Our Cheyenne news staff, with reporting from Doug Randall and Joy Greenwald.
Cheyenne News Staff
State Gas Prices Falling Ahead Of Tax Increase [AUDIO]
Motorists in Wyoming are enjoying some relief at the pump in advance of next week's 10 cent a gallon statewide fuel tax increase, according to Patrick DeHann of Gasbuddy.com. A new study suggests the government is over-counting Yellowstone's grizzly bear population. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Wyoming’s Ranch Values Increased 4.7 Percent in 2012 [AUDIO]
A Seattle company that wants to build a terminal in Washington to ship coal from Montana and Wyoming is pushing back against opponents arguments that the facilities would bring traffic congestion and generate coal dust and greenhouse gases. Doug Randall has the details.Wyoming ranch land values increased 4.7 percent in 2012 with an average price of $450 per acre. Click past the jump to listen to W
USFWS Gets 160,000 Comments on Proposed Grizzly Bear Plan [AUDIO]
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has received about 160,000 comments on proposed changes to the recovery criteria for grizzly bears int eh Yellowstone Ecosystem. Doug Randall has the details. The Wyoming Army National Guard's Honor Guard team will hold a memorial for Wyoming veterans Friday in Evansville. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Worland Man Dies From Injuries Sustained In Accident In Montana [AUDIO]
A 34 year old Worland man has died of injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash in Montana last week. Doug Randall reports. The verdict is in for a Casper man who was on trial for hitting two women. Kevin Koile has the details. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Bankers Survey: Economy in Rural Areas Remains Strong [AUDIO]
The economy in rural areas in ten Midwest and Plains states remains strong as healthy rainfall this spring helped crops get established. Doug Randall reports. The State Loan and Investment board voted to proceed with rulemaking for a municipal solid waste facilities cease and transfer loan program. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
UW Professor Receives Walter Monk Award [AUDIO]
An Oklahoma City man has been sentenced to serve six months in federal prison for making a threat to commit violence in Casper, Wyoming. Doug Randall has the details. UW Professor Steve Holbrook is the recipient of an award from the Oceanography Society. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Business Council Moves Data Storage In-State [AUDIO]
An Evansville woman accused of using someone else's checkbook will avoid prison. Kevin Koile reports from Casper. The Wyoming Business Council has successfully moved it's data storage and web hosting from an out-of-state provider back to Wyoming. Amy Richards reports. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Historic Governor’s Mansion Offers Expanded Tours [AUDIO]
Cheyenne Veteran's Administration spokeswoman Patricia Hill says the VA has several programs available for homeless veterans. The historic Governor's Mansion in Cheyenne is offering expanded summer tours. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Food Prices Going Down [AUDIO]
Retail food prices are actually going down right now, according to USDA Economist Ricky Volpe. An Assistant Professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Animal Science has been recognized with an award, Joy Greenwald reports. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Bighorn Forest Officials Warning Campers About Bears [AUDIO]
Officials on the Bighorn National Forest are urging campers to take precautions with bears. Doug Randall has the details. A Mills, Wyoming man will avoid jail time after admitting he accidentally shot and killed his brother. Kevin Koile reports from Casper. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.