State Forester Bill Crapser

Fires Burn Up Fire Suppression Budget [AUDIO]
Wyoming's former Oil and Gas Supervisor has a new job. Joy Greenwald reports. State Forester Bill Crapser says the unusually severe fire season in the state this summer mean's Wyoming has already spent the money it had available for fire suppression for the entire two-year budget period. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Forester Urges Evacuation Readiness (AUDIO)
Forester Urges Evacuation Readiness (AUDIO)
Forester Urges Evacuation Readiness (AUDIO)
The Wyoming Department of Corrections has issued a comprehensive statewide release policy in response to an April 10th incident where an inmate was released from the state penitentiary in error. Amy Richards has a report. Wyoming State Forester Bill Crapser says wildland fires are likely to be a continuing hazard over the next few weeks and is urging people who may  be in affected areas to be read
Mead Requests Fracking Comment Extension [AUDIO]
Mead Requests Fracking Comment Extension [AUDIO]
Mead Requests Fracking Comment Extension [AUDIO]
Governor Matt Mead is asking Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to extend the comment period on proposed hydraulic fracturing rules, which the governor says duplicate Wyoming's rules and are cumbersome and unncessary. Amy Richards reports. Wyoming State Forester Bill Crapser is warning residents to be extremely careful with all outdoor activities that could start a fire. He says the current hot, dry c