Open Spaces

On this episode, we go back through history to World War II when imprisoned Japanese-Americans performed music for Wyomingites. A Sheridan conservation group is proposing an expansion of a local trail system. 150 years ago a group of explorers set out to fill in the blank spaces on the map along the Green and Colorado Rivers. This year, a team of scientists retraced their steps. Those stories and more.

On this episode, the Northern Arapaho Tribe has filed suit against its former law firm. The tribe’s new lawyer says the Northern Arapaho have been taken advantage of. Many states are selling fewer and fewer hunting licenses. But Wyoming is relatively stable and the reason is because more women are getting into it. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie wants to focus on the needs of rural veterans. Those stories and the acting UW President.

On this episode, the Northern Arapaho Tribe has filed suit against its former law firm. The tribe’s new lawyer says the Northern Arapaho have been taken advantage of. Many states are selling fewer and fewer hunting licenses. But Wyoming is relatively stable and the reason is because more women are getting into it. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie wants to focus on the needs of rural veterans. Those stories and the acting UW President.

On this episode, remember when the tax break was going to bring in loads of revenue? A federal report says revenues are down and the country is facing the debt limit. But Senator Enzi sees things differently. Wyoming girls are among the first to join the Boy Scouts. The Sheridan WYO Rodeo boasts one race that’s called America’s most extreme sport. Those stories and the latest on Wyoming’s coal industry.

On this episode, remember when the tax break was going to bring in loads of revenue? A federal report says revenues are down and the country is facing the debt limit. But Senator Enzi sees things differently. Wyoming girls are among the first to join the Boy Scouts. The Sheridan WYO Rodeo boasts one race that’s called America’s most extreme sport. Those stories and the latest on Wyoming’s coal industry.

On this episode, workers at the recently bankrupt coal company Blackjewel are not waiting at home for the gates to re-open. A network of support has formed on a Facebook page. We'll also learn about how the Northern Arapaho Tribe's Historic Preservation Office has taken on an ambitious project: creating a record of every person who’s buried on the Wind River Reservation. And Wyoming residents and others finally got to check out the restored capitol building. We'll also hear about an initiative

On this episode, workers at the recently bankrupt coal company Blackjewel are not waiting at home for the gates to re-open. A network of support has formed on a Facebook page. We'll also learn about how the Northern Arapaho Tribe's Historic Preservation Office has taken on an ambitious project: creating a record of every person who’s buried on the Wind River Reservation. And Wyoming residents and others finally got to check out the restored capitol building. We'll also hear about an initiative to bring wolves back to Colorado… and chat with an artist about capturing the spirit of the Green River. Those stories and more.

On this episode, around 60 percent of 18 to 24-year-olds leave Wyoming. We'll bring you the first in a series of conversations between young people exploring why. High speed fiber optics is coming soon to the Wind River Reservation. But it hasn’t been easy getting there. Two coal companies are joining forces to compete with natural gas and renewables. An expert explores what the collaboration means. Plus, Wyoming’s Senators weight in on a Trump executive order on health care costs. Those stories

On this episode, around 60 percent of 18 to 24-year-olds leave Wyoming. We'll bring you the first in a series of conversations between young people exploring why. High speed fiber optics is coming soon to the Wind River Reservation. But it hasn’t been easy getting there. Two coal companies are joining forces to compete with natural gas and renewables. An expert explores what the collaboration means. Plus, Wyoming’s Senators weight in on a Trump executive order on health care costs. Those stories and more.

Today on the show we will have three stories on health care issues including what happens when kids don’t have health insurance. Also, the governor and others in Wyoming are looking into why Native American women suffer such high rates of violence. One family lost their daughter and wants justice. The state’s largest water project is nearing the end of a 10 year expansion process. Plus tips on how you should behave at a Pow Wow. Those stories and more.