Wyoming Radio News

In response to significant state, local and Congressional objection, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell withdrew the department's designation of the White River in Arkansas and Missouri as a National Blueway. Rep. Cynthia Lummis says she objects to how the Blueway designations are handled. More grant money is available for economic development in Wyoming. Doug Randall reports.  Click past the jump to

The body of James "Randy" Udall, the brother of Colorado Senator Mark Udall, was found by searchers Wednesday in the Wind River Range. Wyoming's economy is expected to grow but the slowdown in the energy industry is a cause for concern according to economist Ernie Goss. Doug Randall reports.

A federal appeals court has ordered Campbell County Memorial Hospital to pay a Nevada woman $2 million for damages she suffered when a doter there failed to diagnose that her husband had broken his neck in a vehicle accident. Sen. John Barrasso reacts to announcement that the employer mandate in the Affordable Care Act will be delayed until next year. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio

An airplane with two people on board has crashed at Fort Smith on the Crow Indian Reservation. Doug Randall reports. State Forester Bill Crapser is reminding residents and visitors to be careful with fire during the Fourth of July Holiday. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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. //townsquare.media/site/99/files/2013/07/wyoming-radio-news-am-2.mp3">

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.

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.

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.

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.

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