Cheyenne News
(Getty/Christopher Furlong) Methane-Helium Plant Purchased [AUDIO]
Denbury Resources Inc. has announced plans to purchase the Riley Ridge methane and helium plant, which is under construction south of Big Piney. Amy Richards has details. Dr. Elizabeth Hagen of the USDA says that agency has launched a new food safety campaign in an effort to reduce the one in six Americans who get sick from food borne illnesses. Click past jump to listen to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Flaming Gorge Reservoir (Courtesy Wyoming Division of Tourism) Task Force To Study Diversion of Wyoming Water [Audio]
Stakeholders including Colorado's river basins have agreed to form a task force to study issues related to diverting water from the Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Wyoming to Colorado. Doug Randall reports on that story. The Wyoming Highway Patrol will be out in force during the holiday weekend. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) (Win McNamee/Getty) Wyoming Senators Call for Balanced Budget Amendment [AUDIO]
U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) says he supports a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Doug Randall reports that water Levels at Glendo State Park are not expected to adversely affect camping opportunities this weekend. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
(Getty/Jeff Mitchell) Wyoming Meat Production Steady (AUDIO)
With the increased flooding danger in Wyoming, Insurance Commissioner Ken Vines is warning people to check their insurance polices to make sure flooding is covered. Vines says many policies do not offer that coverage. Wyoming red meat production is holding steady compared to this time last year. Ag reporter Ahren Broad has more. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Mom and Baby (Courtesy of the U.S.D.A.) State Raises Income Ceiling For WIC Program [Audio]
There's praise for a federal District Court decision on oil and gas leasing on federal lands, David Koch, reports. State Health officials say the increase in the income ceiling for the Women, Infants and Children's (WIC) program will help make the program accessible to more clients. Doug Randall reports. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Governor Mead Praised for Sage Grouse Plan [AUDIO]
Governor Matt Mead received a letter from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, commending him and the Sage Grouse Implementation Plan. Doug Randall reports on the success of this year's Butch Cassidy Days at the Wyoming Territorial Prison in Laramie and the plan to make it an even bigger event. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
A gas rig and windmill in Sublette County. (Michael Smith/Newsmakers/Getty) Judge Orders Lease Decision Deadline (AUDIO)
A judge has ruled that the U-S Interior Department must abide by a deadline in the Mineral Leasing Act to either issue or deny oil and gas leases within 60 days of selling them at auction. Amy Richards has details. Money continued to flow into the state's main checking account in May ahead of projections, according to a Senior Economist with the state's Economic Analysis Division. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Sweetwater County Sheriff Rich Haskell Sweetwater County Man Escapes From Court Hearing [Audio]
U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso joined all Senate Republicans today in advocating for a balanced budget amendment as one of the most solid solutions to America’s debt problem. An inmate fled the courtroom in Green River Monday but was seen running away by two police detectives and quickly captured. Daniel Sandoval has that story. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
(Roberto A Sanchez/iStockphoto) New Concealed Weapons Law Starts Friday [Audio]
Starting Friday July 1st, Wyoming residents will be allowed to carry a concealed weapon without a permit, Doug Randall has the details. U.S. Senator John Barrasso says Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and U.S. Fish and Wildlife service official Daniel Ashe will travel to Wyoming withing the next month to meet with Governor Matt Mead to discuss the wolf issue. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Wyoming Secretary of State Max Maxfield Maxfield: Reuters Paints Inaccurate Picture [AUDIO]
Wyoming Secretary of State Max Maxfield says a Reuters report released yesterday does not paint an accurate picture of how the state is dealing with business incorporation companies. Amy Richards has a report. A spokesman for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department says that agency will try to purchase 10, 000 pheasants to make up for chicks and eggs that had to be destroyed because of disease. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Anti-Graffiti Logo Contest winners Announced May 17, 2012
Reservoir Levels Could Be An Issue In Late Summer [AUDIO] May 16, 2012
Bark Beetle Battle Focusing On Flexibility May 16, 2012
Gov. Mead Proclaims EMS Week in Wyoming May 16, 2012
