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Last Saturday, former President Donald Trump survived an attempted assassination at a rally in Pennsylvania. The political violence caused many to question the national rhetoric around politics today. We wanted to hear how this event impacted Wyomingites. So Wyoming Public Media reporters went out onto the streets of Cheyenne, Laramie, and Pinedale to listen.

In this exclusive interview, Buttigieg talks about funding for roadways, infrastructure in national parks, electric vehicles, and the Teton Pass collapse and the schedule for its rebuild.

The state’s first of its kind virtual candidate is facing real world obstacles. The secretary of state is investigating and has suggested to local officials to not allow “VIC” on the ballot.

Wyomingites had reacted negatively to the proposed national USPS plans, fearing slower service.

In Wyoming, more than 3,239 small businesses opened across the state between March 2021 and 2022. During that time, almost 2,433 others closed. While some economists say that's a positive trend, the owners and employees of the businesses that went under may feel differently. But those numbers didn't stop Chuck and Kay Bybee from fulfilling their dream of owning a record shop.

Wyoming's only two major processing and distribution centers, located in Casper and Cheyenne, are being downsized in an effort to improve delivery efficiency in the region.

If you’ve tuned in to a livestream or sat in the gallery of the Wyoming Senate, odds are you’ve heard the dulcet voice of Randy Fetzer reading out bill descriptions to throngs of seated legislators.

On March 21st, Sen. Affie Ellis (R-Cheyenne) announced that she will not seek another term in the state Senate. Ellis was first elected in 2016 and represents Senate District 8, which includes downtown Cheyenne and parts of southwest Laramie County.

Wyomingites joined a national day of protest in calling for a ceasefire, but Wyoming Democrats and Republicans have yet to change course.

For many residents, the holidays hold a special place in their lives. And from Gillette to Cheyenne, towns play a big role in how people from around the Cowboy state celebrate.