State Superintendent Cindy Hill
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Cindy Hill says she is concerned that tests designed to evaluate the academic progress of Wyoming students are getting out of hand.
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Carbon county officials say they are optimistic that a Texas company will follow through on plans to construct a plant to turn coal into gasoline by 2016. Doug Randall reports. The application deadline for hunters to apply for the Springer and Glendo special pheasant hunts is 5 p.m. on September 15th. Wyoming Game and Fish Department spokesman Al Langston. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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A single vehicle rollover early Sunday morning claimed the life of a 30 year old Thornton, Colorado man.
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Electronics have become essential for academic success for college students. Jack Wayman of the Consumer Electronics Association has a rundown of the latest in electronic aids for students. The University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service is advising using repellents to reduce the risk of bluetongue in sheep. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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The U.S. Drought Monitor says extreme drought conditions now cover much of southern and eastern Wyoming after a dry august. Doug Randall reports. The Sheridan VA Medical Center in partnership with other agencies will host a homeless veterans stand down in Casper Thursday. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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With drought conditions at an extreme, residents are asked to take extra care when recreating to help prevent wildland fires in the state. The Wyoming State Forestry division says this year, close to 500,000 acres have burned in Wyoming. Many of these fires have been caused by lightning, however, there is an increase of human caused fires throughout the country, Wyoming included.
Hunting season and outdoor fall activities brings an increase for the potential of human caused fires. You can do your part to help reduce the threat of wildfire by following these simple steps during these extreme dry conditions.
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The Legislature’s Joint Interim Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources committee has endorsed a proposed bill that would allow silencers be used while hunting in Wyoming. Doug Randall has the details. Sweetwater county authorities says they are focusing on four different areas in their investigation into the death of 17 year old Rigoberto Alvarado, who’s body was found in a shallow grave outside of Rock Springs on August 19th. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Cheyenne-based meteorologist Don Day says early indications are that southeastern Wyoming can expect fairly average weather conditions for the upcoming winter season.
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The Cheyenne City Council Finance Committee on Monday refused to endorse an eminent domain court action to obtain part of the former Hollywood Video parking lot for the Pershing/Converse/19th street Roundabout project.
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The number of out-of-state businesses looking at locating in Wyoming has increased markedly over the past fiscal year. Amy Richards reports. Forest visitors traveling on the Hog Park Road in the Medicine Bow National Forest may encounter delays. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Campbell County Commissioners have asked school district officials to allow them to build a new fire station on land designated for a second high school. Doug Randall reports. a forum on prescription drug abuse is scheduled for the University of Wyoming on September 21st. U.S. Attorney’s Office spokesman John Powell says prescription drug abuse is a growing problem. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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September is National Preparedness Month and the Wyoming Department of Health is encouraging residents to consider joining a local Medical Reserve Corps unit. Angelyn Mayes, state Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator, says Community-based Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) units are a specialized, health-related component of Citizen Corps, a national network of hometown security volunteers.
