budget cuts

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Cheyenne is bracing for another round of budget cuts in the wake of the energy sector's continued downturn.

Wyoming schools could face a budget shortfall of $700 million in the two-year funding cycle that starts next summer. Superintendent Jillian Balow says the Wyoming Department of Education has been looking at ways to be more efficient, even though Governor Matt Mead has promised to stand firm on funding for education...

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming National Guard officials say a 183-person company will be deactivated as part of budget cuts decreasing the size of the Guard. Captain Tom Blackburn of the Wyoming Military Department said in a statement Monday the members of the 1041st Multi-Role Bridge Company will be assigned to a new 131-person infantry company or other units in the state...

Game and Fish officials want to hear what you think about the cuts.

PHOENIX (AP) — Hundreds of illegal immigrants have been released by the Obama administration due to budget pressures. Officials have also scaled back border agent hours, drug patrols and staffing at border crossings — all during the peak illegal border-crossing season...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The administration's top trade official says budget cuts are making it more difficult to negotiate new trade deals and enforce existing ones. Demetrios Marantis, the acting U.S. Trade Representative, told the Senate Finance Committee that automatic cuts that went into effect at the beginning of the month and other anticipated cuts reduce his agency's capacity to enforce trade agr

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama will meet Friday with congressional leaders to discuss what to do about $85 billion in mandatory spending cuts. The top Democrat and Republican in both the House and Senate will attend...

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees is asking for $5.3 Million  in annual pay raises for faculty. Amy Richards has a report. A new study from Children's Mercy Hospitals and clinics finds that 83 percent of parents think social media makes a positive contribution to their children's development despite the risks. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

Governor Matt Mead is proposing cuts to the state budget proposal he submitted to state legislators in December. Doug Randall reports.  The U. S. Department of Agriculture Friday announced a proposed rule that would modernize the country’s poultry slaughter inspection system by shifting toward a more prevention-oriented format. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News. Read

The Executive Director of Families USA says proposed cuts in Medicare and Medicaid programs would have a devastating effect on affordable healthcare for many families. The ACLU says Wyoming needs a Juvenile Court System, Doug Randall reports. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.