Jordan Uplinger
Wyoming State Govt. Collaboration Digital JournalistLeave a tip: cuplinge@uwyo.edu
Jordan 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 internship and eventual employment with Wyoming Public Radio.
This position is partially funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting through the Wyoming State Government Collaboration.
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Ahead of the 2026 general election, Wyoming Public Radio and KHOL Jackson offered all candidates in competitive races for statewide and federal offices 20-minute interviews to introduce themselves to voters and discuss their positions. Ken Casner is the Democratic Party’s nominee running for governor. He spoke with WPR’s Jordan Uplinger. -
Ahead of the 2026 general election, Wyoming Public Radio and KHOL Jackson offered all candidates in competitive races for statewide and federal offices 20-minute interviews to introduce themselves to voters and discuss their positions. Eric Barlow is the Republican Party’s nominee running for governor. He spoke with WPR’s Jordan Uplinger. -
Voters will decide on a 50% property tax cut this general election. It’s a help to homeowners amid rising property values, but could hurt budgets of local services. -
Two life-long Wyomingites distinguish their proposed approaches to leading the Cowboy State. A third declined our interview request. -
Supply chains and refineries are struggling to keep up with global demand. Drivers in Wyoming are still hitting the road, but industries across the state are entering a precarious position. -
Laramie City Council and Albany County commissioners hosted a public meeting on the potential impacts of the 50% property tax cut that will be on the ballot this November. -
While deep diving into Wyoming’s tax structure, lawmakers reviewed bills that could change data centers’ tax rate and require companies to report more information about tax exemptions. -
Residents in Lander have reported numerous birds showing signs of illness, likely avian conjunctivitis -
Wyoming counties were required to audit about 5% of ballots cast by hand. The results largely matched those of machine tabulators. -
Open Spaces show rundown for August 28, 2026. -
University of Wyoming political science professor Ryan Williamson breaks down the results and what to expect next. -
The State Canvassing Board, alongside the election division, claimed a successful and accurate primary. However, the arrival of federal election observers caught some public officials, like the governor, off guard.
