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Juana Summers has been the co-host of NPR’s afternoon news show, All Things Considered, for the past three years. But she got her start interning at a member station, with a drive to cover politics. As NPR comes under scrutiny for alleged political bias, and federal funding for both the national network and its member station newsrooms dries up, Summers says the national-local partnership is more important now than ever.
Jordan Uplinger
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Wyoming Public Media
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This year’s fair celebrates 120 years of tradition and kicks off the national countdown to America’s 250th birthday in 2026. -
A new report finds multi-day streaks of extreme heat are becoming stronger and lasting longer across the U.S., especially in Mountain West states. Experts warn that heatwaves are not only a health concern, but can strain energy resources. -
The state epidemiologist says the highly infectious disease is likely spreading in Carbon County. But a 93% uptake rate of the MMR vaccine should help control bigger outbreaks. -
Mayor Patrick Collins is confident that the project’s backers will be “good stewards.” He bets on it bringing more technology and business to help build a more diverse state economy.
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