Budget Cuts

Some professors worry the departures could make recruiting new faculty more difficult.

The Natrona County Fire Protection District is looking at a bleak budget picture.

UW was given a ranking of “A-“, due to small class sizes, the relatively low cost of attendance and an extremely high return on investment – which has even increased since being measured last year.

The layoffs would not include faculty members.

To help offset most of the cut, lawmakers passed legislation increasing hunting, fishing, trapping and watercraft registration licenses and fees.

There has been a lot of discussion about a story on the Associated Press concerning the possibility of Casper reducing the number of streets plowed after a heavy snowfall in the city. The story, which we published as well, pointed out that the idea was only in the planning stage and would be implemented only if the city budget demanded more cuts...

In addition to the eliminations, the recommendations also include proposals to consolidate or reconfigure several academic units.

Nichols says the future of the university depends on increasing its enrollment and reviewing its tuition and fees, which she said are among the lowest in the nation.

Governor Mead says while "there is a possibility" the Legislature will have to make more budget cuts when it convenes in January, he's "most hopeful those cuts will not be made."

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Wyoming officials are considering raising fees at state parks, as visitation is on the rise and state revenues are dwindling.