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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) —The head of a Texas company says it has contracted with a firm to build a plant in Carbon County to turn coal into gasoline. Robert Kelly, chairman of DKRW Advanced Fuels of Houston, says Sinopec Engineering Group is based out of China and has built similar facilities before ...

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, speaking at the the central bank summit in Jackson Hole Friday, says high U.S. unemployment is a “grave concern” and that the Fed will provide more help if the economy doesn’t improve. A purebred Yellowstone bison is growing up at the Bronx Zoo after scientists were able to successfully implant a genetically pure embryo into a commercial bison. Doug Randall h

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today that the Wyoming population of gray wolves is recovered and no longer warrants protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Beginning September 30th, wolves in Wyoming will be managed by the state under an approved management plan, as they are in the states of Idaho and Montana ...

Despite declines in production, U.S.D.A. Chief Economist Joe Glauber says Agriculture exports are expected to reach record levels in Fiscal Year 2013.  Funding is available for trail projects in Wyoming. Doug Randall has the details. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

The University of Wyoming’s only peer-reviewed scientific journal ”Rocky Mountain Geology”, is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary this year. Editor and Geology Professor Art Snoke says the journal fills an important niche as a high-quality journal devoted to the region’s unique geological features. The deadline to upload photos for the Wyoming Business Council Agribusiness Division 5 annual photo c

Agriculture Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Kevin Concannon announced that America’s students will see healthier and more nutritious foods in the cafeteria as they return to school this year. State Biologists have counted a near record number of pronghorn antelope in Jackson Hole this year. Doug Randall has the details.

Gov. Matt Mead announced today that he has appointed Michael K. Davis as the newest member of the Wyoming Supreme Court, according to a media release. Davis replaces Michael Golden, who retired after 24 years on the Supreme Court.

Following multiple large fires this year, plus extensive work to mitigate impacts from bark beetles over the past few years, most roads, trails, campgrounds and picnic areas are now open on the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests pand Thunder Basin National Grassland. Spokesman Aaron Voos says Fire Still Poses a Threat – Although moderating fuel moisture and weather conditions have allowed fire re

The State Canvassing Board certified the 2012 Primary election results Wednesday. Doug Randall has that story. Visitors to Yellowstone National Park are urged to be aware that some animals in the park are beginning to leave the high country for lower elevations. Visitors are urged to use caution and follow park regulations regarding wildlife.  Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News. R

A forum on prescription drug abuse and related topics is slated for the University of Wyoming in the Wyoming Union Ballroom on September 21.