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Here are some stories from around the state.

Today’s trivia question: Who was the most notorious prisoner held at Wyoming's Territorial Prison in Laramie? Send us your answer to WyomingPublicRadio@gmail.com or by message on Instagram or Facebook. We’ll give a shout out to the first person to submit the correct answer.

The Wyoming Department of Health is going around the state asking for input on how to spend its share of the Rural Health Transformation Program.

The federal government currently spends significantly more on suppressing fires than preventing them.

Foster Friess helped jump start Kirk’s Turning Point USA, which had a thumbprint on local elections.

Here are some stories from around the state.

The Dennis the Menace television show broadcast from 1959 to 1963 followed the adventures of Dennis, the only child of Henry and Alice Mitchell. Dennis’ neighbor, “Good Ol’ Mister Wilson” featured prominently in the program as a foil to Dennis’ many antics.

Mimi Benzell’s beautiful and versatile voice took her from the New York Metropolitan Opera stage to radio and television performances broadcast across the country.

Today’s trivia question: Wyoming plays host to the only lake in the world that drains into both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. What lake is that? Send us your answer to WyomingPublicRadio@gmail.com or by message on Instagram or Facebook. We’ll give a shout out to the first person to submit the correct answer.

This week, Senate President Bo Biteman (R-Ranchester) made committee changes to fill vacancies after Sen. Darin Smith (R-Cheyenne) resigned and Sen. Eric Barlow (R-Gillette) stepped down as chair of one panel.