Amy Richards

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.

Sheriffs Department Raids A Suspected Cock Fighting Ring

Laramie County Sheriff's Department detectives and Animal Control executed a search warrant Saturday on a suspected cock fighting operation.

Wyoming’s Unemployment Rate Down in November

Wyoming's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell from 4.7% in October to 4.5% in November.

Casper Businessman Sonny Pilcher Sentenced to Prison

U.S. District Court Judge Alan Johnson sentenced Casper Businessman Sonny Pilcher to 12 months in prison followed by one year probation on tax charges.

Wyoming Fugitive Task Force Looking for Lewis Garcia

The US Marshals Service led Wyoming Fugitive taskforce is looking for Lewis Garcia.

Health Officials Say Flu Activity Picking up in Wyoming

With flu activity reports stepping up across the state, residents are encouraged by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) to take common-sense steps to avoid spreading influenza or becoming ill with the disease.

Cheyenne Frontier Days Wins 2014 Large Outdoor Rodeo of the Year

Cheyenne Frontier Days received the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Large Outdoor Rodeo of the Year award for the sixteenth time.

Mead: EPA Should Withdraw Proposed Rules on Carbon Emissions For Power Plants

Governor Matt Mead is calling on the EPA to withdraw proposed rules on carbon emissions for existing power plants.

Local Emergency Responders To Hold Infectious Disease Response Drill

First responders from Laramie County and the City of Cheyenne will be conducting a drill in preparation for an infectious disease event on Friday December 5, 2014.

Governor Unveils Supplemental Budget Recommendations

Governor Matt Mead unveiled his supplemental budget recommendations on Monday.

Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors to Meet In Lusk

The board will also review applications for Business Ready Community (BRC) grants and a Governor’s Data Center Recruitment grant during its Dec. 4 meeting,