Hannah Habermann
Rural and Tribal ReporterHannah Habermann is the rural and tribal reporter for Wyoming Public Radio. She has a degree in Environmental Studies and Non-Fiction Writing from Middlebury College and was the co-creator of the podcast Yonder Lies: Unpacking the Myths of Jackson Hole. Hannah's work has been featured on NPR, Marketplace and National Native News, and she has years of experience leading backpacking and climbing courses throughout the West.
Originally from Billings, Montana, Hannah is passionate about the transformative power of storytelling. In her free time, she loves spending time in the mountains, reading, petting other people's dogs and playing music with friends.
Have a question or a tip? Reach out to hhaberm2@uwyo.edu. Thank you!
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The report adds the number of kids living in poverty in the state would more than double without the support of public programs like child tax credits or food assistance. -
The money will go to organizations and churches running food banks and food pantries across the state. -
The local land trust is hosting an event to give community members a chance to test-drive the technology in real time. It’s also partnering with three local ranchers, who are giving virtual fencing a try for the next couple of years. -
Roughly 28,000 Wyomingites receive SNAP benefits each month, with an average payment of about $185 per person. -
The Powell Economic Partnership is the first organization in the state to be part of the EPA’s Recreation Economy for Rural Communities planning assistance program. The group was one of 25 to be selected out of a pool of about 200 this year. -
Open Spaces show rundown for October 24, 2025 -
This fall, artists Georgia and Dave Rowswell went on a 10-day road trip and set up shop at four state parks around Wyoming. The two visited Curt Gowdy, Guernsey, Glendo and Seminoe State Parks, making art outside and sharing their work with other visitors. -
The Sheridan-headquartered nonprofit Volunteers of America Northern Rockies is currently running the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program on its own dime. -
At a workshop at the Wind River Tribal Conservation Summit, attendees rolled up their sleeves and tried their hand at crafting chokecherry patties on Indigenous Peoples Day. -
The Lander-based organization added nearly $19 million to the state's economy last year. Most of that money was generated in Fremont County. -
Radiant Industries, a clean energy start-up, wanted to build a plant to manufacture micro nuclear reactors near Bar Nunn. Its decision to abandon that idea has upset state politicians like Gov. Mark Gordon. -
The program’s current funding will expire next year, but the state plans to apply to a more selective version of the grant for 2026.
