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Fires Burn Up Fire Suppression Budget [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:00:17 +0000

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)

Doug Randall — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:17:23 +0000

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 ready to evacuate. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

Mead Requests Fracking Comment Extension [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:11:21 +0000

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 conditions have created a fire danger which is usually not seen in Wyoming until August. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.