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Bullying Prevention Kickoff Event Saturday
The Cheyenne Police Department and Laramie County Sch0ol District 1 have scheduled a bullying prevention kickoff event Saturday, August 25th from 1-4pm at the Lion’s Park Ampitheater, according to police spokesman Sgt. Rob Dafoe.
He says the kickoff will mark the implementation of the Olwues Bullying Prevention Program in the district. Dafo
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Main Street Program Accepting Applications [AUDIO]
The Wyoming Main Street Program is accepting applications from communities interested in participating by using historic preservation to revitalize downtown areas. Amy Richards has a report. West Park Hospital in Cody has been named to Becker’s Review list of 100 great community hospitals. Business Reporter Sharon Fain has details. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Kaysen Says City Facing Increasing Homeless Population
Cheyenne Mayor Rick Kaysen says the city is facing increasing numbers of homeless people as other communities in the region pass laws essentially forcing transients to leave their cities.
Finance Committee Approves Belvoir Lease
The Cheyenne City Council Finance Committee on Monday approved the lease of part of the Belvoir Ranch for a hybrid wind/natural gas electric generation facility that the developer says would be the first of it’s kind anywhere in the world.
Highway Project Contracts Awarded [AUDIO]
The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded contracts totaling more than $14.8 Million for eight highway projects around the state during it’s August meeting in Cheyenne. Amy Richards has a report. Despite drought, heat and rising feed costs, the nation’s dairy’s are still producing slightly more than a year ago. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Yellowstone Ranked ‘Must See’ Destination [AUDIO]
The BLM has released it’s final Environmental Analysis on the proposed Lost C reek uranium mine in a remote area of southwest Wyoming. Amy Richards has a report. Yahoo Travel has ranked Yellowstone National Park the number one place every American should see, beating out the Grand Canyon and New York City. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
District Study Shows Moves Lower Test Scores
Laramie County School District One Superintendent Mark Stock says a recent study of fifth grade reading test scores in the district shows that students who changed schools usually scored lower than those who have not moved.
State Increases Elk License Limit [AUDIO]
Campbell County Economic Development and the University of Wyoming are moving forward with plans to build a new business incubator at the University of Wyoming. Business Reporter Sharon Fain has details. Effective immediately, Wyoming elk hunters can have up to three elk licenses in select hunt areas across Wyoming. Amy Richards reports. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Police Say Current Building is Dangerous and Inefficient
Cheyenne Police officials say their current building on Capitol Avenue is plagued by leaking roofs, a crumbling basic structure, serious electrical issues, undrinkable water and a long list of other issues to the point where it is costing taxpayers millions of dollars and posing a threat to public safety.
State Having Difficulty Filling Oil and Gas Post [AUDIO]
Wyoming is having trouble finding people qualified to become the state’s next Oil and Gas Supervisor. Amy Richards has a report. A Mills man is facing charges that he sexually assaulted a young girl. Kevin Koile reports from Casper. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.