Wyoming
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Conservationists reframe the 'big, bad wolf' narrative
From Little Red Riding Hood to the Halloween thriller "Wolf Man," stories often paint wolves as scary creatures but conservationists argued it is the …
Pinedale, WY bucks trend, builds new rural hospital
By Sarah Jane Tribble for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Kathleen Shannon for Wyoming News Service reporting for the KFF Health News-Public News…
WY historic sites capitalize on Halloween
Halloween is a busy time of year for some of Wyoming's historical sites, where staff throw thematic events to help fund programming for the rest of …
Feds set deadline to replace lead water pipes; schools excluded
Groups that advocate for clean water are applauding the Environmental Protection Agency's new rule on replacing lead pipes - but they warn that the dr…
WY lawmakers urge returning public school funding to constitutional minimum
A Wyoming committee has recommended a temporary bump in funding for public schools, while educators await a judge's decision on the state's broader …
BLM’s proposed Western Solar Plan leaves room for wildlife
A new federal proposal details which public lands across the West would be open to solar development. Wildlife advocates are glad to see that some - …
As WY mail to be routed out of state, many say concerns unheard
As the U.S. Postal Service continues to implement a long-term reform plan, rural customers in places such as Wyoming may pay the price. Following …
Grand Teton National Park sees high visitor spending, seeks input
Visitor spending in and near national parks contributed to the U.S. economy at a record high level last year. Grand Teton is one park looking at how …
WY suicide rates high, despite federal prevention efforts
By Cheryl Platzman Weinstock for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Kathleen Shannon for Wyoming News Service reporting for the KFF Health News-Publ…
WY lawmakers consider concealed weapons in public schools, state facilities
Wyoming lawmakers are discussing gun legislation, after Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed a bill which would have repealed "gun free zones" this spring…
Feds ask WY to recalculate cost of proposed West Fork Dam
A federal agency is requiring Wyoming to update cost estimates for a large proposed dam in Carbon County, which has been under feasibility studies …
Experts: Wildfire management funding should include community response
This month, the federal government announced funding for next year's wildfire management, totaling $236 million and experts hope threatened …