WPR Public NewsRoom Archive

Driver gets prison in dragging case (2008-09-23)
A district judge on Monday sentenced a man to serve time in prison for dragging a pedestrian under his car for more than a mile last winter.

Police report suicide in UW building (2008-09-23)
The student's body was found at the U-W Office Annex in Laramie.

Wyoming in Slowdown, but Better than U.S. (2008-09-23)
Recent job growth and unemployment figures confirm Wyoming is in a slowdown.

Pine Beetles Infest SW Wyoming, Northern CO (2008-09-23)
Experts say infestations in Cheyenne are getting worse.

Trauner Explains Views on Financial Crisis (2008-09-23)
Democratic U.S. House candidate Gary Trauner today laid out his ideas on the financial crisis.

Seven Western States Announce Climate Plan, But Not WY (2008-09-23)
Seven Western states and four Canadian provinces released plans today for the nation's most comprehensive plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Enzi Criticizes $700 Billion Bailout (2008-09-23)
Enzi is a Republican member of the Senate Banking panel that grilled the Federal Reserve Chairman and Treasury Secretary today.

Wage gap narrows in Teton County (2008-09-22)
Teton County is closing the wage gap between men and women, but still remains below the national average.

Wyoming Has Few Immigrants but Strong Views on Immigration (2008-09-22)
A UW sociologist says the main reason Wyoming voters are conservative on immigration is that the state has so few immigrants.

Yellowstone passes 20th anniversary of giant fire (2008-09-22)
This year marks the 20th anniversary of intense fires that blazed through Yellowstone National Park. Fire is a natural part of the park and occurs regularly, but in 1988, Yellowstone was affected by fires that you only see once a century. Jennie Cecil Moore reports from Yellowstone.

Several districts have unsatisfactory graduation rates (2008-09-22)
Thirteen Wyoming school districts have a graduation rate of less then 80 percent.

Wyoming National Guardsman Dies in Afghanistan (2008-09-22)
Captain Bruce Hays of Cheyenne died September 17th.

Uranium Meetings Scheduled This Week (2008-09-22)
Members of a citizens' group concerned about uranium mining plan to ask for a tougher environmental review.

A tumultuous week on Wall Street (2008-09-22)
This week saw a string of interventions on Wall Street by the federal government. Elsa Partan talks to Ed Bradley and Sherrill Shaffer, two Wyoming economists.

A different approach to teaching: Revisioning the Whole (2008-09-22)
Combine physics with Shakespeare and you get something called inter-disciplinary education. It's a new focus at the University of Wyoming. Bob Beck reports.

Snowmobiles in Yellowstone Park (2008-09-22)
A U.S. district judge in Washington blocked Yellowstone National Park's plan to let in 540 snowmobiles each day this winter. The case has resurrected a debate among national park users: what are the parks for? Elsa Partan reports.

Changes could hurt Endangered Species Act (2008-09-22)
The departments of Interior and Commerce have proposed rule changes that could weaken aspects of the Endangered Species Act. For more on the issue, Bob Beck talks to Debra Donahue, a law professor at the University of Wyoming who writes extensively about environmental issues.

Talking with Superintendent Jim McBride (2008-09-22)
The state department of education recently released a summary that shows how school districts across the state are doing in a variety of areas. Bob Beck talks with State Superintendent Jim McBride about the report.

Wamsutter rising (2008-09-22)
Oil and gas in southwest Wyoming have turned this town along Interstate 80 into a symbol of the state's growth. But the question few people seem willing to address is: what happens when the oil runs dry? Peter O'Dowd reports.

New twist in wolf delisting (2008-09-22)
A federal wildlife official said this week that the government will stop trying to take wolves off the endangered species list, for now. For more, Elsa Partan talks with two news people: Chad Baldwin, the editor of the Casper Star-Tribune and Scott McMillion, a reporter in Montana who covered the wolf story for 20 years.

State lawmakers consider smoking ban (2008-09-22)
A Wyoming committee is proposing a statewide smoking ban. The question is whether to outlaw smoking in all public places or if certain places like bars and restaurants should be exempt. But previous attempts at a smoking ban have failed. Addie Goss reports.

Carter, Rothfuss and Enzi React to Bailout (2008-09-22)
Republicans and Democrats in Wyoming agree that average citizens should not shoulder the government's $700 billion economic bailout.

Carter, Rothfuss and Enzi React to Bailout (2008-09-22)
Republicans and Democrats in Wyoming agree that average citizens should not shoulder the government's $700 billion economic bail out.

Legal expert: proposed rule change could hurt endangered species (2008-09-22)
Under a proposed rule, different federal agencies will be allowed to determine whether or not a road building or logging project would harm wildlife.

Freudenthal Says Bailout Sent Wrong Message (2008-09-19)
Governor Dave Freudenthal says the federal government has sent the wrong message with its actions on Wall Street this week.

Wyomingites Visiting Doctors Less (2008-09-19)
Wyoming women are less likely than men to see a doctor because of cost concerns.

Wyomingites Visiting Doctors Less (2008-09-19)
Wyoming women are less likely than men to see a doctor because of cost concerns.

West Nile Discovered in Laramie County (2008-09-19)
It's the first confirmed case in the county this year.

Wolf numbers drop (2008-09-18)
The population of gray wolves in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho apparently has shrunk for the first time in over a decade.

WY Democrats Hope for Obama/Biden Visit (2008-09-18)
The executive director of the Wyoming Democratic Party isn't holding his breath, but he's hopeful that either Joe Biden or Barack Obama will swing through Wyoming.

Lawmakers May Revise Patient Rights (2008-09-18)
A reform coalition will push for major revisions to the state's health insurance laws in 2009.

Wamsutter May Someday Thrive (2008-09-18)
State officials are cautious but optimistic that the town of Wamsutter in southwest Wyoming can become a thriving community.

Cheyenne May Get Virtual School (2008-09-18)
The school district in Cheyenne is looking into starting a virtual charter school.

Lummis Supports Federal Bailout (2008-09-18)
Cynthia Lummis says the government was right to bail out government-sponsored Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Workers Compensation debate continues (2008-09-17)
Wyoming's workers compensation system does not currently cover mental injuries such as post Traumatic stress syndrome. Some lawmakers want to change that.

DFS Will Change Approach to Child Abuse and Neglect Cases (2008-09-17)
The Department of Family Services will use recommendations from a legislative report to better handle cases of child abuse and neglect.

Wamsutter Needs Groceries (2008-09-17)
Wamsutter has applied for a state grant to lure a grocery store and other businesses to the booming community.

Wamsutter Needs Groceries (2008-09-17)
Wamsutter has applied for a state grant to lure a grocery store and other businesses to the booming community.

State Treasurer: Wyoming Will Withstand Downturn (2008-09-17)
The state treasurer says Wyoming does not have large investments in the companies that have gone bankrupt or got bailed out in the last two weeks.

Game and Fish Wants to Drop Grouse Farms (2008-09-17)
The Wyoming Game and Fish commission has decided that it is a bad idea to let people set up private Sage Grouse farms in order to enhance the population.

Freudenthal Reacts to Wolves (2008-09-17)
Governor Dave Freudenthal says the state may have to clarify parts of its wolf management plan.

Government May Retreat from Wolf Delisting (2008-09-16)
Ed Bangs of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says the government in the next week plans to withdraw a rule issued this spring.

Legislative committee works on workers compensation (2008-09-16)
The Legislatures Labor Committee is part-way through a stack of bills on workers' compensation. One topic the committee discussed was increasing payments to the children and spouses of workers killed on the job.

Snowmobile debate takes strange twist (2008-09-16)
A long-running feud about snowmobiles in Yellowstone National Park has taken another turn.

Red Cross of Wyoming Helps Gulf Coast (2008-09-16)
The Red Cross of Wyoming has sent five volunteers to Louisiana and Texas.

Statewide Smoking Ban Back on the Table (2008-09-16)
Legislators today discussed banning smoking in public places across the state.

Report: Dept Family Services Tracking System Needs Improvement (2008-09-16)
The Wyoming Legislature says the Department of Family Services needs to improve how it tracks reported cases of child neglect and abuse.

Kids Rally Across Wyoming (2008-09-16)
A dozen counties across Wyoming rallied in support of children today.

UW grad praises Gitmo (2008-09-15)
A University of Wyoming graduate says there has not been torture at the Guantanamo bay prison facility.

Gillette Short Prosecutors (2008-09-15)
Campbell County Attorney Jeani Stone says her office is suffering under a heavy workload.

A different college ranking system (2008-09-15)
The University of Wyoming is boycotting the most popular ranking system in the United States, the U.S. News and World Report. It's moving to a new system of accountability complied by land-grant universities across the country. Wyoming Public Radio's Peter O'Dowd reports.

Head of PBS talks about the future (2008-09-15)
The Public Broadcast system is the television arm of public broadcasting. This week the CEO and president of PBS, Paula Kerger, is in Wyoming. She discusses the future of public TV with Bob Beck.

ATV users want to use closed roads in national forests (2008-09-15)
Off-road vehicle users in Dubois say the forest service is closing roads and trails that they want to use. Elsa Partan reports.

Candidates are gung-ho on coal (2008-09-15)
Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama are trying to sell us on a clean energy future. But they both want to tweak an old reliable fuel, too. That would be American coal. The Environment Report's Shawn Allee has more.

The Wyoming Honor Farm celebrates 20 years (2008-09-15)
The Wyoming Honor Farm uses wild horses for inmate rehabilitation. Joe Crofts has been part of it from the beginning. An Elsa Partan interview.

Judge says no to snowmobiles in Yellowstone (2008-09-15)
A federal judge has thrown out a plan to allow 540 snowmobiles each day in Yellowstone National Park this winter.

Wyo delegation slams Washington judge's ruling (2008-09-15)
Wyoming Republican U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso slammed a Washington D.C. federal judge's ruling that scrapped a plan allowing snowmobiles in Yellowstone National Park.

Big money for the School of Energy Resources (2008-09-15)
The University of Wyoming has raised another 40 million dollars for the school of energy resources, including matching gifts. Some are worried about a potential conflict of interest because most of the money has come from the energy industry. Bob Beck reports.

A perspective on Guantanamo Bay (2008-09-15)
University of Wyoming graduate, Major Kyndra Rotunda has written a new book about Guantanamo bay and the trials surrounding it. A Bob Beck interview.

NOLS educates a record number of students (2008-09-15)
The National Outdoor Leadership School in Lander educated a record 12,000 students in the last year. Elsa Partan interviews director of admissions Bruce Palmer.

Coal emissions: out of sight, out of mind? (2008-09-15)
One of the cheapest, easiest ways to make electricity in America is to burn coal. But there's this little problem of global warming. The Environment Report's Shawn Allee says some scientists hope to prove that carbon sequestration will work.

Barrasso seeks UN ban of Iranian president (2008-09-15)
A University of Wyoming law professor says Senator John Barrasso's effort to bar the Iranian president from the United Nations would be a violation of international law.

Rally to bring attention to children's issues (2008-09-15)
A statewide rally is hoping to bring attention to children's issues.

Hunters Should Take Care (2008-09-15)
Officials say that hunters will have to use caution when crossing recently opened areas burned by the Gunbarrel Fire west of Cody.

U-W hopes to raise another 150 million dollars (2008-09-15)
The University of Wyoming is starting a new fundraising campaign. The latest set of priorities includes money for community outreach, athletics and the arts.

UW secures money to build new school (2008-09-12)
The total includes nearly $55 million in private and corporate gifts.

Wyoming ERs rank second in nation (2008-09-12)
Wyoming Medical Center keeps patients an average of 3 hours, 3 minutes and Cheyenne Regional Medical Center about 3 hours, 10 minutes.

State panel approves wind farm (2008-09-12)
The total project area would encompass about 11,000 acres of land and create more than 260 full-time jobs during the peak construction periods.

Governor praises Pinedale plan protections (2008-09-12)
Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal is praising the new plan for oil and gas development in western Wyoming.

Justice Antonin Scalia visits Cheyenne (2008-09-12)
Scalia described himself on Friday as an "originalist," meaning it's necessary to stick to the Constitution's original meaning.

Senate bill would quicken AML payments to states (2008-09-11)
A Senate committee has approved legislation that would allow states to collect abandoned mine land money with no strings attached.

Water from 9 wells too dangerous to test (2008-09-11)
Nine industrial wells in the Pinedale area showed such potentially dangerous levels of gas contamination that workers were unable to carry out tests on the water.

PBS chief to speak in Wyoming (2008-09-11)
The Public Broadcasting System is facing some challenges as it tries to remain relevant in the 21st century.

Senate panel approves federal pay for wolf kills (2008-09-11)
Legislation to compensate livestock owners whose animals are killed by wolves is one step closer to passage.

Cities ask Business Council for more money (2008-09-11)
The mayors of Rock Springs and Green River say their cities desperately need more state money to pay for public infrastructure.

Northern WY Community Colleges Get Grant (2008-09-10)
The money will go to providing education for advanced technicians in the energy sector.

Buchanan's vision includes graduate education (2008-09-10)
University of Wyoming President Tom Buchanan says it is time to beef up the school's graduate programs.

Sourcegas looks to move to the reservation (2008-09-10)
Utility provider SourceGas is looking at installing pipelines that would deliver natural gas to homes on the Wind River Indian Reservation.

2008 PAWS Error Announced (2008-09-10)
Writing responses for 37 students were scored incorrectly.

Andarko donates 1.5 million dollars (2008-09-10)
The University of Wyoming has received another donation to strengthen oil and natural gas research.

Upper Green River Valley group worries about water contamination (2008-09-10)
The Upper Green River Valley Coalition says some companies in the oil and gas industry are doing a better job than government agencies tackling water contamination in the Pinedale Anticline.

U-W dismisses U-S News and World Report (2008-09-10)
A top official at the University of Wyoming has refused to fill out a survey issued by the most popular college ranking publication in the country. Myron Allen says the ranking system is flawed.

Wyoming people could benefit from takeover (2008-09-09)
A University of Wyoming economist says people in this state will generally benefit from the federal takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Hydrocarbons found in Pinedale anticline (2008-09-09)
Trace amounts of hydrocarbons have been found for the first time in a livestock water well bordering a natural gas drilling area in southwest Wyoming.

UW Sustainable Business Program Amps Up (2008-09-09)
Professor says companies seek new ways to repair their relationship with the community and environment.

Minerals committee hears uranium idea (2008-09-09)
Growing support for nuclear power has a legislative committee looking into a new uranium program at the University of Wyoming.

Wyoming investigates another brucellosis herd (2008-09-09)
Livestock officials investigate the possibility of a second Wyoming cow testing positive for brucellosis.

Cheyenne Supercomputer Would Model Climate (2008-09-08)
The National Science Foundation has given the go-ahead for the initial design phase of a climate-modeling supercomputer in Cheyenne.

Cowboys Lose to Air Force 23-3 (2008-09-08)
The Wyoming Cowboys will need to find a way to score some points in practice this week, following a 23-3 loss to Air Force on Saturday.

Visitation up at Yellowstone (2008-09-08)
More people visited Yellowstone National Park in June, July and August than during those months last year.

Business Council seeks to double business loan limit (2008-09-08)
The Wyoming Business Council wants to double the amount it can provide through Challenge Loans.

American Indian plaintiffs to appeal (2008-09-08)
A half-million American Indian plaintiffs are appealing a federal judge's recent decision to award them much less than they wanted in a long-running trust case.

New Veterans Advocate Appointed for Northern Wyoming (2008-09-08)
The new veterans advocate for northern Wyoming says the service men and women coming back from war have less time to readjust to life at home.

Rancher near Daniel decides to slaughter infected herd (2008-09-08)
The western Wyoming rancher whose herd tested positive for brucellosis has decided to slaughter the entire herd.

Mixed bag for Wyoming home values (2008-09-08)
A recent survey found that median home values dropped in 11 Wyoming counties while increasing in 12 counties during fiscal year 2008.

Uranium Reps: Next Boom Won't Pollute Groundwater (2008-09-08)
Representatives of the uranium industry say the next wave of uranium mining in Wyoming will not be as environmentally destructive as the last.

House candidates speak in Cheyenne (2008-09-06)
The candidates for Wyoming's seat in the U.S. House spoke at a forum in Cheyenne yesterday.

Wyoming delegates question McCain strategy (2008-09-05)
Reporter Matt Laslo is in Minnesota where Wyoming Republicans are concerned that John McCain is distancing himself from the Bush Administration.

Huge amount of heroin seized on I-80 (2008-09-05)
The Wyoming Highway Patrol seized more than 11 pounds of heroin from a motorist who was pulled over on Interstate 80 for driving over the speed limit.

Eco-friendly businesses still reap profits (2008-09-05)
For a long time, the idea that business and the environment could peacefully merge appeared to fly in the face of capitalism. The University of Wyoming is in its second year of trying to disprove that. Professor Eric Arnould speaks with Peter O'Dowd.

Food banks cope with surge in demand (2008-09-05)
Around the state, food pantries have been getting more requests for help. They've seen about a 20 percent increase in clients in the last year. The Interfaith Good Samaritan pantry in Laramie it's even worse. Elsa Partan reports.

Returning vets have new advocate (2008-09-05)
Elsa Partan interviews Bob Bragg. He's the new lead veterans advocate for Northern Wyoming.

Energy official to step down (2008-09-05)
Wyoming Infrastructure Authority Executive Director Steve Waddington announced this week that he will resign effective Oct. 31. Elsa Partan visits with him.

Booming energy industry faces economics problems, too (2008-09-05)
The oil and gas industry is reaping record profits. But it turns out they have troubles of their own in this troubled economy. Peter O'Dowd reports.

Vendor needed for PAWS test (2008-09-05)
The Wyoming Department of Education and Department of Administration and Information are soliciting proposals from companies to administer statewide assessments for public school students.

Carbon County agrees to new wind farms (2008-09-05)
The Carbon County Planning Commission has approved the construction of two new wind farms on land zoned for ranching, agriculture and mining in the eastern part of the county.

WY Republicans Liked McCain's Speech (2008-09-05)
Wyoming Republicans say John McCain set the proper tone for his campaign during his acceptance speech.

U-W symphony touts worldly theme (2008-09-05)
In just a few weeks, the University of Wyoming symphony will kick off its season. This year, director Michael Griffith used his trip through Europe as inspiration for the season's program. He joined Wyoming Public Radio's Bob Beck in the studio.

Uranium poised for rebound (2008-09-05)
Reporter Addie Goss speaks with Peter O'Dowd about the next steps in developing nuclear fuel in Wyoming.

Rock Well Petroleum Lays Off 180 Workers (2008-09-05)
A Canadian-based oil company that specializes in underground oil drilling is laying off more than half its work force, most of them in Wyoming.

Snowy Range Ski Area might not open this year (2008-09-05)
The Snowy Range Ski Area won't open for the season unless the owners are able to sell the property to someone who will open it this winter.

As landfills fill up, recycling looks good (2008-09-05)
Wyoming recycles less trash than almost any other state. But there's a growing movement across Wyoming to recycle more... and it's not just environmentalists making the push. Addie Goss reports.

Smoking Ban Report Points to Successes (2008-09-04)
A new study for the Wyoming Department of Health says more people quit smoking in communities that have enacted strong laws against smoking in public places.

Head of Wyoming Infrastructure Authority Will Step Down (2008-09-04)
The head of the Wyoming Infrastructure Authority will step down at the end of next month.

Panel: economics left out of energy debate (2008-09-04)
Panelists at the University of Wyoming's energy economics summit say financial realities often ground lofty energy goals.

Barrasso Praises Palin (2008-09-04)
Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso is praising John McCain's pick of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for a running mate.

Social Security debit cards available (2008-09-04)
Wyoming is one of a dozen Western states where the Treasury Department is introducing a Social Security debit card.

Climate Change May Shape Big Game Migration (2008-09-03)
The US Geological Survey is looking for connections between changing snow pack and animal behaviors like feeding and migration.

Supreme Court upholds Proffit conviction (2008-09-03)
he Wyoming Supreme Court has upheld a Gillette man's convictions for murder and conspiracy in the death of a teenager who was strangled and dumped by the side of an interstate highway in 2005.

Wet Weather Dampens Fires (2008-09-03)
Snow and rain have doused two major wild fires burning in Wyoming.

Industry to protest Pinedale plan (2008-09-03)
An oil and gas industry representative says her group will protest the amount of land that will be off-limits to drilling in the Pinedale area.

Governor calls Palin a 'good person' (2008-09-03)
Governor Dave Freudenthal has met Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin several times.

British author tells of adventure in Iraq (2008-09-02)
Rory Stewart is the author the New York Times bestseller titled The Places In Between. It describes his walk across Afghanistan in 2002. Stewart's second book, The Prince of the Marshes, talks about his experience as the deputy governor of two provinces in southern Iraq. Stewart joins host Elsa Partan.

Republicans Trying to Enjoy Shortened Convention (2008-09-02)
Wyoming Republicans are trying to carry on at their party convention even though Hurricane Gustav scaled back the fun.

Court rules against former UW coach (2008-09-02)
A federal appeals court has ruled against a former University of Wyoming cross-country coach who filed a civil rights lawsuit against the university after he was fired.

System challenges roughnecks who sue for benefits (2008-09-02)
Advocates say workers injured on the job should have more leeway in court. Addie Goss reports.

U-W students follow election closely (2008-09-02)
Intern Lara Barbier follows a few politically minded students who want young people to think about the issues of the day.

Renovation project to cut back on massive backlog in park system (2008-09-02)
The National Park Service faces a 2-billion dollar maintenance backlog for historic buildings. Officials hope the White Grass Dude Ranch nestled at the foot of Wyoming's Teton Range, will provide the answer. In its heyday, the ranch was one of the region's most popular getaways. Now the Park is working to rehab its old cabins and turn the ranch into a regional training center for park employees who will become craftsmen in historic building styles. Peter O'Dowd reports.

Grand Teton paths lead to controversy (2008-09-02)
Some love the idea of the 41-mile pathway for bikers through the park. Others say it puts animals and bikers in danger. Bob Beck reports.

Lummis would have touted Wyoming economy (2008-09-02)
Cynthia Lummis says she would have shared details on Wyoming's economy to an audience of Republicans in Minnesota if her speech had not been canceled by the events surrounding Hurricane Gustav.

ENR director stands firm on environmental issues (2008-09-02)
The new director of the University of Wyoming's Environment and Natural Resources says she won't shy away from controversial topics. Elsa Partan has more.

Wyoming soldiers help hurricane victims (2008-09-02)
Four members of the Wyoming Air National Guard are helping people affected by Hurricane Gustav.

Deferred maintenance worries Grand Teton chief (2008-09-02)
A lack of funding has the Superintendent of Grand Teton National Park concerned.

Western Democrats tout unique values (2008-09-02)
For decades, Democratic presidential candidates have treated the West as a political wilderness all that has changed. Eric Niiler reports from Denver.

Reporters sound off on Cowboys offense (2008-09-02)
Wyoming Public Radio's Peter O'Dowd speaks with two sports journalists who predict a rocky season for the University of Wyoming football team.

Park issues keep Teton superintendent busy (2008-09-02)
Bob Beck interviews Mary Gibson Scott about her latest challenges in Grand Teton National Park.

Water levels strongest in years (2008-09-02)
Water levels in Wyoming reservoirs exceeded expectations this year.

Advocate Against Domestic Violence Fills Out Report (2008-09-01)
An advocate against domestic violence says a state-wide report does not tell the whole story.

Gunbarrel Fire Might Burn into October (2008-09-01)
The cost of fighting the Gunbarrel Fire is now pushing $10 million.

Lummis, Cheney, Bush not to speak at GOP Convention (2008-09-01)
Hurricane Gustav shortened the GOP convention today

11-year-old Boy Killed in Crash on Alcova Reservoir (2008-09-01)
The boy was riding with a man on a Yamaha personal watercraft that collided with a speedboat Saturday afternoon.

Cowboys Beat Ohio (2008-09-01)
Although they struggled at times, the Cowboys came up with an important 4th quarter drive to beat Ohio Saturday.

First Gas Well Propsed in Shoshone in over a Decade (2008-09-01)
Some local residents and an environmental group are opposing the application from Windsor Energy to drill a new gas well in Clark.

Wyoming Supreme Court rules against a Gillette man (2008-08-29)
The Wyoming Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a Gillette man who ordered the killing of a boy who was to testify against him in a sexual abuse trial. The court on Friday rejected an appeal from Kent Alan Proffit Sr.

Wyoming's Youngest Democratic Delegate Praises Obama Speech (2008-08-29)
We talk with the Wyoming delegation's youngest member Willie Neal of Jackson.

Organizations hopeful about recruiting effort (2008-08-29)
State health care organizations are hoping that the latest effort to recruit doctors will be successful.

Fire risk high this labor day weekend (2008-08-29)
The state forestry division is asking Labor Day travelers to use caution over the weekend.

Work-related deaths increase (2008-08-29)
A record 48 people died in job-related accidents in Wyoming last year, up by a third from 2006.

Cowboys will start new quarterback (2008-08-29)
Wyoming will have a new starting quarterback when it opens its season Saturday against Ohio.

Wyoming still growing jobs (2008-08-28)
Wyoming has gained 12-hundred new jobs in the oil and gas industry since April.

Housing prices better in Wyoming (2008-08-28)
Wyoming continues to buck a national trend while much of the country struggles with falling home prices.

Cowboys to open the season (2008-08-28)
Armed with a new quarterback and questions about their ability to score the Wyoming Cowboys football team opens their season Saturday against Ohio. Wyoming Head Coach Joe Glenn says it is time to start playing.

Nader predicts he will be on the Wyoming ballot (2008-08-28)
Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader says he believes that, in the future, burning coal to produce electricity will be considered a crime against humanity because of carbon dioxide emissions.

Fewer West Nile cases this year (2008-08-28)
The state health department has reported seven cases of the West Nile virus so far in 2008. That's a slower pace than previous years.

WYDOT pushes expensive interchange project (2008-08-27)
The Wyoming Department of Transportation wants to rebuild and improve the I-80/I-25 interchange in Cheyenne. The price tag would be $220 million.

Gun rights law tossed out by federal appeals court (2008-08-27)
A federal appeals court has ruled against a Wyoming law that allows people convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence to regain their gun rights. The tenth circuit court of appeals ruled that the law failed to meet federal guidelines.

Owner of Elephant Head Lodge frustrated with the fire (2008-08-27)
The owner of Elephant Head Lodge west of Cody says she's not sure it was the right decision to let the Gunbarrel fire burn so long before trying to contain it.

Possible solution for Cheyenne historic homes dispute (2008-08-27)
A plan is in the works to save three of six old houses near the Historic Governor's Mansion in Cheyenne that were slated to be moved or demolished to make way for a hospital parking lot.

Wage gap differs by county (2008-08-27)
For the first time, the Wyoming Department of Employment has documented the wage gap by county.

Governor wants to provide property tax relief (2008-08-26)
The Governor has not given up in his quest to get tax breaks for homeowners. In a letter to legislators he is asking that they consider what is called the Homestead Tax Exemption.

New director named for Ruckelshaus Institute (2008-08-26)
An ecologist from Colorado State University has been named the director of the Haub School and Ruckelshaus Institute of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming.

Jackson teen revels in Democratic convention (2008-08-26)
An 18-year-old delegate from Jackson absorbs the politcal celebration in Denver.

Nader tries to get on Wyoming ballot (2008-08-26)
The Ralph Nader campaign has turned in about 8,200 signatures to get the consumer advocate's name placed on the presidential ballot in Wyoming in November.

Park Service faces $2 billion restoration backlog (2008-08-26)
The National Park service faces a two-billion dollar backlog in restoration projects from Washington, D.C., to Yellowstone.

Trauner unveils energy plan (2008-08-26)
Democrat Gary Trauner has unveiled his energy plan. Trauner is seeking Wyoming's lone U-S House seat and says the slogan of Drill Here, Drill Now is not enough. Wyoming Public Radio's Bob Beck reports.

Governor: state pipelines won't fix prices (2008-08-26)
The governor says he continues to oppose the state acquisition of new pipelines to increase the price of natural gas exported from Wyoming.

Tetons, Bridger National Forest see fire danger rise (2008-08-26)
Though the region experienced a snowy winter and wet spring, below average rainfall this summer means fire danger is rising.

Walleye Could Threaten Trout (2008-08-25)
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is worried that Walleye could threaten Trout in the Buffalo Bill Reservoir.

NCAR Still In The Plans (2008-08-25)
Economic development officials say budget problems at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colo., should not affect the center's plans to build a supercomputer in Cheyenne.

Book Costs Shock Students (2008-08-25)
Students who need textbooks for the first day of classes at the University of Wyoming are complaining about the added cost.

Fire Threatens Homes (2008-08-25)
A fire burning 40 miles West of Cody has gotten so difficult to fight that a top-level national firefighting team has been called in to help.

Riverton neighborhood didn't have working fire hydrants (2008-08-25)
A Riverton mobile home park where a fire killed three small children earlier this month didn't have water in its fire hydrants.

Injured workers face toughest test in Wyo. (2008-08-25)
Wyoming pays some of the lowest death benefits in the country to families of workers killed on the job.

Casper Boomer Study Complete (2008-08-25)
Researchers at the University of Wyoming have found that a large number of baby boomers in Casper do not have enough money to retire.

Boy Scout Gets Plague (2008-08-25)
The Wyoming Department of Health is investigating how a Boy Scout who visited northwest Wyoming became infected with bubonic plague.

Online School Ready To Shut Down (2008-08-25)
An online university based in Cheyenne says it has suspended admissions of new students into its degree programs.

Former police chief sues Laramie (2008-08-23)
Former chief says the city retaliated against him for practicing his right to free speech.

Conservation group praises Pinedale plan (2008-08-22)
The document was published Friday and spells out how the Bureau of Land Management will handle oil and gas development and other issues near Pinedale for the next 15 to 20 years.

Dayton man tames black bears (2008-08-22)
A man in north-central Wyoming, west of Dayton, has been intentionally feeding black bears. The state Game and Fish Department is having trouble making him stop.

Bernanke: financial crisis taking toll on economy (2008-08-22)
The Fed chief says the financial storm has not yet subsided, and its effects on the broader economy are becoming apparent in the form of softening economic activity and rising unemployment.

Another Try at a Smoking Ban (2008-08-22)
A coalition of health care workers and others will make another attempt at persuading the state Legislature to institute some type of statewide smoking ban.

EQC Opposes What They Term Tax Breaks For Coal (2008-08-21)
Wyoming coal producers say they have seen some unfair tax increases and are working with legislators to change the formula that is used to tax them.

BLM Will Release Its Pinedale Plan Friday (2008-08-21)
The Bureau of Land Management will release its Pinedale Resource Management Plan tomorrow (Friday). The plan says how a million acres of federal land will be used over the next 15 to 20 years.

Dick Jones Dies (2008-08-21)
Former Wyoming Senate President Dick Jones, founder of a long-haul trucking company, died Wednesday. He was 97.

Sleeping Giant To Reopen (2008-08-21)
A downhill ski area in northern Wyoming that has been closed the past four winters could reopen by this Thanksgiving.

Scientists Look At Wyoming Uranium During Tour (2008-08-21)
Scientists from the French Embassy are touring energy sites in Wyoming this week. Today (Thursday) they stopped at reclaimed uranium mines in the Gas Hills east of Riverton.

No Major Surprises In Wyoming Legislative Races (2008-08-20)
Several veteran Wyoming lawmakers have defeated challengers in the primary election. Outgoing House Speaker Roy Cohee, a Republican from Casper, was among the winners in Tuesday's primary. Outgoing Senate President John Schiffer, a Republican from Kaycee, also won his race.

Rothfuss Beats Hamburg (2008-08-20)
University instructor Chris Rothfuss of Laramie will challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi of Wyoming this November.

Veteran State Lawmakers Defeat Challengers (2008-08-20)
Several veteran Wyoming lawmakers have defeated challengers in the primary election.

Carter and Goodenough Battle To Virtual Dead Heat (2008-08-20)
The primary race between Nick Carter and Keith Goodenough remains too close to call as the Wyoming Democrats vie for the chance to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. John Barrasso in the fall.

Lummis Moves On To Face Trauner (2008-08-20)
Cynthia Lummis is crediting the hard work of her volunteers with helping her to win the Republican primary for Wyoming's seat in the U.S. House.

Laramie To Get More Buses (2008-08-20)
People living in Laramie have several new transit options. Gregory Jordan with the University of Wyoming Transit and Parking Service says they launched three new bus routes.

Wyoming Legislative Numbers (2008-08-20)
Here on the numbers from last nights Primary legislative election. These are contested races only.

Governor Blasts McCain On Water Compact (2008-08-20)
Governor Dave Freudenthal took a shot at Senator John McCain's suggestion that the Colorado River compact should be renegotiated over time.

Cynthia Lummis Wins Republican U.S. House Primary And Faces Democrat Gary Trauner (2008-08-20)
Last night, Wyoming voters narrowed their field of candidates in local and national races. The state's next member of the U.S. House of Representatives will either be Republican Cynthia Lummis or Democrat Gary Trauner following a convincing Lummis victory in the Republican Primary. Wyoming Public Radio's Bob Beck reports.

Secretary Of State Surprised By Low Turnout (2008-08-20)
Wyoming Secretary of State Max Maxfield says despite several interesting county races and an open U-S house seat that turnout for Tuesday's primary was low.

Concern About Wild Horses (2008-08-20)
Some people are opposing a proposed wild horse roundup in the Pryor Mountains of northern Wyoming because they fear the animals will end up being euthanized.

