Cheyenne News Staff
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Forest Service Renews Contracts for Air Tankers [AUDIO]
The U.S. Forest Service has renewed contracts with two air tanker companies in Montana and Nevada to help fight forest fires this year. Doug Randall reports that the Wyoming Council for Women's Issues is seeking nominations for it's "Women of Distinction" award. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Lawyers for Colorado Shooting Suspect Offer Plea Deal [AUDIO]
Lawyers James Holmes have offered to have him plead guilty and serve the rest of his life in prison to avoid the death penalty. Three Wyoming hay producers from Wheatland have placed in the top five in the alfalfa hay division at the 2013 World Ag Expo Forage Challenge. Doug Randall has the story. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Suspects in Vehicle Vandalisms Identified
Cheyenne Police have identified a group of individuals believed to be responsible for over 100 vehicle vandalisms that occurred in the Cheyenne area over the past four months.
Cheyenne Police Detectives have identified 12 juveniles that have been vandalizing the vehicles
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Fewer Pronghorn Hunting Tags in Laramie Region Possible [AUDIO]
There will likely be fewer pronghorn hunting tags in the Laramie region this year. Doug Randall has the details. The City of Casper is trying to amend its controversial indoor smoking ban. Anthony Pollreisz reports. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Business Council Offers Grant Writing Program [AUDIO]
The Wyoming Army National Guard's Honor Team will host a memorial for veterans on Friday. Amy Richards has a report. The Wyoming Business Council is sponsoring a comprehensive grant writing program next month. Joy Greenwald has the story. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Cody Killer Receives a Lengthy Prison Sentence [AUDIO]
The federal government will withhold more than $53 million in mineral payments from the State of Wyoming as part of the automatic federal budget cuts. Doug Randall has the details. A Cody killer is looking at a lengthy prison sentence. David Koch reports from Cody. Click past the judge to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Transportation Commission Awards $12.5 Million for 12 Highway Projects [AUDIO]
The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded $12.5 million in contracts for 12 highway projects during its March meeting in Cheyenne. Doug Randall has the details. Adrian Cronauer will be part of the Wyoming welcome home day celebration Saturday in Worland. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Wyoming Windfall Program Successful [AUDIO]
Despite oil finds in neighboring states, Nebraska isn't looking for an oil boom anytime soon. Bruce Dougherty has the details. Wyoming State Treasurer Mark Gordon says the recently completed "Wyoming Windfall" program reunited more than 1,400 owners with their unclaimed funds. Doug Randall has the details. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Judge Denies Request for Mental Evaluation in Eaton Case [AUDIO]
This morning, law enforcement officers from multiple agencies from southeast Wyoming and Colorado began serving federal arrest warrants for 18 individuals in both states. A federal judge has denied a request from the State of Wyoming to have a mental health expert examine the state's lone death row inmate. Doug Randall has the details. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Bankers in Midwest and Plains Expect Rural Economy To Grow [AUDIO]
Bankers in 10 Midwest and plains states expect the rural economy to continue growing in the months ahead because of the strength of farm income. Doug Randall has the details. Casper police say the arrest of a suspect in Gillette and a car crash in the North Platte river are both tied to a local stabbing. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Cheyenne Airport Control Tower To Stay Open
The Cheyenne Regional Airport's Air Traffic Control tower will remain open after all. The decision by the federal Aviation Administration(FAA) finalized a list of 149 contract towers across the country that will be closed beginning on April 7th
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Some Want Electric Charging Stations in Jackson [AUDIO]
Gobankingrates is continuing its state-by-state historical rate comparison by focusing on interest rates offered by local banks and credit unions in Wyoming. Those who drive hybrids and electric cars may soon be able to recharge their vehicles for free in Jackson. Anthony Pollreisz has the story. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.