Amy Richards
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.
Amy Richards
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Postal Service Won’t Shutter Rural Post Offices
May 9, 2012 The U.S. Postal Service says it is backing off its plan to close up to 3,700 low-revenue post offices sometime after May 15th. Citing strong community opposition, the agency will now reduce full-time staff but maintain a part-time post office presence in rural areas.
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Gov Mead: Wyoming Needs To Reduce Worker Fatality Rate
May 9, 2012
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Douglas Creek Flows Will Increase Friday
May 9, 2012 People living near of visiting the Keystone area of the Medicine Bow National Forest should expect higher than normal flows in Douglas Creek starting on Friday May 11th. Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities spokesman Clin
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Runoff Will Be Below Normal This Year [AUDIO]
May 9, 2012 This year's spring and summer runoff in Wyoming is looking like a trickle compared to last year. Doug Randall reports. If you are planning to run for office,the filing period opens on May 17th. State Elections Director Peggy Nighswonger has the details on how statewide candidates can file online. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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National Speaker To Address Wyoming Philanthropy Days [AUDIO]
May 8, 2012 Government officials plan to haze a large herd of migrating bison back into Yellowstone National Park this week. Nationally known fundraising expert Penelope Burk will be the keynote speaker at the Wyoming Philanthropy Days in June at Little America in Cheyenne. Doug Randall has the details. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Mountain Pine Beetle Update
May 8, 2012 Some of Wyoming's forests, including the Medicine Bow National Forest, are seeing a let up of the Mountain Pine Beetle infestation. Les Koch, Forest Health Specialist with the Wyoming State Forestry Division says the reason the infestation is declining in some areas is because they have run out of trees to kill.
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Game And Fish: Take Precautions Against Aquatic Invasive Species
May 8, 2012
Wyoming Game and Fish spokesman Al Langston says with the the warmer weather, boating interest is on the upswing and with that interest, boaters are asked to take special precautions to make sure their boats are not carrying Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). Langston says it is extremely important for boaters follow proper precautions to insure they will not be transporting AIS into Wyoming waters. He says the Drain, Clean, and Dry process is still the best method to keep AIS
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Enzi Debates Student Loan Bill [AUDIO]
May 8, 2012
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY) during debate on a bill that would delay a hike in student loan rates for a year, said he was disappointed with the majority party's plan for paying for the bill. A University of Oregon led project to create an atlas of Yellowstone National Park is done. Doug Randall has the details. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Judge Says Phone Warrants Ok in Wyoming [AUDIO]
May 7, 2012 A Teton County judge has ruled that warrants issued over the telephone for blood tests for drunk driving suspects don't violate Wyoming's Constitution. Doug Randall has the details. The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees voted Friday to allow work to begin this month on the White Hall project, starting with asbestos removal and abatement. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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TransCanada Proposes New Route For Keystone XL Pipeline [AUDIO]
May 7, 2012
TransCanada Corporation has reapplied to the US Department of State (DOS) for a presidential permit to build the proposed $7 billion dollar Keystone XL Pipeline. Doug Randall has the details. U.S.D.A. inspectors are now able to track for e-coli contaminated meat as soon as early testing detects a potential problem, that's according Dr. Elizabeth Hagen, U.S.D.A Under Secretary for food safety. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.