WPR News
6:46 pm
Mon April 27, 2009

State says swine flu a concern, but not reason to panic

Laramie, WY – As of Monday, no cases of swine flu have been confirmed in Wyoming. The state Department of Health suggests people protect themselves against swine flu... the same way they'd protect against any other flu.

State epidemiologist Dr. Tracy Murphy says although the swine flu hasn't hit Wyoming yet, it's probably only a matter of time: "I don't doubt we're gonna find a case, especially as hard as we're looking now."

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4:25 pm
Mon April 27, 2009

2nd stories of downtown businesses may be revitalized.

Wyoming – You probably have never paid any attention, but there are a lot of vacant 2nd stories of buildings in Wyoming. Those stories used to be popular, but now they are an afterthought. A couple of state organizations are hoping to change that. Betsy Bradley and Mary Hopkins of the State Historic preservation office join Bob Beck to discuss their project, Living upstairs in Wyoming.

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4:19 pm
Mon April 27, 2009

Wyoming will put money towards homelessness.

Wyoming – Wyoming is set to receive over 1.7 million dollars in federal stimulus funds to address homelessness. Mary Randolph directs the Wyoming Rural Development Council, which will administer the money. She tells Addie Goss that the aim of the grant is to help Wyoming governments and non-profits prevent people from becoming homeless during this recession.

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4:08 pm
Mon April 27, 2009

Pro and anti-coal groups are trying to influence you.

Wyoming – This week Congress has been discussing stronger environmental regulations pertaining to the energy industry. And the future of Coal is part of those discussions. Meanwhile the industry and opponents are embroiled in a publicity campaign over whether or not coal is good. The Environment Reports Lester Graham looks at the campaigns for-and-against coal.

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4:04 pm
Mon April 27, 2009

Supreme Court Chief Justice Bart Voight discusses new challenges facing Wyoming's Judiciary.

Wyoming – It's a time of change for the Wyoming Supreme Court. They are moving into the computer age, have a renovated court facility, and are dealing with the same budget shortfalls as the rest of us. Chief Justice Bart Voight tells WPR's Bob Beck that budget cuts will be a challenge.

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4:00 pm
Mon April 27, 2009

The shootings at Columbine forced law enforcement to undergo a change in strategy.

Wyoming – The ten year anniversary of the attack on Columbine High School was this week. The event changed the way schools and law enforcement address student violence. KCFR's Megan Verlee reports on how the attack changed school security and emergency response.

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Wyoming Features
3:57 pm
Mon April 27, 2009

2nd stories of downtown businesses may be revitalized.

Wyoming – You probably have never paid any attention, but there are a lot of vacant 2nd stories of buildings in Wyoming. Those stories used to be popular, but now they are an afterthought. A couple of state organizations are hoping to change that. Betsy Bradley and Mary Hopkins of the State Historic preservation office join Bob Beck to discuss their project, Living upstairs in Wyoming.

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