Latest Congressional Race Update (2008-08-20)
With one precinct to go, these are the latest congressional numbers from the Associated Press.

Latest Statewide Legislative Numbers (2008-08-19)
Races are starting to get called in statewide legislative races.

Lummis Declared The Winner (2008-08-19)
Two Democrats are in a dead heat for a U-S Senate Nomination, while another Democrat, Chris Rothfuss advances. Republican Cynthia Lummis is declared a winner in the U-S House Race.

Congressional Numbers Still Coming In (2008-08-19)
276 of 490 precincts are reporting in Wyoming's Congressional Races.

Current Congressional Election Numbers (2008-08-19)
Election numbers are starting to come in for the states congressional races.

Farmers Getting Higher Prices, But Paying More (2008-08-18)
Wyoming farmers are receiving higher prices for their products this year. But it also cost them more to produce them.

House Republicans Wrapping Up Campaign (2008-08-18)
The Republicans running for U-S House got in some last-minute campaigning today (Monday) before tomorrow's primary election.

Democrats Hope To Advance In Senate Primary (2008-08-18)
Both of Wyoming's Senate Seats are on the line this year and today democrats will be asked to select the challengers for the state's two incumbent Republicans.

Some Libraries Left Out (2008-08-18)
Some county Libraries are booming while others, like Albany County, are struggling to stay open.

Wyoming, Montana Fire Season Slow (2008-08-15)
Wyoming and Montana are enjoying a relatively calm wildfire season so far this summer.

Candidates Weigh In on Cubin (2008-08-15)
Republican candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives say Barbara Cubin did a good job listening to constituents and preserving private property rights. But they say they would take the office in a new direction.

Barley looking good in Bighorn Basin (2008-08-15)
MillerCoors is paying growers $11.50 per 100 pounds of barley this year. That's up $4 from last year, setting a new record.

Governor wants state to pay for Sylvan Pass equipment (2008-08-15)
Governor Dave Freudenthal says the state will help pay to keep Sylvan Pass safe from avalanches.

Governor wants state to pay for Sylvan Pass equipment (2008-08-15)
Governor Dave Freudenthal says the state will help pay to keep Sylvan Pass safe from avalanches.

Scientist Calls For Changes In Managing Fires (2008-08-14)
Fire suppression and global warming are being blamed for the intensity and growth in western fires.

Groups Sue Over Bison (2008-08-14)
Two environmental groups and several property owners are seeking to intervene in a lawsuit over the capture and hazing of bison that wander outside Yellowstone National Park.

State Engineer Shuts Down Wells That Waste Water (2008-08-14)
The State Engineers office is moving forward with efforts to shut down production of Coalbed Methane Wells that produce water but little gas.

Easy Fire Season For Wyoming (2008-08-14)
Wyoming and Montana are enjoying a relatively calm wildfire season so far this summer.

Group Wants Roadless Rule To Be Law (2008-08-14)
One conservation group that supports the roadless rule says Congress should make it a law.

Buffalo Bill Is Down Visitors And Makes Cuts (2008-08-14)
The Buffalo Bill Historical Center In Cody is downsizing due to fewer tourists.

Med Bow Will Cut Down Dead Trees (2008-08-14)
The Medicine Bow National Forest will see a reduction in dead trees. Forest Supervisor Mary Peterson says they will be cutting down a number of dead pine trees near trails and roads that could fall and become hazardous.

Deja Vu: Brimmer Overturns Roadless Rule... Again (2008-08-13)
U-S District Judge Clarence Brimmer again overturns a ban on road construction in nearly 60 million acres of national forest.

New Technology Could Produce Energy Cheaply (2008-08-13)
INL can create plastic sheets covered by billions of tiny antennas, which could be used to produce electricity.

Wyomings Driving Much Less (2008-08-13)
Driving by Americans dropped sharply in June, with the biggest drops in wide-open Western states.

Heating Bills Will Be Higher (2008-08-13)
Wyoming residents who heat their homes with natural gas are in for some big bills this winter.

BLM Will Protect Sage Grouse (2008-08-13)
The Bureau of Land Management has set aside about one-million acres in the Powder River Basin as sage grouse focus areas.

Lummis Mailings Investigated (2008-08-13)
The Secretary of State's office looked into campaign literature today (Wednesday) that was sent to Wyoming residents by U-S House Candidate Cynthia Lummis.

Official Says He Is Still Sorting Out Roadless Ruling (2008-08-13)
The U.S. Forest Service says it's reviewing a federal judge's ruling to overturn a 7-year-old ban on road building and logging in nearly a third of national forest land.

More Students Taking ACT (2008-08-13)
Wyoming high school graduates who completed a core curriculum of classes did far better on the A-C-T than those who didn't.

Jump shot legend shares tales of the NBA (2008-08-12)
A Wyoming man who is credited with inventing basketball's jump shot shares his story.

Workers blame state for slow response to claims (2008-08-12)
Addie Goss reports part two of our series on workers compensation issues. Some workers say their treatments are being put on hold while the workers compensation division investigates their claims.

High-Speed Rail Study Will Show Feasibility (2008-08-12)
Cities and counties across Colorado are teaming up with state transportation officials on a study to determine whether a high-speed commuter railway is feasible in the state.

House Call: Doctor discusses breast cancer rates (2008-08-12)
Bob Beck speaks with Jackson Doctor Brent Blue. He says the number of breast cancer cases in Wyoming is up for a good reason.

Judge Brimmer Overturns Roadless Rule Again (2008-08-12)
A federal judge in Wyoming has overturned a Clinton-era ban on road construction in nearly 60 million acres of national forest.

Gays camp out in Medicine Bow Forest (2008-08-12)
Addie Goss visited with the largest Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender group in Wyoming. They're camping in the mountains near Laramie and invite anyone to join them.

Rodeo injury puts insurance problems in spotlight (2008-08-12)
When a teenager was kicked in the face by her horse this summer, the family struggled to pay the medical bills. Elsa Partan reports.

Conservation Groups Trade Carbon to Help Ducks (2008-08-12)
Some conservation groups hope capturing carbon dioxide in grasslands will be the answer to duck conservation.

Candidates Go Negative (2008-08-12)
With just days to go before the Wyoming primary, two Republican candidates vying for the state's lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives are turning up the heat with negative ads.

Gas pains crimp U-W travel schedule (2008-08-12)
The cost of fuel and airline surcharges have put pressure on the upcoming travel season for the University of Wyoming's sports teams. Peter O'Dowd reports.

Superintendent questions value of state tests (2008-08-12)
Bob Beck talks with a school official in Sheridan County about the Wyoming Department of Education's recent standardized test scores. Sue Belish says she is lukewarm about the benefits of the statewide test.

Sen. Enzi discusses issues before primary election (2008-08-12)
Elsa Partan asked Wyoming's senior senator about education and energy policy.

Riverton clinic caters to Native Americans (2008-08-12)
A new center near the Wind River Reservation is designed to bring better healthcare to the area. Bob Beck has the story.

Authorities Identify Plane Crash Victims (2008-08-11)
Authorities say the victims of a collision between two single-engine planes in southwestern Wyoming include a local student pilot and men from Ohio and Illinois.

Wyoming Women Continue to Smoke During Pregnancy (2008-08-11)
Wyoming continues to have a high percentage of women who smoke during pregnancy.

Moondance Diner Renovations Continue (2008-08-11)
Renovations continue at the Moondance Diner, a former New York City eatery that was moved to the tiny town of LaBarge in southwest Wyoming.

Pilots in Crash Were Flying Without Traffic Control (2008-08-11)
A Federal Aviation Administration spokesman says the pilots of two airplanes that collided yesterday afternoon were flying without the help of air traffic control. That's common at Wyoming's small airports.

Planes Crash Mid-Air near Rock Springs, Killing 3 (2008-08-11)
Authorities say two single-engine planes collided in mid-air yesterday, killing all three people aboard.

Frontier Airlines May Negotiate with Schools like UW (2008-08-11)
Frontier says it might be able to work with UW and other colleges to restore travel benefits for large groups.

Three Children Killed in Fire Were Siblings (2008-08-11)
Fremont County authorities say the three small children who died in a central Wyoming trailer fire last week were siblings.

Hunting Bison May Help with Conservation (2008-08-11)
The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks says one way to help bison is to hunt them.

Cheyenne Mayor Declares Emergency Status for Civic Center (2008-08-09)
The mayor of Cheyenne has declared emergency status for the Cheyenne Civic Center in an effort to expedite repairs after the building was flooded earlier this week.

Race for the Cure Saturday (2008-08-08)
Saturday is the annual Race for the Cure which benefits Breast Cancer Research and Prevention.

Fire North of Pinedale Pipes Down (2008-08-08)
Rain has helped firefighters gain the upper hand on a fire burning north of Pinedale in western Wyoming.

Superintendent Lukewarm on Assessment Test Benefits (2008-08-08)
The Superintendent of Sheridan County School District One is lukewarm about the benefits of a statewide student assessment test.

Building The Wyoming We Want (2008-08-08)
Governor Freudenthal is ready to move forward with "Building the Wyoming We Want."

Deadly House Fire Moved Quickly (2008-08-08)
A fire officials says a deadly mobile home fire in central Wyoming engulfed the structure in a matter of minutes.

Travel Costs Crippling U-W's Athletic Dept. (2008-08-07)
Fuel costs and airline woes are putting serious pressure on the University of Wyoming's Athletics Department.

Riley Ridge Plant Approved (2008-08-07)
What is being called the largest Carbon Sequestration project in the World has been given approval by the State Lands and Investment Board.

Three Children Die In Mobile Home Fire (2008-08-07)
Three children are dead in an early morning mobile home fire just outside Riverton. Fremont County Coroner Ed McAuslan says the children were 1, 2 and 3 years old. Their names were not immediately released.

Freudenthal Reacts to Standardized Test Results (2008-08-06)
Governor Dave Freudenthal says the latest standardized testing results show that money is not the only ingredient necessary for success.

Teton County Voters Asked To Support Pathways Projects (2008-08-06)
Teton County voters are being asked to support three alternative transportation issues that will be on the ballot this month.

Inmate Dies (2008-08-06)
The state Corrections Department says a 68-year-old inmate at the Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins has died following an extended illness.

Fires Easing Up (2008-08-06)
Cooler temperatures and lighter winds today (Wednesday) slowed a wildfire burning mostly wilderness area east of Yellowstone National Park.

Enzi Does Not Expect An Energy Policy (2008-08-06)
Senator Mike Enzi says he does not think a national energy policy is achievable.

Enzi Predicts Few Changes To NCLB (2008-08-06)
Senator Mike Enzi says the No Child Left Behind Act has improved education in America and will not be changed significantly by the next administration.

Power Shift Unlikely in Wyoming Legislature (2008-08-06)
Neither political party predicts this fall's elections will result in a change in the balance of power in the Wyoming Legislature.

Democrats Support Aspects Of Nuclear (2008-08-05)
Democrats vying for the right to challenge Senator John Barrasso in November say they support nuclear power as part of the solution to America's energy needs. Keith Goodenough and Nick Carter addressed the issue in a debate.

House Republicans Are Pro Energy Development (2008-08-05)
During a debate last night among the Republicans running for Wyoming's seat in the House of Representatives... all the candidates agreed that the nation should allow more domestic drilling.

Republicans Debate Immigration (2008-08-05)
Last night Republicans competing for Wyoming's seat in the House of Representatives laid out their positions on the lack of temporary workers in Wyoming. During a debate in Riverton broadcast on Wyoming Public Radio and Public T-V, candidate Cynthia Lummis gave her stance on immigration.

Rising Costs Will Mean Budget Adjustment (2008-08-05)
Governor Dave Freudenthal says rising food and fuel costs will force the state to adjust budgets for many departments.

Students Need Improvement In Writing (2008-08-05)
Just over half of Wyoming's third- through eighth-graders scored well in state reading, writing and math exams.

Many Schools Fail to Meet Federal Standards (2008-08-05)
Eighty-seven Wyoming schools have failed to meet the standards set by the federal No Child Left Behind Act.

Gunbarrel Fire Forces Lodges to Evacuate (2008-08-05)
An active day on the Gunbarrel Fire in northern Wyoming resulted in three lodges being evacuated today.

Fewer Wolverines Will Be Hunted in Mont. (2008-08-05)
Montana wildlife commissioners are reducing the number of wolverines that may be trapped in that state.

Spraying targets salt cedar at Seminoe Reservoir (2008-08-04)
A group goes after a species that's invading miles of the Medicine Bow River.

Saddles to Sushi (2008-08-04)
And now for a redneck perspective. That was the name of Mike Bressler's column in Planet Jackson Hole for five years. He wrote under the pen name of Clyde Thornhill. And he has just self-published his first book called Saddles to Sushi. An Elsa Partan interview.

Non-Profits Boost Wyoming's Economy (2008-08-04)
Non profit organizations are formed to benefit the public rather than to provide a profit for owners. Most require both public and private support so they are not viewed as a player in a community's economy. But that perception is not correct. A report finds that non profits spend almost a billion dollars in the state. Bob Beck reports.

Sportsmen for Responsible Energy (2008-08-04)
A group called Sportsmen for Responsible Energy has put a plan for protecting wildlife in the midst of energy development in Wyoming and the west. Steve Belinda is a former Bureau of Land management employee who currently works as a wildlife specialist for a number of organizations. A Bob Beck interview.

Energy Bill Stalls (2008-08-04)
Federal tax credits for clean energy are about to expire by the end of this year. And a deadlocked Congress has failed yet again to pass an extension. Wyoming's growing wind power is at risk. Yanmei Xie reports.

Workers' Compensation: Too Much Money in the Pot, or Too Little Paid Out? (2008-08-04)
After years of financial crisis, the worker's comp fund has almost a billion dollars in it. Many employers think that's because they've paid too much. Many employees think they've received too little. The legislature is looking at the issue this session. Addie Goss reports.

Oil prices prompt production to go up (2008-08-04)
An oil expert at the University of Wyoming says it's only a matter of time before mature oil fields are redeveloped with advanced technology.

The Boom Has a Financial Dark Side (2008-08-04)
While the national economy is in a slowdown Wyoming's economy continues to steam along. But there's a financial dark side to all this prosperity. We went to southwest Wyoming to take a look. Elsa Partan reports.

Rockefeller's Ranch Becomes A Nature Preserve (2008-08-04)
Back in 1932, John D. Rockefeller Jr. purchased the JY Ranch. It was Jackson's Hole first dude ranch, a place where tourists paid to experience a working cattle ranch.

Workers' Compensation and Mental Injury on the Job (2008-08-04)
State Senator John Hastert is a Democrat from Green River. He's sponsoring a bill that would extend the money a person can get from workers' compensation for mental injuries. An Elsa Partan interview.

Bear roughs up Yellowstone firefighter (2008-08-04)
Officials believe that the bear wasn't being particularly aggressive. The animal apparently just wanted to get away from the fire.

EPA seeks more details on Pinedale plan (2008-08-04)
The EPA sent a letter on Friday to the BLM regarding the future of drilling 44-hundred new wells on the Pinedale Anticline.

Two Ranchers Perspectives on Oil Drilling (2008-08-04)
Oil has reached record prices this year. Today it's at 124-dollars per barrel. And some believe drilling in Wyoming is poised to heat up again. We traveled through the oil fields in Northern Wyoming to talk with two ranchers who have very different views on the good, the bad, and the future of oil production in the United States. Peter O'Dowd reports.

Barrasso attacks Indian Health Service mismanagement (2008-08-01)
Senator John Barrasso says he will hold the Indian Health Service accountable for mismanaging millions of dollars in cash and property.

Governor orders state agencies to protect grouse (2008-08-01)
Gov. Dave Freudenthal has issued an executive order that sets up ways to protect the bird.

State treasurer endorses Gordon (2008-08-01)
State Treasurer, Joe Meyer, is supporting businessman and rancher Republican Mark Gordon in the race for U.S. House.

USGS assessing nation's coal reserves (2008-08-01)
The nation's largest coal field in Wyoming has fewer reserves than once thought.

Inflation levels keep pace in most sectors (2008-08-01)
While wages in agriculture did not keep up with inflation, wages in mining and construction did.

Pinedale Community Organizer Praises DEQ Air Quality Efforts (2008-07-31)
Linda Baker of the Upper Green River Valley Coalition says at last night's meeting, the DEQ showed it made progress

Highway Money Being Considered (2008-07-31)
A legislative sub committee wants to set up an account that would pay for the widening and expansion of some two-lane highways in the state.

Fires Ease Up (2008-07-31)
Calm winds slowed the growth of a wildfire that has burned more than 12 square miles in the Shoshone National Forest east of Yellowstone National Park.

Mental Health Could Be Part Of The Workers Compensation Mix (2008-07-31)
Jackson Representative Keith Gingery chairs the Select Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse.

Enzi Praises Passage Of Education Bill (2008-07-31)
Congress has given final approval to an overhaul of federal higher education programs.

Electric Rates May Rise (2008-07-30)
Wyoming's largest electrical utility, Rocky Mountain Power, is asking state regulators for permission to increase rates by about 7 percent.

Enzi And Barrasso Will Keep Stevens Donations (2008-07-30)
Wyoming's two senators, John Barrasso and Mike Enzi, are holding on to campaign cash donated by indicted Republican Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska.

Forest Service District Ranger Will Take Action On Off Road Vehicles (2008-07-30)
Users of non motorized trails in the Pole Mountain area of the Medicine Bow National forest have been encountering a growing number of off road vehicles this summer.

Fire Near Pinedale Still Burns (2008-07-30)
A wildfire north of Pinedale is consuming large swaths of beetle-killed trees.

DEQ Is Working On Air Problem In Pinedale (2008-07-30)
The state Department of Environmental Quality says it has created new rules to keep air pollution from getting worse in Pinedale.

Fire Near Cody Grows (2008-07-30)
A wildfire burning in the Shoshone National Forest east of Yellowstone National Park has grown to more than 3 square miles.

State Starts Health Program (2008-07-29)
State employees who practice healthy behavior and get checkups will get some incentive rewards.

Transmission Line To Southwest Will Go Ahead (2008-07-29)
After five years of planning and discussion, a major electric transmission line will become a reality.

Boy Scouts Get Life Experience (2008-07-29)
The Chief Executive of the Boy Scouts says that the best thing about a project in northwest Wyoming this week is what it does for the scouts.

Ranchers: Daniel Rancher Shouldn't Slaughter Herd (2008-07-29)
Ranchers say a western Wyoming rancher who has had over 20 cattle test positive for brucellosis has little to gain by slaughtering his entire herd.

Two Senate Candidates Face Off on Energy (2008-07-29)
When it comes to energy development, two democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate say the country needs an energy policy -- but they differ on what kind.

State Sues Johnson County (2008-07-29)
The Attorney General's Office has sued the Johnson County Commission and others seeking to reverse a 2002 county action intended to extinguish a conservation easement on a private ranch east of Buffalo.

Mental Health Officials Could Get Overwhelmed (2008-07-29)
A Mental Health official in Laramie County has expressed concern over lack of services available for returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Anschutz Will Develop Power Line Project (2008-07-29)
The Anschutz Corp. has taken over as developer of a $3 billion power line project that would carry electricity from Wyoming to the southwest United States.

Judge Tosses Lawsuit (2008-07-29)
A federal judge in Wyoming has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the booking company for Cheyenne Frontier Days against an animal rights group.

Two Senate Candidates Dislike NCLB (2008-07-28)
Two U-S Senate candidates both dislike no child left behind. Democrats Keith Goodenough and Nick Carter debated the controversial education policy on Open Spaces Friday.

Candidates debate hot issues (2008-07-28)
Democrats Keith Goodenough and Nick Carter debate issues from gay marriage to the war in Iraq. The candidates are battling for the right to challenge Sen. John Barrasso in November. Host Bob Beck moderates.

Ozone Expert Says Pinedale is in Violation of Clean Air Act (2008-07-28)
An air quality expert says that the Pinedale area has already violated the federal Clean Air Act because of ozone.

Poll Shows Public Support Of Wilderness (2008-07-28)
A wilderness supporter points to a new poll that shows Americans are very supportive of wilderness and roadless areas.

The Governor continues pushing for a balanced energy portfolio. (2008-07-28)
The Governor continues pushing for a balanced energy portfolio. Governor Dave Freudenthal says if the need for energy will be doubled in the next 50 years or so, then there needs to be a variety of available energy sources that can meet a number of needs.

Senate Candidates Discuss Energy (2008-07-28)
When it comes to energy development, two democratic candidates for U-S Senate say the country needs an energy policy.

House hopeful Gary Trauner hopes 2008 brings victory (2008-07-28)
Host Elsa Partan visits Gary Trauner on the campaign trail. The Democrat outlines his views on health care reform, energy independence and fiscal responsibility.

Rothfuss and Hamburg fight for primary nod (2008-07-28)
Peter O'Dowd has this story on the two Democrats trying to unseat Sen. Mike Enzi.

Sources Say White House Swayed Sylvan Pass Decision (2008-07-25)
Sources told the Associated Press that the Bush White House intervened last year to help keep Sylvan Pass open to snowmobile traffic.

Supporters of Wolf De-listing Not Decided on Next Steps (2008-07-25)
Supporters of the federal government's removal of gray wolves from the endangered species list say they haven't decided whether to appeal a judge's preliminary decision to re-list the wolves.

Trauner Weighs in On Oil Speculation (2008-07-25)
Congressional candidate Gary Trauner weighed in on the political battle over oil speculation this week.

Senate Candidate Chris Rothfuss Supports Mortgage Bailout Bill (2008-07-25)
Democratic Senate hopeful Chris Rothfuss says he supports the federal bailout of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Man Convicted on Meth Distribution Gets Life in Prison (2008-07-25)
A federal judge has sentenced a LaBarge man to serve life in prison on convictions of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and helping to distribute the drug.

Elk Blamed for Montana Brucellosis Infection in Cattle (2008-07-24)
Laboratory tests in Montana point to elk as the source of a brucellosis infection in cattle.

Grand Teton National Park Disturbed By Wildlife Deaths (2008-07-24)
Following the death of a young wolf this week, Grand Teton National Park officials are urging motorists to beware of animals.

Great Lakes Is Surviving National Airline Woes (2008-07-24)
Wyoming's Great Lakes Airlines says it is unaffected by the industry-wide loss of revenue.

Yellowstone Got Some Free Advice (2008-07-24)
Sources tell The Associated Press that the Bush White House intervened last year to help keep Sylvan Pass open to snowmobile traffic entering the eastern side of Yellowstone National Park.

Trout Warming Up (2008-07-23)
A new report says that trout in Wyoming could be in trouble as global climate change makes some rivers too hot.

Wyoming Discusses Next Move In Wolf Case (2008-07-23)
Governor Dave Freudenthal admits he was surprised that a Montana judge decided to place wolves from Wyoming, Montana and Idaho back on the endangered species list.

Settlement For Victim (2008-07-23)
The city of Rawlins and a former Rawlins police captain have agreed to pay $250,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a woman who claimed that the former captain sexually assaulted her a decade ago.

Coal Could Equal Hydrogen (2008-07-23)
Scientists at the University of Wyoming's hydrogen conference say they hope the state's coal can be used to extract hydrogen for fuel.

Wyoming Revenue is $178 Million More Than Expected (2008-07-22)
The state of Wyoming is once again flush with cash, thanks partly to stubbornly high natural gas prices.

Hydrogen Fuel Experts Say Their Technology is Ready (2008-07-22)
Supporters of hydrogen power say their clean-burning fuel should be running many vehicles in just a few years.

Man Mugs Teenager Pushing Stroller in Jackson (2008-07-22)
Jackson police are looking for a man who attacked a 17-year-old girl who was pushing a baby stroller in a city park on Monday.

Man Dies In Float Trip on Laramie River (2008-07-22)
A man died Saturday on a float trip down the Laramie River.

Youth say meth is harmless (2008-07-22)
Young people in Wyoming have skewed ideas about effects of meth.

Sec. Kempthorne Pushes Oil Shale Development (2008-07-22)
The federal government took a step toward establishing a major commercial oil shale program today.

Yellowstone Head Wants To Help Brucellosis Problem (2008-07-21)
Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Suzanne Lewis says federal managers want to help fix a livestock disease that has caused problems for area ranchers.

GOP: Freudenthal gets credit for GOP successes (2008-07-21)
Republican Party Chairman Diana Vaughan and GOP Executive Director Amy Larimer both say that Freudenthal takes credit for Republican accomplishments.

Minimum Wage Hike Can Mean Higher Prices (2008-07-21)
Minimum-wage workers in Wyoming and across the country will get a pay raise on Thursday.

Game official warns against shooting wolves (2008-07-21)
After a federal judge effectively placed the gray wolf back on the Endangered Species List, the state's Game and Fish Department wants people to know that it's once again illegal to kill wolves anywhere in Wyoming.

Casper Police: Man stabbed to death Friday night (2008-07-21)
Police say the suspects were taken into custody shortly afterward.

Solar expert: Tech challenges still exist (2008-07-21)
If solar will provide any significant contribution to the nation's energy portfolio, Bruce Parkinson says a lot of work must be done. Elsa Partan speaks with the solar expert.

Global leaders meet on hydrogen at UW (2008-07-21)
Experts from as far away as India and Israel will attend the summit on hydrogen.

WPR wins 2 national news awards (2008-07-21)
A group of American news directors awarded Wyoming Public Radio second place in two news categories.

Online school makes the grade on the reservation (2008-07-21)
Bob Beck visited one school that is quite different from Wyoming's other high schools. Students take most of their classes online.

Park County business eyes microbrew (2008-07-21)
Peter O'Dowd speaks with Peg Potter. The co-owner of the Edelweiss bar and store in Clark, Wyo., wants to add locally brewed beer to the list of reasons why you might stop in this tiny town.

Wyoming retains link to far off places (2008-07-21)
Historian Phil Roberts says he's been thinking lately about the connection this state has retained with far of places throughout history.

Summer planting season still blooms (2008-07-21)
Peter O'Dowd spoke with Shane Smith of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens. He says it's not too late to start your summer garden.

Residents ponder Wheatland's future (2008-07-21)
As Southeast Wyoming shrinks while the rest of the state booms, some business owners worry about the fate of their rural, agricultural community. Peter O'Dowd reports.

Sportsmen's Group Goes to Washington, D.C. (2008-07-21)
A coalition of conservation groups dedicated to preserving public lands for hunting and fishing says the government should tighten rules for oil and gas development in the Rocky Mountain West.

Conservation Group Protests BLM Leases (2008-07-21)
A conservation group is protesting the lease of tens of thousands of acres of federal land, because they say drilling will harm sage grouse.

Tree rings reveal region's water history (2008-07-21)
A group of scientists is studying rainfall patterns that reach back centuries. Their work reveals troubling predictions about the future. Addie Goss reported this story in April.

Governor reacts to Gore's Challenge (2008-07-21)
Elsa Partan asked Dave Freudenthal to weigh in on the former vice president's ambitious goal of powering the country solely on renewable energy in 10 years.

Thoughts shift on workforce shortage (2008-07-21)
The Snowy Range Nonprofit Institute meets in August to discuss the workforce shortage. Elsa Partan speaks with organization's leader, Randy Bruns.

Congress: You're driving too fast! (2008-07-21)
Some lawmakers are returning to the 1970s as they look for ways to reduce gas prices. Sen. Mike Enzi says he does not support returning to the days of slower speed limits on the interstates. Yanmei Xie reports from Washington.

Sylvan Pass Agreement Finalized (2008-07-21)
The National Park Service has formally approved an agreement it reached with the state of Wyoming and others last month to use explosives to keep a mountain pass open to snowmobile access on the eastern side of Yellowstone National Park.

Wolves Back On Endangered Species List (2008-07-18)
A federal judge in Montana has ordered the restoration of endangered species protections for gray wolves in the Northern Rockies.

Sen. Wallop endorses Mark Gordon (2008-07-18)
Rancher Mark Gordon got a boost in his bid for the U.S. House of Representatives.

Wallop Endorsement Might Be Good for Mark Gordon (2008-07-18)
A political analyst says that yesterday's endorsement of Congressional hopeful Mark Gordon by former U.S.Senator Malcolm Wallop will provide a significant lift for the candidate.

UW trustees seek $58M in supplemental funding (2008-07-18)
The University of Wyoming is asking the legislature for 58-million dollars in additional state funding.

All Starbucks Locations Will Stay in Wyoming (2008-07-18)
Starbucks Corp. says it will not be closing any stores in Wyoming.

Wind expert: Gore's challenge poses huge challenge (2008-07-17)
A wind energy expert in Wyoming says he appreciates the intention of Al Gore's latest challenge to the nation.

Bear attack closes 2 Montana campgrounds (2008-07-17)
A bear entered a camper's tent and bit him on the arm and hand.

Former Gillette officer faces new pot charge (2008-07-17)
A former Gillette police officer who pleaded guilty last week to a felony drug charge in Campbell County now faces a new drug charge in Uinta County.

Wyoming's bond rating inches up (2008-07-17)
State Treasurer Joe Meyer says Wyoming's investment portfolio is well positioned to withstand a troubled U-S stock market

State supreme court upholds Hicks' convictions (2008-07-16)
The Wyoming Supreme Court has upheld the sentence of life without parole for Christopher Hicks, a Gillette man convicted of murder and other charges in the deaths of two teenagers in 2005.

AIDS Bill Could Include Money for American Indians (2008-07-16)
A bill designed to combat AIDS globally is expected to include $2 billion for American Indians.

Brucellosis probe spurs one rancher to spay herd (2008-07-16)
A western Wyoming rancher opted to have 750 cows spayed rather than tested for brucellosis as part of an investigation into an outbreak of the livestock disease.

Plans in works for microbrewery in tiny Clark (2008-07-16)
Beer drinkers in Park County can rejoice: There's a new brewery coming to town.

Lummis, Trauner may have the money edge (2008-07-16)
A political scientist from U-W considers the latest campaign finance numbers.

An Artist Works with Saplings to Create Sculptures (2008-07-15)
Sculptures have been popping up around Laramie this summer. One of them is the work of Patrick Dougherty. For the last 25 years, he's been weaving together tree saplings to create sculptures. They bring to mind all kinds of things that are made out of sticks: from nests to haystacks. This week he collected saplings and willows from a willing ranch near Centennial, Wyoming.

In the Headlines: The Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse and the Wolverine (2008-07-15)
Conservation groups are threatening to sue over the federal government's decision not to protect these animals in Wyoming under the Endangered Species Act. Peter O'Dowd talks to Rebecca Huntington, a freelance reporter in Jackson, and Brodie Farquhar, the managing editor of the Wyoming Business Report in Casper.

EPA Changes Air Quality Rules for National Parks (2008-07-15)
The Environmental Protection Agency is tweaking its regulations on air quality in National Parks. Critics say the agency is giving utility companies an easier pass to build more coal-fired power plants .many powered by Wyoming coal. Yanmei Xie has the story from Washington.

Western Governors Take the Lead on Energy Policy (2008-07-15)
From finding ways to protect wildlife corridors to setting their own energy agenda, Western Governors say that it may be up to them to protect their states and drive new energy policy. Bob Beck reports.

Truck dumps tar on I-80 (2008-07-15)
A truck rolled over on I-80 in Cheyenne this morning spilling 200 gallons of hot tar.

Economist: population growth to slow slightly (2008-07-15)
A state economist predicts the state will not grow as fast in coming years as it did in 2007.

Wyoming's Senators Embroiled in Medicare Controversy (2008-07-15)
Both Wyoming Senators are ignoring doctors' orders. They oppose a bill that stops a payment cut to physicians who treat Medicare patients. They argue it hurts seniors in rural Wyoming who pay for private plans with federal dollars. Sara Sciammacco reports from Washington.

New Foundation Aims to Connect People with Health Insurance (2008-07-15)
The CoverMe Foundation's Alec Shea set up shop in Laramie after starting his organization in Kentucky. The foundation walks people through government applications for services, and helps to make sure they don't fall through the cracks. An Elsa Partan interview.

Wyo. Audubon Opposes Grouse Farm Idea (2008-07-15)
The Director of Wyoming Audubon is coming out strongly against a proposal to create private bird farms in the state to raise Sage Grouse for release.

Forest Service announces feedground decision (2008-07-15)
The U.S. Forest Service has approved Wyoming's request to extend use of five elk winter feedgrounds in northwest Wyoming for another 20 years.

Lander Celebrates Climbing and Remembers Three Who Died (2008-07-15)
In three years, three distinguished rock climbers from Lander have died. The deaths have shaken this small town's climbing community. At this week's Lander climbing festival, people are weighing the risks of climbing against the joy of doing a sport they love. Elsa Partan reports.

Wyoming Football Team Turns to Yoga (2008-07-15)
The University of Wyoming football team has a new training regimen: Yoga. It's voluntary, but about a third of the football team has been showing up. Addie Goss reports.

A longtime Laramie Resident with Aspirations to be a Queen (2008-07-15)
Carol Loyer and her daughter Anne Brande are fourth-generation western photographers involved in Ludwig Photo in Laramie. They recently stepped into the Storycorps booth to talk about Carol's childhood in Laramie. From age 5, she wanted to be the Jubilee queen at the Jubilee Days Parade.

U-W hopes new coach will rescue wrestling program (2008-07-15)
Former Oklahoma State University coach Mark Branch will take over as head wrestling coach at U-W.

Retirees May Run Out Of Money (2008-07-14)
A new study shows that Wyoming residents nearing retirement face a high risk of outliving their financial assets.

Small Park Dedicated to Police Officer (2008-07-14)
The city of Cheyenne has named a small park for a police officer who was killed in a car crash.

