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Long before cars, camels paved the way for Arizona's stretch of Route 66
Nearly two centuries ago, in the 1850s, close to a dozen Middle Eastern cameleers helped ex-naval officer-turned-explorer Edward Fitzgerald Beale lead a caravan of camels through the arid American Southwest.
Who's the Indigenous defender of the Southwest?
Captain Paiute is, that's who. Las Vegas artist Theo Tso tells about his comic book character from a fictional tribe, who fights villains putting Indigenous Peoples at risk.
Wyoming kids are doing better than last year, thanks to drops in poverty and suicide
In an annual report on child wellbeing by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Wyoming is twelfth in the country, up from 23rd last year.
How one Kinnear man is helping justice-involved individuals ‘Stay Free Forever’
Clifford Fewel provides cognitive behavioral health courses for adults and young people around Wyoming and Colorado, especially those involved in the justice system.
The next top business state, child and family wellbeing, and more...
Wyoming Judicial Branch Stories Open Spaces Long before cars, camels paved the way for Arizona's stretch of Route 66 Gabriel Pietrorazio Nearly two centuries ago, in the 1850s, close to a dozen Middle Easter...
Could a business court help Wyoming be the new Delaware?
Companies have long registered in Delaware because of its favorable business environment. But Wyoming’s low tax rates, cryptocurrency industry and chancery court could be making them change course.
Wyoming judge strikes down three abortion restrictions as unconstitutional
A Natrona County court has blocked laws related to ultrasounds for abortion seekers and renovations for abortion clinics.
Wildfire smoke degrades quality of bull sperm samples, researchers find
Wildfire smoke is associated with a growing list of health impacts. New research now ties it to reproductive harm in bulls – a finding with implications for humans.
Colorado maps out a trail to its best stargazing spots
More than 80 places in the Mountain West have been certified by the nonprofit DarkSky. The designation requires steps to reduce light pollution. But it also allows communities to market themselves as stargaz...
Wyoming ranks 12th in US for child wellbeing, thanks to decreases in poverty and suicide
Wyoming ranks 12th in US for child wellbeing, thanks to decreases in poverty and suicide
Campbell County Health evaluates how to fill gaps after announcement of closure of a major Gillette clinic
Campbell County Health evaluates how to fill gaps after announcement of closure of a major Gillette clinic
The US Senate passed a $708 million immigration enforcement bill. What are your views on the ramifications...
Topic of the Week - The US Senate passed a $708 million immigration enforcement bill. What are your views on the ramifications of this legislation?
From wildfires to drought, Mountain West states share U.S. concerns about extreme weather
Pew Research Center finds 68% of Americans think extreme weather events like wildfires, drought and extreme heat are becoming more frequent, especially in the Mountain West.
BLM looks into Native rock art vandalism in the Bighorn Basin
The agency is asking anyone with relevant tips to reach out to its field office in Cody.
Study: the number of wildfires is declining while acres burned by them is rising
Researchers looked at more than 750,000 wildfires in the West between 1992 and 2020. In the second half of that period, the number of reported wildfires were down by 31%, but acreage burned was up 40%.
Secretary of state rejects AI from registering for U.S. Senate but man behind AI is undeterred
In response to Gray’s banning of an AI candidacy, Victor Miller, the man behind the AI, said he has a “bulletproof” solution.
Self deportation, county clerk election, bird watching, and more...
Hannah Habermann / Wyoming Public Media For some, birding is a pastime. For others, it’s a fashion. Keelin Pritchard’s pin says, why not both? Stories Open Spaces Birders go bananas for Jackson’s avian...
Video: Noteworthy primary races to watch
Watch WPR’s state government reporter’s highlights of the races that could tip the balance of power in the Legislature.
Cheyenne Frontier Days to participate in America 250 celebration
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Flipboard Grace Swanke / Wyoming News Now Republished with permission from Wyoming News Now, a TV news outlet covering the Cheyenne and Casper areas.
Experts warn of ripe conditions for intense fire season
Federal layoffs dovetail with a low-snowpack year to make for tenuous firefighting teams, say ex officials.
How one county is prepping to hand count ballots
Lawmakers passed a bill requiring 5% of ballots cast in 2026 to be hand counted. Laramie County Clerk Debra Lee talks about how her office is prepping for the effort.
May 25, 2 pm Grace Under Fire: Reflections from Combat in Viet Nam
1 of 2 — Grace Under Fire Main.jpg 2 of 2 — Grace Under Fire Main copy.jpg May 25-2 pm Grace Under Fire: Reflections from Combat in Viet Nam.
What are your thoughts about the 250 dollar note with President Trump’s likeness on it?
Topic of the Week - What are your thoughts about the 250 dollar note with President Trump’s likeness on it?