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On this episode, we bring you a special episode on the 150th anniversary of women's suffrage in the Equality State. We'll look at the history of Wyoming getting involved in women's voting rights. We'll also revisit the challenge of getting women elected to the legislature. We'll also hear from the first woman publisher at the Sheridan press, who's putting her focus on the community. Those stories and more.

On this episode, recently Wyoming Public Radio won Regional Edward R. Murrow awards for best hard news, investigative and sports story. We also won for best use of sound, best continuing coverage and best documentary. Today we thought we'd play you some of those pieces. One story looks at the lack of police training when it comes to sexual assault. To challenges surrounding long term care and finding work if you're a laid off miner. We will look at an extreme sport you may not have heard of. And

On this episode, recently Wyoming Public Radio won Regional Edward R. Murrow awards for best hard news, investigative and sports story. We also won for best use of sound, best continuing coverage and best documentary. Today we thought we'd play you some of those pieces. One story looks at the lack of police training when it comes to sexual assault. To challenges surrounding long term care and finding work if you're a laid off miner. We will look at an extreme sport you may not have heard of. And what climate change does to ice fishing. Kick back and join us for the next hour.

On this episode, Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney talks about the importance of following health orders when it comes to COVID-19. Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks partially re-opened this week. A long time National Park Service employee expects a trial and error approach. We'll hear from members of the Wheeler family of Ethete, who lost 3 loved ones on a single day to COVID-19. Those stories and more.

On this episode, Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney talks about the importance of following health orders when it comes to COVID-19. Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks partially re-opened this week. A long time National Park Service employee expects a trial and error approach. We'll hear from members of the Wheeler family of Ethete, who lost 3 loved ones on a single day to COVID-19. Those stories and more.

On this episode, the month of Ramadan is a time for Muslims around the world to gather and pray and help the people around them. Usually international students travel home. And we'll hear Wyomingites on your pandemic silver linings. Yellowstone National Park gateway communities are using a unique if smelly way to help monitor covid 19 as tourists start rolling through, by testing the community's poop. Also, the huge hit to WYDOT's budget from the pandemic and how it's crippling hospital's

On this episode, the month of Ramadan is a time for Muslims around the world to gather and pray and help the people around them. Usually international students travel home. And we'll hear Wyomingites on your pandemic silver linings. Yellowstone National Park gateway communities are using a unique if smelly way to help monitor covid 19 as tourists start rolling through, by testing the community's poop. Also, the huge hit to WYDOT's budget from the pandemic and how it's crippling hospital's finances. Those stories and more.

The coronavirus pandemic has upended everyone's lives. But it's been especially disappointing for high school seniors. With casinos closed and oil and gas revenues stalled, The Wind River Reservation is facing tough economic times. Douglas was booming. But the crash in crude demand has caused it to empty out. Businesses across the area are reeling. Those stories and more.

The coronavirus pandemic has upended everyone's lives. But it's been especially disappointing for high school seniors. With casinos closed and oil and gas revenues stalled, The Wind River Reservation is facing tough economic times. Douglas was booming. But the crash in crude demand has caused it to empty out. Businesses across the area are reeling. Those stories and more.

Today on the show, the Wind River Reservation remains under a stay-at-home order, while our state begins to ease restrictions meant to slow the spread of COVID-19. Additionally, experts say people still need to be careful of a false sense of security by looking at the number of coronavirus cases in their counties. Summer usually signals the start of Wyoming's wedding season. But this year things will probably look very different. Those stories and more.