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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

WY: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention

Women have worked at the historic Wyoming State Hospital as doctors, nurses, administrators, secretaries, security guards, and in departments such as the post office, purchasing, and scheduling. Some families have several generations of women who have worked at the facility. <br />(Courtesy of Save the Old WSH)<br />
Wyoming women’s history rooted in hospital campus set for demolition

The state has plans to demolish 26 Wyoming State Hospital buildings in Evanston, but some local residents believe the site, which dates back to 1886…

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More than 60% of rural counties lack a psychiatrist, and almost half do not have a psychologist, compared with 27% and 19% of urban counties, respectively. (Adobe Stock)
Addressing Challenges to Behavioral Health Care in Rural Wyoming

A new report spotlights some of the challenges to accessing behavioral health care for the one in seven Americans who live in rural areas. Kendall …

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A recent study by the Food and Drug Administration found that a quarter of all high school students used e-cigarettes in 2019, up five percentage points from last year. (Ethan Parsa/Pixabay)
New Research Shows E-Cigarettes Not Healthy Alternative

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In the wake of recent reports of fatal lung illness connected with the use of e-cigarettes new research seems to confirm …

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New U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows that overall tobacco use among teens is on the rise, largely due to growing e-cigarette use. (TBEC Review/Wikimedia Commons)
Cheyenne City Council Weighs Impacts, Benefits of E-Cigarettes

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – On Monday, Cheyenne's city council is expected to vote on a measure that would add e-cigarettes to the city's smoke-free …

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Residents in a Casper neighborhood make a race out of mowing each other's lawns in the summer, and removing snow in winter. (Pixabay)
Casper Neighborhood a Finalist for Kindest Place in U.S.

CASPER, Wyo. – The Big Tree neighborhood on South Chestnut Street in Casper is one of 50 finalists in a national crowdsourced search for the …

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Studies show that people who struggle with depression during the winter months sometimes can improve their symptoms with frequent exposure to bright light or sunshine. (MaxPixel)
Holidays Bring Stress, Depression for Many

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – While many people look forward to holiday festivities with friends and family, for others this time of year can intensify …

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More than 10 times as many Americans are now imprisoned for drug offenses than in 1980. (Pixabay)
Report: Costs of Stiffer Drug Sentencing Outweigh Benefits

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A new, 50-state study finds that putting more people in jail for drug offenses doesn't reduce drug use or overdose deaths…

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Each year, studies show, 300 kids in Wyoming start smoking. At current rates, 12,000 kids in the state alive today are expected to die prematurely from a tobacco-related illness. (Vborodinova/Pixabay)
Groups Push Tobacco Tax for Wyoming Health and Revenue

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Volunteers with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network gathered at the state Capitol on Tuesday to urge lawmakers to pass …

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Choosing healthier snacks will help many folks avoid packing on the pounds this summer. (Getty Images)
Tips for Limiting Summer Weight Gain

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – There's still a lot more of summer to go, and health experts have some tips for those who are going to spend time away from …

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For people suffering from mental health issues, stigma is a major barrier to seeking help. (Pixabay)
Stigma a Barrier to Better Mental Health

CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- For people struggling with mental-health issues, stigma is a major barrier to seeking help, according to a new report. The …

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New research indicates such distractions as mobile phone use that interrupt a parent's care and bonding time with infants may impair a child's brain development. (Mpande/Wikimedia Commons)
Report: Smartphone Distractions Could Impact Child Brain Development

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Parents, put down your smartphones when you're taking care of your baby. That's the message from University of California …

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PHOTO: Party hosts should not hesitate to intervene to prevent a guest from driving while drunk. That's the message to Wyomingites from MADD. Photo courtesy of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
It's the Most Dangerous Time of the Year

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - About 140 people have died on Wyoming roads this year, a big jump from the 87 deaths last year. About one-third of deaths are …

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