As we approach Thanksgiving and the holiday season, pressures for struggling families can be higher as expenses increase.

This week on Wyoming Watch, our crime and public safety reporter Ivy Secrest spoke with Kristen-Erin Balderaz, the executive director of Needs Inc., about how her organization is trying to help this year.

Stick around until the end for a roundup of upcoming events in the area and a recap of the top stories from the WTE newsroom over the past week. New episodes every Friday. Provide feedback or suggestions to [email protected].