Wyoming PBS
Building for Bees: Nature WY
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- Building for Bees: Nature WY
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- 12 months ago
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- Did you know honey bees are the only bee in Wyoming that makes honey we collect, and just one of more than 700 species of bee in Wyoming, and 20,000 species worldwide? Many native bees are important pollinators of native plants and food crops, and all need food, water, and a place to raise their offspring. Become a habitat engineer as you build nesting sites and more for native bees.
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- Pollinators: Nature WY
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- 12 months ago
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- With roots holding them in place, plants have a challenge: How to get pollen from the male part of one flower to the female part of another of the same species, so a seed can be made. That process is called pollination! Many plants need the help of animals, like native bees, to move their heavy pollen. Create a pollination map as you watch animal pollinators move from flower to flower.
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- UW STEM Carnival
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- 1 year ago
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- When we covered the ribbon-cutting at the University of Wyoming's $100 million Science Initiative Building last year, we were invited to return when the facility actually had begun its education/research/service mission.
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- Part 2, Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal
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- 1 year ago
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- Part 2 of Steve Peck's interview. The former Wyoming governor has added "author" to his long list of life accomplishments, writing about the pros and perils of a commodity-based economy. His book is titled "Wyoming - the Paradox of Plenty."
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- Biathlon in Wyoming - Our Wyoming
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- 1 year ago
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- A small but passionate group has developed a world-class biathlon course on Casper Mountain, and hosted the US Biathlon Championships in 2023.
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- Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal, Part 1
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- 1 year ago
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- The former Wyoming governor has added "author" to his long list of life accomplishments, writing about the pros and perils of a commodity-based economy. His book is titled "Wyoming - the Paradox of Plenty."
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- World Champion Working Dog - Quirt
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- 1 year ago
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- Wendy Auzqui Is the world champion --- or, at least, she trains one. The Clearmont, Wyoming area rancher has earned national renown as a trainer of working dogs, mostly border collies.
Last year, a herder she trained named Quirt won the working dog world championship staged at the Calgary stampede in Canada. At her side throughout the interview, the charismatic border collie Quirt relaxes after demonstrating startling energy and skill in rounding up sheep and taking them where Auzqui wants them.
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- Photographer / Outfitter Ron Hayes
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- 1 year ago
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- Most people in Wyoming are well familiar with the concept of a wildlife outfitter organizing and guiding a big-game hunting trip into Wyoming's back country. Ron Hayes does that, but with a twist. He outfits wildlife expeditions for photographers.
Hayes guides program host Steve Peck to a North Platte River bottom area in Converse County, where the two photograph ducks, geese, wild turkeys, deer, and just miss seeing on a huge flock of snow geese spotted in the area earlier in the day. For viewers, Hayes shares tips on equipment, offers advice on getting better wildlife photography, and describes moments in his life that led to his pursuit of photography as a career.
Plus, he talks about his favorite animal to photograph and the one animal he hopes to catch her on camera at least once in his life.
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- School Resource Officers
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- 1 year ago
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- No two school resource officer jobs in Wyoming are ever quite the same, but there's one thing about which every SRO in the state probably would agree.
When you're a school resource officer, you're doing some of the most rewarding police work there is. We'll meet Wyoming's SROs in this episode of Wyoming Chronicle.
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- Boysen Ice Racing - Our Wyoming
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- 1 year ago
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- Motor sports enthusiasts don't let winter slow them down. We join the Wyoming Offroad Racers Association as they use frozen Boysen Reservoir as their racetrack.
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- Dr. Ingrid Burke
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- 1 year ago
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- The director of UW's well-regarded environmental sciences department got a once-in-a-lifetime chance to take her teaching and research to the global stage at Yale.
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- Capitol Outlook - Final Week (2023)
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- 1 year ago
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- The General Session of the 67th Wyoming Legislature has adjourned for the year. On this final episode of the 2023 "Capitol Outlook," host Steve Peck speaks with Governor Mark Gordon, State Senator Chris Rothfuss, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Megan Degenfelder.
