- 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 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 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 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 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.