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Rural Bankers Survey: Drought Dampening Economy [AUDIO]
A former financial manager in lander has pleaded not guilty to charges of embezzling more than $2.5 million dollars. Doug Randall has the details. The rural Mainstreet Index dropped further into negative territory this month, suggesting economic contraction. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
National Weather Service Radar to Receive an Upgrade
The National Weather Service Doppler Radar serving southeast Wyoming and western Nebraska will be enhanced with the latest dual-polarization technology beginning in October. John Griffith, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, says conventional Doppler radars send out a horizontal pulse that gives forecasters a one‐dimensional picture of whatever is in t
Cheyenne Man Receives Lifesaving Award From Police
18 year old Cheyenne resident Cole Leal was honored by the Cheyenne Police Department with the Citizen Lifesaver “Hero” award Thursday. On April 26th a 9 year old boy was riding his bike through a Cheyenne neighborhood when he was attacked by two pit bulls. Leal grabbed a boat oar from the porch and fought the dogs off the boy.
LCCC President Talks About the Future
Laramie County Community College President Dr. Joe Schaffer delivered his first State of the College address Wednesday to a gathering of returning staff and faculty. Schaffer says changes has already been made at the college in his seven months there.
Maxfield: You Must Give Employees Time Off To Vote
Wyoming Secretary of State Max Maxfield says employers are required by state statute to give employees one hour off to vote on primary election day August 21st. Employers face a misdemeanor charge and a fine up to $1,000 if they are found in violation of the law.
Cheyenne Opens Doors on New Ambulatory Clinic
Officials with the Cheyenne VA Medical Center cut the ribbon on their new $6.6 million dollar ambulatory clinic. Cynthia McCormack, Medical Director for the Cheyenne VA says the new 22,000 square foot outpatient clinic will include 43 exam rooms and will enable them to provide more outpatient services.
CRMC "Breaks Ground" on Their New Cancer Resource Center
Despite having to move the ceremony indoors because of a rain storm, hospital officials and community members broke ground on Cheyenne Regional Medical center’s new cancer center Monday.Tamela Thiede Oncology Services Director at Cheyenne Regional says the new center will house all cancer services under on roof. The
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Wyoming Flag Featured on New Stamp
Wyoming Flag to be Featured on U.S. Postage Stamp as part of the U.s. Postal Service’s “Flags of our Nation” series. Postal Service spokesman David Rupert says the flag stamps are being sold as a series, in a coil of 50 stamps only, priced at $22.50.
Highway Patrol Seeking Information In Fatality On I-25
The Wyoming Highway Patrol is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect and/or a vehicle involved in a hit and run fatal crash Friday on I-25 just north of the Wyoming/Colorado line. The patrol says Jose Blea of Pueblo ,Colorado was northbound on Interstate 25. The crash was reported by passerby just after 7:00 a.m., however there was no witness to th
Nine Wyoming Employers Honored For Safety
In partnership with Governor Matt Mead’s office, the Wyoming Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Wednesday honored nine outstanding Wyoming employers at the seventh annual Wyoming Safety Conference. Wyoming OSHA and the State Mine Inspector’s Office, divisions of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, presented Governor’s Safety Awards to Wyoming employers demonstrating