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- Wyoming Governor's Arts Awards 2022
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- 1 year ago
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- The Governor’s Arts Awards recognize excellence in the arts and outstanding service to the arts in Wyoming. The 2022 award winners are Anne Mason, Laramie; Clarene Law (posthumous), Jackson; and The Actor’s Mission, Rock Springs.
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- Capitol Outlook - Week 8 (2023)
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- 1 year ago
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- Wyoming lawmakers are nearing the finish line at the 67th Wyoming Legislature.
Two legislators who are deeply involved in final negotiations, Senator Tara Nethercott and Representtive Bob Nicholas of Cheyenne join Steve Peck. In addition, two time Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal gives his perspective on the current Legislative process.
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- Beyond Sand Creek
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- 1 year ago
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- Arapaho elders want to regain their traditional homeland near Boulder, Colorado, which was lost to westward expansion, and reconnect it with the Arapaho language and traditional ceremonies through tribal youth, 150 years after the Sand Creek Massacre. Produced and Directed by Alan O'Hashi.
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- Capitol Outlook - Week 7 (2023)
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- 1 year ago
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- This week on Capitol Outlook, State Sen. Dave Kinskey, co-chairman of the powerful Joint Appropriations Committee, discusses the budget reconciliation process between the Senate and House that will finalize hundreds of millions of dollars in new spending and savings. And a first look at the newly completed Wyoming Life Resource Center.
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- The Steel Sculptress - Our Wyoming
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- 1 year ago
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- Betsy Bower uses her steel working talents to show people different ways to grow and develop. Whether doing commission work, exploring her own ideas, or offering classes, Betsy hopes to cultivate communities and make connections based on artistic ideas.
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- Capitol Outlook - Week 6 (2013)
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- 1 year ago
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- State Senator Bill Landen from District 27 and Representative Art Washut from District 36 discuss the Judiciary Committee, abortion, and the “corner crossing” issues. Senate President, Ogdin Driskill updates the progress and status of bills moving through the Legislature. Finally, Steve Peck profiles State Representative Trey Sherwood of Laramie.
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- Capitol Outlook - Week 5 (2023)
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- 1 year ago
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- Speaker of the House Albert Sommers talks about the status of Legislation to date. New Wyoming Legislators, Senator Evie Brennan of Cheyenne and Representative Martha Lawley of Worland share their “first timer” experiences.
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- Capitol Outlook - Week 4 (2023)
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- 1 year ago
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- Representative Steve Harshman and Representative Ember Oakley discuss Medicaid expansion. Senate President Ogden Driskill discusses the bill introduction process and transparency in the Legislature. Finally, Chief Justice Kate Fox talks about the "Equality Hall" at the Wyoming Supreme Court and the rise of women in the justice system.
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- Capitol Outlook - Week 3 (2023)
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- 1 year ago
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- Speaker of the House Rep. Albert Sommers, Senate Minority Floor Leader Sen.Chris Rothfuss and House Minority Floor Leader Rep. Mike Yin join Steve Peck.
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- Happy Groomer - Our Wyoming
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- 1 year ago
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- An unsung hero of a very Wyoming sport, the trail groomer that maintain the Cross Country Ski trails at Happy Jack Recreation area shares his passion for helping people have a good day.
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- Capitol Outlook - Week 2 (2023)
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- 1 year ago
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- Senate President Ogden Driskill and Speaker of the House Albert Sommers talk about their plans and expectations for the upcoming Legislative session.
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- State of the State/Judiciary 2023
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- 1 year ago
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- Capitol Outlook - Week 1 (2023)
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- 1 year ago
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- An eight-week slate of “Capitol Outlook” begins Friday, January 6 with a thirty-minute interview with Governor Gordon and First Lady Jenny Gordon. Topics include the Governor's education initiative and the First Lady's food initiative.
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- UPRISING, Part 2 - Online Exploitation of Children
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- 1 year ago
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- Wyoming' top lawman enforcing human trafficking violations says the rise in case numbers constitutes a crime wave.