Sage Grouse Plan Panned (2008-07-14)
This week the Wyoming Game and Fish department will take public comment on a plan to allow private bird farms, so that Sage Grouse could be raised and released.

GOP Boss Is Confident (2008-07-14)
The new head of the Wyoming Republican Party says she's confident that Wyoming will remain a Republican stronghold in this year's elections.

Expect Delays at Night on Togwotee Pass (2008-07-14)
Plan on delays if you'll be driving over Togwotee Pass at night in the upcoming week.

Volunteer Ranks Shrinking in Energy Boom Areas (2008-07-14)
Economic conditions in Wyoming may be limiting the state's pool of volunteer workers.

Famous Motorcycle Builder Will Come to Gillette (2008-07-14)
Custom bike and car builder Jesse James will be among those with a booth at the Campbell County Fair next month.

Sportsmen Will Try To Guide Wildlife Management Policy (2008-07-14)
An advisory group appointed by the Bush administration says hunters and fishermen - touted as the nation's first conservationists - ought to continue to play an important role as advocates for conserving wildlife and habitat.

Open Container Law Change Has Led To Citations (2008-07-12)
It's been one year since law enforcement agencies in Wyoming have been able to ticket drivers for having an open container of alcohol in their vehicles on any Wyoming road.

Wind River toxicology reports due soon (2008-07-11)
The Fremont County coroner should soon have a better idea what caused the death of three teens on the Wind River Reservation.

Citations for open containers one year after law passes (2008-07-11)
State troopers have issued 338 citations for open container violations after the law went into effect one year ago.

Company plans wind turbines south of Rawlins (2008-07-11)
The BLM says a company is trying to take advantage of the area's abundant wind resources.

Lawyers' group blasts insurance companies (2008-07-11)
The American Association of Justice has caused a stir with some companies that operate in Wyoming.

Forest Service Will Treat Beetles (2008-07-10)
The U.S. Forest Service will temporarily close about 13 campgrounds and picnic areas in the Laramie and Centennial region to spray trees to protect them from bark beetles.

Numbers Show Eastern Wyoming Census Declines (2008-07-10)
New figures from the U-S Census Bureau out today (Thursday) show communities in southwest Wyoming are booming. But the same cannot be said to the east where there is no oil and gas development.

Bill Would Fund Clean Coal Technologies (2008-07-10)
As one of the nation's top coal-producers, Wyoming is spending millions of dollars on the development of clean coal technologies. Now the US Congress is considering a bill that would tax consumers to fund such research.

Uranium Company Agrees To Large Fine (2008-07-10)
The company that operates the only uranium in-situ leach mining operation in the state has agreed to pay one point four million dollars because of alleged groundwater violations.

Gillette Officer Pleads (2008-07-10)
A former Gillette police officer pleaded guilty on Thursday to a felony drug charge. Twenty-three-year-old Thomas Brent Clark pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to deliver marijuana.

Hungry Bear in Grand Teton Put Down (2008-07-09)
A female black bear was euthanized in Grand Teton National Park after repeatedly stealing food from campers.

Jumping Mouse Decision Expected Today (2008-07-09)
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is expected to announce Wednesday whether the Preble's meadow jumping mouse will continue to be listed as an endangered species.

Frontier Days Goes Green (2008-07-09)
The Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo is taking another step forward in a decade long effort to go green.

Preble's mouse removed from list (2008-07-09)
Four conservation groups say they will sue to reinstate protections for the Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse in Wyoming.

Bishop Riken To Leave Cheyenne (2008-07-09)
Pope Benedict XVI has chosen the bishop of Cheyenne to head the Green Bay diocese in the United States.

Governor Credits Research For Preble's Ruling (2008-07-09)
Governor Dave Freudenthal says the investment the state has made in developing scientific data is the likely the reason the Prebles meadow jumping mouse is being delisted in Wyoming.

Wyoming Water Official Wants Funding (2008-07-09)
Wyoming's chief water administrator says clean coal poses a risk to the nation's ground water supply.

Body Found near Big Sandy River was Garrett Bardin (2008-07-08)
Investigators say 24-year-old Garrett Bardin of Pinedale apparently died of a single, self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Governors May Use GIS to Address Western Issues (2008-07-08)
Scientific data combined with mapping can be used to sort out how energy development can impact wildlife corridors.

Food Costs Could Hurt Low Income Residents (2008-07-08)
This week some members of Congress are exploring how rising food costs are affecting public assistance and nutrition programs.

Pesticide Spraying in Rock Springs (2008-07-08)
The spraying is part of the effort to prevent the spread of West Nile virus.

News Coming On Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse (2008-07-08)
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is expected to announce Wednesday whether the Preble's meadow jumping mouse will continue to be listed as an endangered species.

Rainbow Family Members Enter Pleas (2008-07-08)
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Cheyenne says four Rainbow Family members have pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges stemming from a confrontation with U.S. Forest Service officers.

Conservation Groups Try To Protect The Wolverine (2008-07-08)
Conservation groups say the wolverine is at risk of going extinct, and they are threatening to sue the Fish and Wildlife Service to protect the animal.

Wild Horse Adoptions Down In Wyoming (2008-07-08)
Bureau of Land Management officials in Wyoming are struggling with a steep decline in Wild Horse adoptions.

Gillette Man Falls To His Death (2008-07-07)
The Wyoming parks department says a Gillette man was killed when he fell from a cliff at Keyhole State Park in northeastern Wyoming.

Insurance Program Tries To Help (2008-07-07)
A foundation has moved to Wyoming with the aim of helping some of the 80,000 uninsured people in the state to get health insurance.

Mosquito Season Means West Nile Virus Can't Be Far Behind (2008-07-07)
Wyoming has not had any cases of West Nile virus yet this year, but the Department of Health says this is the time that the disease may start showing up.

Elk Should Be Fenced Out (2008-07-07)
A longtime critic of the state brucellosis management plan continues to blame ranchers.

Rainbow Family Could Face Ban (2008-07-07)
A top U.S. Forest Service official says the agency must consider banning the Rainbow Family from Forest Service lands after a confrontation that led to the arrests of at least eight people.

Governor Interested In How Clean Energy Will Develop (2008-07-07)
Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal says he will be interested to see how private industry will move forward with the technology for clean energy.

The Governor says people need to plan for high heating costs. (2008-07-07)
The Governor says people need to plan for high heating costs. Natural gas companies say they plan on hiking heating costs substantially this year, possibly as high as 70 percent.

Brucellosis Focus Is Now On Elk (2008-07-07)
Over the past two decades, government agencies killed more than 6,000 wild bison leaving Yellowstone National Park. The goal is to contain a serious livestock disease the bison carry.

Native American Man Denied New Hearing (2008-07-07)
A federal appeals court in Denver has denied a Wyoming man's request for a new hearing on the issue of whether he should stand trial for shooting an eagle for use in his tribe's Sun Dance.

Canadian Wildfires Blow Smoke at NE Wyoming (2008-07-04)
The National Weather Service says smoke from large wildfires in Saskatchewan, Canada, is making skies hazy in northeastern Wyoming and the Black Hills.

Grills Can Start Fires (2008-07-04)
Fire officials are cautioning people to make sure their grills don't start a fire this Fourth of July.

Former UW Swimmer Didn't Make the Olympic Team (2008-07-04)
A former University of Wyoming swimmer will not return to the Olympics this year.

Forest Service Says Rainbow Family Members Threw Rocks and Sticks (2008-07-04)
The U.S. Forest Service says that about 400 members of the Rainbow Family threw rocks and sticks at ten federal officers on Thursday night as they tried to arrest one member of the group.

Man Died of Self-inflicted Gunshot Wound in Sublette County (2008-07-04)
The Sublette County Sheriff's Department says a man whose body was found Thursday near the Big Sandy River apparently died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Game & Fish Will Enforce Laws Against Drunk Boating (2008-07-04)
This holiday weekend, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department says it will be strictly enforcing the law against operating a motor boat under the influence.

Newspaper Adds Expensive New Printing Press (2008-07-04)
The Wyoming Tribune Eagle is making a major investment in a new printing press even while other newspapers around the country are suffering from declining circulation and advertising revenue.

Casper To Get Direct Service To Las Vegas (2008-07-03)
Casper is getting direct jet service to Las Vegas. Allegiant Air will fly from Casper to Las Vegas twice a week on a 150 seat jet.

Beef Recalled and Replaced by Kroger Co. (2008-07-03)
The Kroger Co. has restocked certain ground beef products at King Soopers and City Market after recalling others as a precaution.

Yellowstone Visitor Numbers High Despite High Gas Prices (2008-07-03)
In the same year that many around the country are wringing their hands over gas prices, Yellowstone National Park is seeing record numbers of tourists.

Usher One Step Away (2008-07-03)
A former University of Wyoming swimmer needs a good swim today in order to make the U-S Olympic team.

Unidentified Body Found in Wind River Range (2008-07-03)
The Sublette County Sheriff's Department says searchers found the body of an unidentified man on Thursday.

Wyoming Dems Gear Up for Election (2008-07-03)
The past two presidential election years haven't been kind to Democratic candidates in Wyoming - the party lost seats in the Legislature in 2000 and 2004.

Wind Energy Project Proposed (2008-07-03)
A Texas-based wind energy company is making plans for the construction of a new wind farm in eastern Carbon County.

Grand Teton Music Festival Begins (2008-07-03)
The Grand Teton Music festival is underway. It starts with a weekend celebration of Leonard Bernstein.

Great Lakes Aviation Takes on Montana Essential Air Contract (2008-07-03)
A Wyoming-based airline plans to renew Essential Air Service to Lewistown, Miles City and Sidney in early September.

Former Adminstrator Sues School District (2008-07-03)
A former Converse County school administrator is suing the school district for gender and age discrimination among other concerns.

Usher Moves To Semifinals (2008-07-02)
A former University of Wyoming swimmer has advanced to the semi-finals of the U-S Olympic swimming trials.

Two Drilling Rig Deaths in Wyoming Last Month (2008-07-02)
Two drilling rig workers died in separate accidents last month in Wyoming.

Deutsch No Longer Laramie Chief (2008-07-02)
Laramie is looking for a new police chief. Roughly a week after police Chief Bob Deutsch saw a libel and slander case against a Laramie citizen dismissed Deutsch and the city of Laramie have parted company.

More Source Gas Problems (2008-07-02)
More than 4,000 SourceGas customers in Wyoming weren't credited for payments they made last month because of a company billing error.

Cattle Rules Imposed for Montana Producers (2008-07-01)
States worried about brucellosis-infected cattle are imposing strict rules on Montana cattle, especially those from counties surrounding Yellowstone National Park.

Montana Plans Three Wolf Hearings (2008-07-01)
The Montana wildlife department plans three hearings on proposed rules for managing gray wolves in the state.

Federal Government Raises Fire Level to Five (2008-07-01)
The National Interagency Fire Center says fire activity in the western United States has prompted the agency to raise its national preparedness to level 5, its highest ranking.

Western Governors Lay Out Energy Goals (2008-07-01)
The nation's Western governors are embarking on a plan to draft a national energy policy, saying the country needs direction and leadership on the issue.

Wyoming Firefighters Head to California and the Southwest (2008-07-01)
About 110 firefighters from Wyoming are helping with the fires in California and the Southwest.

Proposals to designate more wilderness areas (2008-06-30)
Since Democrats took over Capitol Hill two years ago, Congress has seen a flurry of proposals to designate more wilderness areas. Among them is one that sets aside millions of acres in the Northern Rockies as Elizabeth Wynne Johnson reports

Former UW swimmer makes Olympic bid (2008-06-30)
Two University of Wyoming swimmers have been unsuccessful so far in their bid to make the U-S Olympic team. But a former UW swimmer is one step closer.

Feds give $1 M for pronghorn corridor (2008-06-30)
Each year, pronghorn antelope migrate 170 miles from southwest Wyoming to Grand Teton National Park. And each year, that path is getting narrower. The Department of Interior wants to help.

US Senate Candidate Wants Bonds for Alternative Energy (2008-06-30)
A candidate for the US senate says government-backed bonds would provide the incentives needed for developing alternative energy resources.

There is still a chance of major forest fires later this summer (2008-06-30)
State and federal fire officials say the wet spring has helped, but they say there is still a chance of major forest fires later this summer. Bob Beck reports.

This summer kicks of the 47th annual Grand Teton Music Festival (2008-06-30)
This summer kicks of the 47th annual Grand Teton Music Festival in Teton Village. Bob Beck speaks with the music director Donald Runnicles.

Guernsey Reservoir To Be Emptied (2008-06-30)
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation warns that water levels at Guernsey Reservoir will drop quickly starting July 6.

Western Governors Plan Wildlife Mapping Project (2008-06-30)
Western Governors adopted a plan that will combine mapping with data to protect wildlife corridors from oil and gas development.

Panel Rejects Third Circuit Court (2008-06-30)
A state panel has rejected a proposal that would have added a third circuit judge in Campbell County.

State veterinarians from Montana, Idaho and Wyoming are discussing recent outbreaks of Brucellosis (2008-06-30)
State veterinarians from Montana, Idaho and Wyoming are discussing recent outbreaks of Brucellosis and what the next move is. Addie Goss speaks with Assistant state veterinarian Jim Logan about some of his concerns.

An Uphill Battle for Wyoming Democrats This Election Season (2008-06-30)
The four Democratic candidates challenging Wyoming Republican U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso must beat serious challenges in order to unseat the incumbents.

Making online retailers pay sales tax (2008-06-30)
There is an effort being led by Wyoming Senior Senator Mike Enzi to make online retailers pay sales tax. Sara Sciammacco reports from Washington.

Libertarian Vice Presidential Candidate Wayne Root shares some of his views (2008-06-30)
Libertarian Vice Presidential Candidate Wayne Root shares some of his views with Wyoming Public Radio's Bob Beck

Wyoming Democratic Senate Candidates Seek to Unseat Barrasso (2008-06-30)
Two Wyoming Democrats will try to defeat incumbent Republican Senator John Barrasso.

Groups seek drilling halt near sage grouse habitat (2008-06-30)
Two conservation groups have asked the government to impose new restrictions on oil and gas development in the West.

A Wyoming woman discusses her time working for the draft board during World War 2 (2008-06-30)
A Wyoming woman discusses her time working for the draft board during World War 2 during this installment of Story Corps.

BLM issues latest plan for Pinedale Anticline (2008-06-27)
An advocate says the plan for 44-hundred new wells will only increase ozone levels near Pinedale.

Tribal recreation center will have to wait (2008-06-27)
Officials on the Wind River Reservation did not meet a deadline for spending requests.

Cheyenne teen charged with computer crime (2008-06-27)
A Cheyenne teen faces jail time after police say he used his computer to steal senstive information.

Boy injured by bison in Yellowstone (2008-06-27)
A 12-year-old boy from Pennsylvania was hospitalized after he was flipped into the air by a bull bison at Yellowstone National Park.

Northern Arapaho Tribe Wants Youth Rec Center (2008-06-25)
Leaders of Wyoming's Northern Arapaho Tribe are seeking $1.5 million for a new youth recreation center as they reach out to the state's congressional delegation this week.

Police Chief Lawsuit Tossed Out (2008-06-25)
Laramie's police chief was unsuccessful in his effort to sue a private citizen for slander and libel.

Fire Management Officials Predict Fires Later This Summer (2008-06-25)
Despite the wet weather, state fire officials say this summer could still be a dangerous fire season.

Arapaho Language Symposium This Week (2008-06-24)
A prominent linguist is coming to the Arapaho School District this week to teach the grammatical structure of the Arapaho Language.

Wyoming Construction Numbers Strong (2008-06-24)
While the rest of the nation is facing a major construction slowdown numbers in Wyoming are strong.

Two Die In Park Crash (2008-06-24)
Grand Teton National Park officials say two tourists from Belgium were killed when their car crashed head-on with a semi-truck hauling a car transport trailer.

Man Dies In Fall From Rig (2008-06-24)
A 24-year-old man died Tuesday after being struck on the head by a piece of falling pipe on a drilling rig in southwestern Wyoming.

Arapaho Leaders In D-C (2008-06-24)
Leaders of the Northern Arapaho Tribe traveled to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to meet with government leaders this week regarding the deaths earlier this month of three teenage girls on the Wind River Indian Reservation.

Sublette County Housing Boom Tapering Off (2008-06-24)
The housing boom in Sublette County appears to be slowing.

Officials worry that ancient structures might be damaged by forest fires (2008-06-23)
With the forest fire season upon us, officials worry that ancient structures might be damaged by fire, or looted when the protection of the forest disappears. Peter O'Dowd reports from Dubois.

Cubin Calls for More Refineries (2008-06-23)
The proposal calls for at least five "brownfield" sites appropriate for the construction of new refineries.

State Superintendent Jim McBride discusses graduation rates (2008-06-23)
State Superintendent Jim McBride discusses graduation rates and tells co-host Bob Beck why Wyoming may soon see some improvement.

Yellowstone park could be susceptible to another large fire (2008-06-23)
On the 20th anniversary of the Yellowstone Fire, officials say the park could be susceptible to another large fire. Elsa Partan looks at what Yellowstone officials are trying to do about it.

Republican candidates for the Wyoming U-S House seat talk about the economy (2008-06-23)
For the first time in several years, Wyoming has an open U-S House seat. Wyoming Public Radio's Bob Beck finds out what the four Republican candidates have to say about the economy and what they would like to do to fix it.

Numbers of wild horses on public lands is growing (2008-06-23)
The numbers of wild horses on public lands is growing and the B-L-M is struggling with ways to solve the problem. Bob Beck speaks with Tom Gorey with the Bureau of Land management.

Pronghorn migration (2008-06-23)
Wyoming is home to the longest pronghorn migration in the lower 48 states, but development is threatening the area. Addie Goss looks at how some are trying to protect the migration.

Addition to Grand Teton Opened Saturday (2008-06-23)
More than a hundred people celebrated the opening of the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve.

Group Wants Thinning Of Elk And Bison (2008-06-23)
A nationwide cattlemen's group is calling on Yellowstone National Park to reduce bison and elk numbers as part of efforts to eradicate the livestock disease brucellosis.

Forest Service Worries About Historic Areas (2008-06-23)
A study shows the U-S Forest service lacks the resources to protect more than 300-thousand places of historic or cultural significance on public land.

Putting up power lines in Wyoming for wind energy transmission (2008-06-23)
There is new movement on putting up power lines in Wyoming for wind energy transmission. Jodi Breisler reports from Washington.

Elders and Tribal members on the Wind River Reservation met to discuss what to do about the deaths of three young girls (2008-06-23)
Elders and Tribal members on the Wind River Reservation met to discuss what to do about the deaths of three young girls. Reporters who are covering the story talk about the meeting with Wyoming Public Radio's Peter O'Dowd.

Restoring the Arapaho Language on the Wind River Reservation (2008-06-23)
Some University of Wyoming Professors took a major step towards restoring the Arapaho Language on the Wind River Reservation. Addie Goss talks to one of them about the issue.

Mourners Honor Saratoga Soldier (2008-06-23)
Mourners gathered in Saratoga on Monday to honor Staff Sgt. Tyler E. Pickett, a former Saratoga resident who was killed in action in Iraq earlier this month.

House Candidate Wants Iraq Troop Withdrawal (2008-06-23)
Michael Holland also says Congress should encourage a free-market economy without government interference.

BLM Needs More Places To Story Wild Horses (2008-06-23)
Because of an overabundance of wild horses, the Bureau of Land Management is looking for a couple of long term pasture facilities.

Top teacher expects graduation rates to rise (2008-06-20)
Officials predict that new education programs should help in the coming years.

Wyo. governor meets with Obama (2008-06-20)
Governor Dave Freudenthal spent two days in Chicago with presidential candidate Barack Obama.

Candidate Nick Carter Does Not Favor Universal Health Care (2008-06-20)
A democrat hoping to get elected to the U-S Senate says finding ways to reform the health care system should not include universal coverage.

GOP House Candidate Opposes Protections for the Wyoming Range (2008-06-20)
Congressional candidate opposes a measure to stop oil drilling in the Wyoming range.

Winney Favors More State Control Of Health Care (2008-06-20)
Wyoming Republican candidate opposes public healthcare.

More Wyo. cattle may have brucellosis (2008-06-20)
More tests have come up positive on a Daniel-area ranch.

Dead Woman Identified (2008-06-20)
A 34-year-old woman who died Wednesday evening when a shed rolled over on her at a Casper baseball field has been identified as a pilot from Sioux Falls, S.D.

State Representative Wants Support For Reservation (2008-06-20)
A state lawmaker is encouraging residents of the Wind River Reservation to speak out against underage drinking and drug abuse.

Barrasso defends Medicare vote (2008-06-18)
Senator John Barrasso answered critics who said his no-vote last week on a Medicare bill was partisan and bad for seniors.

Group Sues Over Anticline (2008-06-18)
A conservation group is seeking to halt drilling on a booming natural gas field in western Wyoming through a lawsuit filed Wednesday in federal court.

New Game And Fish Director Named (2008-06-18)
Governor Dave Freudenthal has picked an Arizona man to be the state's new game and fish director.

Sage Grouse Study Notes Concerns (2008-06-18)
Reductions in sagebrush habitat are significantly impacting sage grouse populations in the west.

Wyoming Official Testifies In Favor Of Transmission (2008-06-17)
With electricity and gas prices skyrocketing, Congress wants to increase alternative energy use. But getting power from Wyoming wind farms to cities is a problem.

Researchers Worry That Fires Could Lead To More Looting (2008-06-17)
Archeologists are concerned that the Western Bark Beetle infestation will destroy the state's oldest man-made structures.

2nd Carbon County Hantavirus Victim Dies (2008-06-17)
Another case of Hantavirus has killed a Carbon County resident.

Teton County Continues With Comprehensive Plan (2008-06-17)
Jackson and Teton County are asking for public input on a plan that would shape future development.

Sheriff Offices Deal With Gas Prices (2008-06-16)
High gas prices are driving up costs for local government. That is especially true in large counties that don't have mineral wealth.

Problems with off road vehicles (2008-06-16)
Bob Beck talks with Marcia Rose Ritchie of the Douglas Ranger District about problems off road vehicles are causing in the Thunder Basin National Grassland.

Newspapers in the state are changing gears away from the Presidential primaries to focus on Wyoming's primary election (2008-06-16)
Peter O'Dowd reports that newspapers in the state are changing gears away from the Presidential primaries to focus on Wyoming's primary election.

Brucellosis confirmed (2008-06-16)
The Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory says it has confirmed positive brucellosis tests for two cows from a Daniel ranch.

Firefighters from 21 counties get enhanced training to fight forest fires (2008-06-16)
Firefighters from 21 counties get enhanced training to fight forest fires. Bob Beck reports.

In Idaho those in high risk areas are learning how to make their homes fire resistant (2008-06-16)
Guy Hand reports that in Idaho those in high risk areas are learning how to make their homes fire resistant.

State loses track of child-custody case (2008-06-16)
Elsa Partan reports on the case of a boy who spent his childhood lost in the child welfare system.

Conviction Upheld (2008-06-16)
The Wyoming Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction of an Evansville woman for shooting her husband in 1977.

Officials are putting together a new comprehensive plan (2008-06-16)
In Teton County, officials are putting together a new comprehensive plan. It has generated some debate. Addie Goss discusses the plan with local planners.

National AARP spelling bee (2008-06-16)
Saturday is the National AARP spelling bee in Cheyenne

Possible hantavirus death in Carbon County (2008-06-13)
The Wyoming Department of Health says a Carbon County man may have died this week from hantavirus.

Lawyer: Cop's slander lawsuit won't fly (2008-06-13)
A University of Wyoming professor says a libel and slander lawsuit filed by Laramie's chief of police will face an uphill battle.

Senior groups dissapointed in senators (2008-06-13)
Senior advocates in Wyoming are criticizing senators John Barrasso and Mike Enzi.

Saratoga Man Dies In Iraq (2008-06-12)
The Department of Defense says a soldier from Saratoga has been killed in Iraq.

BLM Will Use State Plan To Protect Sage Grouse (2008-06-12)
The B-L-M told the Governor that it will focus its efforts to protect sage grouse on between 200-thousand and 400-thousand acres of critical habitat the state has identified in the Powder River Basin.

Water Report Praised (2008-06-12)
A conservation group is praising a report by the state geologist that calls for limited coalbed methane gas development in areas where it could produce a lot of water. Water gets discharged during C-B-M development.

Wyoming Juveniles Are Being Locked Up (2008-06-12)
This year's Kids Count report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation says Wyoming has the nation's second-highest rate of locking up juveniles and jails nearly three-quarters of those youths for nonviolent offenses.

Off-Road Vehicles Damaging Forests (2008-06-11)
Forest Service officials are going public in an effort to reduce the damage.

Supreme Court Upholds Damage Award to Coal Miner (2008-06-11)
The Wyoming Supreme Court has upheld a jury award of nearly $9.5 million to miner Les Butts.

Candidate Opposes Universal Health Care (2008-06-11)
A democrat hoping to get elected to the U-S Senate says finding ways to reform the health care system should not include universal coverage.

Game department to track migrating elk (2008-06-10)
Sportsmen have funded a project with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department that could alter the elk hunting season near Jackson.

Searchers find remains near Lander (2008-06-10)
Searchers believe they have found the remains of a 46-year-old Lander man missing in the Wind River Range since last November.

Barrasso sounds off on energy bill (2008-06-10)
Senate Democrats brought to the floor an energy bill that they say will lower gas prices. Wyoming Senator John Barrasso says it will do just the opposite.

Lummis Thinks More Drilling Now Would Benefit Wyoming (2008-06-10)
Wyoming congressional candidate Cynthia Lummis is concerned about impacts from drilling in the environment in the Pinedale Anticline but she also thinks there are creative ways to solve those problems.

Democratic Senate hopeful calls for less spending (2008-06-10)
Gillette Democrat Nick Carter calls the country's fiscal policy a disaster.

Lummis Is Cautious About Health Care Changes (2008-06-10)
A candidate for Congress says, No to Universal health care yes to developing groups of people who can form group health insurance programs.

Farm Bill Provides Incentives For Easements (2008-06-09)
The farm bill re-approved by congress provides some increased tax incentives for those who want to provide a conservation easement.

Costs Slow Road Growth (2008-06-09)
Rising costs for asphalt and other materials means there will be fewer road repairs this summer.

Doctor Suspended (2008-06-09)
The Wyoming Board of Medicine has suspended the license of a Lovell doctor facing federal charges of unlawfully distributing painkillers.

Teen Camp At Risk (2008-06-09)
A three-year-old state program that uses military regimen to help troubled teens is struggling to survive.

Still No Word On Reservation Deaths (2008-06-09)
The Fremont County Coroner says it could take weeks to determine what killed three teenage girls found dead on the Wind River Reservation.

Former Fire Chief Gets Extra Time (2008-06-06)
A federal judge has sentenced former Campbell County Fire Chief Gary Scott to serve 24 years, five months in prison on 10 felony convictions of taking children under the age of 18 across state lines to sexually molest them.

Expert Says Drilling Is Slowing On Its Own (2008-06-06)
A new report shows that many of the approved oil and gas leases for the west are sitting idle.

Information On Reservation Deaths Held (2008-06-06)
Autopsies have been completed on three teenage girls found dead this week on the Wind River Indian Reservation.

UW Official Leaves (2008-06-06)
An administrator at the University of Wyoming will move to Montana and work for the state commissioner of higher education.

Teton County, Idaho Facing Impacts (2008-06-05)
A new report encourages communities affected by spillover growth to collaborate on improving quality of life issues. The Sonoran Institute issued a report that shows that growth in Teton County, Wyoming, is putting stress on housing prices, natural resources and transportation systems in neighboring Idaho.

Landowners Worry About Uranium Development (2008-06-05)
A practice called in- situ leaching where companies search for Uranium has several landowners in northeastern Wyoming concerned.

DFS Has Little Recourse (2008-06-05)
The Department of Family Services can do little to a company that used to be the operator of a juvenile facility in Casper.

Investigation Notes Problems (2008-06-04)
An investigation by the Wyoming Department of Family Services has concluded that juveniles weren't adequately supervised when a boy allegedly was sexually assaulted at a Casper juvenile jail a few months ago.

Mule Deer Deaths Have Wildlife Officials Worried (2008-06-04)
A Game and Fish Department Wildlife Biologist says he is alarmed by the large number of Mule Deer deaths in the Wyoming range this winter and the early spring.

Reservation Deaths Investigated (2008-06-04)
The FBI and Bureau of Indian Affairs police are investigating the deaths of three people whose bodies were found at a housing complex on the Wind River Indian Reservation.

Southwest Housing Plan Worked (2008-06-04)
After struggling to find housing for new employees several housing developments have been built throughout Southwest, Wyoming.

Sylvan Pass Deal Reached (2008-06-03)
A group of state and federal officials has agreed to recommend that the National Park Service keep Sylvan Pass open during the winter to provide an entry into Yellowstone National Park.

Tourist Industry Struggles (2008-06-03)
Tourist numbers are expected to be high this summer, but restaurants and hotels across Wyoming may still struggle to make a profit.

Wyoming Senators Oppose Climate Change Bill (2008-06-03)
In separate speeches on the Senate floor, Wyoming Senators John Barrasso and Mike Enzi spoke out against Lieberman-Warner global climate change bill.

Conservation Groups Sue Over Refuge (2008-06-03)
Five conservation groups say they have filed a lawsuit to stop the federal government from feeding elk on Wyoming's National Elk Refuge.

Pinedale Residents are Worried About Their Water, Too (2008-06-02)
Much has been said about air pollution in Pinedale this year, but landowners in the Wild Horse Ranch Subdivision southwest of Boulder, are worried about their water, as well. They're protesting a proposal to dispose of wastewater from the drilling fields. Rebecca Huntington reports.

Giant Bison and Elk Herds Decimate Plant Life near Jackson (2008-06-02)
Last summer, the bison herd that winters on the National Elk Refuge in Jackson grew to its biggest size since people started counting. Wildlife experts say there are so many bison and elk in one place, the landscape is suffering. Elsa Partan reports.

UW Swimmers Strive For Olympic Trials (2008-06-02)
In just a few months, the world's best athletes will descend on Beijing for the 2008 summer Olympics. Some of those athletes are still pushing the limits of their physical endurance to qualify for the U-S team. That includes a few young swimmers from the University of Wyoming. Peter O'Dowd has the story.

Two New Republican Delegates Support McCain (2008-06-02)
Wyoming Republicans chose two more national delegates at their state convention in Rock Springs this weekend.

Fifty Years of the Beat Generation (2008-06-02)
The Wyoming Humanities Council is remembering the Beat Generation this summer with a series of book groups, tours and poetry slams. Elsa Partan talked with Jenny Ingram, a program officer for the Wyoming Humanities Council and Craig Arnold, assistant professor of poetry at the University of Wyoming.

Independent Films Get a Boost in Jackson (2008-06-02)
In Jackson next week, it will be the 5th anniversary of an ambitious effort to recognize independent films. The Jackson Hole film festival and Global Insight summit kick off. Bob Beck interviews organizer Todd Rankin.

UW Professor Helped Double-Amputee Sprinter's Case (2008-06-02)
South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius won a significant victory in court this month, and a University of Wyoming professor helped. UW assistant professor of biomechanics Matt Bundle was on the team of scientists that made the case that his prosthetic legs do not give him an unfair advantage. An Elsa Partan interview.

Tornado Touches Down In Gillette (2008-06-02)
A tornado touched down briefly in Gillette on Monday afternoon but caused little damage.

It Will Take Awhile For Crane Collapse Cause (2008-06-02)
Federal investigators say it may be months before they determine what caused the collapse of a massive crane that injured three workers at a coal mine in northeastern Wyoming.

Workforce Solution: Older Workers (2008-06-02)
For employers to take advantage of this growing population, they need to make their jobs more flexible.

Crane Collapse in Powder River Basin Injures Three (2008-06-02)
Two ironworkers remain hospitalized with injuries from a crane accident.

Workforce Woes (2008-06-02)
If you have tried to hire anyone lately, you will have learned something others already know. Not only is it tough to find those who are qualified, but it is equally difficult to find anyone. Bob Beck reports from the Governors summit on workforce solutions.

Ski Resorts Go Smoke Free (2008-06-02)
This week the three resorts in Teton County went smoke-free. County Tobacco prevention coordinator Julia Heemstra calls it an amazing step. A Bob Beck interview.

Reporter's Roundtable: Workforce Discussion (2008-06-02)
We discussed the workforce shortage with two reporters from different parts of the state. Angus Theurmer is the co-editor of the Jackson Hole News and Guide. Denny Curran is the executive Editor of the Wyoming Business Report. Peter O'Dowd leads the discussion.

Dining Out Helps The Poor (2008-06-02)
Tuesday dozens of restaurants across Wyoming will donate a portion of the day's profits to combat hunger in the state.

Seniors with Disabilities Left Without Help during Tornado (2008-06-02)
Disabled seniors who live in public housing in Laramie had to get to safety during last week's tornado without any help. What happened to them during the tornado sheds light on what federal housing offers to these seniors, and what it does not. Addie Goss reports.

Job Corps Closer To Reality (2008-06-02)
A program designed to help young people graduate and get jobs will soon be in Wyoming.

Man Arrested For Hit And Run Fatality (2008-06-02)
The Wyoming Highway Patrol says troopers arrested a Montana man they suspect struck and killed a woman walking alongside a highway.

UW professor aides Olympic sprinter (2008-05-30)
A professor at the University of Wyoming helped double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius win the right to go to the Olympic trials.

