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Open Spaces show rundown for April 3, 2026

Today on the show, the University of Wyoming faced steep cuts during this year’s state budget talks. But the cuts never came. We hear from UW’s president what happened. Veterinarians, especially large animal vets, are increasingly in short supply in the state. And the United Kingdom’s consul general has been visiting Wyoming. Those stories and more.

President Ed Seidel said UW did not agree to ax any courses in closed-door meetings with Freedom Caucus lawmakers looking to cut UW’s budget. Those legislators had attacked ecofeminism and other classes.

Some lawmakers in our region are arguing abortion bans help keep a population young and growing. Others say they lead to more people leaving the state.

In Wyoming, cattle outnumber people two to one, and plenty of other furry pets roam around. But there are fewer and fewer veterinarians to care for them. We visit one lifelong vet in Big Piney who’s feeling the pinch.

Thirty-two-ton machines at 10% grade, careful parking and probing questions join in the fight against slides

Second home sales are booming; those that manage them can’t afford to live in town

The hospital is exploring a transition to critical access status, which would change the way it’s reimbursed for care.

Here are some stories from around the state.

Today’s trivia question: Who was Lucretia Marchbanks? Send us your answer to WyomingDebrief@gmail.com or by message on Instagram or Facebook. We’ll give a shout out to the first person to submit the correct answer.