Residents of Casper, Sheridan, Gillette and Douglas discuss Wyoming’s economy, community character and state politics.
Social Problems
Wind River Reservation bison restoration key to wildlife economy, tribal health
The Wind River Buffalo Initiative has brought over 100 bison back to tribal lands. The Wyoming group’s goal is to add 1,000 more.
Wyoming updates Missing and Murdered Indigenous statistics, but lack of context persists
The movement to address the high numbers of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples has taken off nationwide. Wyoming is attempting to paint a clearer picture of the problem.
Down to two households, more foster families sought in Teton County
Officials may have to start looking for home placements outside Jackson Hole if they don’t enlist more local families soon.
As property taxes rise, county officials push refund options
Many longtime locals living on fixed incomes may qualify to receive a refund of up to 50% of their annual property tax bill.
Dogs Help with Search and Rescue on the Navajo Nation, Where Resources are Scarce
Four Corners K-9 Search and Rescue is the latest organization helping Native families find missing loved ones.
Local Nonprofit Seeks Assistance to Build Shelter for Homeless Families
KHOL talked with the board chair of the local Good Samaritan Mission about the value of transitional housing, the current scale of homelessness in Teton County and their proposal for new infrastructure on Deloney Ave.
Daniela Peterson Joins The Community Foundation’s Board of Directors
The founder of Vista Counseling will be among the first Latinas to help govern the critical local philanthropic organization.
National Park Service ‘Shelved’ Internal Study on Workplace Harassment
KHOL interviewed High Country News reporter Lyndsey Gilpin about the leaked “Voices Tour Report,” which sheds new light on workplace issues within the National Park Service.
