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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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. -
Open Spaces show rundown for August 21, 2026. -
Freedom Caucus candidates took a beating in Wyoming’s primary election. But MAGA Republicans found success in races for federal office. Plus, Democrats envision a new direction; details TBD. -
A number of prominent Wyoming Freedom Caucus members lost their primaries on Tuesday night, threatening the bloc’s House majority and undercutting the group’s goal to expand its numbers in the state Senate and higher office.
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Voters in Wyoming hit the polls today for the primary election. On the ballot are the top five statewide elected offices, a seat in Congress and one in the U.S. Senate, and most of the state Legislature. -
Wyoming is receiving $205 million for the first year of the federal Rural Health Transformation Program to expand the capacity of the state's healthcare system. -
Wyomingites will choose a new U.S. House representative and a U.S. senator this year. The fields are crowded. Maggie and Jordan tease apart the nuances of candidates’ campaign promises.
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Lawmakers reviewed two draft bills looking to regulate raffles and online casinos. However, the committee ended with more questions than answers and declined to move any bill forward.