Woman falls through trail into hot water at Yellowstone (2008-05-30)
A hiker plunged through a trail into scalding-hot water this week at Yellowstone.

Primary filing deadline passes (2008-05-30)
he close of business Friday is the deadline for candidates to register for the state's Aug. 19 primary election.

Police: woman found in burning house had been dead for days (2008-05-30)
Teton County authorities say the caretaker of a Jackson-area ranch fatally shot his wife and then waited about 10 days before fatally shooting himself and setting their house on fire.

Teton County Investigates Possible Murder Suicide (2008-05-29)
The Teton County Sheriff's Office is investigating the possibility that a husband and wife whose bodies were found inside a burning house were killed by "suspicious trauma" before the fire.

Both Sides Debate Wolves Before Judge (2008-05-29)
The fate of gray wolves in the Northern Rockies is now in the hands of a federal judge in Montana.

Game and Fish Reacts To BLM (2008-05-29)
The State Game and Fish department says a lot more data crunching has to happen before a final energy drilling policy is made for the Powder River Basin.

Resorts shut down (2008-05-29)
The U.S. Forest Service has shut down two resorts in the Big Horn Mountains, alleging health and safety violations.

Ski Resorts Go Smoke Free (2008-05-29)
Grand Targhee, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and Snow King have all agreed to go smoke free throughout their resorts.

Moving calving season to May (2008-05-28)
Wyoming Ranchers are considering bucking a 75 year old tradition and moving calving season to May. The reason is better weather conditions as Elsa Partan reports.

Ag report shows grim future (2008-05-28)
A USDA report shows climate change is already affecting crops and livestock.

New WY Republican Party Chairman (2008-05-28)
Diana Vaughan of Teton County will take over as party chairman as Republicans prepare to gather this week for their state convention.

Wyoming Superdelegate Picks Obama (2008-05-28)
Nancy Drummond of Sheridan said Tuesday she decided to commit to the Illinois senator.

Getting Young Workers Requires New Thinking (2008-05-28)
Getting young workers into Wyoming can be done, but companies need to be aggressive in trying to recruit them.

Mark Gordon Makes It Official (2008-05-28)
Buffalo-area rancher Mark Gordon has filed his candidacy with the Wyoming Secretary of State. He's running for election to Congress as a Republican.

Casper Wastewater Pump In Danger of Failing (2008-05-28)
Casper's wastewater treatment plant is in danger of failing after heavy rains put pressure on an already worn-out system.

Wyoming Businesses Need To Think Differently (2008-05-28)
The Director of the Department of workforce services says Wyoming businesses need to think differently in order to get new employees.

Republican Leaders want to revamp the party image (2008-05-28)
Republican Leaders want to revamp the party image, but Wyoming Congresswoman Barbara Cubin says that is foolish. Matt Laslo reports

Most Flooding in 11 Years (2008-05-28)
This months' rain is coming at a great time for the state's row crops.

Child Advocates say that Wyoming is dealing with far too many cases of child abuse (2008-05-28)
Child Advocates say that Wyoming is dealing with far too many cases of child abuse, and Charlene Smith of Prevent Child Abuse Wyoming says that many cases are due to ignorance. She tells Bob Beck that abuse can be prevented.

Lobbying and ethics reform (2008-05-28)
It's been about a year since Congress passed sweeping Lobbying and ethics reform. Still, Wyoming lawmakers wonder if much was really done. Elizabeth Wynne Johnson reports.

A portrait of the human costs of the energy boom (2008-05-28)
Colton Bryant was an energetic, goofy-looking Evanston guy in his 20's. He idolized his father, he loved hunting and he was never good in school. Bryant was killed on Valentine's Day, 2006 when he fell from a platform on a rig. Alexandra Fuller has written his biography, and with it a portrait of the human costs of the energy boom. She discusses it with Elsa Partan.

The National Weather service hopes that Laramie's tornado proves that they can occur in Wyoming (2008-05-28)
The National Weather service hopes that Laramie's tornado proves that they can occur in Wyoming. Bob Beck speaks with Andy Church of the National Weather Service about how to stay safe in a tornado.

The obesity epidemic in America (2008-05-28)
A group at the University of Wyoming is looking at the link between how pregnant women eat and the health of their babies. Addie Goss reports that sheep can tell us a lot about the obesity epidemic in America.

The International League of Conservation Photographers (2008-05-28)
This week, professional photographers have been flying around in an airplane and driving around the Pinedale area to capture scenes of natural beauty and industrial development. It's the first time the International League of Conservation Photographers has done a project in the United States. Christina Mittermeier founded the conservation photographers group. She discusses the project with Elsa Partan.

How to make cookies in a western mountain town (2008-05-28)
Jeffrey Letterley has this amusing piece on how to make cookies in a western mountain town.

Leorah Snyder reads this poem on why she likes Wyoming (2008-05-28)
Leorah Snyder reads this poem on why she likes Wyoming

Forest Service Cancels Agreement with Stanley Energy over Wyoming Range (2008-05-28)
The U.S. Forest Service has cancelled an arrangement with an energy company that drew the ire of the Governor.

Mixed Results In Childhood Obesity Survey (2008-05-28)
A study released by the federal government this week found that the percentage of obese children leveled off. But a state-wide survey on childhood obesity shows mixed results.

Mountain Lion Found Dead of Plague in Johnson County (2008-05-27)
Late spring and summer are the most common time for people and animals to contract plague.

Man-made Winter Trails Could Make Coyotes and Lynx Compete (2008-05-27)
Snowmobile and cross-country ski trails could be giving coyotes access to Canada Lynx territory.

Wyoming recognizes Memorial Day (2008-05-26)
Some 300 people, veterans and military personnel turned out for a ceremony at a Cheyenne cemetery this Memorial Day.

Sheridan man seeks legislative comeback (2008-05-26)
After nearly four decades, a Sheridan man wants another chance at making laws.

Young Democrats head to convention (2008-05-26)
Two 18 year olds will go the national Democratic Convention this summer.

National Weather Service Reviews Tornado Safety (2008-05-23)
The tornado in Laramie and some recent funnel cloud reports once again prove that tornadoes do occur in Wyoming.

Albany County Officials Praised for Tornado Response Efforts (2008-05-23)
Albany county officials are getting a pat on the back for their response to Thursday's tornado in Laramie.

Flooding in Johnson County (2008-05-23)
The rising Powder River in Johnson County is forcing some residents of the small town of Kaycee to flee to higher ground.

Spiker Will Not Seek Re-election (2008-05-22)
Cheyenne Mayor Jack Spiker says he won't seek re-election after all. The two-term mayor tells the Wyoming Tribune-Eagle newspaper in a copyright story Thursday that he won't seek a third term.

Tornado Damage in East Laramie (2008-05-22)
The wind ripped the roof off a house and sent it smashing onto Interstate 80.

Rare Tornado Hits Parts Of Laramie (2008-05-22)
The national weather service says a tornado touched down in Laramie this (Thursday) afternoon causing minor damage and leading to several traffic accidents along interstate 80.

Thousands in Bridger Valley without Water (2008-05-22)
The EPA issued a boil-water order for the valley's water supply before officials shut down water distribution Tuesday.

Rains Cause Flooding near Buffalo (2008-05-22)
The National Weather Service reports some homes have been flooded near the Rock Creek Drainage north of Buffalo.

Laramie Historic Building Damaged (2008-05-22)
The Union Pacific Athletic Club is a log building that dates back to the 1920's. Now there's a 15 by 30 foot hole in the roof.

Trauner Formally Announces (2008-05-22)
Democrat Gary Trauner formally filed to be a candidate for the U-S House.

Tornado Touches Down in Laramie (2008-05-22)
A tornado touched down in Laramie this afternoon, causing minor damage and leading to several traffic accidents along Interstate 80.

Echo Springs Gas Plant Plans Expansion (2008-05-21)
Williams natural gas company said today that it plans to double the processing capacity and production of natural gas liquid at its Echo Springs plant in southern Wyoming.

Parents Turn to Unlicensed Centers for Child Care (2008-05-21)
Child advocates say a severe shortage of child care providers in Wyoming means many parents are leaving their kids with illegal providers.

Wyoming's Natural Gas Fetching a Pretty Price at Market (2008-05-21)
Wyoming's natural gas is fetching twice the money at market than it did at the same time last year.

Sandbagging Continues in Baggs (2008-05-21)
Members of the Wyoming Army National Guard and local volunteers are working to shore up the banks of the Little Snake River near Baggs as high waters continue to threaten the southern Wyoming town.

Efforts in Baggs Have Prevented Flooding, but Rain Could Raise River (2008-05-21)
Efforts to build up the banks of the Little Snake River have so far kept rising water out of Baggs.

Emission Control Sought on Behalf of the Polar Bear (2008-05-20)
The conservation groups that successfully got polar bears listed as threatened last week were back in court today to try to get the government to limit greenhouse gas emissions.

Potential Flood Threatens Baggs (2008-05-20)
Warm temperatures are melting snow into the Little Snake River, which is threatening to flood the riverbanks near the town of Baggs.

Wyoming's Unemployment Rate At Record Low (2008-05-20)
Wyoming's unemployment rate has fallen to 2.6 percent, the lowest it's been since the year 1979.

No New Clues in 1980 Case (2008-05-20)
Law enforcement officials say that excavations near a Fremont County home haven't turned up any clues to the 1980 disappearance of a mother and her two sons.

Yellowstone Expects Strong Tourism Season (2008-05-20)
The superintendent of Yellowstone National Park says early signs point to a strong tourist season this summer.

Barrasso Launches Senate Campaign (2008-05-19)
John Barrasso has launched his first U.S. Senate campaign since being appointed to the Senate last year.

Solicitor General: Montana Water Lawsuit Should Proceed (2008-05-19)
The U.S. Solicitor General recommends that the U.S. Supreme Court deny the state of Wyoming's request to shoot down a lawsuit in which the state of Montana says it's not getting enough water from two rivers that flow north across the state line.

Baby Girl Found Dead At Unauthorized Day-Care Center (2008-05-19)
Authorities in Jackson are looking into the death of a baby girl last week at an unauthorized home day-care center. Police say there is no sign of foul play.

School Teachers Moving to Wyoming (2008-05-19)
School teachers from neighboring states are moving to Wyoming to take advantage of higher salaries.

Bison Walk Back Into Yellowstone National Park (2008-05-19)
Warm temperatures and abundant sunshine are prompting Yellowstone National Park bison to return to their summer ranges inside the park.

WY Community College Enrollment Among Highest in Nation (2008-05-19)
A recent study found that over 4% of Wyoming's adult population is currently enrolled.

Great Wyoming Books John McPhee's: Rising from the Plains (2008-05-19)
This is the first in an occasional series on great Wyoming books... books that capture the landscape and the spirit of this state. Joining us is Princeton Journalism Professor John McPhee. His 1987 book "Rising from the Plains inspired its Wyoming readers to see their backyard as a story billions of years in the making.

State Legislative Races Become Competitive (2008-05-17)
Just a couple days into Wyoming's two-week period for filing for political office, several contested races are shaping up in the state Legislature.

Wyoming Lacks Child Care (2008-05-17)
Less than half of all Wyoming children who could be in child care actually get it. That's according to a new study by Wyoming Kids Count.

Shell Oil Contributes $500,000 to Conservation Effort (2008-05-17)
Shell Oil Co. is contributing $500,000 to the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust to help conserve wildlife habitat in southwest Wyoming.

Students Investigate If Moorcroft Could Become A Ghost Town (2008-05-16)
Students at Moorcroft Elementary will be puzzling over a thorny problem next semester: could Moorcroft become a ghost town?

Wyo. Army Guard Will Deploy in Oct. (2008-05-15)
Twenty-one soldiers and three UH-60 helicopters with the Wyoming Army National Guard have been ordered deployed to Afghanistan in October.

Man Sentenced for Giving Marjuana to Teenagers at Boys School (2008-05-15)
A judge has sentenced a former night manager at a Casper boys home to seven to 10 years in prison for providing marijuana to teenagers.

Screenwriter and Governors to Speak at WY Dem Convention (2008-05-15)
Wilson screenwriter Bill Broyles is scheduled to speak at the upcoming Wyoming Democratic Convention in Jackson.

Wild Horse Adoption Starts Tomorrow (2008-05-15)
The 20th annual Wild Horse Roundup at the Wyoming honor farm gets underway tomorrow and Saturday.

Wolf Illegally Killed In Northwest Wyoming (2008-05-15)
A wolf has been shot illegally in northwest Wyoming. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department says it's the first known illegal killing of a wolf in the state since the animal was de-listed in March.

Bureau of Indian Affairs Head Opposes Loan to Crow Tribe (2008-05-15)
The head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs says he opposes a Congressional measure that would loan Montana's Crow Tribe $380 million to consolidate land on the reservation.

State Pressures Exxon Mobil To Put More CO2 into Pipelines (2008-05-14)
State officials are pressuring Exxon Mobil to put more carbon dioxide into pipelines and less of it into the air.

Sen. John Barrasso Reacts to Polar Bear Listing (2008-05-14)
U.S. Senator John Barrasso reacted to the listing of the polar bear as a threatened species by saying that it could be economically devastating to Wyoming and the nation.

Lawyer Criticizes Bald Eagle Ruling (2008-05-14)
A specialist in American Indian law has criticized a federal court's ruling in the case of a Wyoming man who shot a bald eagle for use in his tribe's Sun Dance.

State Rep. Lockhart Runs For Reelection (2008-05-14)
State representative Tom Lockhart has announced that he will run for reelection.

Film Crew Comes to Powell Area (2008-05-14)
A crew has been taping footage in the Powell area for a historical series to be broadcast by the BBC.

Fee for Ghost Watching Goes Up (2008-05-14)
Groups looking for ghosts in the former state prison in Rawlins will be charged 20 dollars an hour from now on.

Bison Hazed Back into Yellowstone (2008-05-14)
Park spokesman Al Nash said the hazing will be done differently than last year.

Wyo. property tax reform discussed (2008-05-13)
A group of citizens in northern Wyoming is leading an effort to open property sales records in county assessor offices.

Time for Wild Horse Adoptions (2008-05-13)
The annual wild horse adoption at the honor farm kicks off next week. Bob Beck interviews Joe Crofts and Warden Ken Keller, who explain the event.

Substandard Housing Problems in Laramie (2008-05-13)
A lack of affordable rental housing is a problem across Wyoming. But in Laramie, the large number of student renters makes the problem worse. As a result, some landlords are able to rent apartments that are unpleasant or even unsafe. Addie Goss reports.

Charter School Uses Online Learning to Make Big Strides (2008-05-13)
Parents and school officials from the Wind River Reservation are combating an alarmingly high drop-out rate with an unusual school. Bob Beck Reports.

Writing to Extra-Terrestrials (2008-05-13)
A class at the University of Wyoming has spent the whole semester writing to extra terrestrials. How do we introduce ourselves? This class tried to figure it out. Elsa Partan reports.

Preserving Wyoming History (2008-05-13)
A statewide preservation conference is taking place in Cheyenne next week. Bob Beck interviews Evan Medley from the Wyoming Main street program. He says that several structures in the state are at risk.

Carbon Dioxide Storage Might Get Funded (2008-05-13)
Some U.S. House Democrats are working with industry officials to raise revenue to store coal emissions underground. Matt Laslo reports from Washington.

Pinedale residents gather again (2008-05-13)
Pinedale residents are once again trying to take control of air pollution problems.

Gov. Freudenthal Lambastes Forest Service and BLM (2008-05-13)
In the last two weeks the governor sent two letters to the Forest Service and one to the BLM, complaining about two land-use issues. Elsa Partan has this week's Reporter's Roundtable.

Community College Student is Overcoming The Odds (2008-05-13)
At Central Wyoming College in Riverton, a young Arapaho man is trying to beat long odds to become the first person in his family to receive a college degree. Those who have already made that journey say he will encounter naysayers, even at home. Wyoming Public Radio's Peter O'Dowd has the story.

Where Do Carbon Capture Projects Stand? (2008-05-13)
Exxon Mobil Corp. plans to spend $100 million to build a carbon capture facility in Wyoming. To find out more about where things stand in the area of carbon capture in Wyoming, Elsa Partan interviews Mark Northam, the director of the school of energy resources at UW.

State board to look at charter school rules (2008-05-13)
The Wyoming State Board of Education will try to make the rules for creating a charter school more straightforward.

First Preserve Wyoming Conference Next Week in Cheyenne (2008-05-12)
Those involved with historic structures in the state say many are at risk.

State denies Cheyenne charter school (2008-05-12)
Hopes for the Cheyenne Classical Academy Charter School were stifled by the Wyoming State Board of Education.

Republicans jockey for position in House race (2008-05-12)
The race for the Republican nomination for Wyoming's seat in the U.S. House already is shaping up to be an unusual one compared to the past few elections.

Rivers could swell after heavy snowfall (2008-05-12)
Strong winter snowfall has increased the chance for spring flooding along several rivers and streams.

WY Uranium Mining Applications Up (2008-05-12)
Officials estimate Wyoming could see up to 50 new uranium mines.

UW Students Develop Temporary Road for Drilling Sites (2008-05-12)
A group of students at the University of Wyoming has developed a temporary road that they say would protect natural habitat at drilling sites.

Forest Service Proposes Expanding Sheep Grazing (2008-05-12)
All of the allotments are located on the southwestern end of the Salt Range.

Wolf Hearing Will Go Forward (2008-05-09)
A federal judge in Montana has rejected a request by the government to delay a lawsuit seeking to place the gray wolf back on the endangered species list, saying he's "unwilling to risk more deaths."

Barrasso Mum On Ozone Levels In Pinedale (2008-05-09)
U-S Senator John Barrasso has not yet taken a position on whether energy development in the Pinedale anticline should slow down.

UW president snags raise (2008-05-09)
The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees has given UW president Tom Buchanan a 50-thousand dollar raise.

Idaho group opposes Snake River bill (2008-05-09)
The executive director of the Idaho Water Users Association says the group is against a federal bill to designate portions of the Snake River as "wild and scenic" because it could harm historic water rights.

Congress passes Farm Bill, some still disagree (2008-05-09)
Congress has come to an agreement on a 300-billion dollar farm bill. Not everyone is totally pleased.

President Signs Platte River Agreement (2008-05-09)
President Bush has signed legislation that supplies the federal share of money for the Platte River recovery program.

Tribal Member Must Stand Trial (2008-05-09)
A federal appeals court in Denver says that a member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe who killed a bald eagle for use in his tribe's Sun Dance must stand trial.

Enrollment Could Rise At UW (2008-05-09)
The University of Wyoming is projecting that 17-hundred freshmen will enroll in the fall, an increase of about three and a half percent over last year.

Wyoming Range Bill Heads To The Full Senate (2008-05-07)
The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved legislation to prevent oil and gas drilling on over one million acres of land in the Wyoming Range.

Laramie County Voters Reject Recreation Center (2008-05-07)
Laramie County voters have rejected building a recreation center in Cheyenne.

Teton County Commissioners Delay Some Building Projects (2008-05-07)
The Teton County commission has imposed a temporary moratorium on large subdivisions. The action stops several housing projects involving hundreds of new homes.

Senate Committee Approves Wild And Scenic Bill (2008-05-07)
The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today approved a bill designating 387 miles of the Snake River as "wild and scenic."

UW Grads Getting More Money (2008-05-07)
Students graduating from the University of Wyoming this Saturday will likely see higher salary offers than last year's graduates.

Wyoming Finally Gets AML Money (2008-05-07)
The federal government says it's distributing more than $51 million to Wyoming as part of the Abandoned Mine Land program. And unlike in the past, Wyoming gets the money with no strings attached.

White Tailed Prairie Dog Under Review (2008-05-06)
The U-S Fish and Wildlife service is proceeding with plans to reconsider the White Tailed Prairie Dog as an endangered species.

Inmate Dies in Riverton (2008-05-06)
An inmate with the Wyoming Department of Corrections has died in Riverton.

Supporters Say Grandparents Need Help (2008-05-06)
Census numbers estimate that about five thousand Wyoming children are raised by their grandparents.

Cheyenne Charter School Ruling Could Come Next Week (2008-05-06)
Admitting that the state system of choosing charter schools in confusing, the Wyoming board of education will decide on whether to uphold a rejection of a proposed charter school in Cheyenne.

Snow Slows Campground Openings In Grand Teton (2008-05-06)
Lingering deep snow has delayed the opening of facilities at the south end of Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park.

Murder Trial Underway (2008-05-06)
A second-degree murder trial is underway in Rawlins for a man accused of shooting another man in the face with a shotgun.

Shortage of Child Care Hurts SE Wyo. (2008-05-06)
Southeastern Wyoming faces a shortage of child care that some say is hurting the area's ability to attract workers.

More Democrats Register To Vote (2008-05-06)
State democrats say their voter registration numbers continue to rise.

Housing in Laramie Becoming Less Affordable (2008-05-05)
City officials in Laramie say housing in town is becoming less affordable for its residents.

Cheyenne Again Has Lowest Gas in Country (2008-05-05)
Gas was 3 dollars and 39 cents a gallon in Cheyenne on Friday.

Sit-in on Pinedale Anticline Draws 55 (2008-05-05)
The protest was an effort to call attention to the proposed drilling plan that some residents say would further endanger public health.

BLM Reviewing 100,000 Comments on Pinedale Anticline Drilling (2008-05-05)
BLM spokeswoman Cindy Wertz says the agency hopes to have all the Pinedale Anticline comments reviewed by the end of this month.

Lowest Gas Price in Cheyenne (2008-05-05)
While the price of gasoline continues to climb around the country, a national survey recently found the lowest price in Cheyenne.

Juvenile justice issues has new advisor (2008-05-05)
Governor Dave Freudenthal has appointed a new advisor on juvenile justice issues. Retiring District Judge Gary P. Hartman of Worland says there are a number of juvenile issues in Wyoming that need to be addressed.

Gun-Rights Advocates on Newest Firearms Legislation (2008-05-05)
A lot of gun issues have come up so far this year, including the Castle Doctrine bill in the state legislature and U.S. Supreme Court taking on a Washington D.C. handgun ban. Bob Beck reports.

Exxon To Build Carbon Capture Facility (2008-05-05)
Exxon Mobil plans to spend more than 100 million dollars to build a plant in Wyoming that would test carbon-capture technology.

Snowpack Keeps Improving (2008-05-05)
Federal officials say the amount of snow accumulated in Wyoming's high country is above average for all but one of the state's river basins.

Conservation Groups Pleased With Gov (2008-05-05)
Conservationists are applauding Governor Dave Freudenthal's letter to the Bureau of Land Management, which calls the Pinedale Management Plan unacceptable.

Arapaho Language Takes Root in School (2008-05-05)
The first school year of a revamped language curriculum at Fremont County District 38 is coming to a close.

Freudenthal Blasts BLM's Pinedale Plan (2008-05-03)
Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal says the U.S. Bureau of Land Management's latest draft of a plan for managing oil and gas drilling in the Pinedale area is unacceptable.

Drilling Resumes in Rock Springs (2008-05-02)
State officials say drilling resumed this week in a Rock Springs neighborhood where homes were damaged last summer by efforts to collapse old, abandoned coal mines.

Idaho Releases Wolf Plan (2008-05-02)
A proposal released Thursday recommends a total mortality cap of 328 for the state's wolf population.

CO Company to Take Over Casper, Cheyenne Juvenile Facilities (2008-05-02)
The Wyoming Department of Family Services has scrutinized both facilities over the past year.

New Reservoirs Considered on Little Snake (2008-05-02)
The Savery-Little Snake Water Conservancy District has requested the reservoirs because some members need more water.

Novacek grabs college hall of fame honor (2008-05-02)
Wyoming football great Jay Novacek says being elected to the College Football Hall of Fame is as satisfying as winning the Super Bowl.

Wyo. Governor to stump for Obama in Billings (2008-05-02)
Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal is scheduled to speak on behalf of Barack Obama at a Democratic event in Billings next week.

Spring storm whacks Wyoming (2008-05-02)
A spring storm dumped two feet of snow near Sundance and caused major problems on Wyoming roads.

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Fremont County Commissioner Says New Casino a Mixed Blessing (2008-05-02)
Heckart says the casino's economic impact will ripple through the community, but he says the county would not be crippled without the extra revenue.

Freudenthal Appoints Juvenile Justice Advisor (2008-05-02)
Judge Gary P. Hartman of Worland will join Gov. Dave Freudenthal's staff as an adviser on juvenile justice issues this summer.

Enzi, Barrasso Support Coal Bill (2008-05-02)
Enzi says the energy crisis cannot be solved without using coal.

Sweetwater Guards Shoved Juvenile on Ground (2008-05-01)
Three Sweetwater County jail guards have pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery for the rough treatment of a 16-year-old boy as he was being booked.

Interior Dept Proposes Guns in Natl Parks (2008-05-01)
Proposed regulations would let people carry a concealed weapon in some national parks and wildlife refuges.

Arapaho Casino Opens (2008-04-30)
The tribe won the right to offer gambling in 2005 after a five-year legal battle with the state of Wyoming.

Marty Martin Will Run For The Senate (2008-04-30)
House Minority Leader Marty Martin, D-Rock Springs, has announced his candidacy for the Wyoming State Senate.

Wyoming Gets Low Grade (2008-04-30)
Two child-advocacy groups give Wyoming a grade of D-plus for its lack of openness in releasing information about fatal- and near-fatal-child-abuse cases.

Utah Ranchers Oppose Ruby Pipeline (2008-04-30)
A proposed natural-gas pipeline that would cut through northern Utah between Wyoming and Oregon is drawing opposition.

Residents Warned Of Medicaid Scam (2008-04-30)
The Wyoming Department of Health is warning Medicaid clients in the state to be alert for fraudulent telephone calls.

Sage Grouse Ok In Wyoming (2008-04-30)
Sage Grouse declines have been noted in Nevada and some other western states and many wonder if the bird is headed for the endangered species list.

Police Will Crack Down On Tour De Laramie (2008-04-30)
The Laramie Police Chief admits his department has failed to properly police a popular bar crawl for too long.

Long Term Care Costs rise In Wyoming (2008-04-29)
An annual cost of care survey finds that Nursing home care has increased 14 percent since 2004 and other long term care costs continue to rise.

Barrasso Rips Strategic Petroleum Concept (2008-04-29)
Add Senator John Barrasso's name to the list of those upset about rising gas prices. Barrasso has become a co-sponsor of a bill that asks the federal government to stop adding gas to the Strategic Petroleum reserve.

Global Demand Drives Cost of Building Materials in Gillette (2008-04-29)
Officials say a new home or office is going to cost between 30 percent to 50 percent more to build this season than it did four years ago.

Sheridan Works On Finding Affordable Homes (2008-04-29)
A recent state survey finds the fewer homes are being built and there are fewer vacancies. Although one place listed as having a robust housing market is Sheridan.

Jackson Hole Real Estate Still Strong (2008-04-29)
But the number and total value of homes sold in Jackson Hole in the first quarter of 2008 fell sharply compared to the same period last year.

Wyoming Home Vacancy Rate Increases (2008-04-29)
The number of vacant homes for sale in Wyoming remains much lower than the regional and national averages.

Changes to sexual assault laws are proposed (2008-04-28)
Elsa Partan discusses what legal changes victims advocates have for the states rape laws.

Noise could be impacting Sage Grouse mating (2008-04-28)
Bob Beck reports that researchers are studying whether industry noise could be reducing Sage Grouse numbers.

Attorney discusses discrimination case (2008-04-28)
The attorney for two women in a Sheridan discrimination case explains what the 10th circuit did by overturning a previous ruling.

Pinedale residents worry about air pollution (2008-04-28)
Elsa Partan reports that Residents of Pinedale want the Department of Environmental Quality to do something about increased Ozone levels in their community.

Housing Still Strong In Jackson (2008-04-28)
The number and total value of homes sold in Jackson Hole in the first quarter of 2008 fell sharply compared to the same period last year.

Gordon Concerned About Pace (2008-04-28)
A Republican candidate for Congress agrees that problems with ozone and wildlife declines in areas where heavy industry is occurring is troubling.

Groups Sue Over Wolf Delisting (2008-04-28)
Environmental and animal rights groups are suing the federal government in hopes of restoring endangered species protections for gray wolves in the Northern Rockies.

Industry efforts to stop wildlife-vehicle collisions (2008-04-28)
Ultra Petroleum has purchased four message trailers as mitigation for winter drilling on big game winter range along State Highway 189 just south of Daniel.

UW student researchers make an impact (2008-04-28)
UW Vice President for Research Bill Gern talks about the role student researchers play on campus.

Sage Grouse at the Lek (2008-04-28)
Addie Goss shares the sounds of mating season for Sage Grouse.

War trips questioned (2008-04-28)
Jodi Breisler reports that some are questioning why Wyoming's delegation and others are taking so many trips to war zones at taxpayers expense.

Water Compact has some worried (2008-04-28)
Peter O'Dowd reports on what a water agreement between Wyoming and two others states could mean if Congress adopts it.

Dust Bowl days remembered (2008-04-28)
Addie Goss reports on what residents of Lusk remember about past droughts and how they compare with the current situation.

SourceGas Issues Continue (2008-04-28)
The problems began in September and have affected more than 12,000 gas customers in Wyoming.

Rising Food Prices Affect Those on Food Stamps (2008-04-28)
Department Spokeswoman Juliette Rule says certain restrictions on what you can buy with food stamps mean that people might be eating healthy food, but less of it.

Teton County Property Taxes Go Way Up (2008-04-28)
Homeowners in Teton County are bracing for what could be an increase of 20 percent or more in their property taxes.

Freudenthal Worried about Wyoming Economy (2008-04-28)
Governor Dave Freudenthal says talk of a national recession has him somewhat worried about decreased demand for Wyoming energy.

Jimenez Takes A Wolf Job with Wyoming (2008-04-25)
A federal wildlife official who helped direct the reintroduction of grey wolves in Wyoming has accepted a new position coordinating the state of Wyoming's wolf program.

Wyoming 2nd In Workplace Deaths (2008-04-24)
In its annual death on the job report The AFL-CIO says that Wyoming ranks second in the nation in worker deaths.

Attorney Says There Was Discrimination (2008-04-24)
The attorney for two teachers who saw a discrimination jury award overturned says they will consider an appeal in the case.

Yellowstone Officials Say Sylvan Pass Is Costly (2008-04-24)
Yellowstone park Supervisor Suzanne Lewis says making Sylvan Pass safe for avalanche crews could cost almost $4 million - money she says the park doesn't have.

Students Stage Protest (2008-04-24)
ore than 200 students at East Junior High School in Rock Springs staged walkouts to show support for their principal whose contract was not renewed for next year.

Group Wants Changes In Sex Assault Laws (2008-04-23)
Advocates for victims of sexual assault say they will ask the Wyoming legislature to clarify and strengthen state laws against rape.

More UW Education Grads Remain In-State (2008-04-23)
New data suggests that more University of Wyoming graduates are becoming teachers in the state.

Interview with The Wyoming Department of Family Services Spokeswoman Juliette Rule (2008-04-23)
The Wyoming Department of Family Services says it's investigating possible neglect at a juvenile facility in Casper. The facility in Casper is owned by Frontier Correctional Systems, which also owns a facility in Cheyenne. Department Spokeswoman Juliette Rule says there are a number of allegations they're looking into.

Bison Deal Made (2008-04-23)
Montana and federal officials say they've struck a deal to let some bison migrate through a private ranch bordering Yellowstone National Park, allowing the animals to avoid slaughter under a disease control program.

Teacher Sentenced For Sex Assault (2008-04-23)
A former Pinedale High School agriculture teacher has been sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison.

Tenth Circuit Overturns Case Against Sheridan School District (2008-04-23)
A federal appeals court in Denver has overturned a discrimination verdict that two lesbian former school administrators had won against a Sheridan County school district in 2006.

Gov Will Push To Attract Chinese Tourists (2008-04-23)
After his trip to China, Governor Dave Freudenthal says the state will work hard to draw Chinese tourists into the state.

Forest Service Denies Governor (2008-04-22)
The U.S. Forest Service is going ahead with an environmental study into proposed oil and gas leasing in a scenic mountain range in western Wyoming.

Wyoming National Guardsmen Return Home (2008-04-22)
Fourteen Wyoming Army National Guard soldiers are back home after a yearlong deployment in Afghanistan.

Baker Disagrees With Carter (2008-04-22)
During a visit to the University of Wyoming, former secretary of state James Baker says he disagreed with former President Jimmy Carter's decision to negotiate with Hammas this week.

Trauner Says Everything Is On The Table (2008-04-22)
Wyoming U-S House Candidate Gary Trauner says he will do what it takes to balance the budget.

Sportsmen circulate "Bill of Rights" (2008-04-21)
The rights include access to public lands for hunting and fishing and the right to say how energy development occurs.

Road trip sparks thoughts on journalism (2008-04-21)
Peter O'Dowd drove 14-hundred miles through Nebraska and Wyoming last week. He reported stories that were more personal than usual, and that comes with an added responsibility.

Good Crop Prices Mean More Pesticide Use (2008-04-21)
In the past, the value of the crops saved by pesticides often did not justify the cost of buying and applying them.

State loses track of child-custody case (2008-04-21)
Elsa Partan reports on the case of a boy who spent his childhood lost in the child welfare system.

Guernsey State Park celebrates New Deal Anniversary (2008-04-21)
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the New Deal. Elsa Partan speaks with Todd Thibedeau, who talks about the historic program's legacy in Wyoming.

