Amy Richards is News Director for Townsquare Media-Cheyenne. She has many years of experience covering local news and is well known in the state capitol for her Legislative coverage. BA-English State University of New York. My favorite color is pink.
Amy Richards
Cheyenne Police Arrest 3 In Connection With Advance America Robbery
Cheyenne Police apprehended three individuals today who are believed to be tied to the armed robbery of Advance America Cash Advance. The robbery of Advance America, which is located at 3709 East Lincolnway, occurred yesterday at about 6:00 pm.
Education Reorganization Bill Clears Two Committees [AUDIO]
A proposed bill to drastically reduce the administrative role of Wyoming's top state public schools official has cleared two committees.
The proposal would remove the Wyoming Superintendent of public instruction as head of the state department of education. it would create a new director of the agency who would be appointed by the governor. The bill passed the Senate Education Committee by a 5-0 v
Bill Would Create Education Administration Position
The Chairmen of the Legislature’s Joint Education Committee are sponsoring legislation to change the governance of Wyoming K-12 public education system. Sen. Hank Coe (R-Park) and Rep. Matt Teeters (R-Goshen) have offered SF0104 “Education - state administration” to create an appointed position to administer the Department of Education...
Woman and Child Hit By Vehicle
At approximately 2:00 pm Cheyenne Police officers were called to 17th Street and Capitol for a vehicle vs pedestrian crash. Cheyenne police department spokesman Officer Dan Long says officers arrived on scene and found a 26-year-old female, who was pushing her 7-month-old baby in a stroller, had been hit by a car while they crossed the street...
Wyoming Legislators Sworn In, Get To Work [AUDIO]
The 62nd Wyoming Legislature has convened in Cheyenne for its general session, which is set to run through early March. The budget, healthcare and education seem to be the top issues on lawmakers minds.
Wyoming Legislature to Tackle Budget, Healthcare and Taxes [AUDIO]
The general session of the 62nd Wyoming Legislature officially begins Tuesday and the supplemental budget will be the biggest issue lawmakers will tackle. Rep. Tom Lubnau, Incoming Speaker of the Wyoming House says with the decrease in income that the state has, there's not a lot of room for legislative initiative...
Wyoming State Treasurer Joe Meyer Dies
State Treasurer Joseph B. (Joe) Meyer, 71, passed away in Cheyenne with his family by his side.