Our Cheyenne news staff, with reporting from Doug Randall and Joy Greenwald.
Cheyenne News Staff
Transportation Commission Awards 51.5 Million for Highway Projects
Three pavement preservation projects made possible by increased state fuel tax revenue, were awarded by the Wyoming Transportation Commission during its November meeting.
Governor Appoints New Justice to the Wyoming Supreme Court
Governor Matt Mead has appointed Catherine (Kate) M. Fox as the newest member of the Wyoming Supreme Court. Fox replaces the Honorable Barton R. Voigt, who has been on the Supreme Court since 2001 and served as Chief Justice from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2010...
Senator Mike Enzi Sponsors Amendments To Protect Nukes in Wyoming [AUDIO]
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi is sponsoring several amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act which he says will protect Wyoming's ICBM force. Federal judges in Wyoming are teaming up with Teton County Commissioners to try to prevent the U...
Wyoming Professor Secures $1.2 Million Grant to Develop More Advanced Lidar
Lidar, an acronym for light detection and ranging, is an optic remote sensing technology that can detect and measure molecular aerosols and cloud droplets in the atmosphere.
Wyoming Legislative Committee Hears Testimony About Federal Land Policies [AUDIO]
The Wyoming Supreme Court heard arguments over whether a trade secrets exemption in the state's open records law shields many of the chemicals the petroleum industry uses during hydraulic fracturing from public disclosure. The Wyoming Legislature's Select Federal Natural Resources Management Committee took testimony from state and local entities on some of the difficulties they have had in dealing
Despite Gas Tax Increase, Wyoming’s Price Per Gallon Still Less Than Surrounding States [AUDIO]
Wyoming schools Superintendent Cindy hill has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Matt Mead and Wyoming Department of Education Director Richard Crandall seeking release of certain records and correspondence. The ten cent per gallon increase in the state's gas tax has not resulted in an equivalent increase in gas prices according to a WYDOT official...
Cheyenne Frontier Days Joins Other Rodeos To Help Stop Domestic Violence
To support awareness for this cause, Tuesday, July 22, will now be known as “Man-Up Crusade Against Domestic Violence Day”. All park-goers are encouraged to wear purple on this day.
Wyoming Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Y Cross Ranch Case [AUDIO]
A former Wyoming Governor and an attorney for a Denver philanthropist argued before the Wyoming Supreme Court over the fate of a ranch owned by two university foundations. Casper Police Chief Chris Walsh has announced he will retire in February...
Wind Farm Developer Looking For Financing [Audio]
The developer of a proposed 46 turbine wind farm near Glenrock is racing to secure financing and finalize a utility contract. Amy Richards reports. Wyoming House Speaker Tom Lubnau says getting coal ports built in the northwest to help with exports is extremely important for th state's coal industry...
Wyoming Tribes Seeking Comment on Wind River Canyon Scenic Byway Proposal [AUDIO]
A special house committee investigating state schools Superintendent Cindy Hill has narrowed its focus. The Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapahoe Department of Transportation are taking public comment on the final draft of the Wind River Canyon Scenic Byway Corridor Management Program...