Laramie, Wy – The state department of health is busy setting up a variety of preparedness projects in the event of a pandemic or another health emergency. The manager of that effort, Angela Van Houten says people should prepare personal plans.
Meanwhile, Van Houten says the state is developing plans and procedures to deal with some greater potential problems. They involve being ready for a pandemic flu outbreak and a plan for handling bio terrorism.

Wyoming – Teton County officials are trying to reduce the number of animals killed on the road by using a new sign strategy. Rebecca Huntington reports from Jackson.

Wyoming – Host Bob Beck talks with Bruce Cole from the National Endowment for the Humanities about a few projects the group is promoting.

Wyoming – Bob Beck reports that some religious leaders are getting a dose of environmental education.

Wyoming – Wyoming Public Radio speaks with two journalists who have written editorials on the hoop-la surrounding Wyoming's state quarter.

Wyoming – Commentator Phil Roberts gives his two cents in the quarter debate.

Wyoming – Host Bob Beck talks with Alyson Hagy about her new book, Snow Ashes.

Wyoming – Peter O'Dowd has this music review of two teachers who find their inspiration in Wyoming's history.

By WPR

Laramie, WY – With pomp and circumstance today, the governor's office unveiled the state's shiny new coin. The quarter is embossed with the ubiquitous bucking bronco and the "Equality State" motto.
The U.S. Mint plans to produce 550 million Wyoming quarters before ceasing production in 10 weeks. Wyoming's quarter is the 44th in the 50-state series, with each quarter minted in order of the state's entry to the Union.

By AP