Open Spaces

On this episode, Capitol Hill may soon start discussing some building projects, but Wyoming Senator Mike Enzi says the deficit is too high. President Trump lifted what’s commonly known as the “coal moratorium.” Now, a court is saying that needed an environmental review. An artist residency in northeastern Wyoming uses its location to inspire visiting artists and writers. Those stories and a discussion about a controversial proposal involving prairie dogs are coming up.

On this episode, a story exploring how Cloud Peak got to where it is today. It's fought hard, but a bankruptcy is likely approaching. We're hearing more reports of student-on-student sexual assaults. Coming up, two stories about how schools could handle such cases differently. Also, there are more craft breweries than ever, but that might not be a good thing for producers. Meanwhile, crafted spirits are on the up on up. We'll also get a tour of the newly remodeled state capitol. Those stories

On this episode, a story exploring how Cloud Peak got to where it is today. It's fought hard, but a bankruptcy is likely approaching. We're hearing more reports of student-on-student sexual assaults. Coming up, two stories about how schools could handle such cases differently. Also, there are more craft breweries than ever, but that might not be a good thing for producers. Meanwhile, crafted spirits are on the up on up. We'll also get a tour of the newly remodeled state capitol. Those stories and more.

On this episode, Chronic Wasting Disease continues to be a growing problem in Wyoming and the mountain west. We take a closer look at how mentally ill patients are transported to and from hospitals…it turns out some patients have a long drive. While Wyoming’s thermal coal market struggles, two big players in the Powder River Basin are enjoying a different kind of success. It's also our fund drive and we encourage you to support Open Spaces and all of our Wyoming news with your pledge of support.

On this episode, Chronic Wasting Disease continues to be a growing problem in Wyoming and the mountain west. We take a closer look at how mentally ill patients are transported to and from hospitals…it turns out some patients have a long drive. While Wyoming’s thermal coal market struggles, two big players in the Powder River Basin are enjoying a different kind of success. It's also our fund drive and we encourage you to support Open Spaces and all of our Wyoming news with your pledge of support.

On this episode, workers are flooding into Douglas as oil and gas production takes off. The small area is still figuring out how to handle it. April is Sexual Assault Awareness month. So how well does Wyoming handle this crime? Two Wyoming congressional leaders want to do away with the Affordable Care Act, but they say they are fighting a narrative. Those stories and more.

On this episode, workers are flooding into Douglas as oil and gas production takes off. The small area is still figuring out how to handle it. April is Sexual Assault Awareness month. So how well does Wyoming handle this crime? Two Wyoming congressional leaders want to do away with the Affordable Care Act, but they say they are fighting a narrative. Those stories and more.

On this episode, University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols joins us to discuss the trustee’s decision to not renew her contract. It also caught the campus off guard. A major inpatient psychological unit in northwest Wyoming closed its doors and now people with serious mental illness have nowhere to go. Some want a new plan for managing ozone in western Wyoming. Those stories and more.

On this episode, University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols joins us to discuss the trustee’s decision to not renew her contract. It also caught the campus off guard. A major inpatient psychological unit in northwest Wyoming closed its doors and now people with serious mental illness have nowhere to go. Some want a new plan for managing ozone in western Wyoming. Those stories and more.

On this episode, a collaboration with the Casper Star Tribune on Natrona County's approach to child sexual abuse. The state legislature is looking at solutions to the "race to operator-ship" problem. Oil and gas developers are flooding the state with permit requests. There's growing bipartisanship behind the idea of charging a fee for producing carbon. And we will find out what it's so difficult to get new information about an officer related shooting in Laramie. Those stories and more.