Wyoming
Monday, July 1, 2024
Park visitors cautioned to respect wildlife
July is one of the busiest months for national parks and wildlife advocates have tips for reducing conflicts with animals. Grand Teton and …
Wyoming localizes mental health crisis response
Wyoming ranked highest in the nation for suicide rates four consecutive years through 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control and …
Group aims to get music therapy licensure in Wyoming
Advocates in Wyoming trying to get music therapy licensure recognized in the state are hitting roadblocks. Members of the Wyoming Music Therapy …
WY theater company talks health care on stage
As Pride Month winds down, health advocates want members of the LGBTQ+ community to know about health care options, despite any challenges to …
Feds updating management plans for threatened sage grouse ecosystem
After nearly a decade of delays, a federal agency is working on a new resource management plan that will affect an iconic Western bird species…
WY grant supports creative aging through arts
Teaching artists can now apply for grant funding centered on programs for older Wyomingites. The Creative Aging Project Grant, from the Wyoming Arts …
University of Wyoming dealing with state’s cuts to diversity office
The University of Wyoming is scrambling to address a major funding cut state legislators passed in a footnote to the state budget. During this …
Report: Increased children’s health coverage in WY, education needs boost
The number of Wyoming children with health insurance increased last year - but the state still ranked low in the nation for children's health overall…
Report: Rural communities deal with emissions from industries that benefit cities
Nearly 70% of Wyomingites live in non metro areas, and a new report finds that a large portion of the state's greenhouse-gas emissions originate …
Grant helps WY pantries source food locally
As summer begins, people who rely on Food Bank of Wyoming will start seeing more local options, thanks to a new grant. The U.S. Department of …
WY awaits EPA decision on updated haze plan
Wyoming is one of several states currently updating its plan to address regional haze, but local environmental groups say its plan isn't enough…
Changes in WY coal production may call for changes in tax structure
A new policy could affect the future of coal mining in the Powder River Basin and in turn, Wyoming's tax structure. The Powder River Basin produced …