Wyoming PBS
When unwanted fish threaten the stability of a fishery, Wyoming Game & Fish step in.
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- When unwanted fish threaten the stability of a fishery, Wyoming Game & Fish step in.
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- 27:08
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- When unwanted fish threatened the desirable trout population in a popular recreational lake, Wyoming Game & Fish intervened -- joined by both local and federal authorities -- in a process likely to be imitated when similar problems emerge elsewhere in the future.
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#wyoming #wyominglife #gameandfish #fishery #fish #trout #yellowperch #perch
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- One of the most energy-efficient houses on Earth was designed by Wyoming students.
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- 26:08
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- A solar-powered house designed by Wyoming students is one of the most energy-efficient new houses on Earth. In this episode, we take a look at the University of Wyoming’s prize-winning entry in the annual global Solar Decathlon.
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#wyoming #wyominglife #universityofwyoming #uofwy #architecture #architect #architecturedesign #architecturaldesign #solarpower #solarhouse #solarpanel #energyefficiency
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- Wyoming inmates are helping save the sagebrush.
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- 6:56
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Sagebrush is one of the most endangered ecosystems in the world—vanishing at a rate comparable to the Amazon rainforest. Once spanning more than 234,000 square miles, only half remains today. This habitat is home to over 350 species that depend on sagebrush for survival, making its preservation critical for biodiversity.
In Wyoming, innovative programs are working to restore sagebrush landscapes damaged by mining and development, including a joint effort by the Bureau of Land Management, Department of Environmental Quality, Institute for Applied Ecology, and the Department of Corrections in an attempt to reverse the trend of declining sagebrush across the landscape, helping to protect important habitat for many species of plants and animals. From reclaiming the Andrea Hunter Mine to the Sagebrush in Prisons Project, where inmates grow and plant sagebrush seedlings, these efforts highlight the power of community, ecology, and second chances.
This film explore...
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- This American Indian leader has been a champion for his people for over 50 years.
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- 27:09
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- At age 75, longtime American Indian leader Wes Martel stays vital, current and indispensable. After decades in tribal government, he now is making important strides for Wyoming and his people in a new role with the Greater Yellowstone Coalition.
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#wyoming #wyominglife #americanindian #americanindians #nativeamerican #leadership
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- These Wyoming students get to learn in the most amazing classroom.
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- 8:21
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- At the University of Wyoming’s geology field camp in Seminoe State Park, students trade classrooms for cliffs, learning how to read Earth’s history through rocks, formations, and landscapes. From identifying sedimentary layers to mapping faults and folds, this immersive experience teaches the next generation of geologists how to interpret the world beneath their feet.
Follow students as they measure sections, analyze formations like the Goose Egg, Alcova, and Madison limestones, and discover how dunes, beaches, and evaporite deposits tell the story of ancient environments. Faculty and students share their passion for geology, teamwork, and the excitement of piecing together the Earth’s geologic puzzle.
Whether you’re a geology student, nature lover, or simply curious about how scientists understand our planet, this journey offers a fascinating glimpse into the science of rocks and the stories they hold.
Topics include:
• Geologic m...
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- Is the mental health of Wyoming's youth being overlooked?
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- 27:41
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Young people are facing unique mental health challenges in Wyoming. Often, youth mental health issues are ignored, which can result in long term consequences.
"Generation Found," Season 1, Episode 6 of Wyoming PBS' award-winning series, A State of Mind, gives young people in Wyoming a voice as they discuss mental health specific to a new generation.
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#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #youthmentalhealth #wyoming #wyominglife #depression #anxiety #mentalhealthdocumentary #mentalhealthdiscussion
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- This park ranger helps connect Wyoming women to the outdoors.
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- 27:08
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- As part of the nationwide Women Who Hike program, a young park ranger has launched an imaginative effort that uses hiking in Wyoming's state parks to connect women with key parts of state history.
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#wyoming #wyominglife #outdoors #hike #hiking #hikingadventures #hikinglife #womenwhohike
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- Carbon capture pioneers are making strides in coal country.
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- 27:46
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- A closely-watched effort near a Wyoming coal mine aims to demonstrate that carbon from power plant emissions can be captured and stored safely -- which could be a game-saver for Wyoming economically crucial coal industry.
