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Mass casualty event closes Interstate 80
( Wyoming Department of Transportation)This story is part of our Quick Hits series. This series will bring you breaking news and short updates from throughout the state.At least one person is dead...
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‘A machine that’s out of balance’: How some states want to amend the...
(Carol M. Highsmith / Library of Congress)On the opening day of the Wyoming Legislature, state Sen. Eric Barlow (R-Gillette) said he takes his oath of office seriously.“And that oath of office says,...
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Cheyenne Roundup: Mid-session shmorgishborg
The Wyoming Legislature has passed the halfway point in its 40-day general session. To mark the occasion, three WyoFile and three Wyoming Public Radio reporters share moments that feel emblematic of...
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‘Information saturation’: Wyoming Freedom Caucus bills mirror Trump tactics
(Jordan Uplinger / Wyoming Public Media )In the run up to the 68th Wyoming Legislature’s general session, a record 555 bills were filed for consideration by House and Senate lawmakers.Wyoming Public...
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Potential tax changes, Tunisia and Wyoming, and more...
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Two elk confirmed to have CWD on Dell Creek feedground
(Caitlin Tan / Wyoming Public Media )This story is part of our Quick Hits series. This series will bring you breaking news and short updates from throughout the state.A chronic wasting disease (CWD)...
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Wintering monarchs are in decline. Colorado researchers want to help
Monarch butterflies gather by the millions each winter in the mountainous forests of central Mexico. But their numbers are dwindling. A new project involving Colorado researchers aims to strengthen...
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According to the Wyoming Historical Society, on February 17, 1870, Esther Hobart Morris was appointed as the first female Justice of the Peace in the U.S. On February 19, 1949, Wyoming Gov. Arthur G....
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What are your thoughts on the recent federal job cuts?
Federal government cuts (NPR Photo)What are your thoughts on the recent federal job cuts?Related StoryBy contributing your comment, you consent to the possibility of having it read on the air.WPM/NPR...
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Wyomingites protest the latest round of federal firings
The Wyoming State Capitol building. (georgus78 / Flickr Creative Commons)Around 100 people showed up to the Wyoming Capitol Jan. 17 as part of another nationwide day of protesting recent cuts to...
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The University of Wyoming partners with Tunisian universities
( Gregory Ronco)Not many would connect Wyoming with Tunisia, an African nation situated on the northern part of the continent. Yet the Cowboy State and the country have had a relationship for over 20...
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Wyoming Musician Jason Buchanan releases new song and video
Jason Buchanan Jason Buchanan - If the Creek Don't RiseWatch VideoThe single comes from the new EP Under a Thumbnail Moon set for release on May 28.Lead Vocals & Acoustic Guitar: Jason...
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Bill roundup: LaPrele Dam
On verso, "La Preele Ditch & Reservoir Co Dam 1909."(<a href="https://flickr.com/photos/waterarchives/">WaterArchives.org</a> / Flickr)Correction: A previous version of this story...
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Chronic wasting disease has struck Wyoming’s elk feedgrounds – again
Elk on a wintery feedground in western Wyoming.(Caitlin Tan / Wyoming Public Media )Wyoming has hit another unfortunate milestone: A second elk feedground with chronic wasting disease (CWD). The...
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Wyoming physicians could decline to provide medical care under this bill
The Wyoming House of Representatives during the 2025 general session.(Jordan Uplinger / Wyoming Public Media)A bill that passed the Wyoming House on Feb. 12 would allow healthcare workers to decline...
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Education advocates weigh in on the Legislature’s actions so far
Education has been a big topic during this legislative session, especially affecting K-12 schools. Over 20 bills were filed in the House and Senate. They span from changing the number of school days to...
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Behind the scenes: the Legislative Service Office's role in Wyoming’s State...
Wyoming Legislature House Floor 2024(David Dudley / Wyoming Public Media)At the national level, members of Congress hire and create their own staff and don’t receive any official training on how to be...
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Wyoming Taxpayers Association talks tax bills
(Jordan Uplinger / Wyoming Public Media )Taxes are a big focus state lawmakers have this year. More than 60 bills filed seek to tweak taxes we as people and businesses pay, from property, to coal, to...
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