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- A Christmas Tree Adventure - Our Wyoming
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- 1 year ago
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- Cutting down the family Christmas tree is a beloved winter adventure across Wyoming. Find out what happens when this holiday tradition is put into the hands of a 12 year-old.
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- UPRISING, Part 1 - Online Exploitation of Children
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- 1 year ago
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- As incidence numbers climb, UPRISING has become a Mountain West leader in combating exploitation of children online. With contributions from DCI agent Chris McDonald.
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- Grand Teton Music Festival - 2022
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- 1 year ago
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- Highlights from the GTMF 61st season. This program includes music by Schumann, Brahms and selections from Puccini’s La Bohème.
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- How is addiction in Wyoming connected to the mental health crisis?
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- 1 year ago
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- Addiction impacts people across all ages and groups, and does not discriminate—and mental health and addiction are intertwined.
"The Lone Wolf," Season 1, Episode 3 of Wyoming PBS' award-winning series, explores substance abuse, tracing the journey of several people who have overcome their addiction.
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- Gene Gagliano
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- 1 year ago
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- Wyoming has a Poet Laureate, and the job keeps Gene Gagliano busy statewide. Learn more about Wyoming's Poet Laureate Gene Gagliano.
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- Sinks Canyon: Underground Mysteries - Our Wyoming
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- 1 year ago
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- The Popo Agie River flows through Sinks Canyon State Park, but in a unique way. This episode of "Our Wyoming" explores Boulder Choke Cave where the river disappears before reappearing a quarter mile down the canyon.
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- Laramie Main Street
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- 1 year ago
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- Just three cities in America got Great American Main Street recognition this year. Laramie is one of them. "Wyoming Chronicle" visits the Gem City and learns more about the years-long Laramie Main Street Project.
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- Wyoming Life Resource Center Grand Opening.
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- 1 year ago
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- WPR News Director Bob Beck Retirement
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- 2 years ago
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- After more than 30 years as the news voice of Wyoming Public Radio, Bob Beck is retiring.
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- Restoring Mining History - Our Wyoming
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- 2 years ago
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- The Bureau of Land Management is tasked with maintaining many of the historic mining buildings around the South Pass area - a daunting task. Historicorp, a non-profit organization with expertise in these very matters came to Wyoming to keep alive two of these buildings, the Lemley Mill in Atlantic City and the historic saloon in Miner's Delight.
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- 2022 Governor’s Mental Health Summit.
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- 2 years ago
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- There is intermittent audio drop out during the Summit. Turning closed captions on may help.
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- Jackson Hole Airport
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- 2 years ago
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- Jackson Hole Wyoming Airport boards more passengers than the state's eight other airports combined, but it hadn't had an infrastructure update in 50 years. See what it takes to renovate the only airport in a national park.
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- Actors' Mission in Rock Springs
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- 2 years ago
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- In a town known for coal, trona, trains and energy production, an independent theater company called the Actors' Mission contributes a dose of the finer things.
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- Ray Maple as Outlaw Tom O'Day
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- 2 years ago
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- Ray Maple from Cody, WY portrays Tom O'Day, a horse-thieving outlaw who rode with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid during the waning days of the Old West frontier.
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- Why does Wyoming continue to have high suicide rates?
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- 2 years ago
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- Wyoming had the highest rate of suicides in the United States in 2020. How does this keep happening?
In "The Pick Up Man: Surviving Suicide Loss," Season 1, Episode 2 of Wyoming PBS' award-winning series, A State of Mind, we begin a conversation around suicide loss and what can be done to prevent it.
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- The Citizen and The Constitution - A Presentation of ThinkWy
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- 2 years ago
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- Brave Girl - Our Wyoming
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- 2 years ago
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- "Brave Girl" is about a very strong young adventurer who is just beginning her journey of finding out what it takes to climb the tallest and smallest mountains. Even though she’s only 6, she has an unwavering ambition to climb the biggest mountains in the world, starting with the ones in her backyard in Wyoming. This compelling short film, set in Rock Springs, was created by award-winning Wyoming filmmakers, Mark Pedri and Carrie McCarthy of Burning Torch Productions.