Administrator discusses future of kid's health insurance (2008-04-21)
Elsa Partan speaks with the state administrator for SCHIP, Patti Guzman. She outlines the impacts of a recent a rule change that will go into effect this August.

Montana Wants Wyoming's Prairie Dogs (2008-04-21)
The request goes before Wyoming's wildlife commissioners this week.

Enzi to Announce Saturday (2008-04-21)
Republican Sen. Mike Enzi will announce on Saturday whether he plans to seek re-election.

Buffalo Bill Historical Center Offers Land (2008-04-21)
The Buffalo Bill Historical Center is considering offering some of its land for a proposed events center in Cody.

Wyoming delegation wants action on health care (2008-04-21)
With spending out of control, few believe the nation's health care system is sustainable. Todd Zwillich reports from Washington on the efforts of Wyoming's Congressional delegation to make a change.

Body image in the cross hairs of health conference (2008-04-21)
Host Bob Beck speaks with Susan Linn, the author of a new book that argues marketing can warp body image in children.

Rural doctor still practices the old-fashioned way (2008-04-21)
Peter O'Dowd brings us this story about Dr. William Close. He's an 83-year-old physician who spent decades in war-torn Congo as the personal doctor to the dictator Mobutu Sese Seko. Now, he spends his days around Big Piney making house calls.

Feeding Elk Becoming Too Expensive (2008-04-21)
The National Elk Refuge has ended one of its longest winter-feeding seasons in three decades.

Wyoming Farmers Worried About Farm Bill (2008-04-21)
Congress continues to try and reach an agreement on the farm bill. At stake are a number of programs to help farmers, as well as a variety of food subsidy programs.

Cloud Seeding Not Causing SE Wyoming Snow (2008-04-21)
Blame Mother Nature and not an experimental cloud-seeding effort for the heavy snow that fell on the Snowy Range and Sierra Madre Mountains this winter.

Reporter's Roundtable: Booze issues spread statewide (2008-04-21)
Riverton isn't the only community struggling with alcohol abuse. Peter O'Dowd spoke with reporters from Casper and Jackson who are covering the issue.

Riverton grapples with drinking problems (2008-04-21)
The governor's substance abuse task force met recently in Riverton. As Bob Beck reports some citizens believe the situation is getting out of hand.

Cheyenne residents review zoning changes (2008-04-21)
Cheyenne residents will meet with architects and planners this week to talk about new zoning and subdivision regulations.

Man Arrested In Infant Death (2008-04-19)
Cheyenne police arrested a 24-year-old man in the death of his girlfriend's 13-month-old girl.

Frontier Days To Change Approach (2008-04-19)
Cheyenne Frontier Days is imposing stricter rules on the use of hand-held electric shock devices on horses in the annual rodeo.

Report Says Youth Facility Has Been A Problem For Years (2008-04-19)
A report says a juvenile facility in Casper has been locking up youth in jail space that was deemed unsuitable for adults over a decade ago.

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Group Concerned with Pope's Statements on Gays (2008-04-18)
The Pope has concerned families of Gays and Lesbians with comments that they think could validate violence towards gays.

No More Fish Stocking (2008-04-18)
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has asked the Wyoming Game and Fish Department not to restock Teton Reservoir with fish.

Man Arrested in Baby's Death (2008-04-18)
Cheyenne police arrested a 24-year-old man in the death of his girlfriend's 13-month-old girl.

Congress Considers Wolf Bill (2008-04-17)
The Wyoming Wildlife Federation is praising Senator John Barrasso for introducing legislation in Congress that would pay ranchers for livestock killed by wolves.

Rankin Nominated To Be US Attorney (2008-04-17)
President Bush has nominated Kelly Rankin to serve as U.S. Attorney for Wyoming.

Olsen Will Leave The Legislature (2008-04-17)
State Rep. Monte Olsen, of Daniel, has decided not to seek re-election to the state House of Representatives.

Obama, Clinton face questions on gun issues in West (2008-04-16)
Voters are looking closely at Democratic candidate's views on gun control.

Booking Company Sues Shark (2008-04-16)
A booking company for Cheyenne Frontier Days is suing an animal rights group in the wake of a decision by the Matchbox Twenty pop rock band to pull out of a scheduled performance this summer.

Central Wyoming President Concerned (2008-04-16)
A Wyoming community college president is worried about the future of her school's budget.

Nelson Withdraws From House Race (2008-04-16)
Cheyenne motivational speaker Swede Nelson says he's backing out of the race for Wyoming's seat in the U.S. House.

Harlow Gets 4th Life Term (2008-04-16)
A man who won a new trial after being sentenced to death for killing a prison guard has pleaded guilty to felony murder.

Congress Concerned About Transmission Corridors (2008-04-16)
A congressional committee is disappointed with the Bush administration's approach to getting more electricity from power plants to consumers.

DFS Investigates Neglect (2008-04-16)
The Wyoming Department of Family Services says it's investigating possible neglect at a juvenile detention facility in Casper.

American Indians decry bison slaughter (2008-04-16)
A Lakota leader says a state and federal program is threatening his tribe.

Shoshone Forest Plan Goes Forward (2008-04-15)
The Shoshone National Forest is preparing to resume talks on a blueprint that will guide future projects.

Barrasso Raising Funds for Election Bid (2008-04-15)
Barrasso raised $436,000 in the first three months of this year, and now has more than a million dollars in the bank.

Jackson To Host Health Conference (2008-04-15)
Changing the way people think of healthy lifestyles for adults and children will be the focus of a major health conference in Jackson this month.

Trooper Settles With The State (2008-04-15)
A former Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper who was fired for calling in a bogus drunken-driving report says he has agreed to settle his wrongful termination lawsuit.

Barrasso Wants Tax Reforms (2008-04-15)
Senator John Barrasso says the Tax code is too complicated.

Child advocates Oppose Bush Administration's SCHIP Rule Change (2008-04-15)
Starting this August the rule would restrict the low-income insurance program SCHIP to families that make less than 200 percent of the poverty level.

Snow Testing Continues (2008-04-15)
If you think you have seen more snow this year then in the past, there could be a reason.

Don't Fence Me In (2008-04-14)
On April 25th, the group Equality Initiatives hosts an event called Spotlight on Wyoming Women. The group will debut the film Don't Fence Me In. Bob Beck interviews director and co-producer Bonnie Kreps.

Politically, the West comes into its own (2008-04-14)
A senior fellow at the University of Montana's Center for the Rocky Mountain West says this has been an exciting year for national politics. Elsa Partan interviews Dan Kemmis.

Smoking Ban Works (2008-04-14)
State corrections officials say a tobacco ban in Wyoming's prisons is working well.

The Scientist Behind Meerkat Manor (2008-04-14)
Elsa Partan interviews the scientist behind the Animal Planet program Meerkat Manor, Tim Clutton-Brock.

New health program combats diabetes (2008-04-14)
A coalition of businesses is beginning an unprecedented state-wide preventive health care program.

Rapid HIV Testing Gets People In the Door (2008-04-14)
It's been one year since rapid testing began in Wyoming and health officials say it has allowed them to reach people who otherwise might not be tested. Elsa Partan reports.

Wyoming is Getting Warmer (2008-04-14)
A study out by the National Resources Defense Council finds that Wyoming and the rest of the West are getting warmer. Bob Beck interviews the council's Theo Spencer.

A Wyoming Soldier Remembered (2008-04-14)
An Evanston family remembers a soldier who gave his life in Iraq. Peter O'Dowd reports.

Skywest to begin service between Gillette and Salt Lake (2008-04-14)
The airline will begin direct service on July 7 of this year.

Victim Services Division says Bill of Rights not enforced (2008-04-14)
The head of Wyoming's victim services division says more work needs to be done.

Above-average Snowpack Could Recharge Reservoirs (2008-04-14)
Experts say the abundance of high-country moisture this spring could recharge reservoirs drained low by drought.

GOP Develops Legislative Election Fund (2008-04-14)
Wyoming Republicans are worried about a possible surge in democratic legislative candidates.

An Attempt To Reduce Medical Errors (2008-04-14)
Some Wyoming health care administrators and lawyers are working to reduce medical errors in Wyoming. It turns out some of the documents needed to solve the problem are hidden in plain sight. Bob Beck reports.

How tree rings help predict water supply (2008-04-14)
A group of scientists in Wyoming is going back in time by studying tree rings. Addie Goss reports.

Sen. Barrasso Fighting Water Legislation (2008-04-14)
In Washington, Senator John Barrasso is trying to fend off a bill that he says will hurt Wyoming farmers and ranchers. But supporters say the legislation will help protect clean water supplies. Eric Niiler reports.

Wyoming and the West getting hotter (2008-04-11)
A report from the Natural Resources defense council shows that Western states are heating up.

Frontier Bankruptcy Filing Should Not Affect Wyoming Travelers (2008-04-11)
The bankruptcy filing of Denver-based Frontier Airlines should not affect Wyoming travelers, but it depends on whether the air carrier makes changes in service.

Lawsuit says national forest rule ignores environmental impacts (2008-04-11)
A new U.S. Forest Service rule governing the way it develops long-range plans for 192 million acres of national forests is being challenged in court.

Elk Death Mystery Continues (2008-04-09)
Hundreds of tests have failed so far to show exactly why scores of elk that ate lichen died in the Red Rim area last month.

Hide the Bird Feeder: Bears are Here (2008-04-09)
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is hoping to cut down on the number of bear conflicts with humans this year.

Matchbox 20 Withdraws from Frontier Days (2008-04-09)
An Illinois animal rights group claims they convinced the band not to perform.

Fremont County discusses substance abuse (2008-04-09)
Last night in Riverton, about 45 people attended a public meeting about substance abuse.

Zwonitzer running for Cubin's seat (2008-04-09)
State legislator Dan Zwonitzer officially announced his campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday.

Ten Wolves Killed So Far (2008-04-09)
All 10 of the wolves have been killed in areas where wolves can be shot on sight.

Jury Rejects Lawsuit Against UW (2008-04-08)
A federal jury has rejected a lawsuit that a former professor filed against the University of Wyoming.

National Experts Review CBM Water Issue (2008-04-08)
National experts are reviewing what's known about the effects of coal-bed methane gas production on this region's water.

Greybull group fighting ethanol plant (2008-04-07)
Citizens in Greybull say a proposed ethanol plant within city limits would emit pollution and harm local businesses.

Millin wants superdelegates to follow popular vote (2008-04-07)
The Wyoming Democratic Party chairman says superdelegates should not overturn the national popular vote for the party's presidential candidate.

Wyoming Faces Boycott (2008-04-07)
Wyoming's policy of allowing wolves to be shot on sight in most of the state is prompting a call in the cyber world to boycott the state and its tourism industry.

CBM Producers Ask For More Safety Oversight (2008-04-07)
Coal-bed methane producers in Gillette told Gov. Dave Freudenthal that they need help to improve working conditions as new employees continue moving into the Powder River Basin with little oil and gas experience.

Man Killed On 287 (2008-04-07)
One person is dead after the semi-truck he was driving rolled over along U.S. Highway 287 near Virginia Dale and the Wyoming state line.

CBM Producers Ask For More Safety Oversight (2008-04-07)
Coal-bed methane producers in Gillette told Gov. Dave Freudenthal that they need help to improve working conditions as new employees continue moving into the Powder River Basin with little oil and gas experience.

Cheyenne Woman Qualifies For Summer Olympics (2008-04-07)
A Cheyenne archer is going to the Olympics. Jenny Nichols of Cheyenne finished at the top of the women's recurve standings at the U.S. Olympic Archery team trials in Chula Vista, Calif.

Groups Win Appeal Over Drilling (2008-04-07)
Three conservation groups have won an appeal concerning a number of oil and gas leases proposed for critical winter ranges.

Wyoming companies to report pollution levels (2008-04-07)
Companies ranging from big oil companies to the Grand Targhee Resort have volunteered to report their greenhouse gas emissions.

A State Representative Favors Logging In the Med Bow (2008-04-04)
A State representative disagrees with those who want to delay logging in the medicine bow national forest.

Violations At Uranium Mine (2008-04-04)
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality has found environmental violations at the state's only operational uranium mine.

Pinedale docs request ozone study (2008-04-04)
More than 40 Pinedale residents and health care professionals request an in-depth study on ozone pollution in their area.

Northwest College in Powell has a new president. (2008-04-04)
The Vice President for academic affairs at Sussex County Community College in New Jersey, Paul Prestwich, has been hired as the new president of Northwest College in Powell.

Eighth grade writing scores up (2008-04-04)
Wyoming surpassed national NAEP averages for the first time.

Wyoming asks Supreme Court to throw out water lawsuit (2008-04-04)
The dispute between Wyoming and Montana centers on the Yellowstone River Compact of the 1950s.

Wyoming Tackles Medical Errors (2008-04-02)
In an effort to improve patient safety, the Wyoming health care commission is going to ask the legislature to form a group that will gather more data on medical errors.

Freudenthals in China next week (2008-04-02)
The Governor will stop in Shanghai to visit a General Electric coal research facility.

Freudenthal Endorses Obama (2008-04-02)
Governor Dave Freudenthal has finally announced that he will endorse Barack Obama for president.

Cost Of Living Rises In Wyoming (2008-04-02)
The cost of living in Wyoming is going up faster than the national average. State Economist Justin Ballard says the average Wyoming consumer spent six percent more on their purchases in the fourth quarter of 2007 compared to the year before.

Wolves Killed Following Delisting (2008-04-01)
Wyoming hunters and ranchers killed at least three gray wolves within the first three days of the animals' removal from the federal endangered species list.

Barrasso Wants Funding Increase (2008-04-01)
Senator John Barrasso wants more money spent for medicare.

Housing Nosedives In Wyoming (2008-04-01)
Wyoming has seen a significant decrease in the number housing permits issued in the past 12 months.

WY DOH Disputes Coal Health Study (2008-03-31)
A state epidemiologist says Wyomingites living near coal mines should not be concerned for their health - despite new evidence that coal communities have higher rates of chronic disease.

Wyoming Joins National Quit Smoking Campaign (2008-03-31)
A national effort has kicked off that is attempting to once and for all help longtime smokers quit.

Wyoming Speaker Of The House To Run For Re-election (2008-03-31)
Wyoming Speaker of the House Roy Cohee is making a historic decision.

Jackson Crash Explained (2008-03-31)
A Plane that skidded off a Jackson runway had its wires crossed.

Superdelegates, Make Up Your Minds (2008-03-28)
The chairman of the Wyoming Democratic Party, John Millin, says uncommitted superdelegates ought to make up their minds and get behind either Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama well before the Democratic National Convention.

BNSF Rail Cars Stand Idle in Montana (2008-03-28)
BNSF Railway -- the nation's top hauler of container rail freight -- is parking miles of railcars in Montana and elsewhere because there isn't enough freight to keep them rolling.

Community Renovation Projects Funded (2008-03-27)
The projects would be funded through the Community Facilities Grant and Loan program.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month (2008-03-27)
The director of Prevent Child Abuse Wyoming says Wyoming experiences 800 substantiated cases of child abuse per year.

Wages Increase In Wyoming (2008-03-27)
A booming energy industry has helped Wyoming's average income double over the past decade.

Laramie Group Wants Logging Delay (2008-03-27)
A Laramie conservation group has filed a petition asking the Medicine Bow National forest to delay logging until a study determines the effects of the Pine Beetle Outbreak.

Teton County Considers Moratorium (2008-03-26)
Teton County Commissioners are considering putting a moratorium on large housing developments until a new land-use plan is in place.

Coal mines could endanger human health (2008-03-26)
Study finds people living in mining communities face higher risk of chronic heart, lung and kidney diseases.

F. E. Warren Takes No Blame (2008-03-25)
A spokesman for F.E. Warren Air Force Base says it appears that no one at the Cheyenne base was responsible for ICBM components being shipped to Taiwan.

Cheyenne Woman Gets National Honor (2008-03-25)
single mother who once had her kids taken from her has been named this year's National Woman of Triumph award winner.

Yellowbear May Return To Court (2008-03-25)
A federal appeals court says that a Northern Arapaho man convicted in state court of murder in the 2004 beating death of his infant daughter should be allowed to make a new argument in federal court.

Elk Numbers Growing Around Jackson (2008-03-25)
The Fall Creek elk herd south of Jackson has grown to a record 55-hundred animals.

High gas prices bankrupting some retailers (2008-03-25)
The number of retail outlets that sell gasoline in Wyoming has gone down by 22 percent since 1994.

A District Attorney Explains the Latest Gun Legislation (2008-03-24)
Natrona County District Attorney Mike Blonigen explains what the Castle Doctrine bill was intended to do, and what it might actually do. Elsa Partan interviews.

Gun-Rights Advocates on Newest Firearms Legislation (2008-03-24)
A lot of gun issues have come up so far this year, including the Castle Doctrine bill in the state legislature and U.S. Supreme Court taking on a Washington D.C. handgun ban. Bob Beck reports.

Economic survey says ag industry suffering (2008-03-24)
An economic survey says some farmers are hurting in Wyoming. One local expert says that's largely due to the prolonged drought.

Legislature Doles Out Extra $20 Million to Local Government (2008-03-24)
Local government got more money in this budget session, but not everyone is happy with the way the cash was divvied up. Peter O'Dowd reports.

A House Call with Dr. Brent Blue (2008-03-24)
Bob Beck talks with Dr. Brent Blue about colon cancer and other diseases on the rise.

Testing Firm: Wyoming meth use among workers dropping (2008-03-24)
Fewer Wyoming workers posted positive results for the use of methamphetamine in 2007 than in the two previous years.

Gas Blowout Closes Highway (2008-03-24)
Wyoming 59 north of Douglas was closed for a time Monday after a gas pipeline running along the east side of the highway blew out and burned.

Jeffrey City: A Comeback Kid? (2008-03-24)
Skyrocking uranium prices have pundits saying that long-forgotten Jeffrey City could rise again. But some residents say, yeah, we've heard that one before. Addie Goss reports.

Victim's Uncle Asks for Kindness, Not Justice for Murderer (2008-03-24)
Essayist Will Bessler found some peace of mind when his niece's murderer was sentenced. He wishes the perpetrator well and hopes for healing.

Virtual Schools Get Funded (2008-03-24)
The legislature made distance learning easier by funding virtual schools. Roger Larsen has overseen a virtual school program for more than a year. Bob Beck interviews.

Ozone Pollution in Pinedale Rises to Unhealthy Levels (2008-03-24)
In a three-week period, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality issued three warnings about high levels of ozone pollution in the Pinedale area. It's the first time ever for this kind of warning here. The agencies that watch over natural gas development are figuring out what to do next.

The Cowgirls Play in the NCAA Tournament (2008-03-24)
It's the first time ever for the program to make it to the N CAA. Elsa Partan talks with U.W. Athletics Hall of Famer Margie McDonald about the hard work the players put in to get there.

Rothfuss Announces Run Against Enzi (2008-03-24)
University of Wyoming instructor Christopher Rothfuss has announced he will seek the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Republican Mike Enzi.

Trend of earlier spring felt in Wyoming (2008-03-24)
Wyoming is no exception to a national trend that's seeing spring creeping earlier on the calendar each year.

Wyo. National Guard prepares for major deployment (2008-03-21)
At this time next year, the Wyoming Army National Guard could deploy about 15-hundred soldiers to active duty overseas.

Young families move into Wyoming (2008-03-21)
New Census numbers show that Wyoming is seeing its largest population gains in years, especially when it comes to young families.

Cowgirls hope for good showing (2008-03-21)
In just a few hours, the Wyoming Cowgirls will step on the court to try and make their first appearance in the N-C-A-A tournament worthwhile.

State Defends Gun Law (2008-03-20)
A lawyer for the state of Wyoming asked a panel of federal judges in Denver to uphold a state law that allows people convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence to regain their firearms rights.

State To Look At Workers Comp (2008-03-20)
A legislative interim committee is set to study Wyoming's workers' compensation program, which has rebounded from a deficit in the 1980s to a cash reserve of $925 million this year.

Bison Plan Never Funded (2008-03-20)
An eight-year-old plan would give bison grazing room outside Yellowstone National Park. But it's never been put in place, because promised federal funding hasn't materialized.

Public Transportation On The Radar (2008-03-19)
More communities across the state are taking a closer look at improving their public transportation opportunities. Gillette is the latest to undertake a study to provide more services.

East Entrance Compromise In The Works (2008-03-19)
A study group hoping to keep the Sylvan pass open thinks they are making headway in negotiating with Yellowstone National Park.

Public Transportation On The Radar (2008-03-19)
More communities across the state are taking a closer look at improving their public transportation opportunities. Gillette is the latest to undertake a study to provide more services.

Public Transportation On The Radar (2008-03-19)
More communities across the state are taking a closer look at improving their public transportation opportunities. Gillette is the latest to undertake a study to provide more services.

DEQ Discusses Ozone (2008-03-18)
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality is talking with Pinedale natural gas producers about how to reduce ozone pollution.

Doctors consider electronic records program (2008-03-18)
The federal government is willing to pay Wyoming healthcare providers to throw away their paper records and move to the digital age.

Wyoming U-S Senator John Barrasso is visiting troops in Afghanistan. (2008-03-18)
Wyoming U-S Senator John Barrasso is visiting troops in Afghanistan and says they are upbeat.

Laramie Gets More Money (2008-03-18)
The city of Laramie received an extra one-million dollars from the state legislature to fund major building projects.

Virtual school approval could open up distance learning (2008-03-17)
The Wyoming legislature has made Campbell County's Virtual school official.

Wyoming argues against federal agency in gun case (2008-03-17)
Wyoming is asking a federal appeals court to uphold a state law that allows people convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence to regain their firearms rights.

Governor Vetos Campaign Finance Bill (2008-03-17)
The Governor has vetoed a campaign finance bill. Dave Freudenthal says he vetoed the measure that put limits on political action committees because of what it did for individual campaign contributors.

Wyoming Makes First NCAA Appearance (2008-03-17)
The Wyoming Cowgirls are headed to their first N-C-A-A tournament. Wyoming will play Pittsburgh Saturday afternoon in Albuquerque.

State Rep. Alan Jones announces retirement (2008-03-17)
Jones will officially conclude nearly ten years in the statehouse on Dec. 31st.

More Elk Die In Red Rim (2008-03-17)
Wyoming Game and Fish officials continue to see Elk deaths in the Red Rim area of southeast Wyoming.

Camp Guernsey gets a promotion (2008-03-14)
The U.S. Air Force is making more use of the Camp Guernsey military training site in southeast Wyoming.

Four Wyoming cities get top outdoor ratings (2008-03-14)
Outdoor Life magazine lists Sheridan, Cody, Casper and Gillette in the top 40 towns that cater to outdoor activities.

DFS: Juvenile services bill could save money in long run (2008-03-14)
The state Department of Family Services says a $2 million appropriation to help communities around Wyoming set up local programs for troubled youth will save the state money in the long run.

Diesel prices pinch truckers (2008-03-14)
Trucking companies in Wyoming and across country are struggling to absorb the rising cost of diesel fuel.

Governor Signs Castle Doctrine (2008-03-13)
One of the most talked about bills of the past legislative session has been signed into law. Governor Dave Freudenthal signed the so called Castle Doctrine bill.

Soldier From Evanston Dies (2008-03-13)
A 31-year-old soldier from Evanston has died in Iraq. David Julian and four other soldier were killed Monday in Baghdad by a suicide bomber.

Students Locked Down In Wheatland (2008-03-13)
Several threatening text messages sent to a student prompted police to lock down Wheatland High School and keep students after the end of the school day Thursday.

New Trial For Man Accused Of Killing Guard (2008-03-13)
A prosecutor says that a Wyoming prison inmate whose death sentence on a conviction of killing a prison guard was overturned last month will stand trial again in state court.

Wyoming Testing Compares With Federal Tests (2008-03-13)
A new report shows that Wyoming eighth grade students do better on state assessment tests for math and reading then they do on the main national assessment test.

EPA Pollution Standards Applauded (2008-03-13)
The new Environmental Protection Agency's tougher air pollution standards are being welcomed in Pinedale.

Meth funding on the decline (2008-03-13)
Wyoming law enforcement officials will be looking at a cut of over a million dollars in federal money used to combat methamphetamine.

Gov. Signs Property Tax Refund Bill (2008-03-12)
Gov. Dave Freudenthal has signed into law a bill that extends a property tax refund program for needy residents.

Wyoming Cowboys Lose To Colorado State (2008-03-12)
Wyoming lost to Colorado State this afternoon 68 to 63 in a play-in game of the Mountain West Conference tournament in Las Vegas.

Gov. Says Anti-Fraud Bill Better Than Nothing (2008-03-12)
Governor Dave Freudenthal says the bill aimed at cracking down on fraudulent businesses in Wyoming was watered down too much but it's still better than nothing.

Elk Deaths Double to 16, Poison Lichen Suspected (2008-03-12)
The number of elk dead or paralyzed in the Red Rim area near Rawlins has doubled to 16 animals.

Law Sets Important Date for School Districts (2008-03-12)
Gov. Dave Freudenthal has signed a bill telling Wyoming's wealthiest school districts the date when they needed to stop reaping windfalls from local property tax revenue.

Thermopolis Woman Hosts Colonoscopy Party (2008-03-12)
A Thermopolis woman is so afraid of her colonoscopy that she's having a party for moral support.

Brush clearing good for forests, bad for bunnies (2008-03-11)
One researcher says snowshoe hares' habitat is in conflict with the latest in wildfire prevention.

Game Officials Try To Move Elk (2008-03-11)
State game officials are planning to use hay to bait elk away from poisonous lichen in the Red Rim area near Rawlins.

Laramie Mayor Looks For Money (2008-03-11)
A government trust fund used to build and repair highways is running low on cash - and states and local governments are looking for other ways to fund those projects.

More Bison Near Yellowstone Killed (2008-03-11)
More Yellowstone bison have been captured or killed in this winter than in any previous year.

Water Concerns Worry Saratoga Irrigators (2008-03-11)
Upper Platte Valley irrigators are nervous about a plan by the state of Wyoming to take some water from Pathfinder Reservoir to help preserve some endangered species in Nebraska.

Legislature passes doctor recruitment bill (2008-03-10)
The bill that now heads to Gov. Dave Freudenthal would create a grant program through the state Department of Health to recruit more doctors.

Legislative committees will take up several issues between now and next session (2008-03-10)
Among the topics for discussion are smoking in public places, promoting tourism and increasing penalties for drunken driving.

A Diversity Training Expert Talks about his Wyoming Experience (2008-03-10)
John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas has spent his career trying to bridge the gap between people of different races and backgrounds. Elsa Partan interviews Mr. Chaisson-Cardenas about his ties to Wyoming. Cheyenne was the first place he arrived as an immigrant from Guatemala.

Obama Wins Wyoming (2008-03-10)
Barack Obama has captured the Wyoming Democratic caucuses, seizing a bit of momentum in the close, hard-fought race with rival Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Bear-Proof Containers Required at Grand Teton Nat. Park (2008-03-10)
Backcountry campers at Grand Teton National Park will be required to use bear-proof food containers as part of an effort to reduce interaction between humans and bears.

Elderly Man's Body Found in Sheridan County (2008-03-10)
Sheridan County officials say searchers have recovered the body of an 84-year-old man six days after he went missing from a local hospital.

F.E. Warren AFB Will Close its Library (2008-03-10)
Officials at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne say budget cuts have forced the base to close its library.

Gillette Attorney Nick Carter Will Run for U.S. Senate (2008-03-10)
Gillette attorney Nick Carter has announced that he will run for the U.S. Senate Seat currently held by John Barrasso.

A Brother's Jacket (2008-03-10)
Sometimes a piece of cloth becomes something symbolic. Julianne Couch says her brother's army-issue jacket has taken on different meanings over the years.

Democratic Reaction from Two Sides of Wyoming (2008-03-10)
We heard earlier about how Democrats are preparing for the caucuses, and now we'll get some perspective from two different sides of the state on that topic. Wyoming Public Radio's Addie Goss talked to Angus Thuermer, co-editor at the Jackson Hole News and Guide, and Chad Baldwin, state editor at the Casper Star-Tribune.

Bill Clinton Speaks in Laramie (2008-03-10)
On Thursday, the line ran down the block and around the corner as thousands of people waited to see former president Bill Clinton in Laramie. Wyoming Public Radio's Addie Goss chatted with them while they waited.

State Democrats React to National Attention (2008-03-10)
It can be a little lonely for the state's Democrats. With their party in the spotlight this week, two veteran Democrats, State Senators Jayne Mockler and Mike Massie, talked with Bob Beck about what high-profile visits from national Democrats mean to them.

All eyes on the Democrats (2008-03-10)
For the first time in recent memory, Wyoming Democrats are basking the attention of presidential candidates, as their caucus nears. Peter O'Dowd reports.

BLM Will Conduct Prescribed Burns in Carbon County (2008-03-10)
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management plans to conduct up to eight prescribed burns around Carbon County this spring.

Coal-Bed Methane Water a Concern (2008-03-10)
This legislative session a bill failed that would have regulated the water that comes from CBM development. That water has been known to harm crops and flood property. Bob Beck interviews Jill Morrison of the Powder River Basin Resource Council. She says she's not shocked that the bill failed.

How Some Students of Color Experience Laramie (2008-03-10)
Census numbers say that less than 1 percent of all Wyomingites are black. The University of Wyoming says than one percent of all its students are black. Which means that less than 1 out of every 100 people you see on the street each day are black. Addie Goss reports on how those statistics shape the lives of black students in Laramie.

Legislators End 59th Session in High Spirits (2008-03-10)
The Wyoming legislative session ended today and lawmakers are dislocating their shoulders patting themselves on the back. Bob Beck reports.

Yellowstone Fire Results Surprising (2008-03-10)
It's been twenty years since fire burned a third of Yellowstone National Park. Now wildfire managers are getting new information about how susceptible the park may be to fire. Elsa Partan reports.

UW Professor says Obama had advantage over Clinton on Saturday (2008-03-10)
A political scientist at the University of Wyoming says Illinois Senator Barack Obama had a clear advantage going into Saturday's caucuses.

CBM bill fails despite governor's hopes (2008-03-10)
The bill regulating coal bed methane water failed in the State Senate.

UW Settles With Students (2008-03-07)
UW reached a settlement with four students over an alleged hazing incident.

Legislators End Session in High Spirits (2008-03-07)
The 59th legislative session has adjourned with lawmakers feeling good about their successes.

Freudenthal Calls Dem. Caucus 'Remarkable' (2008-03-07)
Governor Dave Freudenthal says this weekend's caucus is a remarkable event for Wyoming.

Yellowstone Bison Deaths Pass One Thousand (2008-03-07)
Yellowstone bison deaths pass 1,000 for this winter.

Hathaway Changes Passed (2008-03-07)
The Wyoming Legislature passed a bill Friday that would allow students who lost the Hathaway Scholarship to re-qualify for it.

Former President Clinton visited Wyoming (2008-03-07)
Former President Bill Clinton was in Wyoming last night promoting Senator Hillary Clinton's message to Democratic caucus-goers. His visit is the first in what will be a busy weekend for the state's democrats.

Sens. Obama and Clinton Visit Wyoming (2008-03-07)
More than 1,000 people chanting "yes, we can" greeted Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama this afternoon at a rally on the eve of the Wyoming caucus.

Bill Clinton Visits Wyoming (2008-03-06)
Former president Bill Clinton told a standing-room only crowd in Rock Springs that there's no hurry to resolve the close race between his wife and Illinois Senator Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Schiffer: Hathaway Scholarship Needs More Cash (2008-03-06)
The President of the Wyoming Senate says the legislature will likely have to put more money into the Hathaway Scholarship.

Legislature Looks Back at a Job Well Done (2008-03-06)
Senate and House Leaders had a chance to thump their chests and proclaim this year's Wyoming legislative session as very productive.

Legislature Passes Bills Aimed at Fighting Fraud (2008-03-06)
The legislature has given final approval to a pair of bills that address Wyoming businesses that are located out of state.

Castle Doctrine Bill Goes to the Governor (2008-03-06)
A gun rights bill that generated a lot of public reaction has passed the legislature, after being downsized.

Wyoming Senators Join Immigration Caucus (2008-03-06)
Wyoming Republican Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso are taking part in a new caucus within the US Senate focused on increasing border security.

Democrats brace for weekend caucus (2008-03-05)
With high-profile Democrats about to descend on Wyoming, state party leaders are busier than ever.

Tax relief bill goes through Senate (2008-03-05)
A measure on property tax relief has passed the Senate, but not without some debate.

Great Lakes: not enough planes for Montana (2008-03-05)
Wyoming-based Great Lakes Airlines says it doesn't know when it can take over essential air service in Montana, because it doesn't have enough airplanes.

Senators make more changes to Castle Doctrine (2008-03-05)
The state Senate made another major change to a bill that intends to establish additional gun rights in the state.

Budget becomes law (2008-03-05)
Local government was one of the winners in the new state budget.

Susan Thomas Sets Up Foundation To Benefit Children (2008-03-04)
The widow of the late Senator Craig Thomas is starting a foundation to help underprivileged children.

Property tax bills get preliminary approval in Senate (2008-03-04)
The bills would cut property taxes for needy citizens and the elderly.

Wyoming Last State To Make Dogfighting A Felony (2008-03-04)
Following Governor Dave Freudenthal's signature and an honorary paw print from a dog named Mystic Wyoming is the last state in the nation to make dog fighting a felony.

Senate Passes Helium Tax (2008-03-04)
The state Senate has passed a bill that would tax helium extracted from the ground in Wyoming.

Castle Doctrine Bill Stripped Down (2008-03-04)
The Wyoming Senate has stripped out a major part of a bill designed to allow people to hold their ground if they believe they're being threatened.

