Will Walkey
Reporter for WPM / Mountain West News BureauWill Walkey is Wyoming Public Radio's regional reporter with the Mountain West News Bureau. He first arrived in Wyoming in 2020, where he covered Teton County for KHOL 89.1 FM in Jackson. His work has aired on NPR and numerous member stations throughout the Rockies, and his story on elk feedgrounds in Western Wyoming won a regional Murrow award in 2021.
When he's not chasing stories, you can find Will fly fishing, backpacking, or skiing. During downtimes, he can be found listening to podcasts or a good album.
Reach out with tips at wwalkey@uwyo.edu
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Wyoming recently became the first state to explicitly ban the use of pills for abortion. The new law comes as chemical abortion is in the national spotlight due to a legal battle over specific medications in Texas. -
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It has been a tough winter on Teton Pass. The critical route between Jackson Hole and Teton Valley, Idaho, has seen numerous closures recently. Often, they happen because semi-trucks and vehicles with trailers illegally try to make the drive and then get stuck in the snow.
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A legislative package introduced in the U.S. Senate, called America's Outdoor Recreation Act, would invest in recreational areas across the country. It would also updates policies related to outfitter permitting and camping fees, among other things.
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State officials around the Mountain West are looking to provide property tax relief to residents as they struggle with the increasing costs of living in the region.
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Advocates are asking the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to list the pygmy rabbit under the Endangered Species Act. They sent a petition to federal officials in early March, arguing that the world’s smallest rabbit is at risk of extinction due to habitat loss and disease.
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Federal officials will spend $25 million to grow and conserve bison herds on tribal lands. A recent order from Interior Secretary Deb Haaland also calls to integrate Indigenous knowledge in efforts to restore bison across the U.S.
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The Wyoming federal delegation is looking to make its mark on Washington. That includes newly sworn-in Congresswoman Harriet Hageman.
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As the U.S. Supreme Court considers a challenge to the Indian Child Welfare Act, several states in the Mountain West are preparing their own laws to protect tribal rights should the court deem ICWA unconstitutional.
