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Enzi still upset as Senate nears vote on health care

Laramie, WY (2009-11-20) As the U-S Senate gears up for an important Health Care vote this weekend, Senate Republicans are setting the stage by speaking out against the proposed legislation.

Former state trooper sentenced Laramie, WY (2009-11-20) A federal judge has sentenced a former Wyoming state trooper to serve 15 years in prison for kidnapping a truck driver. Prosecutors called the crime an aborted murder plot.

Wyoming sues over snowmobiles again

Laramie, WY (2009-11-20) The state of Wyoming has filed a new federal lawsuit seeking to block the National Park Service from restricting snowmobile numbers in Yellowstone National Park.

Library at UW officially reopens Laramie, WY (2009-11-19) The University of Wyoming today (Thursday) formally dedicated the newly-expanded and renovated W.R. Coe Library.

Judge confirms ruling on grizzly bears

Laramie, WY (2009-11-19) A Montana judge is upholding his earlier ruling saying the federal government must keep Yellowstone-area grizzly bears on the list of threatened and endangered species.

UW tuition increase likely

Laramie, WY (2009-11-19) Trustees for the University of Wyoming are set to approve a five percent tuition increase tomorrow (Friday).

New chain law in effect this winter Laramie, WY (2009-11-18) A new chain law may allow certain Wyoming highways to remain open in nasty weather.

Committee passes two juvenile justice bills Cheyenne, WY (2009-11-18) In an effort to improve Wyoming's juvenile justice system, the legislature's Joint Judiciary Committee passed two bills today.

Wind tax killed by committee Cheyenne, WY (2009-11-18) A tax on wind production suffered a serious defeat today.

Bison get more tolerance in MT, but fix elusive Billings, Mont. (2009-11-18) Federal and state officials are drafting new strategies to deal with bison coming out of Yellowstone National Park, but still don't have an alternative to periodic slaughters of the iconic Western animal.

BLM taking public comments on coal mine expansion Cheyenne, Wyo. (2009-11-18) The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is taking public comments on plans to expand a coal mine located about 35 miles northeast of Rock Springs.

Taxing the wind bill comes up Wednesday Laramie, WY (2009-11-17) The legislature's Joint Revenue Committee will discuss taxing wind at its meeting Wednesday.

Praise for pipeline Laramie, WY (2009-11-17) The governor and the owners of the new Rockies Express natural gas pipeline celebrated the completion of the 16-thousand mile project today (Tuesday).

Lawmakers look at more rules for carbon sequestration Laramie, WY (2009-11-17) A state legislative committee is taking another step in regulating carbon sequestration.

Governor back from Iraq/Afghanistan trip Cheyenne, WY (2009-11-16) Gov. Freudenthal is back in Cheyenne after a visit to the Middle East.

'Duty of Care' bill dies in committee

Laramie, WY (2009-11-16) A state legislative committee voted down a contentious bill today (Monday) that pitted oil and gas companies against workers. Wyoming Public Radio's Renny MacKay reports

Wyoming doctor favors public option Laramie, Wyo. (2009-11-16) Wyoming's congressional delegation has been vocal in opposing a public option, but some Wyoming health professionals favor that proposal.

Frontier refinery plans to fight $6.8M EPA fine Cheyenne, Wyo. (2009-11-16) A Cheyenne refinery says it plans to fight the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's nearly $7 million fine levied in late September for allegedly dumping hazardous waste into a pond designed to hold storm water.

WY industry, survivors fight over liability bill Cheyenne, Wyo. (2009-11-16) The state's oil and gas industry is aiming to kill a proposed bill whose proponents say would help make Wyoming's workplaces safer.

Police arrest 1 in fatal crash Laramie, Wyo. (2009-11-16) Police arrested the 20-year-old driver of a vehicle that crashed and left a Laramie teenager dead.