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Wyoming lawmakers seek action on abandoned wells

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:23:00 -0400

GILLETTE, Wyoming - Lawmakers have said Wyoming needs to step up action to deal with hundreds of abandoned coal-bed methane wells in the northeastern part of state.

Lawmakers weigh alcohol testing for drunk drivers

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:04:25 -0400

JACKSON, Wyoming - Wyoming lawmakers are looking into legislation that would keep repeat offenders of alcohol-related crimes out of jail and subject them instead to stringent testing.

Prosecutors undecided whether to retry Wyoming man

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:49:22 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - A Wyoming man released from prison after serving 23 years says he's confident new DNA testing in his 1989 rape case will lead to his exoneration if prosecutors take him to trial again.

Wyo. state lawmakers avoid discussing 'Hill Bill'

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:10:35 -0400

CODY, Wyoming - State lawmakers gathered at a public forum in Cody refused to talk about recent legislation that has stripped the state superintendent of public instruction of many of her duties.