- Originally published on June 28, 2019 2:48 pm The last time the royalty rate for oil and gas production on federal land changed was in 1920. Proposed legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives would address that, but the industry stands opposed. Kathleen Sgamma is with the energy advocacy group Western Energy Alliance.
- Originally published on June 3, 2019 12:01 pm Memorial Day weekend kicked off the summer season for national parks in the Mountain West. And according to new data, 2018 was good year for the country and the region.
- Originally published on May 16, 2019 4:59 pm It’s no secret that in peak season Yellowstone National Park is getting really, really crowded these days. Standstill traffic, limited parking, and long bathroom lines are becoming the norm. But there’s one little-known way to experience the park that offers a rare, private glimpse.
- Originally published on March 25, 2019 1:35 pm A new study from the Pew Charitable Trusts looked at how long each state could survive on their rainy day funds alone. Wyoming came out on top. The Cowboy State could stay afloat for just over a year on its rainy day reserves.
- Originally published on April 17, 2019 1:49 pm In wide open spaces like the rural parts of the Mountain West, there’s sometimes little known about the secret lives of plants and animals. There are too many square miles and too few scientists. That’s where citizen scientists can come to the rescue.
- Originally published on February 27, 2019 4:12 pm Idaho may soon follow Colorado’s lead and pass legislation banning female genital mutilation. Late last year, a federal ban on female genital mutilation was ruled unconstitutional.
- Originally published on February 11, 2019 4:58 pm During the partial shutdown, the National Park Service said it was using visitor entrance fees for basic operational costs. That’s now changed following a congressional hearing last week by Democratic lawmakers criticizing the use of visitor fees for daily operations.
- Originally published on February 11, 2019 4:51 pm Friday six former African-American football players from the University of Wyoming’s team reunited after almost fifty years to be honored on UW’s campus. The six players plus eight others came to be known as the Black 14.
- Originally published on January 24, 2019 11:02 am Seven in ten Americans think global warming is happening. That’s ten percent higher than what it was in 2015. But a significant number of Americans don’t believe climate change is human caused—about 40 percent. And much of our region remains especially skeptical.
- Originally published on January 22, 2019 10:50 am The trucking industry is facing a record shortage of drivers. However, over the last couple of years, one demographic has been gravitating towards the industry by the thousands: Indian-American Sikhs. The closest town to A&C Truck Stop in southeastern Wyoming is 20 miles away.
- Originally published on February 5, 2019 9:01 am The surface temperature at a major reservoir in Colorado has risen 5 degrees over a 35 year period. That’s according to a new study from researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder. Lake Dillon is a significant source for Denver’s water supply.
- Originally published on January 15, 2019 1:42 pm Our region has a disproportionate number of federal workers and last Friday many of them went without a paycheck for the first time under the shutdown. Thousands have turned to GoFundMe pages while others are selling their belongings on Craigslist.
- Originally published on October 22, 2018 8:44 am During a State of the Nation Address last year, the President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte called on the U.S. “Give us back those Balangiga bells,” said Duterte. “They are ours. They belong to the Philippines.
- Originally published on October 29, 2018 4:36 pm Saturday’s attack on a synagogue in Pittsburgh has focused attention on the rising number of hate crimes in this country. In 2016, according to the latest FBI data , more than 6,000 hate crimes were reported-motivated by biases against things like race, religion or sexual orientation.
- Originally published on October 12, 2018 11:34 am It’s no secret that water is a problem in the West.
- Originally published on February 4, 2019 5:07 pm Football season kicks off soon with the sport still mired in controversy over whether players should stand for the national anthem. A new NFL policy that would force them to do that is now in limbo while the league negotiates with its players.
