Ellis Iurilli-Hough
News InternHailing from Melrose, MA, Ellis Iurilli-Hough is a student at Connecticut College with a passion for journalism. He currently works at his school newspaper, where he serves as the Opinions Editor, and has experience covering local news for his city paper. A double major in Civic Literacy and Philosophy, he’s interested in a variety of topics, and enjoys reporting on politics, education, environment, and local events. He’s also an avid runner for his college’s cross country and track teams, reader, birder, traveler, outdoor enthusiast, and enjoyer of all things creative. In his short time at WPR, he hopes to leave a lasting impact on the people who read his stories, and the entire Wyoming community."
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After being paused since January 2025, the Department of Energy has committed to funding a new rebate program designed to save residents money on home energy projects. -
Federal land officials are considering whether to remove almost 2,000 wild horses from Wyoming’s Red Desert. They say the population has exceeded appropriate levels for the habitat, potentially leading to environmental harm. -
After a record-breaking month of visitors in May, the national park could see a historic summer of tourism. Twenty percent more tourists visited Yellowstone than in May of 2021, which kicked off the busiest year on record with more than 4.8 million visitors. -
Libraries across the state have already faced budget cuts in recent years. If passed in November, a new ballot initiative further reducing property taxes could sink them, and other public services, into the red even more. -
Gov. Mark Gordon has ordered flags lowered to half-staff tomorrow in honor of Boyd Lavell Eddins, a former Lincoln County commissioner and Wyoming state senate president. A memorial service will be held tomorrow in Afton at 11 a.m. -
The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) released its monthly wildfire potential outlook. In June and July, parts of Northeast Wyoming could receive large wildfires that later shift into the southwest.
