Coal Community Prepares For Future With Potential Plant Closure
A town in southwestern Wyoming is being forced to imagine life without coal at the center. Its power plant could close years earlier than expected, threatening hundreds of jobs. Wyoming Public Radio’s Cooper McKim reports city leaders are racing to avoid becoming another ghost town.
Wyoming Plans New Skilled Nursing Home For Veterans
Buffalo is home to the state’s assisted living facility for veterans. And during the past legislative session, lawmakers decided to provide some funding to build a new facility for veterans with a higher level of care. But the funding process is far from over. Wyoming Public Radio’s Catherine Wheeler reports on how both facilities will serve a population in need.
Protecting Beaded High School Graduation Caps In Wyoming
High School Native American students and their families have long-standing traditions of beading elements of their dress or wearing feathers on their tassels at graduation. This is to publicly honor the graduate in front of family and friends. But school districts in Wyoming don’t have policies protecting their right to do that. Wyoming Public Radio’s Taylar Stagner reports.
Laramie High School Graduation Commencement Speaker Rocks The House
It’s high school graduation season. At Laramie High School, each year students select a teacher to give a keynote address. They’re expected to share wisdom and advice for the future. This year’s speaker really made a lasting impression. Wyoming Public Radio’s David Graf has more.
Helping Kids Connect: A Simple Idea With Big Impact
According to the Centers for Disease Control, students who feel connected to their teachers and peers are more likely to succeed in school and stay out of trouble. To give students a sense of power and stability a school in Casper is using circles. Wyoming Public Radio’s Tennessee Watson was invited to participate in one. She brings us this audio postcard.
Yellowstone Superintendent On Parks Strategic Priorities
With over 6 months under his belt, Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly has released the parks top 5 strategic priorities. Those include investing in infrastructure, focusing on the people who work at the park and how to deal with increased visitation. Wyoming Public Radio’s Kamila Kudelska spoke with Sholly about two priorities that impact our region starting with the need to strengthen the ecosystem?
The 'Instagram Effect' Is Shaking Up Public Lands And National Parks
If you visit Old Faithful, the Grand Tetons, or the Grand Canyon theses days, you're bound to find dozens of people taking selfies on their smartphones. From our Mountain West News Bureau, Nate Hegyi tells us how this phenomenon is changing our connection with the outdoors.
The Cody Stampede Celebrates 100 Years
For the few days on and around July 4th, Cody hosts a parade and rodeo - known as the Cody Stampede. This year marks the 100 year anniversary of the rodeo. In its history, the event has attracted the local community, professional rodeo riders and ropers, tourists and even Hollywood stars. Wyoming Public Radio’s Kamila Kudelska takes us back to the stampede’s founding and why it still holds a special place in the hearts of Cody residents.
Hero Habitat Garden Is Hoping To Inspire Water Conservation
The Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities is featuring a new way to conserve water and promote pollinators. Dena Egenhoff is the board’s water conservation specialist and she tells us that they have created a Habitat Hero Garden featuring flowers, drought resistant plants and grasses to teach people how they can create beautiful yards while saving water. She tells me about their effort.
