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)
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