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- Dr. Scott Acton - James Webb Space Telescope
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- 2 years ago
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- Each week we’re treated to amazing photos from the James Webb Space Telescope. Visit with Wyoming astro-physicist Dr. Scott Acton on his 24 year quest to build and launch the telescope.
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- Frontier Auto Museum - Wyoming Chronicle
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- 2 years ago
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- On display in the 25,000 square-foot facility in central Gillette are the automobiles, with old Hudson models the centerpiece. Also in the collection are unique specimens from numerous “forgotten” carmakers including Chandler, Crosley, Packard and Studebaker.
Each has been restored meticulously and displayed in a coordinated venue featuring wall murals, gas pumps, old-fashioned restorations of store fronts. Neon signs of virtually every description are another museum highlight, along with dozens of unique gasoline pumps and hundreds of distinctive “gas globes” which adorned the tops of old-style gas pumps around the country in the days when individual gas stations had to compete for motorist attention without the help of large-scale advertising.
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- Sunrise, Life in a Mining Town - Our Wyoming
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- 2 years ago
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- Visit with John Voight, owner of the historic mining town of Sunrise. Colorado Fuel and Iron mined iron ore in the Hartville Uplift for 80 years. But Sunrise has been mined for much longer than that. Archaeological sites on the property suggest there was mining there 13,000 years ago.
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- Alan K. Simpson - Nothing Else Matters
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- 2 years ago
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- Senator Alan Simpson describes his career in the U.S. Senate and his post-Senate life with the help of commentators ranging from former Vice President Dick Cheney to the late Sen. Ted Kennedy. Simpson (R-WY) was elected in 1979 and faced immediate controversy as the ranking Republican on a subcommittee with oversight of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant crisis. He went on to tackle tough issues like immigration reform, veteran's benefits and the federal Clean Air Act. He rose to become the second most powerful position in the Senate as the majority whip. This program also includes footage and interviews about his current involvement in President Obama's budget reduction efforts. Produced in 2011.
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- Star Society Rattle - Lived History, the Wind River Virtual Museum
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- 2 years ago
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- These are medicine rattles used to connect to the spirit world and are constructed from rawhide, rocks, eagle feathers and magpie feathers. It was the power that these birds possessed that was given to a person like a medicine man. These medicine rattles used spirituality to heal our people. The Star Society Rattle was used in certain songs. The sound represents rain. When the Europeans visited, came and stayed on this continent, at that point in time, slavery was prevalent. European visitors would capture young men and take them overseas where they were sold and used as slaves. Eventually, they devised a way to escape. They would travel at night under stars. The stars and constellations guided them back to our people. During the day, they would stay concealed and would stay in places like caves. Eventually they made it back. The people were happy and there was a celebration. When they were asked how they made their way back, they explained that they used the stars to bring them back h...
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- Best of Our Wyoming - Wind River Reservation
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- 2 years ago
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- George Abeyta and fancy feather dancing, buffalo re-introduced to the Reservation, a touching Veteran’s memorial, and a study of increasing the number of Big Horn Sheep in the area.
George Abeyta talks about Native American dancing, especially his chosen category of the fancy feather dance.
Since 1885 the Shoshone people have been without buffalo on their land. After decades of effort beginning in the 1990’s a coalition of individuals and organizations led by Jason Baldes have taken the first step in returning the North American Bison to their native lands. Nowhere is this action more culturally and ecologically significant than on the Wind River Indian Reservation in central Wyoming.
Fort Washakie, Wyoming is home to a moving memorial to the veterans that have lived in the boundaries of the Wind River Reservation, commemorating the Warrior Spirit of those who have served. Scott Ratliff and artist Jon Cox outline the project and ...
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- Dan Kirkbride WyoGives 2022
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- 2 years ago
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