Cheyenne News Staff
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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.
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USDA: Farm Payments May Be Curtailed [AUDIO]
In an effort to absorb potential cuts totaling 7.6 percent to the overall budget due to sequestration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is scaling back farm payments. That's according to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Plans to construct a $1 billion dollar plant in Carbon County to turn coal into gasoline may be delayed. Doug Randall has the details. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Wyo. Military Department plans to furlough more than 430 employees
The Wyoming Military Department is planning to furlough more than 430 employees due to the Department of Defense's planned furlough beginning April 26 for up to 176 hours through the end of September
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Mental Health/Substance Abuse Summit Approaching
It could have been much worse for four Northwest College students who were stranded in the Owl Creek Mountains Sunday night. Anthony Pollreisz has that story. Mental health, substance use and abuse and other health conditions will be the focus of the University of Wyoming's sixth annual Higher Education Mental Health and Substance Abuse Summit March 27-28 in Laramie. Amy Richards reports. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Employer Safety Seminar Thursday [AUDIO]
Employers can get information about safety laws at a seminar in Cheyenne Thursday. Doug Randall has the details. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded about $243,000 in grants for three homeless programs in Wyoming. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Judge Denies Preliminary Injunction in Hill Lawsuit
A district judge in Cheyenne has rejected state schools Superintendent Cindy Hill's request to have her powers and duties immediately restored. Judge Thomas Campbell on Wednesday refused to issue a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit Hill has filed challenging the constitutionality of her job changes
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Cheyenne Police Arrest Hit and Run Suspect
Cheyenne Police Detectives arrested a man who is believed to be involved in a hit and run crash involving a woman and child. Willis Lambertson, 43, of Barrington, IL, was arrested Tuesday at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center by Cheyenne Police Detectives. Lambertson was
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Senators Reintroduce Bill to Repeal Health Insurance Tax [AUDIO]
Senator's John Barrasso (R-WY) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) reintroduced a bill that would eliminate the health insurance tax (HIT) in the Affordable Care Act. Doug Randall has the details. The Director of the School Facilities Department is stepping down April 1st. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Sunday’s “Dirt Blizzard” Caused Problems for Motorists
Sunday's strong gusty winds created what one Trooper called a “Dirt Blizzard” in eastern Wyoming that resulted in hazardous driving conditions and zero visibility for motorists traveling on US 85 south of Torrington.
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Yellowstone Taking Comment on Bridge Project [AUDIO]
The National Park Service is taking public comment on a plan to reconstruct the aging Isa Lake bridge at Craig Pass in Yellowstone National Park. Doug Randall reports. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is holding public meetings this week on the 2013 hunting season in Western Wyoming. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Unauthorized Plowing Leads to Road Closure On the Medicine Bow [AUDIO]
The U.S. Department of Education has granted an extension on Wyoming's request for a waiver from federal education standards. Doug Randall has the details. Unauthorized snow removal on a road in the Medicine Bow National Forest has led to the temporary closure of the road to motorized vehicles. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Oregon Wants More Information on Proposed Coal Port [AUDIO]
Wyoming's wind tax brought in $2.6 million in revenue in its first year. Doug Randall reports. The State of Oregon wants more information before deciding whether to let a special dock be built at the Columbia river port of Morrow for coal shipments to Asia.Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.