Our Cheyenne news staff, with reporting from Doug Randall and Joy Greenwald.
Cheyenne News Staff
Ethanol Debate is Heating Up, Could Have Impact on Agriculture [AUDIO]
A state review panel has approved a handful of changes to the development plans for a proposed wind farm in Converse County. The Farm Bill debate has taken a back seat in some circles to another major controversy, the ethanol debate.
Democrats Criticize Mead Over Medicaid Decision [Audio]
A Riverton man has been released from prison after the Wyoming Supreme Court overturned his First Degree Murder conviction. Wyoming Democrats are trying to turn up the heat on Gov. Matt Mead and other Republicans over their opposition to expanding Medicaid in Wyoming...
U.W. Accepting Applications for Scholarships for Native American Students [AUDIO]
The debate over whether Wyoming should legalize marijuana may be about to heat up. The University of Wyoming is now accepting applications for three scholarships for Native American students.
WINHealth Has Extended the Deadline for Individuals to Enroll For Coverage [AUDIO]
The soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters battery, 115th Fires Brigade, were presented with the Meritorious Unit Commendation earlier this month for the unit's tour in support of operation Iraqi Freedom. WINHealth has extended the deadline for individuals to enroll for coverage to December 31st...
Pavillion Still Awaiting Water Test Results [Audio]
Residents near Pavillion will have to wait even longer whether hydraulic fracturing contaminated their water. Amy Richards reports. A new study says the Natrona County Library may need more then $3.5 million to get the facility up to modern building standards...
Natrona County Man Facing Life In Prison [Audio]
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it will extend the deadline for a final decision on whether to list the wolverine under the Endangered Species Act. Amy Richards reports. A Natrona County man convicted of his second sex crime will spend the rest of his life behind bars...
Federal Judge to Hear Wolf Lawsuit [AUDIO]
A federal judge in Washington D.C. will hear arguments from environmental groups challenging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's recent move to end federal protections for wolves in Wyoming. A Powell man accused of providing heroin that led to the death of his neighbor has been charged with negligent homicide...
Both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks Open for Winter [AUDIO]
A 47 year old Northern Arapahoe man accused of beating his niece with a 20-pound barbell has been sentenced to two years in prison. Both of western Wyoming's National Parks are now open for the Winter.
Montana Wildlife Officials Will Reintroduce Big Horn Sheep in Madison Range [AUDIO]
Montana wildlife officials say they will reintroduce big horn sheep in an area of the Madison Range this winter. A man accused of molesting a 10 year old Casper girl won't go to trial until March.
Game and Fish Wants to Make Meetings More Accessible [AUDIO]
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is giving the public better access to its information meetings. The Natrona County School Board has appointed a former board member to fill a vacancy.