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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.
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Wyoming Public Media
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Tourists are expected to hit the road in the months ahead as Route 66 turns 100 years old. -
Wyoming’s Appropriations Committee held a hearing on wildfire management that focused on improving rapid response and supporting local fire crews. Experts also raised concerns about cheatgrass’s role in increasing wildfire risk. Officials emphasized the importance of adequate state resources and partnerships with federal and local agencies. -
The wildfire started on Thursday afternoon and is now over 1,300 acres. Evacuations are in place for the surrounding area, including for anyone camping there. -
Hotel and rental bookings are up slightly compared to last summer according to data from 17 western destinations, including Vail, Colo., Sun Valley, Idaho, and Jackson Hole, Wyo.
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