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The Radio Network at The WAB Award Ceremony

Submitted by KUGR on Mon, 06/11/2012 - 12:37

The Radio Network is proud to have received two awards at last weeks Wyoming Association of Broadcasters (WAB) Awards Ceremony. The WAB represents a collection of 95% of the radio and television broadcasters in the State of Wyoming. The Radio Network's 104.9FM/1490AM KUGR received the 1st place plaque in the Public Service category for Operation Stormy Weather. In May of 2011 an F5 multiple vortex tornado devastated the City of Joplin Missouri. More than 990 people were injured and 146 lives were lost in the storm with an estimated $2.2 billion worth of damage. 

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Wolves Removed from Colorado Sanctuary

Submitted by ErickPauley on Mon, 06/11/2012 - 12:18

Volunteers at a wolf sanctuary near a large wildfire burning in northern Colorado have removed 11 of the animals and hope the remaining 19 will take shelter in a series of underground concrete bunkers if the blaze passes through.

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UW Provides Website to reduce fire risk for landowners

Submitted by ErickPauley on Mon, 06/11/2012 - 11:51

The University of Wyoming has a website that provides ways for landowners to reduce wildfire risks to houses, cabins and outbuildings. The website address is http://barnyardsandbackyards.com. Subjects in how-to articles and videos include creating defensible space around a house, cabin or outbuilding, firewise plants that can be used in landscapes and other steps to prepare for wildfire.