Wyoming – Dustin Bliezeffer and Phil Noble, two Wyoming journalists, tell Peter O'Dowd about the significance of the latest coal-energy headlines.

Wyoming – Companies balk at carbon capture price tag

Addie Goss tries to find out why more companies don't use enhanced oil recovery methods.

Wyoming – Intern Jama Caldwell took an unscientific poll at the University of Wyoming to see who students support in the 2008 race for president.

Wyoming – Rep. Barbara Cubin tells Bob Beck that a federal driver's license would not encourage identity theft or cost too much to implement.

Wyoming – Eric Niiler reports from Washington on where Wyoming's Congressional delegation stands on the proposed boost for the lagging economy.

Wyoming – Elsa Partan speaks with Ric Paul, who recently resigned from the Juvenile Justice Advisory Council.

Wyoming – Bob Beck reports on the effort in Cheyenne to fund Wyoming's community colleges.

By Bob Beck

Laramie, WY – Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students. The University of Wyoming and Community College officials will all be part of a summit this week to address the issue. Lena Edmunds of U-W's counseling center says the University will share its proactive approach to suicide with the rest of the state.

Edmunds says a number of stakeholders regularly meet to discuss ways to address students mental health needs. The summit is Friday at Casper College.

Sheridan, Wy – Wyoming could soon force motorists to buckle up.
Wyoming law currently allows police to ticket motorists for safety belt violations, but not to stop them just for that. Sheridan Republican Rep. Jerry Iekel wants to change that with a bill he is sponsoring for the upcoming legislative session.
A recent Casper Star-Tribune poll found that 60 percent of Wyoming residents would oppose such a law.

Laramie, Wy – The North Dakota state Board of Higher Education has offered the job as president of the University of North Dakota to Robert Kelley.
The 63-year-old Kelley is the dean of health sciences at the University of Wyoming. The Board of Higher Education offered him the UND job today, in a unanimous vote.
He has two days to accept the board's offer.
Chancellor Bill Goetz says Kelley was offered a three-year contract worth $300,000 per year.
Kelley would replace Charles Kupchella, who plans to retire in July.