Jordan Uplinger
ReporterJordan Uplinger was born in NJ but has traveled since 2013 for academic study and work in Oklahoma, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. He gained experience in a multitude of areas, including general aviation, video editing, and political science. In 2021, Jordan's travels brought him to find work with the Wyoming Conservation Corps as a member of Americorps. After a season with WCC, Jordan continued his Americorps service with the local non-profit, Feeding Laramie Valley. His deep interest in the national discourse on class, identity, American politics and the state of material conditions globally has led him to his current internship with Wyoming Public Radio and NPR.
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Wyoming’s 17 delegates to the Democratic National Convention will officially cast votes for Harris in Chicago next month.
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One of the largest trains to ever exist on American railroads is touring in honor of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad.
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A recent heatwave has passed over Wyoming, but parts of the state may still see severe weather as a result.
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Open Spaces Show Rundown for July 12, 2024
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The Road to Cheyenne is our special series previewing the primary elections. This week, we’re looking at state legislative races in the northeast corner of the state and we’ll take a deeper look at the Republicans challenging U.S. Senator John Barrasso in the primary.
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An event bringing 50,000 people to Gillette will take place in August.
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Campbell County is one of seven communities in the country to enroll in a federally-funded program focused on strengthening economies that rely on coal. The Building Resilient Economies in Coal Communities initiative connects counties and towns to trade strategies and support local leaders.
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Open Spaces Show Rundown for June 28, 2024
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The Iron Riders were a group of Black soldiers that crossed the nation – and Wyoming – on bikes.
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The state’s first of its kind virtual candidate is facing real world obstacles. The secretary of state is investigating and has suggested to local officials to not allow “VIC” on the ballot.