Amy Richards

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Amy Richards is News Director for Townsquare Media-Cheyenne. She has long experience covering local news and is well known in the state capitol for her Legislative coverage.
CPD Logo Contest Winners (Amy Richards/TSM) CPD Logo Contest Winners (Amy Richards/TSM)

Anti-Graffiti Logo Contest winners Announced

The winners of the Cheyenne Police Department's were announced Wednesday. The contest was to design a "logo" that sends the message of zero tolerance for graffiti in the community. Over 150 qualifying entries were submitted from C

Pathfinder Reservoir (Wyoming Travel and Tourism) Pathfinder Reservoir (Wyoming Travel and Tourism)

Reservoir Levels Could Be An Issue In Late Summer [AUDIO]

Despite A Natural Resources Conservation Service report that says the water tables in most of the west are at or slightly above average, a U.S.D.A. official says the reservoir levels may still pose a problem. The Wyoming High School Activities Association has taken on the issue of social media. Doug Randall has the details. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

Gov. Mead with EMS personnel (Amy Richards/TSM) Gov. Mead with EMS personnel (Amy Richards/TSM)

Gov. Mead Proclaims EMS Week in Wyoming

Governor Matt Mead declared May 20th-May 26th Emergency Medical Services Week in Wyoming.  Gov. Mead says Wyoming residents can take comfort in knowing that well trained, caring men and women are only a phone call away. He says emergency medical technicians (emts), paramedics, and firs

Federal Courthouse Cheyenne (http://www.wyd.uscourts.gov) Federal Courthouse Cheyenne (http://www.wyd.uscourts.gov)

Lawyers Say Client Engaged in Criminal or Fraudulent Conduct [AUDIO]

Lawyers for a neurosurgeon who practices in Wyoming and Montana have informed a federal judge they believe their client engaged in criminal or fraudulent conduct. Doug Randall has the details. A Saturday event at the Casper Events Center is aimed at recognizing the states female veterans, according to Veterans Administration Spokeswoman Jackie Van Mark. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

Anderson Elementary School (Courtesy of LCSD#1) Anderson Elementary School (Courtesy of LCSD#1)

LCSD #1 Training Staff in Bullying Prevention

During Tuesday evening's "Bullying Hurts" webinar on KGAB, Todd Burns, principal of Bain Elementary School and Olweus Bullying Prevention Program coordinator for Laramie County School District #1, said he believes the entire community needs to be involved in changing the culture of bullying.

Burns said earlier this year a bullying prevention committee fr

Bison Cow (Courtesy of National Park Service) Bison Cow (Courtesy of National Park Service)

Judge Blocks Use of Helicopter in Bison Hazing Operation [AUDIO]

A federal judge has blocked Montana officials from using a helicopter to drive bison back into Yellowstone National Park. Doug Randall reports. A Union Pacific worker's efforts to improve safety at a Wyoming rail yard is being recognized. Business Reporter Sharon Fain has the details. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

Wyoming Capitol Building (Amy Richards/TSM) Wyoming Capitol Building (Amy Richards/TSM)

State Capitol Building In Need of Renovation

The Wyoming State Capitol Building in Cheyenne is one of the state's most iconic buildings, but it is in need of some costly renovations.

State Construction Manager Rich Cathcart says while the building is structurally sound, the building’s steam-heating system is outdated, the air conditioning is nearly nonexistent, and its electrical wiring and water pipes require constant repair. In addition, a lack of a fire-suppression sprinkler system leaves the building vulnerable to disaster.

Gov Mead reads to 1st Graders (Amy Richards/TSM) Gov Mead reads to 1st Graders (Amy Richards/TSM)

Gov Mead Reads To First Graders

About 1,250 first graders from Laramie County Schools participated in the 7th annual "Wyoming Reads" event Tuesday at the Laramie County Library. Governor Matt Mead read to first graders from St. Mary's School. The Governor read "Even Monsters Need Haircuts" and "The Po

State Superintendent Cindy Hill State Superintendent Cindy Hill

Superintendent Hill Pleased With Naep Results [AUDIO]

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Cindy Hill says she was pleased to see  'sub groups' of Wyoming students who generally do not do well on science tests exceed national averages on the recently released National Assessment of Educational Progress  (NAEP) science test. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Wyoming says most of the complaints it receives from inmates in state jails and prisons deal with their medical and mental health care. Doug Randall reports. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News. 

Heart Mountain Marker (Jerry Kemp/Wkipedia) Heart Mountain Marker (Jerry Kemp/Wkipedia)

Heart Mountain Interpretive Center Recognized [AUDIO]

The Heart Mountain Interpretive Center in Park County has been recognized with an award from the American Association of Museums. Doug Randall reports.  Wyoming  Kids Count will co-present the film "Bully" directed by Lee Hirsch, at the Cheyenne International Film Festival on Thursday 5/17. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.