By Renny MacKay

Cheyenne, WY – The proposal to create a statewide smoking ban in Wyoming died today. One of the state legislature's committees debated the proposal and then decided not to vote on it because of a lack of support. That essentially kills the chances a ban could pass this year. The American Heart Association's Jan Drury says she wasn't surprised. But, is glad the conversation on a statewide level has started. Most of the opponents of the smoking ban said this is a local issue.

By Renny MacKay

Wyoming – Join Kristin Espeland for a conversation with the former big oil chief about climate change and renewable fuels.

By Renny MacKay

By Renny MacKay

Cheyenne, WY – A bill setting up new options for care of the elderly is moving to the state House. The proposal would test some alternatives to long term care facilities. This includes adult foster care, smaller scale facilities and home based services. The AARP's Tim Summers says his organization supports this bill and says it is becoming more important to have options in this state. The bill passed the Senate fairly easily, but some senators said they should study the proposals more before starting up these pilot projects.

By Bob Beck

By Renny MacKay

By Bob Beck

Cheyenne, WY – A bill to make the practice of dog and cock fighting in the state a felony has passed the Wyoming House. The measure also allows animal control officers to remove abused pets from homes. Some opposed the bill because they argued that it treats animals better then domestic violence victims. Others, like Daniel Representative Monte Olsen, feared that animal control officers would be getting too much power. Still, the measure passed 35-25 and now heads to the Senate.

By Renny MacKay

By Renny MacKay