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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.

On this episode, we will be joined by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon who will discuss the latest state plans connected with COVID-19. One economist says the closure of casinos on the Wind River Reservation could gut reservation economies. As small, rural hospitals in Wyoming are preparing for a potential surge of patients -- they are most worried about their health care providers. Those stories and more.

On this episode, we will be joined by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon who will discuss the latest state plans connected with COVID-19. One economist says the closure of casinos on the Wind River Reservation could gut reservation economies. As small, rural hospitals in Wyoming are preparing for a potential surge of patients -- they are most worried about their health care providers. Those stories and more.

On this episode, the number of people getting laid off in Wyoming shot through the roof in the last few weeks. And they're starting to feel the pain. While many industries have closed due to COVID-19, others have had to stay open. Some workers and their unions are not happy with the current safety guidelines. And the Albany County Sheriff's Office is being sued for their handling of a sexual assault investigation. T hose stories and more.

On this episode, the number of people getting laid off in Wyoming shot through the roof in the last few weeks. And they're starting to feel the pain. While many industries have closed due to COVID-19, others have had to stay open. Some workers and their unions are not happy with the current safety guidelines. And the Albany County Sheriff's Office is being sued for their handling of a sexual assault investigation. Those stories and more.

On this episode, creators around the state are trying to do their part to solve the severe shortages of important hospital equipment. And… the COVID-19 pandemic is claiming another yet victim – local newspapers. We’ll also hear about a just-married couple who left on a rafting trip the day a national emergency was declared. They returned to a new world. Also, how the livestock industry is faring through this crisis, as well as international students stuck far from home. Those stories and more.

On this episode, creators around the state are trying to do their part to solve the severe shortages of important hospital equipment. And…the COVID-19 pandemic is claiming another yet victim – local newspapers. We’ll also hear about a just-married couple who left on a rafting trip the day a national emergency was declared. They returned to a new world. Also, how the livestock industry is faring through this crisis, as well as international students stuck far from home. Those stories and more.

On this episode, we'll focus most of our attention on the impacts COVID-19 is having on the state. The coronavirus is identifying the shortage of intensive care unit beds in the United States but there's another shortage that might be even more important in our region. Wyoming's top K-12 education official give us an update on how coronavirus has affected schools. And we'll also hear how parents are scrambling to figure out how to homeschool their kids. Those stories and more.

On this episode, we'll focus most of our attention on the impacts COVID-19 is having on the state. The coronavirus is identifying the shortage of intensive care unit beds in the United States but there's another shortage that might be even more important in our region. Wyoming's top K-12 education official give us an update on how coronavirus has affected schools. And we'll also hear how parents are scrambling to figure out how to homeschool their kids. Those stories and more.

On this episode, with a growing number of COVID 19 cases in the state, many are on edge. We will go to Fremont County where one woman is dealing with her mother’s hospitalization. Experts give tips on how to stay mentally healthy during the coronavirus pandemic. We will hear from a couple of University of Wyoming students from China, who were in their country when the original outbreak occurred. It’s impacted their parents. Those stories and more.