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#wyoming #wyominglife #coal #carboncapture #emission #emissions #emissionsreduction #powerplant
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- This MLB vet was one of the best players Wyoming Cowboys baseball ever had!
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- 27:49
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Major League Baseball veteran (and Wyoming sports hall-of-famer) Jeff Huson was one of the best players the now-defunct Wyoming Cowboys baseball program ever had.
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#wyoming #wyominglife #baseball #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #wyomingcowboys #halloffame #halloffamer #sports
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- The Big Four Artists of Wildlife Art
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- 27:52
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- National Museum of Wildlife Art stages landmark show featuring "big four" artists in the genre.
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- Wyoming Arts Council Mentoring, Part 1
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- 28:51
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Mentors and apprentices in blacksmithing, saddle-making and more.
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- Wyoming Arts Council Mentoring, Part 2
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- 27:20
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Apprentices learn dress-making, spurs and bits, and clay pottery.
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- This breathtaking canyon is a historical treasure trove.
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- 7:05
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Discover the breathtaking beauty and rich history of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, straddling the border of Wyoming and Montana. From the dramatic cliffs of Devils Canyon Overlook, to the ancient Two Eagles Trail teepee rings, and the historic Lockhart Ranch once owned by Caroline Lockhart, this episode reveals the landscapes, stories, and heritage that make Bighorn Canyon unforgettable.
Join Park Rangers David Moore and Kristy Fleming as they guide us through trails like Sullivan’s Knob, uncover geologic wonders shaped by erosion and the Bighorn River, and reflect on the timeless power of this natural treasure.
Whether you’re drawn to hiking, history, or simply stunning views, Bighorn Canyon offers a humbling experience that connects past and present.
✨ Highlights include:
• Devils Canyon Overlook vistas
• Teepee rings from 10,000 years ago
• Caroline Lockhart’s rugged ranch life
• The geologic s...
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- Old Stoney
- Runtime
- 25:46
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- A small town demonstrates how a cherished old building can be saved from demolition.
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- Fossil Country
- Runtime
- 57:02
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Watch next: https://youtu.be/AbTqipBGPao
Hardscrabble fossil hunters in Wyoming make astounding discoveries that change what we know about the earth’s history. The mining town of Kemmerer, in the Green River Formation, is ground zero for the best fossil collecting in the world. Geology, history, and entrepreneurship all come to life through human stories of fossil hunters curators seeking a rare discovery - and a big payday.
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- Wildlife Highway Crossings
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- 27:48
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Motor vehicle collisions with wildlife are a tragic and costly issue in Wyoming — killing thousands of animals each year and causing millions in property damage. But forward-thinking leaders are taking action.
In this episode of Wyoming Chronicle, host Steve Peck speaks with Nate Brown, Operations Manager of The Wyldlife Fund, about Wyoming’s groundbreaking wildlife crossings. From pronghorn and mule deer migrations to driver safety, discover how research, conservation, and community partnerships are creating solutions that work for both people and wildlife.
🌿 Key topics include:
Why Wyoming leads the nation in wildlife crossings
The true cost of wildlife-vehicle collisions
How overpasses and underpasses protect drivers and animals
The Wyldlife Fund’s unique role in conservation partnerships
The long-term vision for protecting migration corridors
This is more than conservati...
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- Best of Our Wyoming: Hand Crafted
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- 26:52
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- A look at three incredibly different and talented individuals who are masters at their craft: Audra Draper, Master Bladesmith; Connie Morgan, Neon Artist; and Jack Mease, Rawhide Craftsman.
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- Best of Our Wyoming: What's In a Name.
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- 25:51
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- This "Best of" collection explores three unique Wyoming towns: Thermopolis, Chugwater, and Encampment. We'll learn how they got their names, and why the towns exist at all.
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- Exum Ridge - Our Wyoming
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- 11:14
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Learn the history of climber Glenn Exum and his namesake route, “the Exum Ridge” in the Grand Tetons.
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- How do we help Wyoming vets improve their mental health?
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- 28:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Wyoming has a long tradition of military service—and many combatants often experience depression, PTSD, and flashbacks. "The Battle Inside," Season 1, Episode 5 of Wyoming PBS' award-winning series, A State of Mind, features the soldiers' perspective of their own mental health crisis.
