Wyoming’s new wolf management plan will go before the State Legislature during next month’s budget session. Some say the plan could be a lightning rod for controversy. One of those is State Senator Bruce Burns of Sheridan who tells our affilaite KROE. The current plan agreed on by Governor Mead and U.S. Secretary of the [...]
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New Wolf Management Plan Could Bring Controversy To Upcoming Legislative Session
By Mick Birge posted Jan 25, 2012 at 6:39AM
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Jan. 24, 2011 — Weather Fairly Quiet Today, Winds Pick up on Wednesday
By DayWeather, Inc. posted Jan 24, 2012 at 9:53AM
The scattered snow showers that moved through state very early Wednesday have pushed off to the east. Other than a few additional light snow showers or flurries in the northwest, the day will be mainly dry and cool statewide. Once again the winds are expected to pick up across the state on Wednesday. West to [...]
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UW Considering Tuition Hike
By Mick Birge posted Jan 23, 2012 at 7:06AM
University of Wyoming officials plan to ask trustees in March to approve tuition rates for a two-year period. At a meeting on Friday, Vice President of Administration Doug Vinzant told trustees adopting a two-year planned tuition program would provide certainty for students. Currently, annual full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are $4,125 for residents and $12,855 for non-residents. [...]
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Rawlins Could Soon Be One Grocery Store Town
By Mick Birge posted Jan 23, 2012 at 7:03AM
The Discount Grocery store in Rawlins is closing at the end of March. Owner Ken Heisey bought the store in 2002. He says he’s ready to try something different and wants to spend more time with his kids. However the West Winds Bakery and Deli in the same building was sold to new owners and [...]
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Former WYO Auditor Takes New Job With Rocky Mountain Power
By Mick Birge posted Jan 23, 2012 at 7:00AM
Rocky Mountain Power has hired former state Auditor Rita Meyer (pictured) to serve as the electric utility’s vice president for Wyoming. The utility says Meyer will have responsibility for overseeing Rocky Mountain Power’s Wyoming state business plan, directing customer and community relations, and supporting regulatory and legislative activities. She will maintain offices in Casper and Cheyenne. [...]
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Snowmobiler & His Machine Fall Through Thin Ice Near Pinedale
By Mick Birge posted Jan 23, 2012 at 6:58AM
A snowmobiler is a lucky man after he and his machine found themselves literally in Fremont Lake northeast of Pinedale on Friday. The story from Bob Rule with KPIN Radio in Pinedale.
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Jan. 20, 2012 — Strong Winds Continue, More Snow for the High Country this Weekend
By DayWeather, Inc. posted Jan 20, 2012 at 9:38AM
The very strong west winds continue to plague portions of southeastern Wyoming. A High Wind Watch has been posted from late tonight through Saturday afternoon for some locations. 65 mph wind gusts are expected. Temperatures will be above average, due to the strong downsloping west winds, in the central, south central and southeastern portions of [...]
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Jan. 19, 2012 — Another Round of Snow and Wind
By DayWeather, Inc. posted Jan 19, 2012 at 10:07AM
The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through Friday morning for the western portion of the state and for the Sierra Madre and Snowy Mountain Ranges through 6PM Friday. So far, up to a foot of snow has fallen in some areas of the northwest. Snow will continue to pile up there today [...]
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Jan. 18, 2012 — Snow in the West; Wind in the East
By DayWeather, Inc. posted Jan 18, 2012 at 9:57AM
The western mountains will continue to pick up good snowfall today as the conveyor belt of moisture from the Pacific continues to move in. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the western portion of the state through Friday morning. Here, two to three feet of snow or more are expected. The Sierra Madre [...]
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State Troopers Seize $5.7 Million Worth of Fake Merchandise
By Mick Birge posted Jan 18, 2012 at 6:57AM
Authorities say a routine commercial vehicle inspection in Wyoming has turned up about $5.7 million worth of counterfeit handbags, jackets and shoes. The Wyoming Highway Patrol said in a news release Tuesday the merchandise was seized Monday evening during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 just west of Cheyenne. The tractor-trailer contained 18 pallets of [...]
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