How voters in the Mountain West's most conservative state are grappling with change
The fraught and complex move away from fossil fuels is top of mind for many in Wyoming and across the Mountain West.
Source: wyomingpublicmedia.org
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Many Wyomingites worry about community change and a lack of economic diversity
Wyoming Public Radio’s Will Walkey recently went on a “listening tour,” where he visited Casper, Sheridan, Gillette and Douglas. He brings us this report from the road.
Source: wyomingpublicmedia.org
Flooded Yellowstone roads to reopen – and gateway towns to reconnect – following reconstruction
This summer, Yellowstone National Park was hit by a historic flood that made international headlines. Now, construction crews are in a race to rebuild roadways before winter sets in.
Source: kunc.org
Flooded Yellowstone roads to reopen – and gateway towns to reconnect – following reconstruction
This summer, Yellowstone National Park was hit by a historic flood that made international headlines. Now, construction crews are in a race to rebuild roadways before winter sets in.
Source: aspenpublicradio.org
Flooded Yellowstone roads to reopen – and gateway towns to reconnect – following reconstruction
This summer, Yellowstone National Park was hit by a historic flood that made international headlines. Now, construction crews are in a race to rebuild roadways before winter sets in.
Source: boisestatepublicradio.org
Teton ski community gives a mixed response to proposed backcountry closures
Grand Teton National Park is mulling winter backcountry closures in an effort to protect a small and isolated herd of native bighorn sheep. The proposal has become controversial among the backcountry ski community.
Source: wyomingpublicmedia.org
Colorado Edition: Veteran outreach; bear encounters; student loan forgiveness; Ethiopian coffee ceremonies
On this week’s Colorado Edition, we learn about a new mobile outreach unit to connect veterans experiencing homelessness with resources. As bear encounters get more common, we hear how one community is looking to reduce bear-human interactions. We get a breakdown of how the student loan forgiveness plan will affect Coloradans. Finally, we learn about Ethiopian coffee ceremonies happening in Aurora.
Source: kunc.org
Jackson approves controversial affordable housing project near local fairgrounds
The Jackson Town Council has approved a new affordable housing development. That’s a pretty common story in Northwest Wyoming–until you dig a little deeper. Wyoming Public Media’s Will Walkey talked with Kyle Mackie, News Director of Jackson Hole Community Radio, about how one building has stirred up controversy in Teton County.
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Source: wyomingpublicmedia.org
KUNR Today: Feds invest $50 million in sagebrush ecosystem as threats mount
Read or listen to news headlines for Tuesday, August 16, 2022, including a story on how the feds are investing $50 million in sagebrush restoration.
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Source: kunr.org
KVNF Regional Newscast: August 5, 2022
President Biden signed an executive order Wednesday, he says will make it easier for people to travel to other states for abortions. A bill to improve the country’s road and mountain biking infrastructure passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week. And, a sound rich visit to hear The Casper Trooper's new show. The nation's oldest drum and bugle corps reunite after taking two years off due to the pandemic.
Source: kvnf.org