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SD public defense duties shift from counties to state; SCOTUS appears skeptical of restricting government communications with social media companies; Trump lawyers say he can't make bond; new scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

WY: Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault

Last March, Wyoming lawmakers passed a law that would ban abortions in most cases if the U.S. Supreme Court decided to overturn Roe v. Wade, which the high court did in June. (Adobe Stock)
Wyoming Supreme Court Sends Suit Over Abortion Ban Back to District

The Wyoming Supreme Court has decided it will not weigh in on a lawsuit that has temporarily halted a ban on abortions in the state. Citing a state …

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Wyoming-based Chelsea's Fund provides financial support for women seeking an abortion, and also is accepting donations. (Adobe Stock)
Post-Roe Resources Available for Wyoming Women

Abortion is on course to be illegal in Wyoming after the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade Friday. Justices ruled the 50-year …

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On April 22, AARP Wyoming will hold paper-shredding events in Sheridan, Rock Springs and Cheyenne, where folks can bring their personal documents to be safely discarded. (Adobe Stock)
Breaking the Silence on Elder Abuse

Elder abuse is experienced by at least one in 10 people aged 60 and older who live at home, and AARP Wyoming is working to ensure people have the …

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Helping Wyoming Kids Be Critical Media Consumers During Pandemic

CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- Kids in Wyoming and across the nation are facing more social isolation during the coronavirus pandemic, which means they're …

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According to a new investigative report, family courts systemically discredit claims of child abuse and award custody to the accused parent. (Pixabay)
Report: Family Courts Award Custody to Accused Abusers

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Over the past eight years, 58 American children were killed by their custodial parent after a court ignored abuse claims by a …

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Add a "Dot" to Prevent Child Abuse in WYO

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Blue and silver pinwheels have been popping up around Wyoming to raise awareness for April's Child Abuse Prevention Month. There's …

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GRAPHIC: About 100 Wyomingites are hitting the Capitol with a flash mob today to draw attention to violence against women. It's part of an international day of action called One Billion Rising.
Valentine’s Day Flash Mob Hits Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - A Valentine's Day flash mob is hitting Cheyenne today. About 100 people will dance at the Depot Plaza and then march to the Capitol …

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PHOTO: February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month - established through a Congressional resolution co-authored by Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso. According to Montana Kids Count, 10 percent of high school students have experienced dating violence.
Wear Orange For Campaign Against Teen Dating Violence

CASPER, Wyo. - Wyomingites are urged to wear something orange today, as part of February's Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month - a Congressional …

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GRAPHIC: The Custer Network Against Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault is spreading the word about National Stalking Awareness Month.
Nothing Romantic About it: Stalking Awareness Month in WYO

CASPER, Wyo. – January is Stalking Awareness Month in Wyoming, where a campaign is under way to "Know it. Name it. Stop it." State law makes …

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Wyoming Legal Eagles Offer Free Advice for Pro Bono Week

Laramie, WY - Attorneys throughout the state are marking the first-ever National Pro Bono Celebration week, organized to heighten awareness of what …

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Study: Insurance Companies Treat WYO Women Like a Pre-Existing Condition

Cheyenne, WY - Just being female can cost a Wyoming woman her health insurance coverage, either through denial of enrollment or high premium prices…

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A Dozen Reasons for WYO to “Step up for Kids”

Wyoming has at least a dozen reasons to "Step Up for Kids" today. That's how many rallies are taking place across the state to focus political …

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