Wyoming – When the legislature meets next week the University of Wyoming will once again be in line for money to enhance the new energy school and research on campus. Former Governor Freudenthal requested the funds for UW in December using a federal source of money that is likely to disappear. U-W President Tom Buchanan is thrilled with the request. During a Cheyenne stop where he stopped to speak with the legislatures appropriations committee.President Buchanan admitted that it continues to be an exciting time at the university.

By Renny MacKay

Wyoming – The vast majority of children in Wyoming that enter the foster care system end back with their parents or another family member. But, a few of these children end up in a situation where the family cannot take them. Experts agree that the best situation for these kids is finding another permanent home and that usually means adoption. Wyoming Public Radio's Renny MacKay reports that one outcome that has worked well is for the foster family to make that child a permanent part of their lives.

By Bob Beck

Wyoming – The Big Brothers Big Sisters program in Wyoming is based in Laramie. It started up in that community forty years ago. Since then it has paired hundreds of men and women with youth looking for a little guidance and mentoring. Now Big Brothers Big Sisters is in almost ten communities around the state. Outreach coordinator Michael McNamee joins me he says as part of this anniversary they found the first Big Brother in the city's history

Wyoming – On Tuesday, the Wyoming legislature kicks off its 61st session and will also welcome a wave of newcomers. 24 of the 90 legislators were not in office last year and 23 are serving for the first time. Most are Republicans who were elected during the so called tea party move that swept the nation. In fact, the Wyoming GOP enjoys the largest majority of any legislature in the nation. We look at what all this might mean for the Wyoming legislature.

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By Renny MacKay

Laramie, WY – A conservation group is concerned about the new agreement the Park Service signed with the Jackson Hole Airport. The agreement extends the airport's lease until 2053. Sharon Mader with the National Parks Conservation Association says her group has been keeping a close eye on this airport.
"This airport is the only commercial airport within a national park in the country and because of that the park service needs to hold the airport operations to the utmost standards, the highest standards to preserve park values."