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Patrol Planning Holiday Enforcement Effort (AUDIO)
The Bureau of Land Management has extended the public comment period for a proposed rule to require companies to publicly disclose the chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing. Amy Richards has a report. The Wyoming Highway Patrol will be out in force over the July 4th holiday weekend, especially looking for impaired drivers. Sgt. Steve Townsend says the public can help out with this effort. Click p
Cheyenne Crime Drops 20 Percent
A new report from the state Division of Criminal Investigation shows a 20 percent decrease in serious crime for the first three months of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011, according to Police Chief Brian Kozak.
Natural Gas Document Release Delayed (AUDIO)
Bridger-Teton National Forest officials have delayed releasing a document that will decide the extent of a proposed natural gas development in western Wyoming. Amy Richards has a report. Due to the current weather conditions fire restrictions have been elevated to Stage II across the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and the Thunder Basin National Grassland. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming
700 Acre Blaze Highlights Fire Danger
A 700 acre grass fire that threatened homes and ranches in the Old Yellowstone Road area of Laramie County Saturday shows how serious the fire danger in the county is right now, according to Laramie County Fire District 2 spokesman Lew Simpson.
Hay Producer Field Day Approaching (AUDIO)
The Rockefeller Foundation and Yale University Professor Jacob Hacker have released a report on economic insecurity across the U.S. The report takes a state by state look at economic insecurity over the last generation as well as during the recent economic downturn. Amy Richards has a look at the report’s findings for Wyoming. An upcoming field day for Wyoming hay producers will offer information
Mead Requests Fracking Comment Extension [AUDIO]
Governor Matt Mead is asking Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to extend the comment period on proposed hydraulic fracturing rules, which the governor says duplicate Wyoming’s rules and are cumbersome and unncessary. Amy Richards reports. Wyoming State Forester Bill Crapser is warning residents to be extremely careful with all outdoor activities that could start a fire. He says the current hot, dry c
Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power Announces Rate Increases
Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power customers will pay a little more for electricity and gas effective July 1.
The utility announced on Wednesday that the Wyoming Public Service Commissi0n had approved the increases, which the utility says is needed to pay for infrastructure improvements
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City, Menards Finalize Land Deal
Cheyenne Mayor Rick Kaysen says a deal to sell 23.8 acres located at the intersection of Windmill Road and Dell Range to the Menards retail chain was finalized on June 14th.
Kaysen says the retail outlet is paying $5.3 Million in a direct payment for the property and has also agreed to spend another $2...
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Heart Stress-Test Radiation Concerns [AUDIO]
Heart disease kills roughly 1 in four state residents. Dr. Martha Gulati says that while using imaging with heart stress-testing can be a cost-effective and effective test for heart problems, she is concerned about exposing patients to radiation without considering the consequences. The Wyoming Workforce Development Council, in partnership with the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, honored
Cheyenne Council Approves 2013 City Budget
The Cheyenne City Council Tuesday evening approved a $49.6 Million dollar budget for fiscal year 2013, which begins on July 1, 2012. Prior to approving the proposed budget, the council approved an amendment by Councilwoman Amber Ash to transfer a little over $279, 000 in money the city saved when health insurance rates did not increase as expected into a special economic development fund
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