Wyoming Public Media

South Africans strive to limit damage to landscape as elephant populations grow

We’ve reported frequently on efforts to control wildlife numbers in Wyoming, through hunting, contraception, and other means. In southern Africa, wildlife

South Africans strive to limit damage to landscape as elephant populations grow

We’ve reported frequently on efforts to control wildlife numbers in Wyoming, through hunting, contraception, and other means. In southern Africa, wildlife
Wolf trapping raises concerns about trapping the wrong animals

Since wolves have been taken off the Endangered Species List in Wyoming, they can now be hunted in many parts of the state … and they can also be trapped
Are foreign herders the black sheep of immigration reform?

Debate over the immigration overhaul has found its way to the vast open spaces of Wyoming. Here, Peruvian guest workers on H2-A visas tend thousands of
Growing sagebrush and other native seed: Crackpot idea or lucrative business venture?

Richard and Claire Dunne grow sagebrush on Absaroka Farm in northcentral Wyoming. The seeds are sold for use in land reclamation.Richard and Claire Dunne

Local News

Gov. Mead's office releases report commenting on successes of and allegations against Cindy Hill

Governor Matt Mead’s office interviewed current and former employees of the Wyoming Department of Education about Superintendent Cindy Hill’s...

Study finds broad support for conservation of public lands

A study commissioned by the Center for American Progress found that voters in western states think that there should be more balance between...

Wyoming to develop victim-offender dialog program

The Wyoming Board of Parole has approved the establishment of a victim-offender dialog program. The program will create an avenue for perpetrators...

Agencies seek to restore Powder River Basin sage grouse habitat

A project to restore sage grouse habitat in the Powder River Basin is moving forward. The Bureau of Land Management, the Natural Resources...

Study: Genetically modified beets are crucial to producers’ profit margins

University of Wyoming researchers have found that Wyoming sugar beet producers would stand to lose about 12 percent of profits if they were no...

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U.S. To Test The Waters With Iran's New President Rohani

Iran's newly elected president is signaling he might take a more pragmatic, moderate approach to nuclear negotiations with major world powers. But...
Secret Surveillance Credited With Preventing Terror Acts

The National Security Agency director made the rounds again on Capitol Hill to defend two surveillance programs leaked to the press. Gen. Keith...
Miami Heat Force Game 7 In NBA Finals

The Miami Heat avoided elimination Tuesday night by beating the San Antonio spurs in overtime, 103 to 100. LeBron James shrugged off a poor start to...
Tick Tock: Make The Serve, Pitch, Putt Or Shot

In Milwaukee, cartoon characters dressed up like various sausages race at each Brewers' game; in Washington, five of our beloved presidents do their...
U.S. Automakers Are On A Roll, But Hiring Is Slow And Steady

There is one basic question that keeps being asked about the U.S. auto industry: Is it on the rebound? "People ask a lot, is the auto industry back...