Feds approve CBM water quality standards (2008-03-04)
Montana sought the new standards out of fear that natural gas drilling in Wyoming could pollute interstate rivers.

Governor Signs Carbon Sequestration Bills (2008-03-04)
The governor signed into law a pair of bills that will regulate how Wyoming will capture and secure carbon dioxide.

Castle Doctrine debated in Senate (2008-03-04)
Gun rights groups have fully endorsed the measure, but some Senators fear that it has some unintended consequences.

Massive Jackson Bison Herd Causes Landscape Damage (2008-03-03)
Last summer, the Jackson bison herd grew to its biggest size since people started counting. Wildlife experts say, there are so many bison and elk in one place, the landscape is suffering. Wyoming Public Radio's Elsa Partan reports.

Senate Defeats DUI Bill (2008-03-03)
The Wyoming Senate has defeated a bill that would have strengthened the state's laws against impaired driving.

Teton sheep reseach project successful (2008-03-03)
Wildlife officials have successfully collared 20 big horn sheep in a small, isolated herd that lives at high altitude in the Teton Range.

Senators Consider Castle Doctrine Bill (2008-03-03)
Senators are deciding what to do about a bill that would allow someone to use deadly force in life threatening situations.

Fraud Bill Amended (2008-03-03)
State lawmakers are continuing with a bill that would clamp down on fraudulent companies operating in Wyoming.

Governor Freudenthal Argues for Protecting the Wyoming Range (2008-03-03)
The Governor of Wyoming joined an outfitter and an advocate for the state's oil and gas industry in an appearance before Congress this week. At stake: the future of more than a million acres of the Bridger Teton National Forest and the Wyoming Range.

Airplane Slides Off a Runway in Jackson (2008-03-03)
Airports take steps to make sure their runways are safe after the control towers are closed. Peter O'Dowd reports.

Residents Protest Coal-Bed Methane Water (2008-03-03)
In Wyoming's Powder River Basin, coal-bed methane drilling produces a glut of salty water that few residents want. In a new report, the Wyoming State Geological Survey recommends cutting down on drilling that will produce excess water. Wyoming Public Radio's Rebecca Huntington reports.

Senator Jayne Mockler of Cheyenne Gives the Long View on Women's Leadership (2008-03-03)
The bipartisan Wyoming Women's Legislative Caucus is hosting a leadership development event for women at the State Capitol. Elsa Partan talked to Senator Jayne Mockler of Cheyenne, who's been in the legislature for the last 16 years, to find out more about the state of women's leadership in government right now.

Constituents Talk to Their Legislators (2008-03-03)
There is a feeling that politicians are separated from the people they represent, but in Wyoming that does not seem to be the case. This week we find out if citizens have had positive experiences talking to lawmakers and what those lawmakers think of getting those calls. Bob Beck reports.

College of Business Gets $3 Million Grant (2008-03-03)
The University of Wyoming says its College of Business will receive a $3 million grant for business ethics education.

A look ahead at the legislature (2008-03-03)
The budget will go into effect within three days after it's submitted to the governor if he doesn't act on it first.

DUI bill has support from Natrona County police (2008-03-03)
More than twice as many DUI charges were filed in Natrona County in 2007 compared to 2003.

Newsmen Sound Off On Budget Session (2008-03-03)
Wyoming Public Radio's Peter O'Dowd spoke with Steve Peck, publisher of the Riverton Ranger and Reed Eckhardt, the managing editor of the Wyoming Tribune Eagle about this week at the state legislature.

Energy Workers Putting In Fewer Hours (2008-03-03)
Energy workers are probably working fewer overtime hours.

Senate considers helium tax bill (2008-03-03)
With a couple of helium extraction projects ready to begin, state officials are hoping to get the tax in place.

Should Loaded Firearms Be Allowed In National Parks? (2008-03-03)
The Department of the Interior is considering a policy change that would allow people to bring loaded firearms in national parks. Elsa Partan talks to Scot McElveen of the Association of National Park Rangers and Rachel Parsons, of the National Rifle Association.

The Governor on the Legislative Session and Wyoming's Democratic Caucus (2008-03-03)
With one week to go in the legislative session, Governor Dave Freudenthal thinks things are going fairly well. Bob Beck interviews the governor about a couple of bills and next week's Democratic caucus.

Democrats scramble to find bigger caucus sites (2008-02-29)
Wyoming Democrats expect presidential caucus-goers to turn out in record numbers on March 8th

Women want seat at Capitol (2008-02-29)
An organizer from a women's leadership group says a number of women have told her they want to run for the state legislature.

House passes subdivision bill, regulations almost law (2008-02-29)
A bill that would allow counties to regulate large subdivisions will head to a conference committee.

Provision adds perks to Hathaway scholarship (2008-02-29)
Students who already have a Hathaway scholarship and have done well in community college can get even more scholarship money.

State's budget passes with compromise (2008-02-29)
Lawmakers reached a budget compromise in which all state agencies will see a budget increase.

Groups challenging illegal immigration bill (2008-02-28)
They charge the bill would disrupt families and scare even legal immigrants from seeking help when they need it.

Senate committee approves DUI bill (2008-02-28)
The bill would make it a felony after driving under the influence three times in seven years.

Castle Doctrine heads to Senate (2008-02-28)
The bill protects the ability to defend your property with deadly force and not retreat from an attack.

A Hundred More Bison Captured (2008-02-28)
More than a hundred bison were captured for slaughter Thursday as they left Yellowstone National Park, bringing the total captured this winter to 661.

Committee Approves Helium Tax (2008-02-28)
The Senate Revenue Committee approved a bill Thursday that would tax helium removed from the ground.

Jackson Rep Says 35-Acre Bill Goes Too Far (2008-02-28)
A Jackson representative thinks that the bill that would allow counties to regulate large subdivisions is out of control.

Senate Passes Campaign Contribution Bill (2008-02-28)
An attempt to limit individual campaign contributions was defeated in the Wyoming Senate.

Governor mostly happy with budget session (2008-02-28)
Dave Freudenthal has taken a few hits this legislative session, but he says he's seen some positive action, too.

Committee Approves Corporate Regulation Bill (2008-02-28)
Wyoming representatives will have a chance to strengthen laws that deal with out-of-state businesses that operate in Wyoming.

Indian health care bill approved by US Senate (2008-02-27)
Under current law, only some Indian health programs can be reimbursed by Medicaid and Medicare. This bill would expand reimbursement to all programs.

Coal industry peppering the nation with pro-coal ads (2008-02-27)
The coal industry is facing a bruising fight over climate change, and has gone on the political offensive this election year to ensure that no matter who wins, so does coal.

Wyoming Senators working on CO2 storage bill (2008-02-27)
Senate President John Schiffer says it will open up more markets for Wyoming energy.

Senate gives initial approval to dogfighting bill (2008-02-27)
The bill says that dog or fowl fighting is a felony on a first offense. It will be debated two more times.

Ozone levels worry Sublette County (2008-02-27)
The state Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air pollution advisory for the Upper Green River Basin.

UW Professor receives half a million dollars to research ethanol (2008-02-27)
Engineering Professor Patrick Johnson is resesarching how to make ethanol more cheaply.

Senate Works on Campaign Finance Bill (2008-02-27)
The Wyoming Senate has reduced the proposed fines for violating the state's campaign finance law.

Carbon storage bill stays afloat (2008-02-27)
The debate focuses on a law that addresses so-called pore spaces underneath property.

United flight had good landing condtions (2008-02-27)
A passenger on the United Airlines jet that skidded off the runway Monday night at the Jackson Hole Airport says she saw flames coming from an engine.

Juvenile justice bill heads to Wyoming House (2008-02-27)
The bill that would set up community groups and provide funding to deal with low risk youth in need of supervision.

House committee amends subdivision bill (2008-02-26)
The committee amended an exemption given to landowners who split their properties into 10 units or less every five years.

NRA Argues For Allowing Firearms in National Parks (2008-02-26)
The National Rifle Association is supporting a policy change that would allow people to bring loaded firearms into national parks.

House approves limits on services to illegal immigrants (2008-02-26)
House Bill 145 would require residents to present driver's licenses, passports or social security cards to receive most state services.

Senate turns to tax relief bills this week (2008-02-25)
The main bill is one that provides a tax break for relatively low income people who have seen their property tax bills increase.

Week Two at the Wyoming Legislature (2008-02-25)
Among the issues that have come up at the capitol are dog-fighting and self-defense. For a roundup of news from the capitol, Wyoming Public Radio's Addie Goss spoke to Bob Geha of CBS News Channel Five, and our own Bob Beck.

Wolves Delisted, Opinions on Their Future Abound (2008-02-25)
Now that wolves have been taken off the endangered species list, we hear a range of ideas for how Wyoming should deal with them in the future. Elsa Partan reports.

CBM defeat deals blow to landowners (2008-02-25)
Industry representatives heavily lobbied against the bill over the weekend and changed the minds of several senators

Obama campaign explains caucus process to young Dems (2008-02-25)
On March 8th Wyoming Democrats will hold their presidential caucuses, and some groups are trying to convince voters that the process is NOT as complicated as it seems.

A Woman Climbs Windmills, Gets Ahead (2008-02-25)
The latest research from the Department of Employment shows women aren't gaining any ground in Wyoming's wage gap battle. But here is the story of one woman who is literally climbing her way to equal wages. Peter O'Dowd reports.

Howard Woody on Wyoming's Telephone History (2008-02-25)
Howard Woody describes Union Telephone from its very beginnings. When his father founded the company in 1914, the technology was about as rugged as the West itself.

Idaho Schools Fall Behind (2008-02-25)
National rankings place Idaho near the bottom in both college attendance and graduation. Guy Hand reports on efforts to improve.

Wyoming Health Care Reform Difficult, Slow (2008-02-25)
The state legislature is reviewing the latest in a long list of health care reform schemes from the last few years. In most cases, the proposals either go nowhere, or don't quite fix problems facing people in the state. Bob Beck reports.

EPA's Larry Svoboda on the Pinedale Anticline (2008-02-25)
This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency criticized the Bureau of Land Management's plan for drilling on the Pinedale Anticline. The EPA gave the plan its worst possible rating, which is rare. Elsa Partan interviews Larry Svoboda of the EPA.

Women's Suffrage in Wyoming (2008-02-25)
With all the talk of gender and politics in the news recently, we bring you University of Wyoming History Professor Phil Roberts and the story of the battle for women's suffrage in Wyoming.

Idaho Makes Dogfighting A Felony (2008-02-25)
Idaho's governor has signed a bill making running a dogfighting operation in Idaho a felony.

Highway fund dies on Senate floor (2008-02-25)
The bill was intended to earmark a third of the state's severance tax revenue to pay for highway construction.

Snow pack approaching normal levels (2008-02-25)
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says snowpack averages across Wyoming were 95 percent of the 30-year average during January and early February.

Snow pack strong, but drought far from over (2008-02-25)
Heavy snowfall this winter has made its mark on Wyoming's mountains. That's good news for skiers - but state climatologist Stephen Gray says it doesn't mean Wyoming is emerging from drought.

Legislature reconciles budget bills this week (2008-02-25)
Much of the budget discussion this session has centered on how to allocate $350 million for support of local governments.

Walt Gasson, Executive Director of the Wyoming Wildlife Federation (2008-02-25)
The 2006 survey of Hunting, Fishing and Wildlife Associated Recreation says hunters and anglers spend over $500 million in Wyoming each year. This keeps the Executive Director of the Wyoming Wildlife Federation, Walt Gasson, very busy. Bob Beck interviews Mr. Gasson.

House gives preliminary approval to helium tax (2008-02-22)
The taxes would bring in more than $2 million in annual tax revenue.

DNA bill gets preliminary approval (2008-02-22)
Senators eliminated a part of the bill that would have allowed law enforcement to take the DNA who are not yet named suspects in the crime.

Dogfighting Bill Clears the House (2008-02-22)
A bill that would make dogfighting a felony has cleared the Wyoming House and is on the way to the Senate.

Committee Looks at Carbon Storage (2008-02-22)
The Senate Judiciary Committee today took up a bill that would give Wyoming landowners rights to space in the ground below their property.

Big Debate on City and County Funding (2008-02-22)
Look for city and county funding to be a big part of discussions when a compromise budget is discussed next week.

DUI Bill Clears House (2008-02-22)
It could become easier to get a felony for multiple drinking and driving offenses.

Roof Collapse at Construction Site Injures Three (2008-02-22)
At least three workers were hurt when a roof collapsed at a construction site east of Gillette.

Conservation Group Supports Wolf Delisting (2008-02-22)
While several conservation groups have voiced opposition to yesterday's wolf delisting, at least one group is supporting the change.

The Gray Wolf Is Delisted (2008-02-21)
The gray wolf was taken off the endangered species list in the Rocky Mountain region today.

Domestic Violence Bill Would Increase Fines (2008-02-21)
The house has approved a bill that's intended to strengthen domestic violence laws in the state.

CBM Water Bill Would Give Landowners More Leverage (2008-02-21)
A bill attempting to manage the controversial issue of coal-bed methane water run-off survived its first hurdle in the state senate.

Game Harrassed By People, Dogs (2008-02-21)
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department says people hunting for deer and elk antlers have been taking a toll on wildlife in western Wyoming this winter.

Castle Doctrine Bill Revised (2008-02-21)
Wyoming House members gave initial approval to a bill that would allow people to shoot to kill intruders to their home.

More Bison Shipped to Slaughter (2008-02-21)
Sixty Yellowstone National Park bison were shipped to slaughter Thursday as part of a state and federal effort to keep brucellosis from being transmitted to cattle from bison that roam outside park boundaries.

Self-defense bill stripped of amendments (2008-02-20)
A Wyoming house committee gutted a bill intended to provide protection for homeowners who use deadly force if someone entered their home illegally.

Property Tax Proposals Winnowed to Two (2008-02-20)
Two proposals to cut property taxes are emerging from a crowded field of tax relief bills pending in the Wyoming Legislature.

EPA Asks BLM To Revise Pinedale Plan (2008-02-20)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is asking the Bureau of Land Management to revise its plan for drilling on the Pinedale Anticline.

Gov. Opposes Importing Nuclear Waste to Utah (2008-02-20)
Gov. Dave Freudenthal has joined officials from the Southeast in opposing a plan to import about 20,000 tons of nuclear waste from Italy to the United States.

Prescribed Burn Proposed for Sierra Madres (2008-02-20)
The Forest Service is proposing to conduct prescribed burns on about 4,400 acres in the Sierra Madre Range in southern Wyoming.

Many Budget Amendments Fail (2008-02-20)
Lawmakers have been relatively stingy when it comes to spending additional money within the state budget.

Lawmakers Debate Funding for Community Colleges (2008-02-20)
Community colleges became a focus of debate during discussion on the state budget.

Bill Would Make 3rd D.U.I. a Felony (2008-02-20)
Those convicted of multiple driving under the influence violations will face a felony on a third conviction under a law being debated in the Wyoming House of Representatives.

Lodging industry opposes worker bill (2008-02-19)
The bill is sponsored by Colin Simpson of Cody who is trying to make sure those who get federal and state benefits are actually legal aliens.

Obama calls violate law (2008-02-19)
Wyoming's elections administrator is among those who received an illegal automated campaign phone call on behalf of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.

Nonprofits lobby in Cheyenne (2008-02-19)
Members of Wyoming's non-profit sector came to Cheyenne to tout its value to the state Legislature.

Water squabble goes to the Supreme Court (2008-02-19)
The U-S Supreme Court announced it will decide a lawsuit that Montana has brought against Wyoming over water rights near Sheridan.

Plan Announced For Coal-Gasification Research Project (2008-02-18)
General Electric and the University of Wyoming announced a project to build a small-scale model of a coal gasification plant. Project leaders say they need state funding to move forward. Addie Goss reports.

Police arrest suspect in Laramie murder (2008-02-18)
Fort Collins, Colo., police arrested a Mexican citizen wanted for questioning in a Laramie murder last week. They charged him with kidnapping.

Company announces plan to use CO2 for oil recovery (2008-02-18)
Some energy experts say a Denver-based company's plan to use carbon dioxide for oil recovery in Wyoming could be a sign of a growing trend.

Local helium attracts interest (2008-02-18)
Two companies are planning to build Wyoming's second helium plant.

Brain Scientist Says Surprises Abound in Recent Research (2008-02-18)
Bryan Kolb, a professor in neuroscience at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada tells Elsa Partan that our brains are a lot more malleable than we once thought.

Week in Review at the State Capitol (2008-02-18)
Wyoming Public Radio's Peter O'Dowd and Bob Beck talked with Jared Miller about the week lawmakers spent jockeying over bills during this 20-day budget session.

Legislature begins budget debate today (2008-02-18)
With only around 35 million in additional money to spend, the battle for dollars could be tight.

Game and Fish considers grouse hunting limits (2008-02-18)
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission is considering setting six million acres in Northeast Wyoming off-limits to sage grouse hunting.

Senator Enzi Argues For NCLB Reauthorization (2008-02-18)
The No Child Left Behind legislation was meant to be reauthorized in 2007, but that never happened. Senator Enzi says he's optimistic about success for the law in 2008. Jodi Breisler reports from Capitol Hill.

Jackson's Airport Keeps the Snow Off With New Runway Brooms (2008-02-18)
It's been a snowy winter, but thanks to some new equipment, planes are landing on time in Jackson. Peter O'Dowd takes a ride on one of Jackson's new quarter-million dollar brooms.

Dog fighting bill advances (2008-02-18)
Wyoming may soon lose its status as one of the few states in the nation with lax dog-fighting laws.

Yellowstone's Capture and Slaughter of Bison Draws Activist Ire (2008-02-18)
For the first time this season, Yellowstone National Park captured bison and sent them to slaughter as they migrated out of the park. An activist group is rallying again to oppose the program, which is meant to keep cattle safe from a disease that bison carry. Elsa Partan reports.

Lawmakers Push For Tax Cuts. Others Ask, Can We Afford It? (2008-02-18)
Some residents have seen a one hundred-percent increase in their property taxes in a year, and that's prompting lawmakers to push for property tax cuts. But others wonder what will happen to state coffers when less money is flowing in from mineral sources. Bob Beck reports.

Wyoming Education Association Is Watching NCLB Closely (2008-02-18)
Bob Beck asks Wyoming Education Association president Katherine Valido if she thinks NCLB has been a success in this state.

Lawmakers consider low-income health bill (2008-02-18)
The Senate is considering a bill that would help low-income residents with health insurance.

House gives nod to campiagn reform (2008-02-18)
The Wyoming House of Representatives approved a bill that limits the amount political action committees can contribute to a candidate.

Poll shows residents want more charter schools (2008-02-15)
A poll commissioned by charter school advocacy groups says most people in Wyoming would favor changing state law to make it easier to create more charter schools.

Brain Scientist Shares Surprising Results At UW (2008-02-15)
An international expert on neuroscience says our actions can have a measurable impact on our brains.

New Trial Ordered In Death Row Case (2008-02-15)
A federal judge has ordered a new trial for a Wyoming prison inmate who has been on death row on a conviction of murdering a Wyoming State Penitentiary guard in 1997.

Seatbelt Bill Dies (2008-02-15)
Drivers in Wyoming still can drive without worrying about being pulled over for not wearing seatbelts.

Leg. Considers Four Tax Relief Bills (2008-02-15)
The legislature's House Revenue committee has voted down a pair of tax relief proposals endorsed by Governor Dave Freudenthal, but it sent four other tax relief measures to the house floor.

Subdivision Bill Clears The Senate (2008-02-15)
A bill that would allow counties to regulate subdivision over 35 acres has passed the Senate.

Legislature Will Consider Dog Fighting Bill (2008-02-14)
On the same day the Idaho legislature sent a felony dog fighting bill to its Governor, Wyoming representatives overwhelming voted to consider a bill that would also make dog fighting a felony.

Battle On Campaign Finance Reform (2008-02-14)
The Wyoming legislature is having its own battle with campaign finance reform.

Gov: G&F Has A Tough Year Ahead (2008-02-14)
Governor Dave Freudenthal says 2008 will be a difficult year for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.

Smoking Ban Bill Killed (2008-02-14)
The Wyoming legislature will not consider a statewide smoking ban this year.

Natural Gas Tax Structure Considered (2008-02-14)
A long-debated law on the amount of money natural gas producers must pay in taxes for processed gas is making its way through the legislature.

Bison Round-Up Begins in Northern Yellowstone (2008-02-13)
Bison round-up has started at the northern end of Yellowstone National Park.

Lawmakers hash out helium tax (2008-02-13)
A state Supreme Court ruling tossed out Wyoming's old way of taxing helium, so lawmakers will consider a six-percent severance tax on extraction.

Obama camp spreads into Wyoming (2008-02-13)
The Barack Obama campaign announced it will launch a full-scale effort in Wyoming.

Gov: Reject Amendments to Carbon Storage Bill (2008-02-13)
Governor Dave Freudenthal says that last-minute lobbying from property owners and the minerals industry is threatening to complicate a bill that lays out rules for storing carbon dioxide underground.

Property tax breaks still alive in the House (2008-02-13)
The Wyoming House of Representatives discussed another round of bills that would provide property tax breaks

Tax Relief Bills Killed, Resurrected (2008-02-12)
A pair of property tax relief measures favored by the Governor were killed on introduction by the Wyoming House of Representatives. But legislators resurrected the bills later the same day.

Legislature starts rejecting bills (2008-02-12)
The state Senate has voted not to hear a bill that would have increased the number of bar and grill liquor licenses allowed in the state.

Colleages Praise Honaker (2008-02-12)
A U.S. Senate's Judiciary Committee considered the nomination of a Rock Spring's attorney for a seat in Wyoming's U.S. District Court on Tuesday.

Community College Funding Bill Dies (2008-02-12)
An effort to fund community colleges with a statewide property tax died a quick death.

Bill Would Allow Regulation Above 35-Acre Plots (2008-02-12)
A bill that would give counties more control over subdivisions is heading to the Senate floor.

Honaker Answers Senators' Concerns (2008-02-12)
Rock Springs attorney Richard Honaker's nomination to the U.S. District Court for Wyoming has caused a stir among women rights groups.

Cowgirls end their two-game losing streak (2008-02-11)
The Wyoming Cowgirls ran out to an early lead and never looked back in beating New Mexico 70 to 55.

Wyoming Taxpayers Association opposes across-the-board property tax breaks (2008-02-11)
Director Erin Taylor argues that for the state to maintain the services it offers, citizens need to help pay some of the bills.

Freudenthal will think positive in state-of-the-state (2008-02-11)
Despite Wyoming's slowing economy, Freudenthal says no state agencies are facing funding cuts under his proposed budget.

WYDOT sends more crews to Rawlins area (2008-02-11)
Extreme wind and blowing snow conditions so far this winter have been causing frequent road closers, especially on Interstate 80.

Dogfighting bill goes before legislature this session (2008-02-11)
A group of legislators are hoping to remove Wyoming from the list of those states that allow dog fighting.

Governor's speech urges spending discipline (2008-02-11)
Governor Dave Freudenthal asked lawmakers to show discipline in their budget work this year.

Report issued in fatal trona mine accident (2008-02-11)
Federal investigators say the accident that killed a trona mine worker last year was preventable.

Romney Delegates Up For Grabs (2008-02-09)
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney's announcement that he is suspending his campaign gives the eight Republican national delegates from Wyoming who back him more freedom to support someone else.

Property Taxes To Be Debated (2008-02-09)
The legislature kicks off next week and one topic that will likely come up right away is property tax relief.

Politicians Lock Horns Over Fundraising (2008-02-07)
Republicans and Democrats are getting into a dustup over fundraising.

Jackson Airport Has Fewer Cancellations (2008-02-07)
This winter has pounded Western Wyoming with snow. But one of state's busiest airports has actually reduced weather-related cancellations.

Kelly Takes North Dakota Job (2008-02-07)
Wyoming health sciences dean Robert Kelley says he'll be the next University of North Dakota president.

Governor Asks For Wyoming Range Delay (2008-02-07)
Gov. Dave Freudenthal is asking the U.S. Forest Service to delay acting on a proposal to drill for natural gas in the Wyoming Range.

Senator Enzi Is Not Worried About The President's Budget (2008-02-07)
Senator Mike Enzi is not worried about the Presidents budget, because congress has the final say.

Gillette now fastest growing big city in Wyoming. (2008-02-06)
Gillette's growth rate last year was 11.2 percent, up from 6.2 percent in 2006.

Casper D.A. Files Asks For Death Penalty (2008-02-06)
Casper District Attorney Mike Blonigen has decided to seek the death penalty in the case of a man accused of killing his former fiance.

Forest Fires Should Be Expected (2008-02-06)
An expert on forest fires says people can co-exist with forest fires, if they attempt to create safe zones in and around their homes.

Teton County Unveils Energy Reduction Plan (2008-02-06)
The town of Jackson and Teton County unveiled an energy-reduction program to 300 employees this week.

Barrasso Appointed To Foreign Relations Committee (2008-02-06)
Senator John Barrasso was named to an important committee that he hopes will help expand Wyoming's exports overseas. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee leads foreign policy legislation and debate.

People Don't Recreate Outdoors (2008-02-05)
A new study shows that people are spending less time outdoors then ever before.

Sheridan Sawmill To Layoff Workers (2008-02-05)
A sawmill in Sheridan plans to lay off 50 of its 76 workers Wednesday.

Wyoming Republican delegates must switch votes (2008-02-05)
Some Wyoming delegates chosen last month to the Republican National Convention have a decision to make after the candidates they pledged to support dropped out of the race for president.

UW Encourages Students To Consider Elderly Care (2008-02-05)
The University of Wyoming is using a grant to try and get student social workers interested in elderly care.

WEA Looks For Harmony (2008-02-05)
When the Wyoming Education association lobbies in Cheyenne during the upcoming legislative session, they will not have the weight of the school funding lawsuit to carry around.

Lawmakers squabble over college funding (2008-02-04)
Bob Beck reports on the effort in Cheyenne to fund Wyoming's community colleges.

Ex-chief frustrated over delays in child justice (2008-02-04)
Elsa Partan speaks with Ric Paul, who recently resigned from the Juvenile Justice Advisory Council.

Energy reporters explain FutureGen debacle (2008-02-04)
Dustin Bliezeffer and Phil Noble, two Wyoming journalists, tell Peter O'Dowd about the significance of the latest coal-energy headlines.

Washington delegates speak on stimulus package (2008-02-04)
Eric Niiler reports from Washington on where Wyoming's Congressional delegation stands on the proposed boost for the lagging economy.

Election fever hits university campus (2008-02-04)
Intern Jama Caldwell took an unscientific poll at the University of Wyoming to see who students support in the 2008 race for president.

Sheridan Republican Wants Tougher Seat Belt Law (2008-02-04)
Wyoming could soon force motorists to buckle up.

Suicide conference in Casper Friday (2008-02-04)
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students.

Study Shows Workers Come From 3 States (2008-02-04)
A recent study by the Wyoming department of workforce services has shown them where out of state workers are coming from and what they are doing.

UW Dean Gets Official Offer (2008-02-04)
The North Dakota state Board of Higher Education has offered the job as president of the University of North Dakota to Robert Kelley.

Cubin defends REAL ID (2008-02-04)
Rep. Barbara Cubin tells Bob Beck that a federal driver's license would not encourage identity theft or cost too much to implement.

Companies balk at carbon capture price tag (2008-02-04)
Companies balk at carbon capture price tag Addie Goss tries to find out why more companies don't use enhanced oil recovery methods.

Experts meet in Casper for suicide prevention (2008-02-04)
Bob Beck speaks with Lena Edmunds from the University of Wyoming's counseling center about an unfortunate trend in the state.

Historic Atlas Theater turns 100 (2008-02-04)
The Cheyenne theater known for its western melodramas hits the 100-year mark this month just in time for a much-needed facelift. Peter O'Dowd reports.

Wyoming Touts Its Energy (2008-02-04)
Wyoming hopes cleaner coal could fuel the population boom in California.

Cubin Touts Real ID (2008-02-02)
Representative Barbara Cubin remains a fan of the new enhanced drivers license called Real I-D.

Governor Supports Legislation (2008-02-02)
A company based in Austin, Texas is urging Wyoming lawmakers to oppose a bill that tries to increase accountability for corporations registered in the state.

Sage Grouse Study Notes Concerns (2008-02-02)
Wildlife biologists in Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, North Dakota and Utah have reviewed research into how oil and gas development effects the sage grouse.

New chief sets big goals for Cody museum (2008-02-01)
The new director of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center hopes to increase the museum's national stature.

Vets milesage increase approved (2008-02-01)
Sen. Mike Enzi's battle to get vets better mileage reimbursement has finally paid off.

Peabody mine not slated to start up this year (2008-02-01)
The St. Louis-based coal company has been tightlipped about its plans for the mine in northeast Wyoming since it was first announced it in 2006.

Wind River glacier melt threatens water supply (2008-02-01)
A University of Wyoming study shows the average glacier in the Wind River Range has melted by nearly 40 percent in the last two decades.

Winter woes for WYDOT (2008-01-31)
High winds and icy conditions have made it a winter to remember on Wyoming roads.

Climate change awareness event at 13 WY schools (2008-01-31)
Thirteen Wyoming schools are holding teach-ins today to raise awareness about climate change.

Cowgirls stunned at loss to Utah (2008-01-31)
Utah's Morgan Warburton hit the winning shot with three seconds left to defeat the 15th ranked Wyoming Cowgirls 60-59 last night.

Blowing And Drifting Causes Problems (2008-01-31)
Wyoming department of transportation officials say they have not seen a winter like this one in many years.

Jackson Gets Lots Of Snow (2008-01-31)
The month of January has seen a series of storms that have dumped loads of snow in the Jackson Hole area, keeping skiers and ski resorts happy.

Barrasso Supprts Carbon Legislation (2008-01-31)
Republican Senator John Barrasso is pushing Congress to pass legislation to address carbon emissions.

Victims Identified In Greybull (2008-01-31)
Authorities have identified two of the five people killed in a fiery crash west of Greybull, Wyoming, on Monday night.

Governor "astonished" by DOE announcement (2008-01-31)
Governor Dave Freudenthal is astonished by the news that the department of energy may pull support for a flagship carbon capture project.

Enzi Praises Vet Increase (2008-01-31)
The Department of Veteran's Affairs has agreed to give veterans an increase in the cost of traveling to a Veterans Administration hospital.

Mark Gordon Explains Ideas (2008-01-31)
The latest candidate for Congress wants to get his party back to its traditional values. Johnson County rancher and businessman Mark Gordon is running as a republican for Wyoming's seat in the House of Representatives.

Jackson Gets Lots Of Snow (2008-01-31)
The month of January has seen a series of storms that have dumped loads of snow in the Jackson Hole area, keeping skiers and ski resorts happy.

Former Juvenile Justice Chairman Urges Action (2008-01-30)
The former chairman of the Juvenile Justice Advisory Council says that voters should demand that community leaders provide more help for troubled kids.

FutureGen Project May Halt (2008-01-29)
Officials in central Illinois are upset on word that the U.S. Department of Energy is pulling back support for the FutureGen power plant to be built in Illinois.

Many Roads Closed (2008-01-29)
Snow and strong winds hampered travel in southern Wyoming today (Tuesday). Large sections of Interstate 80 were closed in the Evanston, Cheyenne, Rock Springs, Laramie, Rawlins, Elk Mountain and Arlington areas.

Cubin Votes No On Stimulus Package (2008-01-29)
Wyoming Congresswoman Barbara Cubin was in the minority in voting against an economic stimulus package supported by President Bush.

Social Justice Department opens at UW (2008-01-28)
A new Social Justice Research Center at the University of Wyoming will look at issues of justice and inequality in Wyoming and elsewhere.

Lummis leads in primary poll (2008-01-28)
And now there's one fewer name on the ballot for Lummis to worry about. G-O-P coordinator Tom Sansonetti announced today he will not run.

Committee forms new funding plan for colleges (2008-01-28)
Community Colleges could be funded with a statewide mill levy.

Forest Service Seeks Comments on Hoback Rim Drilling (2008-01-28)
Bridger-Teton National Forest is gathering public comments on a plan to drill natural gas wells on approximately twelve thousand acres at the northern edge of the Wyoming Range.

Man Sentenced for Vehicular Homicide (2008-01-25)
A judge on Thursday sentenced a Sheridan man to serve between five to 10 years in prison on a conviction of vehicular homicide.

Wyoming's Juvenile Justice Laws are lacking (2008-01-25)
Elsa Partan reports that Wyoming handles Juveniles differently then other states and it means victims sometimes end up in jail.

The impacts of early snowmelt (2008-01-25)
Peter O'Dowd reports that scientists are trying to determine what impacts early snowmelt means for downstream users.

Roadless debate continues (2008-01-25)
Bob Beck reviews the Clinton Roadless Rule and why Wyoming continues to oppose it.

UW Seeks $11 Million for Building In Cheyenne (2008-01-25)
Officials at the University of Wyoming say they intend to seek 11 million dollars from the state Legislature to construct a building on the campus of Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne.

Cheyenne Officials Pleased With Recycling Participation (2008-01-25)
Cheyenne city officials say they're pleased with the public participation in a new curbside recycling program.

Wyoming's wolf plan explained (2008-01-25)
Rebecca Huntington reports on how Jackson residents are reacting to the states proposed wolf management plan.

Casper Considers Rezoning (2008-01-25)
Casper officials want to rezone an industrial district near the center of the city.

