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Environmentalists drop 1 of 2 wolf lawsuits

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:40:47 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - A coalition of environmental groups has dropped one of two lawsuits challenging last year's decision by federal officials to turn over management of Wyoming wolves to the state.

Groundwater test proposal gets good reviews

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:32:19 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - Gov. Matt Mead's proposal to require groundwater testing at oil and gas drilling sites has gotten good reviews from environmental advocates, landowners and industry representatives.

Production begins at Cameco uranium mine in Wyo.

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:44:51 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - Wyoming's newest uranium mine could account for a substantial portion of the state's uranium production in a couple years.

Record heat after record cold in Wyoming

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:31:41 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - Less than two weeks after seeing heavy snow and record cold, Wyoming is now seeing record heat.

May 31 is online hunting application deadline

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:02:43 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - The deadline for Wyoming residents to apply online for limited-quota elk, deer, and antelope licenses is May 31. The deadline for hunters to submit paper applications is May 15.

Cheyenne gets $1M cleanup grant from EPA

Sun, 12 May 2013 16:51:06 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - The Environmental Protection Agency has given the city of Cheyenne a $1 million grant to assess and clean up contaminated properties in the west downtown area.

Abortion protester sues Jackson over 2011 arrest

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:01:14 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - An anti-abortion protester has sued the town of Jackson, saying it violated his rights when police arrested him as he preached on the town square in 2011.

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.

USDA: SE Wyo. emerging from drought

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:34:50 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - The latest report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows southeast Wyoming may be emerging from 11 months of drought.

Wyoming Fallen Peace Officer Memorial on Saturday

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:59:24 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - The second annual Wyoming Fallen Peace Officer's Memorial will be held this Saturday at the State Capitol in Cheyenne.

New Cheyenne power plant under construction

Wed, 08 May 2013 06:29:21 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - Construction has begun on a new $237 million power plant near Cheyenne.

BLM Wyoming's oil, gas lease auction raises $8.7M

Tue, 07 May 2013 23:09:11 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - The Bureau of Land Management's latest auction of federal oil and gas leases in Wyoming has generated more than $8.7 million.

Wyo., NC C130 crews practice fighting wildfires

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:59:32 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - Two Air National Guard units that fly C-130 cargo planes against wildfires are taking part in annual training this week under new standards and procedures adopted since one of the specially equipped planes crashed last year.

NM man pleads guilty to conspiracy in Wyo. arson

Fri, 03 May 2013 21:16:29 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - A New Mexico man pleaded guilty on Friday to conspiracy to commit arson in the 2010 fire that destroyed the main building of the Hitching Post Inn, a landmark hotel in Cheyenne.

Jury convicts Australian of robbing Wyoming bank

Thu, 02 May 2013 20:35:55 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - A federal jury took just over an hour Thursday to convict an Australian man who said he robbed a bank in Wyoming so he could give money to the homeless.

May Day snow storm hits Colo., Wyo., Midwest

Wed, 01 May 2013 23:46:14 -0400

DENVER - People in parts of Colorado and Wyoming pulled puffy jackets, hats and umbrellas out of the closet again Wednesday for another round of wet spring snow.

Judge dismisses Catholic Church sex lawsuit

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:16:28 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that a Colorado woman had filed against a Roman Catholic church in Casper.

Wyoming votes to invest $600M in private equity

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:25:50 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - Wyoming's top elected officials voted Monday to increase the state's investment in private equities.

Jackson Hole newspaper fights reporter's subpoena

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:30:28 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - A Wyoming newspaper is fighting a subpoena from federal prosecutors who want a reporter to testify about her interview of a man accused of bank robbery.

Cheyenne traffic stop yields mobile meth lab

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:20:58 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - A man faces criminal charges following a Cheyenne traffic stop in which police say they found him driving with a young girl in a van that held a mobile methamphetamine laboratory.

More highway construction starting soon in Wyoming

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:47:00 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - More highway construction projects will soon be underway around Wyoming and most of them will be done by in-state companies.

Wyoming K-12 school enrollment exceeds 90K

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:45:31 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - Wyoming's K-12 public school enrollment has exceeded 90,000 for the first time since 1999.

Mead declares April 'Child Abuse Prevention Month'

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:26:12 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - Gov. Matt Mead has proclaimed April as "Child Abuse Prevention Month."

Gov. Mead says coming state budget likely flat

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:52:53 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - Gov. Matt Mead said Monday that he will push to hold the state budget flat for the coming two-year budget cycle despite legislative calls for more state agency spending cuts.