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Former vice president and longtime Wyoming politician Dick Cheney saw his status within the Republican Party rise and fall over the course of his career. A former WPR reporter looks back on covering him.

Wyoming lawmakers wonder if more fuel management on ranches will help in the face of high insurance costs.

The report adds the number of kids living in poverty in the state would more than double without the support of public programs like child tax credits or food assistance.

Here are some stories from around the state.

Today’s trivia question: This might be a tough one: What was the first book published in Wyoming? 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 Trump administration is bringing its “Unleashing American Energy” directives to 3.6 million federal acres in southwest Wyoming. The public comment period was supposed to end Nov. 3, but the BLM extended it to Dec. 18.

The longtime Wyoming politician died due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, according to his family.

Here are some stories from around the state.

The 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill was catastrophic for Alaskan wildlife and the local fishing communities of Prince William Sound.

Today’s trivia question: When was the first airplane flight in Wyoming? 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.