Six University of Wyoming sorority sisters are appealing a federal judge’s ruling from August that a trans student could join their sorority.
About Chris Clements | Wyoming Public Media
Chris Clements is a state government reporter for Wyoming Public Media based in Laramie. He came to WPM from KSJD Radio in Cortez, Colorado, where he reported on Indigenous affairs, drought, and local politics in the Four Corners region. Before that, he graduated with a degree in English (Creative Writing) from Arizona State University. Chris's news stories have been featured on NPR's Weekend Edition and hourly newscasts, as well as on WBUR's Here & Now and National Native News.
This position is partially funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting through the Wyoming State Government Collaboration.
Recent Stories by Chris Clements | Wyoming Public Media
University of Wyoming to shutter Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion after legislative cuts
Last week’s decision came after a footnote in the state Legislature’s budget bill eliminated funding for the office.
Judy Shepard, Wyomingite and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
In 1998, Judy Shepard’s son, Matthew, was tortured outside Laramie and later died as part of an anti-gay hate crime.
Waitlist for affordable housing in Wyoming has nearly tripled in size
Teton County residents aren’t the only ones feeling the affordable housing crunch in the state.
Federal land on Wind River Reservation could go to BLM or Indigenous tribes
A federal agency wants to give up management of just under 60,000 acres of land on the Wind River Reservation.
Freedom Caucus lawmakers single out annual Laramie Drag Queen Bingo
The event in Laramie has been happening annually for years. It raises money for AIDS and HIV testing in Wyoming.
Former chairman of the Eastern Shoshone Tribe announces bid for Wyoming House
If Ivan Posey wins in November, he’ll be the only Native American representative in the state Legislature.
Randy Fetzer: Speaker of bills for the Wyoming Senate
If you’ve tuned in to discussions in the Wyoming Senate, odds are you’ve heard the dulcet voice of Randy Fetzer as he reads out bills to throngs of seated legislators.
