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BLM Releases Lander Management Plan [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:45:58 +0000

A group encouraging export terminals for coal in the Pacific Northwest is gathering support from Wyoming companies and organizations. Business reporter Sharon Fain has the details. Doug Randall reports that the Bureau of Land Management has released the Lander Resource Management Plan and final Environmental Impact Statement. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Sage Grouse Still Face Challenges in Wyoming [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:06:03 +0000

Twenty-eight year old Brian Sears of Cheyenne is facing charges of second degree homicide and attempted second degree homicide in connection with last Thursday's shooting that claimed the life off 22 year old Connor Tarr of Cheyenne. Sage grouse had favorable weather this summer but remain challenged by energy development in Wyoming. Doug Randall reports. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Conservationists Welcome Sage Grouse Report [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:25:17 +0000

Encana Oil and Gas has granted $23, 630 to the Wyoming Stock Growers Association to continue funding the realranchers.com initiative. Amy Richards reports. Conservation groups are welcoming a federal report how sage grouse should be managed in 11 western states to avoid new federal protections. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Game and Fish Asking for Dead Sage Grouse Reports [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:45:26 +0000

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a $4 Million grant program to help 20 communities in developing new wood to energy opportunities. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is asking state residents to report dead sage grouse so the birds can be tested for West Nile Virus. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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BLM Issues Temporary Sage Grouse Guidelines [AUDIO]

Amy Richards — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:05:25 +0000

A suspect remains at large following an armed bank robbery in Laramie last night. Wesley Kempton has the story from Laramie. The Bureau of Land Management has announced temporary guidelines to protect Sage Grouse on federal lands. Doug Randall reports. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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BLM taking steps to protect Sage Grouse (AUDIO)

Doug Randall — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:32:45 +0000

The Wyoming Department of Education has released the 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Summary and Results. Amy Richards has details. The BLM is moving quickly to protect Sage Grouse across the west. The U-S Fish and Wildlife Service has said the bird is a candidate for listing under the Endangered Species Act. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Salazar in Cheyenne To Talk About Sage Grouse [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:09:57 +0000

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and representatives of 10 Western states met in Cheyenne today to talk about sage grouse. Salazar says it is important that the Western States develop a comprehensive strategy to protect the bird.

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has been looking to a strategy developed by the state of Wyoming as a successful way to protect sage grouse.

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Governor Mead Wants Money For Sage Grouse Conservation [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:05:28 +0000

Governor Matt Mead wants state lawmakers to put up $10 million dollars for Sage Grouse conservation. Doug Randall has more.. the Casper City Council passed an ordinance on second reading Tuesday evening that would prohibit the open carry of weapons at city meetings. Karen Snyder reports. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Senator Mike Enzi is Calling For Two Year Federal Budget [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 23:05:00 +0000

Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY) has introduced a bill to require biennial budgeting that he says will provide a better way for the federal government to scrutinize spending and provide better oversight of federal agencies. Former Governor Dave Freudenthal (D-WY) joined Governor Matt Mead (R-WY) Wednesday in recognizing the team that devised a long term strategy for the conservation of Sage Grouse in Wyoming. Doug Randall has the details. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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BLM Implementing New Sage Grouse Policy [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:47:38 +0000

Amy Richards has a report on some questions you should ask insurance companies when they make you a total loss offer. The Bureau of Land Management has a new policy on Sage Grouse protection, which many people hope will prevent the birds from being listed under the Endangered Species Act. Deborah Smith of Wyoming News Service has a report. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Governor Mead Revises Sage Grouse Rule [Audio]

Amy Richards — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 23:05:39 +0000

Governor Matt Mead signed an updated version of the Sage Grouse Core protection area. Doug Randall reports that Sheridan firefighters are suing the city, because they did not receive a pay raise. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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