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Hanna Merzbach/KHOLOfficials are also balancing pressure from landowners — who could pull out of the deal. -
Krissy BorcherWyoming has ten places managed by the National Park Service (NPS). Almost everyone knows of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park. But there’s also Devils Tower and Fossil Butte. A recent NPS report shows those sites help contribute quite a bit to the state's economy. It looked at visitation in communities within a 60 mile radius of those parks.
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The first anniversary of the controversial Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) recently passed. So far, a great majority of red states are taking advantage of the money from the act. And a recent analysis by the think tank RMI shows that Wyoming could get more than seven billion dollars from the climate-related provisions of the IRA if it took full advantage of it. Wyoming Public Radio’s Kamila Kudelska spoke with Inside Climate News reporter Marianne Lavelle on her reporting of how the state could get that money and why so many red states are taking advantage of it. -
The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Service is looking to hear from the public before moving forward on proposed fee changes.
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Wyoming Animal shelters have their resources strained from a decrease in space for animals and decreased donations. Community engagement is becoming increasingly needed during this challenging time.
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"Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge" was filmed in the Laramie Mountains and Pathfinder Canyon. They feature actor Bradley Cooper and actress Tatiana Maslany.
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Since the pandemic, more people are roadtripping and many are driving through Yellowstone National Park. One of the main ways to get to the park is the Chief Joseph Highway, which is a 47-mile top scenic byway that starts just outside of Cody.
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Visitors are starting to pour into Jackson Hole for the summer, but this season could look different from years past.Tourism could take a dip with summer lodging bookings down 15% compared to last year.
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About 2,000 people live in Kemmerer, which is in the corner of southwest Wyoming, where the mountains meet the desert. It is known for a few things – the original JCPenney store, ancient fossils and consequently, the fossil fuel industry. But, in late 2021, the company TerraPower, founded by Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates, announced their plans to build a nuclear plant nearby. While there is some push back with the project, the hope is to create ‘greener’ energy and jobs for former coal workers.
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The Mountain West includes some of the country's strongest state economies, according to a new analysis, but the region's overall economic health doesn't extend to every state.
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May 5 marks the opening of the east entrance of Yellowstone National Park. After three turbulent years due to the pandemic and historic flooding, the park’s Superintendent Cam Sholly is ready for a “normal year.”
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The University of Wyoming offers an opportunity for entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into realitiesUW's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (WyCEI) in conjunction with the Honors College is offering a three-week course beginning in May that gives students at UW or any of the state’s eight community colleges a chance to turn those ideas into realities. It includes opportunities for students in an array of academic disciplines, including entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, activists, and businesspeople.
