Wyoming Watch

On this week's episode, WTE reporters talk through the top 10 stories of 2024 that were voted on by newsroom staff. New episodes published every Wednesday. Provide feedback or suggestions to news@wyomingnews.com.

This week's episode is all about unions. Reporter Noah Zahn shares what he heard from Sierra Hills Assisted Living employees who are performing the first healthcare facility strike in the state of Wyoming and Ivy Secrest shares what she heard from local Starbucks employees who participated in the nationwide strike this week. This week's episode was published three days later than normal due to the...

On this week's episode, WTE reporter Noah Zahn shares what he heard from downtown business owners who are opposed to the incoming paid on-street parking program in downtown Cheyenne in 2025. Also, reporters bring updates about local and statewide news. The Perch is a brand new podcast from the Wyoming Tribune Eagle sharing weekly news roundups and in-depth stories of what the WTE staff report in t...

On this week's episode, WTE reporter Ivy Secrest shares what she learned about the impact of fires across the state in one of the most devastating years for Wyoming from fires and how fire wardens across the state hope to address the situation in the coming years. Also, reporters bring updates about local and statewide news. The Perch is a brand new podcast from the Wyoming Tribune Eagle sharing w...

On this week's episode, WTE reporter Hannah Shields shares what she has learned about concerning two bills that will be in the 2025 general session that may restrict transgender female access to college sports and private spaces. Also, reporters bring updates about local and statewide news. The Perch is a brand new podcast from the Wyoming Tribune Eagle sharing weekly news roundups and in-depth st...

On this week's episode, WTE reporter Ivy Secrest spoke with individuals trying to organize to create meaningful change that would address racism in LCSD1. Also, reporters bring updates about statewide and local government issues. The Perch is a brand new podcast from the Wyoming Tribune Eagle sharing weekly news roundups and in-depth stories of what the WTE staff report in the field.  New episodes...

On this week's episode, WTE reporter Noah Zahn speaks with Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins about his first term as mayor and plans for the next four years after we was recently reelected in November. Also, reporters bring updates from Wyoming Legislature and Cheyenne City Council meetings. The Perch is a brand new podcast from the Wyoming Tribune Eagle sharing weekly news roundups and in-depth stor...

On this week's episode, WTE reporter Ivy Secrest shares what she learned from LCSD1 teachers and community members on how the district's new name change policy has rolled out in its first semester. The Perch is a brand new podcast from the Wyoming Tribune Eagle sharing weekly news roundups and in-depth stories of what the WTE staff report in the field.  New episodes published every Wednesday. Prov...

On this week's episode, WTE reporters recap the results of Tuesday's general election covering local and statewide races. The Perch is a brand new podcast from the Wyoming Tribune Eagle sharing weekly news roundups and in-depth stories of what the WTE staff report in the field.  New episodes published every Wednesday. Provide feedback or suggestions to news@wyomingnews.com.

On this week's episode, WTE reporters recap who will be on the ballot next Tuesday ahead of the general election in Laramie County and across the country. Additionally, WTE photographer Milo Gladstein shares the story behind his Freedom Project, which showcases Laramie County residents and what freedom means to them. The Perch is a brand new podcast from the Wyoming Tribune Eagle sharing weekly ne...

On this week's episode, WTE reporter Noah Zahn shares what he heard at a community meeting last week that was held in response to a racist incident at South High School the week prior. Also, reporter Ivy Secrest provides an update on last year's ordinance regarding the unhoused population along Crow Creek and Hannah Shields brings the latest happenings at the state government. The Perch is a brand...

On this week's episode, WTE reporter Hannah Shields shares what she heard from educators and stakeholders about the difficulty and lack of resources for special education programs across Laramie County. The Perch is a brand new podcast from the Wyoming Tribune Eagle sharing weekly news roundups and in-depth stories of what the WTE staff report in the field.  New episodes published every Wednesday....

On this week's episode, WTE reporter Ivy Secrest shares what she heard at the LCSD1 board meeting, where they reluctantly approved the findings of the MCER study, meaning eight elementary schools will close and two new ones will be built. The Perch is a brand new podcast from the Wyoming Tribune Eagle sharing weekly news roundups and in-depth stories of what the WTE staff report in the field.  New...

