By Bob Beck

Laramie, WY – Wyoming health leaders are trying to convince business people to set up workplace wellness programs in an effort to make people healthier and more productive. Joe Grandpre of the Dept.of Health says such programs will pay off in the long run, and sometimes that discourages some employers. Grandpre says about a third of Wyoming businesses provide workplace wellness programs.

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By Kristin Espeland

Laramie, WY – An official says a domesticated cow elk from an eastern Idaho hunting preserve will either be destroyed, sterilized or shipped out of state after a second test
came back indicating possible red deer hybrid genes. John Chatburn of the Idaho Department of Agriculture says the
choice of what to do with the elk will be up to Rex Rammell. In August, as many as 160 elk fled Rammell's Chief Joseph

Laramie, WY – State lawmakers remain uncertain about the
cost of a substance abuse treatment bill and have held off on a vote to endorse it.
The bill would provide more treatment options at the Wyoming State Hospital and elsewhere. State Senator John Schiffer says the bill would cost around 30 million dollars. But members of the Select Committee on Mental Health and

Wyoming – Online education is a fledging industry. Kristin Espeland reports.

Laramie, WY – The University of Wyoming debate team continues its run of success. Bob Beck reports

Wyoming – The minerals management agency says it will do a better job collecting royalties.

Wyoming – Recent elections could impact environmental policy.

Wyoming – Community Colleges want more money. Renny Mackay reports.