Our Cheyenne news staff, with reporting from Doug Randall and Joy Greenwald.
Cheyenne News Staff
Gov. Mead Declares Women’s Range Day in Wyoming
Governor Matt mead signed a proclamation Wednesday declaring the 4th Tuesday of every month as " Girls' night out at the Range " and August 6th 2013 as " National Women's Range Day in Wyoming." The Governor was joined by April Strong a facilitator for " A Girl and a Gun" women's shooting club, which is launching its first chapter in Wyoming...
SBC Votes to Buy Building for Snowy Range Academy
The State Building Commission voted Tuesday to spend up to $4 million to purchase a building in Laramie for the Snowy Range Academy. The members of the commission who voted in favor of the purchase were Gov. Matt Mead, Secretary of State Max Maxfield and Treasurer Mark Gordon...
Enzi, Barrasso Part of Effort to Speed Up Federal Permitting Process
Barrasso and Enzi were particularly pleased with a section of the bill that would restrict environmental groups to a more reasonable deadline if they plan to bring a lawsuit against a project.
Green River Man Dies From Injuries Sustained in 7/18 Crash
A 50 year old Green River man died from injuries sustained in an accident on July 18th on U.S. Highway 189 about 9 miles south of Big Piney in Sublette County.
The Wyoming Highway Patrol says Ricardo Castillon was northbound on US 189 when his vehicle crossed the center line into the southbound lane of travel...
Veteran’s Service Officer August Community Outreach Schedule
A Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services in Wyoming cities throughout August. Vicki Richards, is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans' benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims, or VA healthcare...
U.W. Trustees Award Contract for New Indoor Golf Practice Facility
The facility will also be a revenue-generating facility to augment the golf course’s operations, as memberships for its use will be available to members of the public.
Enzi Calls for Defunding Obamacare
Senator Mike Lee, R-Utah, who is leading this effort, sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., announcing their plan to oppose the federal funding bill if it funds Obamacare.
Baker Hughes: Rig Count Up This Week
Rig Count up this week according to Baker Huges, Inc.
Final Cheyenne Frontier Days 2013 Parade is Saturday
The final Cheyenne Frontier Days 2013 Grand Parade will step off Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. The Grand Marshall for the parade will be Governor Matt Mead. The parade will feature several bands, musical groups, military personnel and lots of horses
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Mammovan Makes Appearance at Cheyenne Frontier Days 2013
The GE Mammovan made an appearance at Cheyenne Frontier Days Friday. GE, Susan G. Komen and country superstar Jason Aldean offered tickets and a meet and greet with Aldean. The first winner of the free tickets and meet and greet was Nicole Schlotthauer, from Thornton, Colorado. She...