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The well-being of Wyoming’s kids and families is moving in the right direction, according to the most recent data book, Kids Count. But stakeholders are worried about how future cuts may hinder this growth.

A new community cookbook project aimed at representing Laramie residents has taken up roots in the new year.

Those putting on the festival say some of the new family programs, music classes and concerts are seeing record turnout.

Some Jackson athletes have been running and sliding on the ice for a quarter century.

On a Wednesday night in a church basement, nine members of the improv comedy troupe Laff Staff danced in a circle as they practiced a parody song. For the members of the comedy group in Jackson, improv is more than just something to do after work. It’s a family – and together, they’re getting ready for their 15th anniversary show on February 16 at the Center for the Arts in Jackson.

The Lander Community Resource Center officially opened its doors last month. The space is focused on creating a welcoming space for veterans and first responders to process, connect, and access resources.

The share of people without a religious affiliation is rising across the Mountain West. The group, called the “nones,” includes atheists, agnostics and those who say they don’t have any religion in particular.

The City of Cody has issued a building permit to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) to build a temple there. The Temple will have a 101 foot tower, or steeple above it.Cody Mayor Matt Hall said the city was forced to issue the permit because LDS representatives from Salt Lake City threatened to file a federal lawsuit if the permit was further delayed.

It has been a little over a year since the national suicide lifeline number was simplified to 988 and it’s been a year since Wyoming opened 24/7 call services for the lifeline in the state. People have been using the service more since then.

When wildfires burn, it seems like the flames go everywhere and it can be difficult to predict their path. Engineers from Colorado State University developed a model to help with those predictions.