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- World Record Hang Gliding Flight - Our Wyoming
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- 5:41
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Kevin Christopherson's record-setting hang gliding flight from Wyoming to South Dakota was a momentous achievement. Reminisce with Kevin on how it transpired and his evolving relationship with the sport.
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- "Dear Sirs" Filmmakers Mark Pedri and Carrie McCarthy
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- 27:46
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Mark Pedri's grandfather Silvio was a World War II prisoner of war, but he never talked about it. So Mark and wife Carrie McCarthy pedaled bikes across Germany to learn the story for their documentary "Dear Sirs."
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- From Australia to Wyoming, this maestro's musical journey knows no boundaries!
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- 26:11
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- It takes hustle, creativity and high energy to lead a symphony orchestra in the nation's least-populated state. Wyoming Symphony Music Director Christopher Dragon has all three in abundance.
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#wyoming #wyominglife #casper #symphony #symphonyorchestra #symphonymusic #maestro #musicaldirector #conductor
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- Wyoming Life Resource Center
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- 28:57
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- With an expanded purpose and a $100 million-plus remodel and renovation, the Wyoming Life Resource Center in Lander is at the heart of one of the biggest public-health projects in state history.
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- Big Wall Climbing at Clarks Fork Canyon - Our Wyoming
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- 7:04
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- 3 longtime climbing partners who have been putting up climbs around Wyoming for years attempt a new route on a 2000 foot wall near Cody. The camaraderie of adventure and the process of creating something others will enjoy is what keeps them motivated.
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- State Superintendent of Instruction Megan Degenfelder - Wyoming Chromicle
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- 27:00
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- She might be the youngest person ever elected to one of Wyoming's "big five" elected offices, but State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder says the job is not about the calendar, but the agenda and the drive to accomplish it.
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- How can we protect those who protect us?
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- 26:33
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Most everyone has been through a stressful event in life. When the event causes a lot of stress, it is called a traumatic event. Our first responders, police officers and any other ‘protector’ often experience higher rates of depression and mental health issues resulting from PTSD. In "Protecting the Protectors," Season 1, Episode 2 of Wyoming PBS' award-winning series, A State of Mind, we hear first hand from our first responders about the challenges they face.
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#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #depression #trauma #stress #stressmanagment #firstresponders #police #searchandrescue #emergencyresponders #emergencyrescue #wyoming #wyominglife
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- Camouflage: Nature WY
- Runtime
- 8:21
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Insects are perfect snacks for many creatures. To live another day and make offspring of their own, insects hide, sometimes in plain sight with the use of camouflage. Act like a hungry bird, and search the wild spaces outside to find insects using camouflage to hide. Then create your own insect out of natural materials, hide it in plain sight, and challenge a friend to find your creation.
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- Erosion: Nature WY
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- 8:17
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The power of erosion can shape the surface of the Earth over large and small scales of space and time. With the help of stop-animation and a time machine, see what the Earth might look like as erosion carves a canyon over 70 million years. Explore your own forces of wind and water to change the surface of the Earth, and change the impact of erosional forces using a landscape model.
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- Food Webs: Nature WY
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- 9:28
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Every bite you eat connects you to other living creatures that give you the energy and the nutrients you need to live and grow. All of those connections to the things you eat, and to the things those things eat, make up what scientists would call your food web. Discover the connections among the sun and living creatures in a what-eats-what food web of a pond.
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- Ponds and Rivers: Nature WY
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- 11:09
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- One glance can tell you the watery world of a pond is really different from that of a river. Creatures that live in ponds and rivers are often different, too, adapted to the aquatic environment in which they live. Measure and compare the non-living, physical traits of a pond and a river that influence living creatures, including temperature, turbidity, substrate, velocity, and oxygen levels.
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- Building for Bees: Nature WY
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- 8:25
- Date posted
- 4 years 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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- 9:03
- Date posted
- 4 years 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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- 25:50
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- 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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- 27:23
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- 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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- 7:51
- Date posted
- 4 years 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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- 26:15
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- 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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- 28:28
- Date posted
- 4 years 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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- 28:16
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- 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.
