Open Spaces

On this episode, Governor Matt Mead signed the Indian Education For All Act into law. And Wyoming Humanities Council plans to help get that education into schools and libraries right away. We will have a special report on migrant education in the state. The Colorado Sun is a newspaper that cropped up after a number of journalists left the Denver Post. We will also re-visit our story on a new tourism at the University of Wyoming. And a special interview with musician Herb Alpert.

On this episode, UW announced it is shutting down its biodiversity institute, sending mixed messages about the university’s commitment to community engagement. The University of Wyoming football team had one of the nation’s best defenses last year and hopes to get even better this season. And a story about local, agricultural entrepreneurs who have gone beyond wheat, wool, and seeds. Those stories and more.

On this episode, UW announced it is shutting down its biodiversity institute, sending mixed messages about the university’s commitment to community engagement. The University of Wyoming football team had one of the nation’s best defenses last year and hopes to get even better this season. And a story about local, agricultural entrepreneurs who have gone beyond wheat, wool, and seeds. Those stories and more.

On this episode, some reports predict a recession could come within the next 6 months to two years. Which may seem strange when the economy is doing so well. With the NFL pushing for a policy that says its players on the field must stand for the anthem, the political debate is a familiar story to 14 black men that once played football at the University of Wyoming. And we’ll tag along with some Game Wardens as they compete in a series of competitive games. Those stories and more.

On this episode, some reports predict a recession could come within the next 6 months to two years. Which may seem strange when the economy is doing so well. With the NFL pushing for a policy that says its players on the field must stand for the anthem, the political debate is a familiar story to 14 black men that once played football at the University of Wyoming. And we’ll tag along with some Game Wardens as they compete in a series of competitive games. Those stories and more.

On this episode, the Endangered Species Act is in the news this week and Senator Barrasso wants to give more power to states. A new project spearheaded by the University of Wyoming is trying to create a new niche ag market for the state. In Wyoming’s lake mud are thousands of years worth of history… and tiny microbes are the memory keepers. Plus interviews with two more political candidates. Those stories and more.

On this episode, the Endangered Species Act is in the news this week and Senator Barrasso wants to give more power to states. A new project spearheaded by the University of Wyoming is trying to create a new niche ag market for the state. In Wyoming’s lake mud are thousands of years worth of history… and tiny microbes are the memory keepers. Plus interviews with two more political candidates. Those stories and more.

On this episode, we will hear from Republican candidate for Governor Taylor Haynes who says he will bring a conservative and constitutional approach to the governor’s office. Senator Barrasso argues that Republicans did the right thing by trying to get rid of the Affordable Care Act. And the fly fishing community has found itself in the middle of a heated debate about what it means to be an ethical angler. What started it all? A magazine cover. Those stories and more.

On this episode, we will hear from Republican candidate for Governor Taylor Haynes who says he will bring a conservative and constitutional approach to the governor’s office. Senator Barrasso argues that Republicans did the right thing by trying to get rid of the Affordable Care Act. And the fly fishing community has found itself in the middle of a heated debate about what it means to be an ethical angler. What started it all? A magazine cover. Those stories and more.

On this episode, Wyoming’s second largest industry – travel and hospitality – tries to navigate legal immigrants to compensate for the decreasing available local workforce. A lengthy battle between Campbell County and a coal company has ended with few happy; but it could lead to a change in laws around ad valorem taxes. Wyoming farmers and nutrition groups around the state are collaborating to solve problems of hungry and a lack of access to healthy foods. Those stories and an interview with