Wyoming Watch

On Saturday, the University of Wyoming and Colorado State University football teams are facing off for the final time in the Mountian West Conference.

Though the rivalry isn't going anywhere anytime soon, WyoSports UW beat writer Alex Taylor talks what this means for the two schools going forward, covering the history of the rivalry and the ongoing lawsuit as CSU joins the PAC-12.

Stick around until the end for a roundup of upcoming events in the area and a recap of the top stories from the WTE newsroom over the past week. New episodes every Friday. Provide feedback or suggestions to [email protected].

On Monday, the Wyoming Legislature's Joint Judiciary Committee met to discuss controversial potential legislation concerning book policy. Some have called it a full out book ban; others have said it will grant more authority to Wyoming parents.

This week, WTE's Noah Zahn spoke with library staff from Laramie and Goshen counties. They said they don't really see this issue in their community, and called for a halt to the potential new law.

Stick around until the end for a recap of the top stories from the WTE newsroom over the past week. New episodes every Friday. Provide feedback or suggestions to [email protected].

This week, we're sharing part two of a two-part episode, offering a different perspective on the implementation of the changes to immigration law enforcement in Cheyenne.

Last Thursday, our crime and public safety reporter Ivy Secrest spoke with Antonio Serrano, who is the advocacy director for the ACLU of Wyoming.

Stick around until the end for a roundup of upcoming events in the area and a recap of the top stories from the WTE newsroom over the past week. New episodes every Friday. Provide feedback or suggestions to [email protected].

After completing a 40-hour training, 25 Laramie County Sheriff's Office deputies were officially certified to enforce federal immigration laws and assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

On Wednesday, Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak hosted a news conference on the change, which made Laramie County one of the first in the state to do so.

This week on Wyoming Watch, we are airing Kozak's speech from that event, followed by a Q&A.

Stick around until the end for a roundup of upcoming events in the area and a recap of the top stories from the WTE newsroom over the past week. New episodes every Friday. Provide feedback or suggestions to [email protected].

If you live in Cheyenne, you may have noticed the progress of a mural on one of the two water towers north of the airport throughout the summer. It depicts horses and birds flowing through Wyoming's plains.

This week on Wyoming Watch, we're sharing a conversation WTE reporter Taylor Staples had with CHP Paint Company founder Eric McDonald, who helped create the mural.

Stick around until the end for a roundup of upcoming events in the area and a recap of the top stories from the WTE newsroom over the past week. New episodes every Friday. Provide feedback or suggestions to [email protected].

Earlier this week, the Cheyenne YMCA announced it will close indefinitely on September 26. This week on Wyoming Watch, Wyoming Tribune Eagle reporter Noah Zahn speaks with its president and CEO Chris Coker about why it closed.

Also, he spoke with Cheyenne YMCA member Jacob Camargo, who hopes he can find a way to save the local Y.

Stick around until the end for a roundup of upcoming events in the area and a recap of the top stories from the WTE newsroom over the past week. New episodes every Friday. Provide feedback or suggestions to [email protected].

This week, WTE local government reporter Alyssa Tolman took the microphone to the Mary Godfrey Playhouse to meet with the cast of "Newsies," the latest musical production by the Cheyenne Little Theatre Players. She spoke with two cast members, Jeremiah O'Bryan and Rachel Strysik , and the musical's director, Jessie Klein, about the most rewarding and challenges parts of the musical, which begins performances two weeks from today.

Stick around until the end for a roundup of upcoming events in the area and a recap of the top stories from the WTE newsroom over the past week. New episodes every Friday. Provide feedback or suggestions to [email protected].

Last week, Wyoming Tribune Eagle reporter Alyssa Tolman went on a ride-along with Cheyenne Sanitation Division's recycling services to follow the path of the city's recycling. On Wyoming Watch, she shares what she learned.

Alyssa also discusses other ongoing city issues like potential new muffler requirements and restrictions for oversized vehicles parked on public streets that will go into effect this weekend.

Stick around until the end for a roundup of upcoming events in the area and a recap of the top stories from the WTE newsroom over the past week. New episodes every Friday. Provide feedback or suggestions to [email protected].

As the high school fall sports season kicks off, WyoSports Editor Jeremiah Johnke brings a preview of the top things to look forward to in the coming months. This includes a potential change in Cheyenne's South High School football, which has the state's longest losing streak, and a conversation about whether Cheyenne's Central High School girls can repeat as cross-country champions this year.

Stick around until the end for a roundup of upcoming events in the area and a recap of the top stories from the WTE newsroom over the past week. New episodes every Friday. Provide feedback or suggestions to [email protected].

On the unforgiving plains of southeastern Wyoming sits the Jessen Wheat Company. Eleven miles north of Pine Bluffs, the farm survives in a dry, windy and oftentimes harsh and unpredictable climate, making farming difficult even by conventional standards.

The Jessens farm somewhat differently than the majority of farmers in Laramie County, since being certified organic, regenerative and reduced till makes them unique.

On Wyoming Watch, WTE photographer Mile Gladstein shares his experience meeting with and covering the Jessens over the past eight months.

Stick around until the end for a roundup of upcoming events in the area and a recap of the top stories from the WTE newsroom over the past week. New episodes every Friday. Provide feedback or suggestions to [email protected].