Interest Rate cut should not hurt Wyoming (2008-01-25)
UW Economics and Finance Professor Sherrill Shaffer discusses what the rate cut means for Wyoming.

Cough Syrup can be trouble (2008-01-25)
Jackson Doctor Brent Blue explains cough syrup abuse and why some other the counter drugs are dangerous.

Coal-Gasification Project On Hold (2008-01-25)
A proposed coal-gasification plant is on hold indefinitely.

Company Proposes Coal-To-Gas Plant In Powder River Basin (2008-01-25)
Peabody Energy, the world's largest private coal company, is joining with a Massachusetts firm to develop coal-to-natural gas plants in Wyoming's Powder River Basin.

Construction going strong in Wyoming (2008-01-25)
Despite downturns nationally, construction jobs thrive in Wyoming, but that may soon change. The Contractors Association's Jonathon Downing discusses the future with Bob Beck.

Reporters discuss wolves (2008-01-25)
Jackson Hole News and Guide Co-editor Angus Thuermur and Powell Tribune Editor Ilene Olson discuss the recent statewide wolf meetings and what is next.

Sled Dog Race gets underway (2008-01-25)
Elsa Partan talks about the annual International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog race with last years winner.

Wyoming has a history with Uranium (2008-01-25)
UW History Professor Phil Roberts remembers when many in the state tried to market uranium.

Meetings statewide on wolf delisting (2008-01-24)
Wyoming Game and Fish officials are holding meetings around the state this week to explain a new regulation for managing wolves once the species gets delisted.

Meetings statewide on wolf delisting (2008-01-24)
Wyoming Game and Fish officials are holding meetings around the state this week to explain a new regulation for managing wolves once the species gets delisted.

Wolf Management Rule On The Way (2008-01-24)
Next week the U-S Fish and Wildlife Service will put in place the rules that will allow states to manage wolves prior to them being removed from the endangered species list.

Enzi Bypassed For Committee Seat (2008-01-24)
Wyoming Senator Mike Enzi is angry after being passed over for a seat on the Senate Finance Committee, the powerful panel that oversees taxes and other spending issues.

Barrasso Weighs In On Mining Law (2008-01-24)
A U-S Senate committee is taking a crack at reforming an age old mining law.

Wyoming economy appears stable despite national turmoil (2008-01-23)
A state economist says that new employment figures suggest that a major downturn in Wyoming's economy remains unlikely.

Lawyers Want Workers Comp Changes (2008-01-23)
Some lawyers who represent Wyoming workers injured on the job say they plan to press for changes in the way the state's workers compensation program distributes benefits.

Gov Pushes CO2 Bills (2008-01-23)
Governor Dave Freudenthal says federal regulations on carbon dioxide are coming and the state should get ready.

Police nab escaped inmate (2008-01-23)
Police in Casper followed an anonymous tip to a fugitive who escaped from the Honor Farm three weeks ago.

Water expert: West has lessons for Wyoming (2008-01-23)
A senior fellow at the Public Policy Institute in California says Wyoming can learn from western states that have already suffered from growing pains.

Teenagers Face Felony Charges For Damage (2008-01-23)
Two Rock Springs teenagers face felony charges in what authorities say is a multimillion dollar vandalism case involving damage to heavy equipment.

Cold Hurts Wildlife (2008-01-22)
Wildlife biologists say that recent cold and snow continue, more mule deer could die in the western part of Wyoming this winter compared to recent years.

ACLU on the state of Wyoming civil rights (2008-01-22)
Elsa Partan speaks with Linda Burt on the eve of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Interest Change Won't Impact Wyoming Consumers (2008-01-22)
The Federal Reserve's cut of a key interest rate today (Tuesday) will not make much of a difference to Wyomingites.

Cheyenne Elementary School Evacuates (2008-01-22)
Students and faculty at a Cheyenne elementary school were evacuated Tuesday because of a suspected gas leak.

Carbon capture takes more than lawmaker support (2008-01-22)
Addie Goss reports on carbon capture technology and how it will take more to implement than passing a law next month in Cheyenne.

Leaders want sting taken out of planning (2008-01-22)
Peter O'Dowd reports that many in the state are ready to use planning as a tool to control growth.

Wildlife trust gains support (2008-01-22)
The Wildlife Trust Fund has its critics, but as Bob Beck reports, it seems that the public's perception is changing.

Unusual avalanche season claims lives (2008-01-22)
After three snowmobilers died in a Wyoming avalanche this month, experts say this season has been especially deadly. Elsa Partan reports.

Reporters share experience with growth issues (2008-01-22)
Denny Curran, the executive editor of the Wyoming Business Report, and Casper Star Tribune Reporter Tom Morton join Peter O'Dowd in this week's reporter's roundtable. They talk about the state's philosophy on managing growth.

Water issues surface in beetle epidemic (2008-01-22)
Bob Beck interviews Forester Rick Cables about the havoc of a predicted bark beetle infestation.

Environmentalists embrace coal plant (2008-01-22)
Lester Graham reports on one coal-burning power plant in Illinois, which has the blessing of some unlikely groups.

Environmentalists embrace coal plant (2008-01-22)
Lester Graham reports on one coal-burning power plant in Illinois, which has the blessing of some unlikely groups.

Environmentalists embrace coal plant (2008-01-22)
Lester Graham reports on one coal-burning power plant in Illinois, which has the blessing of some unlikely groups.

Crews rush to replant sagebrush (2008-01-22)
For $10 million the federal government is speeding up an effort to replant an iconic Western plant. Anna King reports.

Dombeck Reflects On Roadless Rule (2008-01-22)
A former Forest Service Chief says that the Clinton era roadless rule was first proposed ten years ago this week as a way to save money.

Forest Service Seeks Comments on Bark Beetle Plan (2008-01-21)
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking public comment on a proposal to cut trees in the Medicine Bow National Forest to deal with an infestation of bark beetles.

Cowgirls Beat San Diego State (2008-01-21)
Hanna Zavecz scored 21 points and Wyoming extended its winning streak to 10 with a 65 - 49 victory over San Diego State Saturday.

Juvenile Services Boards Considered (2008-01-21)
This week legislators plan to discuss helping counties set up local juvenile services boards. That could be a first step in changing how Wyoming deals with people under 18 who break the law.

Legislator Fought to Get MLK Day Recognized (2008-01-21)
A former legislator from Laramie County says she regards her work to get Wyoming to recognize the national holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as one of her greatest accomplishments.

Farm Bill Faces Opposition from White House (2008-01-21)
Lawmakers from farming states say tough negotiations lie ahead for the five-year farm bill passed by Congress last year.

Backcountry Skier Dies in MT Avalanche (2008-01-21)
A backcountry skier killed in an avalanche west of Big Sky, Montana, has been identified as a Montana State University student from Vermont.

Governor Gives AML Money Recommendations (2008-01-21)
Gov. Dave Freudenthal recommends that Wyoming spend the first round of money it stands to receive from the federal abandoned mine lands program on research into clean coal technology and to build a road to a planned coal plant in Carbon County.

Sen. Enzi Seeks Better Reimbursement For Veterans (2008-01-21)
Seven U.S. senators are asking the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase the amount it pays disabled veterans who travel to Veterans Administration hospitals to receive care.

Cheyenne Celebrates King's Life (2008-01-21)
Dozens of people braved bitter cold to march up Capitol Avenue in Cheyenne Monday. They sang songs and carried signs honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Freudenthal snipes at both political parties (2008-01-19)
Gov. Dave Freudenthal had harsh words for both political parties in Casper.

Report: wage gap getting bigger (2008-01-19)
For years, Wyoming has had the largest gap between men's and women's average wages in the nation. But the newest finding might come as a surprise

Bill would address drinking by minors (2008-01-18)
A state lawmaker plans to try again to change a law he says allows minors in Wyoming to drink alcohol as long as they don't get drunk.

Bankers Survey Shows Weak Economy (2008-01-18)
A survey of rural bankers in Wyoming and eight other Midwestern and Plains states says job growth hit its weakest reading in nearly two years.

Civil Rights Talk Precedes MLK Jr. Day (2008-01-18)
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Linda Burt of the Wyoming ACLU will give a talk on the state of civil rights in Wyoming.

Crash Near Greybull Leaves One Dead (2008-01-18)
A crash north of Greybull in Big Horn County has left one woman dead and another injured.

Gov's Tax Proposal Suffers Setback (2008-01-18)
The governor's plan for reducing property taxes for seniors suffered a set back Friday.

Wyoming Legal Service used funds improperly (2008-01-18)
Legal aid programs spend cash on booze, staff loans, late charges

Honor farm inmate's lawyer asks for retrail (2008-01-17)
Inmate Floyd DeWayne Grady was convicted in 2006 of first-degree murder and attempted sexual assault in the death of a nurse at the Honor Farm.

Legislature not liking new community college funding model (2008-01-17)
The legislature's Joint Appropriations committee has to decide if it wants to give community colleges money they want from a new funding model.

GE approaches UW for coal gasification project (2008-01-17)
The University of Wyoming could soon be embarking on a surprising research project.

Sleeping Giant May Wake (2008-01-17)
The Sleeping Giant ski area, which has been closed for three winters, could reopen by the winter of 2008-09.

School Officials Say Fire Worried Them (2008-01-17)
A fire at Natrona County High School revealed problems in the school's emergency procedures.

Laramie Wants Busing (2008-01-17)
Comment from some Laramie residents on a proposed transportation and parking master plan for the college town indicates support for a busing system.

Wolf Meetings Upcoming (2008-01-17)
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will hold eight meetings on the state's wolf management plan across the state next week.

Property Tax Relief May Need Work (2008-01-17)
The Governor's plan for reducing the property tax of the state's elderly population got a chilly reception.

Some Residents Still Concerned (2008-01-17)
Although some think it is much better, some residents of Sublette County say they are wary about the latest plans for gas development in the Pinedale Anticline.

Proposed Carbon County plant seeks air permit (2008-01-16)
Houston-based DKRW plans to place the plant about 13 miles southwest of Medicine Bow and eight miles north of Elk Mountain.

Cubin casts first voted since October (2008-01-16)
She said in a release that her priorities in her final year in Congress are health care, energy development, immigration and public land management.

Proposed tax relief plans stack up (2008-01-16)
A legislative committee meets Thursday to discuss the governor's plan to give seniors a tax break.

UW President goes before legislature (2008-01-16)
Community Colleges and the University of Wyoming pitch their budgets today to the legislature's Joint Appropriations Committee.

UW and GE discuss coal-gasification research (2008-01-16)
The University of Wyoming could soon be embarking on a surprising research project.

Landowners donate record amount for preservation (2008-01-16)
2007 was a good year for Wyoming conservation easements.

Winter woes wound WYDOT (2008-01-16)
The state Department of Transportation has spent 70 percent of its budget for winter road maintenance, with roughly half the winter still to come.

Sinclair Settles With Feds (2008-01-15)
Sinclair refinery will pay almost two and a half million dollars in penalties as part of a settlement.

Man lying in street in Gillette run over (2008-01-15)
Police said a man lying in a street in Gillette was struck by a pickup truck and later pronounced dead at a hospital.

Congressmen say wolves still endangered (2008-01-15)
Five congressmen from the House Natural Resources Committee want to delay a plan to remove gray wolves in the Northern Rockies from the federal endangered species list.

Avalanche Victims Had No Time To React (2008-01-15)
An avalanche expert says the slide that killed three men in Lincoln County on Saturday was a thirty- to fifty-year event.

Presidential Candidates are ready to talk about the west (2008-01-15)
Jodi Breisler reports that candidates are starting to talk about topics that might be of interest to people in the Rocky Mountain West.

Beetle epidemic changes watershed (2008-01-15)
Scientists say that bark beetles infesting Western forests could change the way we manage the region's water.

Supreme Court Hears Case Of Gillette Man (2008-01-15)
The Wyoming Supreme Court today (Tuesday) heard arguments on the first of three pending appeals from a Campbell County man convicted in tangled series of crimes that left two young people dead in 2005.

Environmentalists putting coal plants on trial (2008-01-15)
An Associated Press tally shows at least four dozen coal plants are being contested in 29 states, including two in Wyoming.

UW President Tom Buchanan discusses the upcoming legislative session. (2008-01-14)
Bob Beck and UW President Tom Buchanan go over his budget priorities for this session.

Lawmakers Approve Wildlife Projects (2008-01-14)
A select committee of legislators gave approval to some 14 wildlife and conservation projects from across the state.

Mountain Lion Management Plan (2008-01-14)
Rebecca Huntington reports from Jackson on how the state is trying to manage Mountain Lions and why it is not easy to keep numbers in check.

Landowners want to cash in on Wind Power (2008-01-14)
Now that neighboring states need renewable resources such as wind, Addie Goss reports that groups of landowners want to cash in.

Senator Hank Coe comments on education lawsuit (2008-01-14)
Coe is pleased to have the lawsuit behind him, so that the legislature can now focus on what is best for kids.

Avalanche victims identified; skier injured by another avalanche (2008-01-14)
Authorities say Scott Bennett, Alan Jensen and Kim Steed were all from the Afton area. They died Saturday in a large avalanche.

Author discusses some of Wyoming's offbeat characters, places and stories (2008-01-14)
Wyoming Public Radio's Elsa Partan talks with author Dina Mishev.

Reporters discuss the end of the school funding lawsuit (2008-01-14)
Elsa Partan discusses the lawsuit with Wyoming Tribune Eagle Editor Reed Eckhardt and Chad Baldwin, the state editor of the Casper Star Tribune.

Less money in the General Fund than expected (2008-01-14)
The state's Consensus Revenue Estimating Group predicts revenues into the state's General Fund 15 million dollars less then predicted in October.

Have a choice? Fill up in Cheyenne (2008-01-14)
AAA Mountain West says Wyoming is the cheapest state in the nation to buy your gasoline. And Cheyenne is the cheapest city.

Water director seeks help from the Capitol (2008-01-14)
The director of the state's Water Development Commission says business as usual is not working.

Southern Wyoming will have its turn facing an energy boom (2008-01-14)
Southern Wyoming, especially the Rawlins area will see a significant increase in gas and other types of energy development this year. Elsa Partan has more.

A State Senator reacts to the Supreme Court ruling on schools (2008-01-14)
Senator Hank Coe tells Wyoming Public Radio's Bob Beck now that the Supreme court no longer will oversee school funding in the state that the focus can be on simply improving education.

Wyoming is trying to interest young people in politics (2008-01-14)
Bob Beck reports that national reports show that interest in politics and public service is dropping among 20 something's, but many are hoping that will change.

The Grey Wolf will soon be a species that will be hunted around Yellowstone (2008-01-14)
The Environment Reports Kinna Ohman reports that some worry that hunting could disrupt how a wolf pack works.

Enzi Works To Reverse Mineral Tax Change (2008-01-11)
Senator Mike Enzi says a coalition of U.S. senators is being put together to reverse a change in federal mineral royalties distribution that will cost Wyoming millions of dollars.

Zoning Gets Attention at Governor's Conference on Growth (2008-01-11)
Mayors, county commissioners, state legislators and just about everyone in between returned to Casper College for day two of the governor's conference on growth.

State Geologists Warns of Greater Energy Demand (2008-01-11)
The state geologist says Wyoming will soon be tangled in the nation's energy crisis.

Casper redevelopment plan up for public comment (2008-01-10)
Casper officials are hoping a redevelopment plan for the Old Yellowstone District will revive downtown.

Great Lakes Airlines flights up (2008-01-10)
Thanks largely to its new flight service to Sheridan, Great Lakes Aviation saw a nearly 39 percent increase in Wyoming passengers last month, compared to December of 2006.

Governor Freudenthal hosts growth conference in Casper (2008-01-10)
A crowd of more than 500 people gathered in Casper to talk about the future of the state's growth.

Barrasso supports wind development but not renewable energy requirements (2008-01-09)
Senator John Barrasso says wind power will be among Wyoming's energy exports in coming years - but it can't compare to coal or gas or oil.

Yellowstone earthquake recorded (2008-01-09)
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake was recorded in northwestern Yellowstone National Park Wednesday.

Casper job fair for residents age 50+ (2008-01-09)
The Department of Workforce Services is trying a new approach to find workers in a tight job market.

Office of Consumer Advocate says Rocky Mtn Power rate increase too high (2008-01-09)
The Wyoming Public Service commission is being asked to reduce a proposed rate increase by 60 percent for Rocky Mountain Power.

Denver Airport on pace to set record in 2007 (2008-01-09)
Airport officials say Denver International had nearly 46 million passengers through the first 11 months of 2007.

Wyoming Republicans move their caucus (2008-01-09)
Wyoming Republicans move their caucus to January to try and get more interest in the annual county conventions. Bob Beck reports on whether the plan worked

Casper Woman Gets Six Month in Jail For Giving Teens Alcohol (2008-01-08)
A judge has sentenced a Casper woman to six months in jail for giving alcohol to two teens who were later in a car wreck.

Passenger Screening Possible at Tiny MT Airports (2008-01-08)
The Transportation Security Administration is considering setting up passenger screening at seven small Montana airports, served by federally subsidized Essential Air Service.

Supreme Court Ends School Funding Suit (2008-01-08)
A Supreme Court ruling effectively ends court oversight of the state's funding of public schools.

Proposal Would Change Referendum Procedure (2008-01-08)
A Laramie legislator wants to change state law when it comes to initiatives and referendums.

Ag dean predicts industry changes (2008-01-08)
The dean of the University of Wyoming's College of Agriculture says future farmers and ranchers must become more sophisticated to adapt to a changing industry.

Romney Wins Wyoming (2008-01-07)
Republican Mitt Romney has won Wyoming's Republican caucus.

Game officials searching for moose poacher (2008-01-07)
Wyoming game officials are offering up to five thousand dollars for information that helps them catch the poacher.

Wyoming Worries About Sales Tax Break (2008-01-07)
Wyoming residents are able to deduct the money they spend on state sales taxes, but only for another year.

Freudenthal happy with BLM's Pinedale plan (2008-01-07)
Governor Dave Freudenthal says that with quote, a little scrubbing, the Bureau of Land Management's new plan for the Pinedale anticline will work just fine.

Schweitzer rejects Wyoming-Montana water agreement (2008-01-04)
The Montana governor says the agreement failed to protect Montana's farmers and fisheries and could have curtailed future energy development in the state.

Agriculture expo next week in Douglas (2008-01-04)
The conference runs January 7th through the 9th in Douglas.

Wyoming Republicans have a say in who should be President (2008-01-04)
The state GOP caucus will select the first Presidential delegates and alternates in the nation Saturday.

CBM producer protests new drilling fee (2008-01-04)
Energy companies will now be charged $4,000 a well to cover the administrative costs of drilling on federal land.

Charter school advocates frustrated that Cheyenne charter turned down (2008-01-04)
A new charter school proposed for Cheyenne was turned down this week. Charter school advocates say charter review laws are flawed.

Inmate escapes from Wyoming Honor Farm (2008-01-03)
Elburn Cordel Bailey, 27, is 5 feet, 11 inches tall, about 175 pounds, with blond hair and hazel eyes.

Yellowstone breaks visitor record in 2007 (2008-01-03)
3.15 million people visited the park last year. Park officials said Thursday the figure represents an increase of 9.8 percent over the 2006 total.

Bureau halts proposed rule change (2008-01-03)
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has halted a proposal to end private uses of public land at Alcova Reservoir and other reservoirs.

Governor critical of mineral royalties changes (2008-01-03)
Governor Dave Freudenthal says the federal government has bankrupt fiscal policy, and that's why it's now reducing the share of the mineral royalties that go to the states.

Avalanche death in Snowy Range prompts warnings (2008-01-03)
The death of a snowmobiler in the Snowy Range mountains this week has authorities reminding people how to stay safe.

Lummis Discusses Run For House (2008-01-03)
Former Wyoming Treasurer and Legislator Cynthia Lummis says some recent national and global work convinced her to run for the U-S House of Representatives.

Man Dies In Snowy Range Mountains (2008-01-03)
A South Dakota man has died in an avalanche in the Snowy Range Mountains. The Albany County Sheriffs office says Dale Wagner died when the he was buried by the avalanche while snowmobiling in the French Creek Drainage.

Manhunt Underway (2008-01-03)
An inmate has escaped from the Wyoming honor farm.

Cynthia Lummis running for US House (2008-01-03)
Former Wyoming Treasurer and Legislator Cynthia Lummis is seeking the seat of outgoing congresswoman Barbara Cubin.

Lummis Seeks U.S. House Seat (2008-01-02)
Former Wyoming State Treasurer Cynthia Lummis announced Wednesday that she will seek election to Wyoming's lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Jackson Man Builds Two-Person Snowboard (2008-01-02)
Everyone's heard of a bicycle built for two, but how about a two-person snowboard?

Burglars targetting Cheyenne neighborhood (2008-01-02)
Police say the burglaries have occurred in late afternoons in the Buffalo Ridge area in northeastern Cheyenne.

Senator Barrasso married yesterday (2008-01-02)
Barrasso married Bobbi Brown, former state director for the late Sen. Craig Thomas, in Thermopolis.

Officials advise stranded motorists to stay with their vehicles (2008-01-02)
Laramie County Sheriff's spokesman Gerry Luce says two motorists were stranded on Sunday and one on Monday. All of them survived.

Trouble organizing enhanced oil recovery (2008-01-02)
Wyoming oil producers are eager to use carbon dioxide to help push oil out of the ground. But few are actually doing so.

Maternal smoking raising rate of underweight births in Wyoming (2008-01-02)
Studies consistently link maternal smoking to preterm and underweight births.

Federal figures show 32 coal miners killed in 2007 (2008-01-02)
2007 was among he deadliest in recent years for U.S. coal miners.

GOP caucus explained (2008-01-02)
Republicans in Wyoming are preparing to meet January 5th for a chance to go to September's National Convention in Minneapolis. The delegates selected will have a say in who becomes the Republican nominee for president.

WY Gets Little National Attention Despite Early Caucus (2008-01-02)
Wyoming Republicans will select the first national convention delegates on Saturday, but the state is still struggling to draw candidates' attention away from Iowa and New Hampshire.

Gov. Concerned About Infrastructure Costs for Counties (2008-01-02)
Governor Dave Freudenthal says he's concerned that counties are paying too much of the infrastructure costs for new housing developments.

Eight Bighorn Sheep Die in Colorado (2008-01-02)
Eight bighorn sheep have died east of Gunnison, Colo., and wildlife officers say all showed signs of pneumonia.

DOH wants a healthy 2008 (2008-01-01)
If you made a New Year's resolution last night, the Wyoming Department of Health has resources to help you keep it.

3.6 quake in Yellowstone (2007-12-31)
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck Yellowstone National Park late Sunday, causing no injuries or damage.

Motorist accused of dragging pedestrian (2007-12-31)
Police say a Casper man struck a pedestrian with an SUV early Sunday morning and dragged the man for more than a mile.

Walt Gasson appointed new director of Wyoming Wildlife Federation (2007-12-31)
Walt Gasson is a native of Green River and longtime employee of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.

Holiday sales seem to be as usual in Jackson Hole (2007-12-31)
A stormy national economy does not appear to be keeping shoppers away from Jackson Hole.

BLM opens comment period on Pinedale anticline drilling (2007-12-31)
The BLM proposes allowing nearly 4400 natural gas wells on the anticline.

State official sees continued interest in Wyoming uranium (2007-12-31)
Robert Gregory says the Powder River Basin as well as the Gas Hills and Great Divide Basin are expected to remain hot spots for uranium production in 2008.

State settles former inmate's sex abuse lawsuit (2007-12-31)
The state has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by a former prison inmate who claims he was assaulted at the state penitentiary in Rawlins.

Evanston adjusting to smoking ban (2007-12-31)
Since the ban went into effect in September, smokers have been braving subzero cold to smoke on the sidewalks outside bars and restaurants.

Police urge motorists to avoid DUI arrests (2007-12-31)
Police departments around Wyoming plan to be out in force on New Year's Eve looking to bust impaired drivers.

Yellowstone officials say the park is facing old problems (2007-12-29)
Four years since Yellowstone was removed from an international list of threatened places, park officials say they still face issues that first put the park on the list.

Cheyenne hospital sees many ice accidents (2007-12-28)
The most common injuries are sprains and strains, but says a few patients also come in with bone fractures.

Economic Development Director Wants Projects Revived (2007-12-28)
The new director of the Northeast Wyoming Economic Development Coalition says she wants to pursue projects that have been gathering cobwebs in the last few months.

Senators Say They'll Fight Mineral Royalties Change (2007-12-28)
Wyoming's U.S. senators say they will fight a change in the distribution of federal mineral royalties.

Man identified in remote control stabbing (2007-12-28)
Authorities said 49-year-old Gary Coca was treated for wounds to his chest, neck, back and side.

Casper man pleads guilty to shooting at wife (2007-12-28)
Twenty-six-year-old Eric Funk pleaded guilty yesterday to attempted second-degree murder and aggravated assault.

Denturist Will Fight To Reopen His Business (2007-12-27)
A Basin denturist who closed his business after a judge ruled that he was practicing dentistry without a license says he won't give up his fight to resume making dentures in Wyoming.

Victim of bulldozer accident remains hospitalized (2007-12-27)
The coal mine worker who was rolled over by a bulldozer is listed in critical condition.

Cell phone to blame for Powell power outage (2007-12-27)
A man dropped his cell phone in traffic, tried to find it, and hit an electrical line.

Coal-bed methane negotiations revived between MT, WY (2007-12-27)
The two states are trying to resolve what restrictions on coal-bed methane water should apply to a pair of tributaries along the Tongue River.

Parr Family Vehicle Rear-Ended A Snowplow (2007-12-27)
Investigators have more information about the Saturday crash on I-80 that killed three members of the Parr family from Denver.

State seeks more cloud seeding oversight (2007-12-27)
Draft legislation would give the state more oversight of weather modification efforts.

Snowplow collision triggered I-80 crash (2007-12-27)
Investigators a collision with a snowplow triggered the crash on I-80 that killed three members of the Parr family from Denver on Saturday.

Barrasso to be married January 1 (2007-12-27)
The Senator plans to marry his fiancee Bobbi Brown on New Year's Day in Thermopolis.

Change in royalties distribution could cost Wyoming millions (2007-12-26)
A spending bill is likely to cost Wyoming millions by reducing the state's share of royalties from oil, gas and coal production.

Department Urges Flu Shots (2007-12-26)
Because the state is a bit late with its flu season, the director of the Wyoming department of health is urging everyone to get a flu shot.

Survivor of crash that killed family is improving (2007-12-26)
A teenager is recovering in Casper after three members of her family were killed on I-80.

Northwest College Pushes New Idea (2007-12-26)
Northwest College is using new technology to help students who must miss a class, or what to watch a repeat. Called a Vodcast, the college will provide lectures by using video technology so students can watch a lecture either on the road or a later date.

Mining Related Jobs Decline (2007-12-26)
In November, Wyoming saw almost ten thousand more jobs then the previous year. But for the first time in four and a half years there is a decline in mining and natural resource jobs.

Green River Middle School Torn Down (2007-12-26)
Despite efforts to save the historic Lincoln School in Green River, the building has been torn down.

Old Forest Roads To Be Fixed Or Eliminated (2007-12-26)
Wyoming will soon be getting several million dollars to clean up or erase old and unused roads in national forests.

Professor says age of cheap power is over (2007-12-26)
The head of the University of Wyoming's School of Energy Resources says too many Americans feel entitled to cheap electricity.

Gillette Man Stabs Another Over Remote (2007-12-26)
Police in Gillette say a man stabbed another man in the chest and neck during an argument over a television remote control.

Yellowstone chapel ready for Christmas Eve services (2007-12-24)
he clergyman at the century-old Yellowstone National Park chapel expects about 600 people for the annual candlelight services, on Christmas Eve. The chapel is at Mammoth Hot Springs.

Scientists collar Teton sheep (2007-12-24)
Agencies in Western Wyoming are studying a small, isolated herd of bighorn sheep that live above ten-thousand feet in the Teton Range.

Three in Denver family killed in Wyoming crash (2007-12-24)
A Denver couple and their 19-year-old daughter are dead after a crash on any icy stretch of Interstate 80 in Wyoming.

Barrasso: Washington should take a lesson from Wyoming (2007-12-24)
U-S Senator John Barrasso has learned a few things about the federal government after his first six months in office.

UW announces plan for wind research (2007-12-24)
The director of the University of Wyoming's new Wind Energy Research Center says one of the biggest challenges to developing wind-powered electricity is finding enough money for research.

Evanston looks to resurrect Strand Theater (2007-12-24)
An urban renewal agency has offered to buy Evanston's historic Strand Theater, which was destroyed by fire in May.

Professor sheds light on early whales (2007-12-21)
A University of Wyoming geologist published a paper in the journal Nature this week that may explain why whales first migrated from land to water.

WY delegation asks Interior to fight sage grouse ruling (2007-12-21)
The Wyoming congressional delegation wants the Interior Department to appeal a federal court's ruling that could lead to federal protection of the sage grouse.

Two Elk Plant Challenged (2007-12-21)
Two environmental groups have filed a court petition questioning a construction permit for a coal-fired power plant outside Gillette.

Oil Shale proposal moves forward (2007-12-21)
The Bureau of Land Management is proposing commercial Oil Shale development in southwestern Wyoming as well as Colorado and Utah.

BLM Moves Forward With Oil Shale Plan (2007-12-21)
Federal land managers have proposed allocating nearly 2 million acres of public land in Wyoming, Colorado and Utah for potential commercial oil shale development.

Sylvan Pass reopens after heavy snowfall (2007-12-20)
Sylvan Pass was temporarily closed because of avalanche danger, but the Park Service has finished work to reopen it.

Casper DUI arrests surging (2007-12-20)
The number of drunken driving arrests in Casper has gone up 60 percent since 2005.

Study: Wyoming can meet pension bill (2007-12-20)
A study from the Pew Charitable Trusts shows Wyoming is doing better than most states at closing the gap between pension liability and cash on hand.

Wyoming Gets A Seat At The Table (2007-12-19)
Wyoming has signed an agreement with the federal government that will give the state more sway in the process of listing or delisting endangered species.

Economic Growth Plateaus (2007-12-19)
The state's economic forecasters say growth in 2007 isn't quite living up to the standard set in 2006.

Counterfeit $50 Bills Found In Rawlins (2007-12-19)
Police in Rawlins are urging people to be on the lookout for counterfeit $50 bills.

No New Bucellosis Cases In Montana (2007-12-19)
Tests on about 3,000 Montana cattle have turned up no additional cases of the livestock disease brucellosis, that showed up last May in a herd near Bridger.

Intra-State Air Service Idea a Work In Progress (2007-12-19)
State Senator Grant Larson says an effort to provide air service between communities in Wyoming will take time.

Intra-State Air Service Idea a Work In Progress (2007-12-19)
State Senator Grant Larson says an effort to provide air service between communities in Wyoming will take time.

Green River Will Allow Smoking In Bars (2007-12-19)
The town of Green River has reversed course and decided to allow smoking in bars, taverns and clubs after all.

Casper's Running Out of Christmas Trees (2007-12-19)
Christmas tree dealers in Casper are having a hard time keeping trees in stock.

Albertson's Sells All Wyoming Grocery Stores (2007-12-18)
The grocery-store chain Albertson's is leaving the state and selling its eight stores in Wyoming to a company called Supervalu.

Air Service Study Says State Would Have To Pay (2007-12-18)
A report says public funding would be needed in order for the state to get air service between Wyoming cities and towns.

Wyoming Gets Bad Score For Pandemic Preparedness (2007-12-18)
Wyoming is among six states that received the lowest score for being prepared for a potential influenza pandemic.

What Sheep Can Tell Us About Human Obesity and Diabetes (2007-12-17)
A group at the University of Wyoming is looking at the link between how pregnant women eat, and the health of their babies. As Addie Goss reports, sheep can tell us a lot.

Attorney General challenges Yellowstone decision in court (2007-12-17)
The National Park Service will have a day in court over its latest winter-use plan for Yellowstone National Park.

Wyoming Growing Less Economically Diverse (2007-12-17)
The state's top economists say that Wyoming is growing less and less economically diverse. That's not good news to Wyoming's political leaders, who have been trying to diversify the economy for years.

Petroleum Association Forms Group to Help Sage Grouse (2007-12-17)
Following an announcement that more studies are needed to determine whether the sage grouse is an endangered species, the Petroleum Association formed a group to help insure the bird stays off the list.

Cody Flight Numbers Down (2007-12-17)
The number of passenger boardings at Yellowstone Regional Airport in November was down by about 3 percent compared to the same month in 2006.

Shelf Companies Could Hurt Wyoming's Reputation (2007-12-17)
In the first quarter of 2007, four people created nearly 1,200 companies in Wyoming. CJ Baker explains how these companies could hurt Wyoming's Reputation.

Sea Duck Numbers Plummet as Artic Ice Melts (2007-12-17)
The spectacled eider is a duck that lives in the northern Bering Sea. Elsa Partan talks with eider expert and University of Wyoming professor Jim Lovvorn about the duck's decline in numbers and the research he hopes will explain why.

Power Companies Fret Over Future Energy Demand (2007-12-17)
It's getting harder for utilities in the United States to build coal-based power plants. Rocky Mountain Power has announced it can't go forward with plans to build one because of the uncertainty of future carbon regulations. Energy experts say something must be done soon. Peter O'Dowd reports.

Dept. of Education Collects Overpaid Funds (2007-12-17)
The state Department of Education has collected over $2 dollars of the nearly $7 million it overpaid to local school districts around the state in recent years.

