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EPA Mandates Farm Chemical Storage Regulations [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:05:36 +0000

People who store fuel, crop oil or several other materials on farms or ranches must comply with spill control and countermeasure plans by May 10th. The Wyoming Supreme Court has upheld the life without parole sentence handed down to a Rock Springs man convicted of sexually abusing a 15 year old girl. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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New Law Doesn't Undo Life Sentences in Wyo.

Associated Press — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:21:34 +0000

Wyoming lawyers for the state and the American Civil Liberties Union say it's possible that some of the half dozen or so inmates already serving life sentences for crimes that happened when they were juveniles may ask the courts to reconsider their cases.

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Sharpe Officially Dons District Court Judge Robe

Doug Randall — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:26:13 +0000

Steven Sharpe was officially robed in as a First Judicial District of Wyoming Judge Monday Morning at the Wyoming Supreme Court Building at a ceremony presided over by the Wyoming Supreme Court Justices and attended by Governor Matt Mead, who chose Sharpe from among three candidates to replace Judge Micheal Davis in November after Davis was appointed to the high court

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Wyoming Supreme Court Upholds Permits for Wind Farms [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:01:33 +0000

The Wyoming Supreme Court has upheld permits issued by the state and Converse County allowing construction of two wind farms in the Laramie Range. Doug Randall reports. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will no longer print the "Hunting Information and Application Booklet". But the information will be available online. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Wyoming Supreme Court Hears Appeals in Sheridan Killing [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:00:55 +0000

The Wyoming Supreme Court heard arguments in the appeals of two Wyoming teenagers sentenced to life in prison for the home invasion slaying of a Sheridan man are asking the Wyoming Supreme Court to reduce their sentences in light of a recent Supreme Court decision. Doug Randall has the details. The Bureau of Land Management is seeking volunteers to count bald eagles in the Pinedale area next month. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Conservation Reserve Progam Acres In Wyoming May Decline [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:05:02 +0000

A lawyer for a Sweetwater County man convicted of sexual abuse of a minor told the Wyoming Supreme Court that it was improper for the trail judge to allow the jury to hear testimony from a previous victim. Doug Randall has that story. Joy Greenwold reports that federal budget restraints could mean fewer acres in Wyoming going into the USDA's Conservation Reserve Program. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Judge Michael Davis Appointed to Wyoming Supreme Court

Amy Richards — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:22:52 +0000

Gov. Matt Mead announced today that he has appointed Michael K. Davis as the newest member of the Wyoming Supreme Court, according to a media release. Davis replaces Michael Golden, who retired after 24 years on the Supreme Court.

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Wyoming Supreme Court Hears Sheridan Teen's Appeal [AUDIO]

Amy Richards — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:05:34 +0000

An attorney for a Sheridan teenager serving a sentence of life without the possibility of parole for a 2009 home invasion killing urged the Wyoming Supreme Court to find the teen's sentence unconstitutional. Doug Randall has the story. The Wyoming Department of Health is changing the way substance abuse and suicide prevention funding is managed and distributed across the state. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Wyo Supreme Court: Judge's Action Unconstitutional [AUDIO]

Amy Richards — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:05:28 +0000

The Wyoming Supreme Court has ruled that a lower court order prohibiting anti-abortion protests from appearing at the Jackson Town Square last year was unconstitutional. Doug Randall reports. The Executive Director of Families USA, an organization that lobbies for healthcare concerns, says a Medicare budget that has been passed by the U.S. House of Representatives would have a disastrous impact on health care and especially on Medicare and Medicaid funding. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Rep. Lummis Blasts President's Budget [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:05:57 +0000

The President's budget is a week late and a trillion dollars short, says Congresswoman Cynthia Lummis (R-WY). Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Marilyn Kite is asking state lawmakers to grant pay raises to judges and court employees. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Grand Teton Grizzly Still Awake [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:05:59 +0000

The Wyoming Supreme Court has reversed a Campbell County man's conviction on a felony stalking charge. Doug Randall reports. One of the best known grizzlies in Grand Teton National Park has postponed her hibernation by more than a month this winter. Leslie Green reports.
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ACLU Won't Be Allowed To Join Sheridan Teens Appeal [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:05:05 +0000

The Wyoming Supreme Court says it won't hear from two civil rights groups that wanted to argue in support of a Sheridan teenager who is appealing the life sentence he received after pleading guilty to a home invasion murder. Doug Randall reports. There' is already a candidate throwing his hat in the ring for Senator John Barrasso's senate seat. Author and Lusk resident Thomas Bleming announced his intention to challenge Barrasso in 2012.
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Remains Found During Search for Man[AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:05:41 +0000

Lawyers for a teenager serving life in prison in the home invasion killing of a Sheridan man have asked the Wyoming Supreme Court to reverse his conviction. Doug Randall reports. Searchers looking for a 71 year old man who went missing near Centennial this summer found remains in the Little Laramie River but it is not clear yet whether the remains are human. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Supreme Court: Law Protects Bar Owners [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:05:32 +0000

The Wyoming Supreme Court has ruled that state law protects bar owners from lawsuits arising from the actions of intoxicated patrons. Doug Randall has the details. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a safety report and a license to UR-Energy's Lost Cabin Uranium Mine in Sweetwater County. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Wyoming Sees Strong Sales And Use Tax Collections in FY 2011 [Audio]

Amy Richards — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 23:05:20 +0000

The Wyoming Supreme Court has reversed the felony conviction of a former Campbell County Cemetery supervisor. Doug Randall has the details. Sales and Use Tax collections finished Fiscal Year 2011 ahead of 2010 numbers. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Health Officials Say Watch out for Hantavirus [Audio]

Amy Richards — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:05:20 +0000

Doug Randall reports that the Wyoming Supreme Court has denied an appeal for a Wyoming Highway Patrolman who was found guilty of third degree sexual abuse of a minor. State Health officials say watch out for Hantavirus when doing spring cleaning of barns, garages and cabins. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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