd for overall performance and efficiency in the latest highway report by Reason Foundation. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
USDA Report: Planted Acreage Down Compared to 2012 [AUDIO]
The combined planted acres for 21 principle crops in the us was down a little bit from last year, according to a report from the USDA. Western governors have unveiled a regional 10 year energy "vision" during a meeting this past weekend in Park City, Utah. Joy Greenwald has the details. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Fire Restrictions For Medicine Bow National Forest [AUDIO]
Stage 1 fire restrictions go into effect today on the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. Amy Richards reports. Hay season in Wyoming is back on schedule this year following some drought-related delays in 2012. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming radio news.
Aerial Spraying for Mosquitoes To Begin Next Week
Spokesman Gary Hickman says fixed wing aircraft will fly the major drainage areas of Laramie County.
Casper Fire Chief Resigns, Heads to State Fire Marshall’s Office [AUDIO]
Casper's fire chief Mark Young has resigned to take a new job as Assistant State Fire Marshall. Authorities say a small experimental airplane crash-landed in a field southeast of Jackson Friday afternoon. The pilot escaped unharmed. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Lottery Corporation Board Named [AUDIO]
Governor Matt Mead has named the Board of Directors for the Wyoming Lottery Corporation, which will set up a lottery in Wyoming. Doug Randall has the details. The 2013 drawing for resident elk and resident and non resident deer and antelope licenses are now done, but the Wyoming Game and Fish Department says there are a number of leftover licenses. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio Ne
Business Council Receives Military Support Award [AUDIO]
The Wyoming Business Council's leadership has received awards noting support of military spouses. Amy Richards reports. The USDA's acreage report shows winter wheat producers have planted more acres than expected. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Fire Destroys Cheyenne Apartment
A standalone apartment at 1010 W. 30th Street was destroyed by a fire Friday afternoon.No injuries were reported. An occupant in the house was able to flee the structure when the fire started. Two dogs in the apartment perished.Cheyenne firefighters were called to the scene at 3:30 p...
Traffic Crash Results in Fatality [Update]
Cheyenne Police identify the 18 year old who died as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.