Wyoming wants to conserve Colorado River water like Utah. Will ranchers opt in? ^12.4%

KUER - By Hannah Merzbach - 6/25/2026, 2:00 AM

Optimism Bias 14.6% - Appeal to Emotion 10.3% - Ambiguity (Equivocation) 10.3%

As Colorado River negotiations drag on and drought conditions persist, states and cities are asking agricultural users to conserve water. In Wyoming, it may prove hard to get ranchers to opt in. Cattle rancher Freddie Botur said he doesn't want the federal government to step in and make mandatory water cuts, but he's also not a fan of... more

What Trump’s $700M coal investment could mean for the Mountain West ^19.5%

KUER - By Hannah Merzbach - 6/5/2026, 3:02 PM

Negativity Bias 26% - False Dilemma 16% - Framing Effect 14.4%

President Donald Trump has announced a $700 million investment in coal, and Mountain West states could play a major role. The administration says it aims to keep electricity prices low, while critics say the effort will only increase rates, hurt the environment and put human health at risk. Trump, in his June 4 press conference, referred... more

How do abortion bans impact a state's workforce and economy? ^25.4%

KUER - By Hannah Merzbach - 4/6/2026, 8:47 PM

Appeal to Authority 16.1% - Pessimism Bias 14.5% - Appeal to Emotion 13.7%

Since a partial abortion ban went into effect in Wyoming in early March, women have been leaving the state to seek care, traveling hours to Colorado and Montana. Some worry there could be a permanent exodus from the state, and that could impact the workforce long term. "People of childbearing age are leaving this state, and it's just... more

A pesar de amenazas migratorias, una ciudad de Wyoming celebra su cultura diversa ^60.7%

KUER - By Hannah Merzbach - 12/23/2025, 11:28 PM

You can find an English-language version of the story here.— Primero, una gran capa de mayonesa va en un vaso de poliestireno, luego una generosa pizca de queso y una porción de maíz jugoso de una olla plateada. “¿Quiere limón y sal?”, preguntó Letty Franco Espericueta. more

Despite threats of immigration enforcement, one Wyoming city is celebrating its diverse culture ^62.4%

KUER (Wyoming Public Radio / Wyoming Public Media) - By Hannah Merzbach - 12/18/2025, 9:00 AM

Pueden encontrar la versión en español aquí. First, a big layer of mayonnaise goes into a styrofoam cup, then a generous sprinkling of cheese and a scoop of juicy corn from a silver pot. "¿Quiere limón y sal?" asked Letty Franco Espericueta. more