State Forester Praises Sen. Barrasso's Bill (2007-12-17)
The state forester says he's happy with Senator John Barrasso's bill that encourages cooperation between Wyoming and the US Forest Service.

BBHC Has New Director (2007-12-17)
The Buffalo Bill Historical Center has a new director.

Congress Argues Over Omnibus Spending Bill (2007-12-17)
From Capitol Hill, Elizabeth Wynne Johnson reports about the budget brawl in Washington, and what it means for Wyoming and the West.

Laramie Suffers From Lack Of Workforce, Too (2007-12-17)
Rock Springs and Gillette have had a worker shortage for several years because of the energy boom. It's not an energy boom town, but Laramie can't find enough workers, either.

Simpson Wants New Database (2007-12-17)
A state lawmaker says Wyoming ought to have a statewide database of residents' prescriptions.

Laramie Battles For Retailers (2007-12-17)
Local economic development officials say business growth is starting to occur in Laramie, but lack of workers and pay has kept that from extending to retail.

Bald Eagle Poaching Case Revisited (2007-12-17)
The future of a Northern Arapaho man who shot a bald eagle for use in his tribe's Sun Dance two years ago now rides on the eventual decision of a federal appeals court.

Workforce Shortage Hits Sheridan Hard (2007-12-17)
On this week's Reporter's Roundtable, Peter O'Dowd speaks with Patrick Murphy, the Managing Editor of the Sheridan Press about the workforce shortage there.

Wyoming Petroleum Association says they're doing good for sage grouse (2007-12-14)
Association Vice President Cheryl Sorenson knows there are skeptics, but she says the industry has made positive changes in business practices to protect all wildlife.

Snow plow shortage continues in Wyoming (2007-12-14)
The state has been short on state snow plow drivers for years, and the situation has only improved slightly this year.

Wyo. Democratic Party chairman fears a Clinton vote in the state (2007-12-14)
John Millin warns that Hillary Clinton could threaten Democratic gains in the West if she's nominated because she would drive Republicans to the polls.

Albertsons soup recall affects Jackson, WY (2007-12-14)
The product recall includes all of its 20-ounce Albertsons 16-Bean Soup Mix with the UPC number 41163-48496.

Cowboys face Montana State on Saturday (2007-12-14)
With a 4-3 record, there has been both good and bad with the team so far.

College Tuition Increases (2007-12-13)
The Wyoming Community College Commission has approved a nearly 5 percent tuition increase at the state's seven community colleges.

Senate removes timber provision from energy bill (2007-12-13)
The provision would have extended payments to rural counties that once depended on federal timber money to pay for schools and libraries.

Visine "student prank" injures junior high teacher (2007-12-13)
Police in Cheyenne say a junior high school teacher was hospitalized Monday after a student put Visine eyedrops into her drink as a prank.

National group wants universal insurance (2007-12-13)
A national lobbying organization that supports small-business owners is calling for more affordable healthcare and universal insurance for all Americans, including Wyomingites.

Move To Make State Workers Pay For Retirement (2007-12-13)
State workers may be forced to start paying a portion of the cost of their retirement benefits if some legislators have their way.

Sen. Enzi doesn't like the Senate's US Energy Bill (2007-12-13)
Enzi wanted incentives for cleaner power from coal and increasing refinery capacity.

Wyoming doesn't give cash to welfare families (2007-12-13)
Wyoming does not pass along any child support payments that it collects to families who are on welfare.

Industry Tries To Keep Birds From Being Listed (2007-12-13)
The Petroleum Association of Wyoming has formed a team to try to keep sage grouse from being listed under the federal Endangered Species Act.

Freudenthal amused by Enzi AML bill (2007-12-12)
The Governor says it epitomizes some of the problems in Washington.

Fruedenthal unsurprised by scrapped coal co. plans (2007-12-12)
The governor says companies are waiting for Congress to create new energy and carbon policies.

I-80 closed between Cheyenne and Laramie (2007-12-12)
Parts of the highway had been opened earlier, but closed again because of crashes and rollovers.

Barrasso floats driver's license bill, without success (2007-12-12)
Democrats defeated Barrasso's request for discussion on a bill denying driver's licenses to illegal immigrants.

Enzi Drafts AML Bill (2007-12-12)
Senator Mike Enzi wants to take out strings from an AML bill.

US Senate committee takes up bill to change 1872 mining law (2007-12-12)
A Riverton-based mining company says it likes the old law just fine.

Green River Residents Want To Challenge The Smoking Ban (2007-12-12)
A petition is being circulated to force Green River's new smoking ban to the ballot box.

Senators want AML money - now (2007-12-11)
Senators from Wyoming and Montana want federal money from abandoned mines to come home without any stings attached. So, they drafted a law to make sure that happens.

Governor's office reacts to coal announcements (2007-12-11)
Freudenthal's office says more help is needed from the federal government to formulate energy and carbon policy.

Parents should be cautious about Christmas toys (2007-12-11)
Consumer groups are urging parents to check the safety of toys they give this season.

State supreme court: Pinedale man's election improper (2007-12-11)
The court ruled that Dave Smith has to give up his seat on the town council because he was not registered to vote when he put his name on the ballot last year.

Wyoming GOP launches national delegate selection process (2007-12-11)
Precinct caucuses began yesterday and wrap up December 20.

Study to begin on Teton bighorn sheep (2007-12-11)
The study will look at the health and future of the bighorn sheep in northwest Wyoming.

City Tries To Make Do (2007-12-10)
A Laramie city official says despite receiving around 12 resignations this year, that they are not putting aside major projects.

Yellowstone Geyser erupting often (2007-12-10)
Over the past two years, the geyster has been erupting with a frequency not seen since the 1950s.

Top doc runs down health issues (2007-12-10)
Host Bob Beck talks with Dr. Brent Sherrard about the health of the state's residents.

Hospital advocate pushes for more cash from Capitol (2007-12-10)
Dan Perdue, of the Wyoming Hospital Association, discusses his legislative agenda for the upcoming session. It includes more money for doctors.

Rooms Full In Gillette (2007-12-10)
In a normal year, local hotels see business slack off during the winter months after a busy summer season.

US Farm Bill will have moderate impact on Wyoming (2007-12-10)
After several weeks of delay, the US Senate will try to hammer out the 2007 Farm Bill by Friday.

Some legislators oppose Freudenthal's wildlife funding request (2007-12-10)
Freudenthal met with members of the Joint Appropriations Committee today to spell out his budget recommendations.

Wyoming Healthcare Commission seeks expanded S-Chip (2007-12-10)
Elsa Partan speaks with Susie Scott-Mullen, who wants more funding for a controversial children's health insurance bill.

Jackson kids get head start on medical career (2007-12-10)
Bob Beck reports on one effort to develop local doctors.

Worland hospital finds a way to keep docs (2007-12-10)
The Washakie Medical Center still needs an extra doctor or two, but they try to keep the one's they have by promoting their high-tech resources. Peter O'Dowd reports.

More UW students demand mental health services (2007-12-10)
Hayley Douglass reports that more students at the University of Wyoming and at colleges across the country are seeking counseling.

University tries to mold rural doctors (2007-12-10)
Elizabeth Wynne Johnson reports on an effort by the University of Washington to train students to specialize in rural medicine.

County GOP leaders get called (2007-12-10)
About one month before Wyoming Republicans decide who they'll support for president, party leaders say they are busier than ever fielding calls from national campaigns.

A history of cowboy healthcare (2007-12-10)
Historian Phil Roberts says cowboys had a handle on healthcare reform in Wyoming years ago.

Woman hospitalized after fall (2007-12-10)
The woman fell 75-100 feet while hiking. Authorities say they believe she is a 20-year-old Sheridan College student.

Recap: State approves funding for elderly (2007-12-10)
Kristin Espeland sheds light on a bill passed last March that helps the elderly with long-term care.

Business Council Approves Grants (2007-12-07)
The Wyoming Business Council approved nearly four and a half million dollars in business ready community grants Thursday.

College Tax Voted Down (2007-12-07)
Once again, a couple of attempts at creating a statewide tax for community colleges have failed.

Substance Abuse Plan Involves Beer Tax (2007-12-07)
Wyoming lawmakers are considering a new way to address substance abuse in the state.

Business Council revises housing infrastructure rules (2007-12-07)
The changes apply to a program that encourages more affordable housing statewide.

Application for new uranium mine submitted (2007-12-07)
Ur-Energy Inc. hopes to begin uranium production at the Lost Creek area in late 2009.

Receipt leads police to Gillette burglar (2007-12-07)
A seriously ill-conceived burglary makes for a quick arrest in Gillette.

Still no US Attorney appointed (2007-12-07)
Six months after former U-S Attorney Matt Mead resigned from the Department of Justice, Wyoming is still waiting for Washington to fill one of the state's top jobs.

Group proposes new solution to employee shortages (2007-12-07)
CLIMB Wyoming says employers should look to single mothers to fill workforce gaps.

Laramie parking problems (2007-12-06)
The University of Wyoming lost a large section of parking this year because of construction, and some UW neighbors say they're tired of the extra cars parked on their streets.

Weather trouble across Wyoming (2007-12-06)
A heavy winter storm is expected to hit Wyoming over the next couple of days.

Freudenthal trying to avoid DNC (2007-12-06)
Freudenthal says the 2008 Democratic contenders have yet to tackle Western issues.

Abandoned Land Mine money harder to get (2007-12-06)
The $580 million in Abandoned Mine Land money that the federal government owes to Wyoming will be tougher to get than expected.

Committee drafts methane water ditch bill (2007-12-06)
Draft legislation would encourage the digging of drainage ditches to lessen flooding in pastures downstream from coal-bed methane wells.

Sylvan Pass Meetings Coming (2007-12-05)
The National Park Service plans to hold its first meeting with Wyoming officials later this month to try to find ways to keep Sylvan Pass in Yellowstone National Park open for snowmobiles.

Officials Wonder About Impact of Sage Grouse Ruling (2007-12-05)
A ruling by a federal judge in Idaho means the federal government may be reconsidering special protections for the greater sage grouse.

Judge approves Atlantic Rim drilling (2007-12-05)
A federal judge has denied a request by conservation groups to stop coal-bed methane drilling in the Atlantic Rim area.

Congress considers timber payments to rural communities (2007-12-05)
Payments to rural counties that once depended on federal timber money to fund schools and libraries would continue for four years under the bill.

Teton Skiers clog road (2007-12-05)
Backcountry skiers should park their cars more carefully on Teton pass.

No Wyoming prisoners in Montana jail (2007-12-05)
The Montana Attorney General decided this week to block a Montana jail from accepting Wyoming prisoners.

Frat Members Sue UW (2007-12-05)
Four suspended University of Wyoming students are suing the university in federal court.

U.S. appeals court overturns Forest Service logging rule (2007-12-05)
A federal appeals court has ruled the U.S. Forest Service violated federal law when it allowed logging projects without analyzing their effects on the environment.

Two Boys Break Out of Mount Carmel Youth Ranch (2007-12-04)
Two boys from the Mount Carmel Youth Ranch in Park County stole a van and drove it to Illinois before a parent of one of the boys drove them back.

Coal Discussed At Energy Summit (2007-12-04)
West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin and officials from 10 other states are calling upon Capitol Hill to provide a detailed road map to guide U.S. energy policy away from a dependence on foreign oil.

Some Reservoirs at 20 Percent Capacity (2007-12-04)
Wyoming's reservoirs are getting extremely low. By springtime, that could lead to a water shortage in parts of Wyoming, especially the southeast.

Number of Transfer Students at UW Declines (2007-12-04)
The number of Wyoming community college students who transfer to the University of Wyoming has been declining over the past five years.

Enzi Seeks Finance Committee Seat (2007-12-04)
Sen. Mike Enzi says he's interested in the Senate Finance Committee seat held by Sen. Trent Lott, who is planning to resign in January.

Ski Resort Report Card Issued (2007-12-04)
An environmental group has given Jackson Hole Mountain Resort a B grade and Grand Targhee Resort a C grade for their environmental practices.

Natrona County Airport May Be Renamed (2007-12-04)
Natrona County International Airport might get another name soon.

Wildlife Trust Fund Grants $3.2 Million for Projects (2007-12-04)
The Wyoming Wildlife Trust Fund has granted $3.2 million to 27 projects across the state.

Enzi Seeks Finance Committee Seat (2007-12-04)
Sen. Mike Enzi says he's interested in the Senate Finance Committee seat held by Sen. Trent Lott, who is planning to resign in January.

Jackson ski resort opens tomorrow (2007-12-03)
Snow King Ski Area in Jackson is scheduled to open Tuesday after snowmaking crews worked over the weekend.

Wyoming road deaths down this year (2007-12-03)
State transportation officials credit seat belt use.

Cowboys fall, Cowgirls rise (2007-12-03)
Peter O'Dowd speaks with two sports reporters who have followed the forceful Cowgirls basketball team, and the woeful Cowboys football team.

Most aren't prepared for retirement (2007-12-03)
Bob Beck reports that many in the state are not financially prepared for their twilight years. The trick? Start early.

Teachers work overtime to ensure no child left behind (2007-12-03)
Renny MacKay visited some Wyoming schools to see how a five-year-old law has affected the state's teachers.

Defining the AIDS Stigma in Wyoming (2007-12-03)
On the eve of World AIDS Day, Peter O'Dowd reports on new efforts in the state to raise awareness of the disease and homosexuality.

Many moving into Wyoming from other states (2007-12-03)
New census information shows that a lot of people moved to Wyoming from other states in 2006, but an expert says a lot moved away, too.

Fire destroys homes in Dayton area (2007-12-03)
A fire destroyed two houses and a truck in the Dayton area early Monday.

Colin Simpson Will Not Run For Congress (2007-12-03)
State Representative Colin Simpson says he will not run for Wyoming's lone congressional seat in the next election.

The life of a Laramie adventurer (2007-12-03)
Host Elsa Partan interviews Mark Jenkins, a Laramie-based author and journalist who has traveled the world for his work.

Laramie residents make suggestions for parking horror (2007-12-03)
The University of Wyoming is seeking advice on ways to improve the campus parking situation. Hayley Douglass took her own poll.

Watching the impact of drilling on wildlife (2007-12-03)
Host Bob Beck speaks with Ben Lamb, who works on wildlife issues for the Montana Wildlife Federation.

Laramie 9 years after Matthew Shepard (2007-12-03)
Addie Goss reports on a new play that examines tolerance, intolerance and the role of higher education nearly a decade after the Shepard murder.

Go on a bar crawl through rural Wyoming (2007-12-03)
Host Bob Beck speaks with Julianne Couch, the author of a new book that highlights some of the state's quirkiest bars.

Regional cloud seeding could boost snowpack (2007-12-03)
Farmers in parched southeastern Idaho are saying "let it snow."

Former Campbell County fire chief trial delayed (2007-12-03)
Federal Judge Clarence Brimmer rescheduled the trial for next March.

Man dies after plunge into coal mine (2007-12-03)
Investigators still don't know why Bradley Smith drove off I-90 into the Wyodak mine.

Community colleges not in Freudenthal budget (2007-12-03)
Community college officials say they are disappointed with the governor's plan to exclude school construction projects from his upcoming budget.

Cheyenne hatches water plan (2007-12-03)
City officials say wells on the Belvoir Ranch property west of Cheyenne could produce up to 600 gallons of water per minute.

Greybull ethanol plant obtaining funding (2007-11-30)
Big Horn Basin Ethanol announced it has worked out a lease agreement with Bronte Renewable of Canada.

Governor's budget for UW (2007-11-30)
Governor Dave Freudenthal says that $55 million of state money should go to renovating and expanding the University of Wyoming business school.

BLM pulls proposed Wyoming leases (2007-11-30)
The Bureau of Land Management pulls proposed oil-gas leases in southern Wyoming.

Freudenthal releases budget (2007-11-30)
Governor Dave Freudenthal wants to spend more money on health and community colleges, but not as much as the agencies want.

Cheyenne electric and gas rates to go up (2007-11-30)
The Wyoming Public Service Commission approved increases Thursday in both the natural gas and electric rates of Cheyenne customers.

New AIDS stigma survey (2007-11-29)
The UW study suggests that many people in Wyoming have negative attitudes toward people with HIV/AIDS.

BLM rejects bid for Wyoming coal (2007-11-29)
Cordero Mining, a subsidiary of Rio Tinto Energy America, was the only bidder for the "South Maysdorf" coal tract.

German in Yellowstone survives ordeal (2007-11-29)
The man says he nearly froze to death Monday after his vehicle got stuck on a closed forest road.

Governor's new budget (2007-11-29)
Governor Dave Freudenthal is proposing an increase in school funding for the 2009-2010 biennium.

New building in Douglas (2007-11-29)
The city of Douglas is in dire need of more housing, so city officials are trying to change some regulations to try and spur more development.

Wyoming suicide rates remain high (2007-11-28)
A national study shows that once again Wyoming residents are struggling to control depression and suicidal thoughts.

Wisc. truck driver pleads guilty (2007-11-28)
The driver pleads guilty to two misdemeanor charges connected to an accident that killed two Rawlins residents last year.

Wolves Impact Coyotes (2007-11-28)
The resurgent wolf population in the greater Yellowstone area is causing a sharp decline in another predator, coyotes, a new study says.

40 Thanksgiving weekend arrests (2007-11-28)
Wyoming Highway Patrol says 20 of the 40 arrests were for impaired driving.

Domestic violence rates same over the holidays (2007-11-28)
Despite what some people may think, holiday stress doesn't trigger more domestic violence.

Adobe Town protected from minerals development (2007-11-28)
180,000 acres in and around the Adobe Town could now be protected from shale and uranium mining.

Freudenthal calls for local government funding (2007-11-28)
Freudenthal announced today that his proposed budget will ask for $300 million in new state spending for local governments.

Cheyenne Will Pay More To Juvenile Facility (2007-11-27)
The Cheyenne City Council has agreed to pay more to a private juvenile detention and treatment facility.

Gov: Some AML Money Should Go To School of Energy (2007-11-27)
Governor Dave Freudenthal is recommending that the state use federal Abandoned Mine Lands money for the new School of Energy Resources at the University of Wyoming.

Wild Horse Roundup Gathers 850 Animals (2007-11-27)
The Bureau of Land Managed gathered about 850 wild horses in southwest Wyoming during a recently completed roundup.

Not Enough Workers For Holiday Season (2007-11-27)
Wyoming stores may be packed with shoppers this holiday season, but many don't have enough workers.

Kids' Risky Behavior Survey Shows There's Work To Do (2007-11-27)
State education officials say they have work to do in reducing the amount of risky behavior among school children.

Freudenthal Endorses Illinois (2007-11-27)
Gov. Dave Freudenthal has endorsed Illinois' bid for a project that aims to refine coal gasification and other "clean" technologies for coal.

Bison Meeting Planned Next Week (2007-11-27)
Five agencies will hold a public meeting next week in Bozeman, to review how Yellowstone National Park bison are treated outside the park's boundaries.

Governor recommends capital construction budget (2007-11-26)
Governor Freudenthal makes his capital construction recommendations.

Internet Sales Leads To Wyoming Losses (2007-11-26)
With many using their home computer to shop during the holiday season state officials say the amount of money they lose in possible sales tax revenue is in the millions.

NPS Buys Property (2007-11-26)
The National Park Service has acquired inholding property located on the Moose-Wilson Road, about five miles south of the park headquarters.

Wyoming Blue Book (2007-11-26)
Wyoming info will be updated for the first time in 17 years.

Tough to Get Wildlife Cash (2007-11-26)
The director of the state's wildlife trust fund says the fund got a record-breaking $17 million in project requests. The problem is they have just $3.2 million in available cash.

UW Geriatric Education Center (2007-11-26)
The University of Wyoming has opened the first geriatric education facility in the state.

New Airlines in Gillette (2007-11-26)
Last week the city of Gillette heard that United Airlines will likely add flights to and from Denver.

Plan For Retirement Early (2007-11-26)
One of the big problems for those who entire retirement is that they did not save enough money.

Rock Springs Has Smoking Ordinance (2007-11-23)
Rock Springs is the 4th Wyoming community to implement a smoking ban.

Barrasso Chats With Wyoming Troops (2007-11-23)
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso ate Thanksgiving Day meals with Wyoming troops serving in Iraq.

Groups Oppose Snowmobile Decision (2007-11-23)
Six conservation groups say they will challenge the National Park Service's decision to continue allowing snowmobiles in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks.

Barrasso visits Iraq for Turkey Day (2007-11-23)
Barrasso says the troops told him they have everything they need, and that the U.S. is making progress.

United Airlines is coming to Gillette (2007-11-23)
Gillette may get air service from United and two other airlines.

Not much skiing in Wyoming (2007-11-23)
Several ski resorts' opening dates have been postponed due to warm weather and minimal snow.

Fatal crash involves Wyoming teen (2007-11-23)
Wyoming man, 19, is killed in a one-car rollover north of Craig.

Black Hills uranium drilling and exploration okayed (2007-11-23)
A South Dakota judge says uranium drilling and exploration can continue in the Black Hills and Northeastern Wyoming.

Barrasso heads to Iraq forThanksgiving (2007-11-21)
WYoming's junior senator will spend time abroad this holiday learning more about Iraq.

Better airline service may help this holiday (2007-11-21)
The state aeronautics division says holiday travelers will benefit from the Wyoming flights that airlines have added over the last year.

WY Congressional Delegation Praises Sylvan Pass Decision (2007-11-21)
Wyoming's congressional delegation applauds the decision by the National Park Service to keep Sylvan Pass in Yellowstone National Park open for snowmobiles.

Grand Targhee Opens Ski Season Today (2007-11-21)
Ski season has arrived. Grand Targhee Resort in Alta opens for business today after a snow storm belted the western part of the state.

Snowmobile advocates with plan for Sylvan Pass (2007-11-21)
The leader of the group Shut Out of Yellowstone says she's happy the Park Service's will allow snowmobiles to enter the park using the Sylvan Pass.

Dan Zwonitzer seeks Cubin seat (2007-11-20)
A 28-year-old Republican from Cheyenne announced today that he intends to seek Wyoming's lone seat in the US House in 2008.

DIA will see second-busiest day in history (2007-11-20)
Airport officials expect 950,000 people to pass through the airport during the long weekend.

Snowmobiles allowed on Sylvan Pass in Yellowstone (2007-11-20)
The Park Service also limits snowmobiles to 540 per day in the park.

New State Capitol security measures (2007-11-20)
A bomb-sniffing dog swept a meeting room in the Capitol yesterday.

Weather for Turkey Day: Cold! (2007-11-20)
Weather forecasters are predicting mostly clear road conditions, despite ongoing snow.

Rock Springs Smoking Ban (2007-11-20)
The mayor of Rock Springs says he thinks the city council will pass a proposed smoking ban tonight.

Missing Hiker Search Called Off (2007-11-20)
The Fremont County Sheriff's Department has called off the search for a hiker missing for the last 10 days in the Wind River Range.

Romney Back In Wyoming (2007-11-19)
For the second time since August, Republican candidate for president Mitt Romney came through Wyoming.

Idaho nuclear lab says it's safe (2007-11-19)
The Idaho National Laboratory says it is prepared to meet any credible terrorism threat.

Two Children Dead In Rollover Crash (2007-11-19)
Two children are dead after a one-car rollover on highway 116 in Weston County on Friday. The child safety seat holding five-month old Kyle Aylesworth ripped free from its base and smashed through a window, killing the boy.

Smoking Ban Up For A Vote (2007-11-19)
The cities of Rock Springs and Green River could be the latest Wyoming municipalities to enact bans on smoking in public.

Tetons get weekend snow (2007-11-19)
The Tetons get snow over weekend, but more is needed to open ski areas.

Children Dead in Crash (2007-11-19)
Two boys died in a one-car rollover on Highway 116 in Weston County on Friday.

Casper man charged with murder (2007-11-19)
Michael D. Lott is accused of kicking a man to death.

Demystifying GIS (2007-11-16)
Never heard of geospatial technology? Neither had we. Host Bob Beck speaks with a former governor and a University of Wyoming expert to learn more.

Bankers Survey the Plains (2007-11-16)
The survey suggests the region will see slow economic growth in the coming months.

Beetle-Made Biofuel (2007-11-16)
Carbon County wants to make use of trees killed by pine beetles, and reduce fire risk at the same time.

Drug czar dissects Goshen and Teton trends (2007-11-16)
Host Elsa Partan talks to the Department of Health's Rodger McDaniel about the similarities between two very different counties.

Roaming Grand Teton Cubs (2007-11-16)
Grizzly and its cubs are roaming the Grand Teton hunting area, prompting worries.

Goshen County struggles with teen substance abuse (2007-11-16)
Addie Goss travels to Torrington to learn more about statistics that show Goshen County is among the worst for teen drug and alcohol use.

Jackson police grapple with youth drinking culture (2007-11-16)
Police say alcohol is the drug of choice in Jackson. Efforts to crack down on drinking have exposed a loophole in the system. Rebecca Huntington reports.

Pregnant smokers abound in Wyoming (2007-11-16)
Peter O'Dowd hit the streets of Laramie to see why some mothers decide to smoke while they're pregnant. Data shows the percentage of women who smoke in Wyoming is twice the national average.

Rep. Warren suggests felons should have more rights (2007-11-16)
A Laramie democrat wants to give felons the right to vote once they re-enter society.

Students beware, employers scout social networking sites (2007-11-16)
Reporter Hayley Douglass reports that many employers are looking for clues into the personalities of prospective employees. What they find on your Facebook profile could cost you a job.

Looking back on Barbara Cubin (2007-11-16)
A week after Rep. Barbara Cubin said she would be leaving Washington in 2008, reporter Elsa Partan asked those who have worked with her over the years how the lawmaker would be remembered.

Reporter's Roundtable: Cubin's legacy, and who's next in 2008 (2007-11-16)
Reporter Peter O'Dowd asks the publisher of the Riverton Ranger and the Opinions Editor of the Casper Star Tribune what voters can expect in the next U.S. House election.

Record Sales Tax (2007-11-16)
Sales tax collections hit record highs in Wyoming.

Chronic Wasting Disease is Back (2007-11-16)
Chronic Wasting disease continues to be found in new areas of the state.

State Economic Outlook (2007-11-15)
A state analyst says Wyoming's economy is getting less and less diverse, despite economic gains.

Moms Smoke in Niobrara (2007-11-15)
One in three pregnant mothers light up during pregnancy in Niobrara County.

New Pipelines in the West (2007-11-15)
President Bush is proposing new oil and pipelines across 11 western states.

Delegation Wants Snowmobiles To Stay (2007-11-15)
Wyoming's congressional delegation is joining those in Montana and Idaho, in asking that snowmobiles be allowed in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National parks.

Hathaway Scholarships Lost (2007-11-14)
More than 1/3 of Hathaway students at Northwest College have lost their scholarships.

Barrasso Illegal Immigration Bill (2007-11-14)
The Barrasso bill would discourage licenses for illegal immigrants.

Freudenthal in Italy (2007-11-14)
The governor says clean coal is the key to Wyoming's energy future.

Governor Talks Energy In Rome (2007-11-14)
Governor Dave Freudenthal says he was impressed with what he saw and heard during the World Energy Congress and Exhibition in Rome.

Homeless in Cheyenne (2007-11-14)
Cheyenne is seeing an unusually large number of homeless people this fall.

State looks to crack down on absentee businesses (2007-11-13)
The Secretary of State's office fears Wyoming has gone from business-friendly to fraud-friendly.

Libraries look for help from Capitol (2007-11-13)
Wyoming legislators will resurrect a bill next year that could impact the state's libraries for generations.

Yellowstone viruses spark interest of researchers (2007-11-13)
Scientists are learning more about the viruses that live in the hot springs of Yellowstone, and that information could have useful industrial applications.

State signs off on revenue sharing offer to SkyWest (2007-11-13)
The state is making air service from Gillette to Salt Lake City more enticing.

Colonoscopies Save Lives (2007-11-12)
Bob Beck explores a stepped-up effort to deal with colorectal cancer.

Global Warming Bill Gathers Momentum in Senate (2007-11-12)
The bill would limit carbon emissions from burning oil, coal and natural gas. A Wyoming Senator is trying to cushion the proposal's impact on the fossil fuel industry. Jodi Breisler reports from Capitol Hill.

Two Apparent Domestic Violence Deaths This Week (2007-11-12)
Sheridan County Attorney Matt Redle tells host Elsa Partan that the killings this week point to some disturbing Wyoming trends.

The Business Side of Buffalo Bill Cody (2007-11-12)
Buffalo Bill Cody expert Robert Bonner talks with host Bob Beck about his new book, which explores the businessman side of Buffalo Bill Cody.

Sheridan College Gets Cash for Improvements (2007-11-12)
Sheridan's Whitney Benefits pledged more than seven million dollars to help build new classrooms, labs and student housing at Sheridan College. Host Bob Beck talks to Kevin Drumm, the President of the Northern Wyoming Community College District.

Uranium Concerns Lead To Meeting (2007-11-12)
Organizations form Wyoming, Colorado and South Dakota met in Rapid City on Saturday to plan strategies for battling environmental threats caused by uranium mining.

Chronic Wasting Found Near Lovell (2007-11-12)
white-tailed deer killed by a hunter west of Lovell has tested positive for chronic wasting disease.

The Legislator Who Tackled Cancer (2007-11-12)
Senator Charles Scott of Casper successfully ushered the Wyoming Cancer Control Act through the legislature in the last session. He told host Elsa Partan that the death of a colleague had something to do with the bill's successful passage

Lack of Mental Health Professionals in the West (2007-11-12)
Elizabeth Wayne Johnson looks at a growing shortage in Wyoming and the west: mental health workers.

Hospital in Worland Struggles to Recruit Doctors (2007-11-12)
Like many rural towns, Worland struggles to find enough physicians. But the local hospital has had some success. Peter O'Dowd profiles the Washakie Medical Center and two of its doctors.

Undercover with the Poaching Patrol (2007-11-12)
Each fall, game wardens often work from early morning until late at night to make sure hunters are following the rules. Elsa Partan went hunting for hunters with the Game and Fish department.

Warm Weather Hurts Natural Gas Prices (2007-11-12)
Warm weather is chilling natural gas prices in Wyoming.

Communities need to do more to welcome doctors (2007-11-12)
A recruiter who works to attract physicians to Wyoming says communities don't always do enough to make new doctors feel welcome.

Project seeks to refine lignite, reduce pollution (2007-11-12)
A project in the coal country of North Dakota will use dryers to refine lignite, and reduce pollution.

Lummis, Sansonetti say they're weighing U.S. House run (2007-11-12)
Some familiar names are rising to the surface as potential Republican replacements for Rep. Barbara Cubin.

Proposal would allow felons to vote (2007-11-12)
A Laramie legislator argues that convicted felons deserve more of a right to vote.

Cubin to step down after 7 terms in Washington (2007-11-10)
Barbara Cubin told a group of state Republicans on Saturday that she will not seek re-election after her term expires in 2008.

Yellowstone Visitors Number 3 Million This Year (2007-11-10)
For the first time since 1999, more than 3 million people have visited Yellowstone National Park in a single year.

Cubin not seeking re-election next year, Republican officials say (2007-11-09)
Rep. Barbara Cubin was first elected to the House in 1994. 2008 may be her last.

Railroad sees expanded role for PRB coal (2007-11-09)
A coal executive for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad has high hopes for Wyoming coal in a booming global market.

Docs suggest screenings for memory loss (2007-11-09)
Experts this week recommended that all seniors aged 65 and older request memory screenings when they go in for a routine physical exam. Not everyone agrees.

Romney Returns To Wyoming (2007-11-09)
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney plans to make campaign stops in Gillette, Riverton and Cheyenne on Nov. 18.

Wyoming looks to settle inmate's sex abuse lawsuit (2007-11-08)
A former inmate in Rawlins says his cousin sexually abused him while they lived in the same cell.

Yellowstone Volcano Catching Attention (2007-11-08)
Yellowstone National Park, on the site of a giant volcano, has begun swelling up.

Cowboy State Games End (2007-11-08)
The Cowboy State Games are ending. The board of directors for the amateur sports contest announced Wednesday that the event had run its course.

Activist Worried About Gas Development (2007-11-08)
A Powder River Basin area activist says that gas development is proposed near the town of Pavillion and that it has some residents nervous.

Key Wyoming coal producer goes up for sale (2007-11-08)
A key producer of coal in Wyoming is up for sale after aquiring the Canadian company, Alcan.

State GOP shakes off sanctions (2007-11-08)
It's official: Wyoming Republicans will lose 14 delegates to the national convention in September

Conservation easements hit record pace (2007-11-08)
Wyoming land trusts are racing to wrap up so-called conservation easements before the end of the year.

Encana Denies It's Planning To Drill Near Pavillion (2007-11-08)
Encana Oil and Gas says there's no truth to the rumor that the company plans to drill 500 gas wells near Pavillion, Wyoming.

Smoking Ban Didn't Get Enough Legislative Support (2007-11-07)
The reason a proposed statewide smoking ban will not be taken up by a legislative committee is that it does not have enough support.

Wild Horse Roundup Will Go Ahead (2007-11-07)
A Bureau of Land Management wild horse roundup will go ahead this month, after all.

Saratoga and Carbon County Join Protest Against Leases (2007-11-07)
Two more groups have spoken out against proposed oil and gas leasing by the Bureau of Land Management in the Upper Platte River Valley.

Gillette Considers Using CBM Water As Drinking Water (2007-11-07)
The city of Gillette is considering mixing water pumped during coal-bed methane gas production with regular drinking water to stretch the city's supply in the face of a projected water shortage.