From Canada geese and bald eagles to swift foxes and bobcats, this episode dives into the art of capturing wildlife in its natural habitat.
Ron shares his journey from law enforcement to becoming a full-time photographer and mentor, offering valuable insights on patience, observation, and the importance of building trust with landowners and wildlife alike. Discover tips for photographing animals in the Wyoming wilderness, the unique challenges of different species, and why slowing down may be the most important lesson for aspiring 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 ...
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- School Resource Officers
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- 23:22
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Explore the vital role of School Resource Officers (SROs) across Wyoming. These dedicated officers share how they balance law enforcement with mentorship, relationship-building, and education inside schools.
From the Wyoming State School Resource Officers Convention in Riverton to Camp POSTCARD on Casper Mountain, we hear firsthand from SROs about their commitment to safety, prevention, and positive youth development. Officers from Lander, Powell, Shoshoni, and Rawlins discuss their paths into the profession, how they support students and staff, and why they consider this “the best job in law enforcement.”
The episode highlights the importance of relationships, mental health awareness, school safety training, and mentorship programs that shape the lives of Wyoming students.
🕒 Timestamps
0:00 – Introduction to Wyoming’s School Resource Officers
0:47 – Wyoming SRO Convention opens in Riverton
1:26 – Interview with Ja...
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- Boysen Ice Racing - Our Wyoming
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- 5:05
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- 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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- 25:28
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- In this episode of Wyoming Chronicle, host Steve Peck explores the remarkable career of Dr. Ingrid Burke, a Wyoming native whose dedication to environmental science has left a lasting impact both at home and on the global stage. Formerly the director of the University of Wyoming’s Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources, Dr. Burke now serves as Dean of the Yale School of the Environment, where she continues to emphasize the critical connection between research, public service, and sustainable solutions.
Through her work, Dr. Burke demonstrates how Wyoming’s unique landscapes—from sagebrush plains to ranching communities—serve as a living laboratory for understanding conservation, land management, and climate change. She discusses the importance of working landscapes, collaborative problem-solving through the Ruckelshaus Institute, and the role of local communities in sustaining both ecological and economic health.
Dr. Burke also reflects on he...
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- Capitol Outlook - Final Week (2023)
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- 57:30
- Date posted
- 4 years 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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- 1:10:47
- Date posted
- 4 years 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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- 57:50
- Date posted
- 4 years 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
- Runtime
- 57:27
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- This documentary, produced and directed by Alan O'Hashi, explores the enduring story of the Arapaho people as they reclaim identity, language, and land in the wake of historical trauma. The film traces the legacy of the Sand Creek Massacre and the forced displacement that severed the Arapaho from their homelands in Colorado, following their journey to preserve culture and renew ties to the Boulder Valley.
Through the voices of tribal elders, cultural leaders, and youth, the documentary highlights efforts to restore language, rebuild traditions, and create lasting connections between generations. Viewers witness ceremonies, storytelling, and education projects that carry forward Arapaho heritage while challenging long-standing stereotypes. Partnerships in Boulder are returning land and cultural resources to the tribe, underscoring the importance of repatriation and reconciliation in healing historical wounds.
At its heart, Beyond Sand Creek is a story of resili...
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- Capitol Outlook - Week 7 (2023)
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- 55:55
- Date posted
- 4 years 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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- 8:11
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Betsy Bower is redefining what it means to be an artist and a blacksmith in Wyoming. Growing up in her father’s metal shop, Betsy discovered a passion for fire, steel, and the creative process that would shape her career. Far from fitting the traditional mold of a blacksmith, she blends technical skill with imagination, using her craft to transform raw metal into flowing, organic works of art.
In this Wyoming PBS feature, Betsy reflects on carving her own path outside of traditional gender roles, showing how forging steel became both her medium of self-expression and a way to challenge expectations. Her pieces, inspired by her dreams, bring subconscious imagery into tangible form—melding beauty, strength, and storytelling through sculpture.
From commissions to exhibitions like her “Simply Dreams” show at the Nicolaysen Art Museum (NIC) in Casper, Betsy shares how dreams can fuel artistic practice and personal growth. She also opens her workshop to stud...
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- Capitol Outlook - Week 6 (2013)
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- 56:44
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- 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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- 58:03
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- 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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