On this week's episode, WTE reporter Ivy Secrest shares what she heard at the discussions held in Laramie regarding whether or not they should allow concealed carry of firearms on the campus. Also, WTE reporter Noah Zahn shares the story of Nannette Hernandez, who is still struggling to pay off her COVID bills, three years later, after she was denied financial assistance. The Perch is a brand new...

On this week's episode, WTE reporter Noah Zahn brought the mic to the Wyoming Board of Pharmacy meeting where community members gave passionate speeches that led to an early adjournment of the meeting. Also, WTE reporters bring the latest on legislation regarding firearms in public schools and squatting. The Perch is a brand new podcast from the Wyoming Tribune Eagle sharing weekly news roundups a...

On this week's episode, WTE reporter Noah Zahn brought the mic to the Cheyenne Greek Festival to learn more about Cheyenne's Greek culture and what this annual event means to the community. Also, WTE Managing Editor Brian Martin talks about his trip to Washington DC last week to discuss local journalism legislation with Wyoming lawmakers and Crime and Public Safety reporter shares the latest on Ch...

On this week's episode, WTE reporter Noah Zahn heard TerraPower President and CEO Chris Levesque speak about how his company, co-founded by Bill Gates, plans to revitalize the nuclear industry by bringing the first demonstration project to Wyoming. Also, reporters discuss a candidate who withdrew from the race for a seat on the board of trustees at LCCC after controversies regarding his past and t...

On this week's episode, WTE reporter Taylor Staples spoke with Cheyenne Hispanics Improving Strengthening Powerful Alliances Committee Chair Jessica Fernandez-Medina about the upcoming 14th annual Cheyenne Hispanic Festival this weekend. Also, reporters discuss a Legislative meeting that ended early, frustrating some members and the dismissal of a 2020 lawsuit over child injury against LCSD1. The...

On this week's episode, reporter Noah Zahn brings the mic to Casper to the Wyoming Community Development Authority's housing forum as they work to identify and address the housing crisis in Wyoming. Also, reporters discuss write-in votes from the August primaries and the new Cheyenne Classical Academy, from Hillsdale College. The Perch is a brand new podcast from the Wyoming Tribune Eagle sharing...

This week's episode features a rundown of the results of local and statewide elections and what that means for the 2024 November general election. The Perch is a brand new podcast from the Wyoming Tribune Eagle sharing weekly news roundups and in-depth stories of what the WTE staff report in the field.  New episodes published every Wednesday. Provide feedback or suggestions to news@wyomingnews.com...

This week's episode features a breakdown of the elections on the August 20 Primary Election ballot with a focus on statewide and local elections important to Cheyenne and Laramie County. The Perch is a brand new podcast from the Wyoming Tribune Eagle sharing weekly news roundups and in-depth stories of what the WTE staff report in the field.  New episodes published every Wednesday. Provide feedbac...

This week's episode features a deep dive into conversations around attack mailers and election misinformation and how Wyoming lawmakers and action committees are working to address those. The Perch is a brand new podcast from the Wyoming Tribune Eagle sharing weekly news roundups and in-depth stories of what the WTE staff report in the field.  New episodes published every Wednesday. Provide feedba...

The Perch is a brand new podcast from the Wyoming Tribune Eagle sharing weekly news roundups and in-depth stories of what the WTE staff report in the field.  This week's episode features a roundup of the results from the 2024 Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo as well as a recap on local bank robberies and Wyoming politics in national news. New episodes published every Wednesday. Provide feedback or sug...

The Perch is a brand new podcast from the Wyoming Tribune Eagle sharing weekly news roundups and in-depth stories of what the WTE staff report in the field.  This week's episode features a report on the voices and sounds from of the festivities as a part of Cheyenne Frontier Days. New episodes published every Wednesday. Provide feedback or suggestions to news@wyomingnews.com.

The Perch is a brand new podcast from the Wyoming Tribune Eagle sharing weekly news roundups and in-depth stories of what the WTE staff report in the field.  This week's episode features a report on how the Habitat for Humanity of Laramie County is working to address the housing crisis on a local level. The WTE visited a construction site and met with people working on the home they will live in a...