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States jostle over $50 billion rural health fund as Trump’s Medicaid cuts trigger scramble
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The Columbian - Washington State
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WASHINGTON — Nationwide, states are racing to win their share of a new $50 billion rural health fund. But helping rural hospitals, as originally envisioned, is quickly becoming a quaint idea. Rather, states should submit applications that “rebuild...
Owner: Campbell Family
The first Obamacare price increases have hit health care enrollees in Idaho
Last month, Democrats in Congress refused to support a government funding extension bill over concerns some Americans would see major price increases in their health insurance premiums due to the impending expiration of tax credits that help...
Owner: The Scripps Family
Semi-truck crashes into Medicine Bow River near Elk Mountain
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KULR 8 - Montana
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ELK MOUNTAIN, Wyo. – A semi-truck crashed into the Medicine Bow River early on October 21, prompting a quick response from the Wyoming Highway Patrol. The incident happened just after 4:00 a.m. at milepost 228 on I-80. The semi-truck, which was...
Owner: Cowles Family
Children’s Hospital Colorado seeking donations for Nov. 6 food drive
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Children's Hospital Colorado, in partnership with COS Foodies, is hoping members of the community will bring donations to select locations on Nov. 6 for a food drive. The one-day food drive is slated to benefit...
Owner: Bradley Family
New doctor joins radiology team at Winona Health
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Winona Post - Minnesota
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Board-certified diagnostic radiologist, Scott Lewis, M.D., joins the diagnostic radiology team at Winona Health. Dr. Lewis grew up in Wyoming, but has strong family connections to this region, with roots in Wisconsin and Minnesota. He comes to...
Owner: Patrick Marek
States jostle over $50b rural health fund as Trump's medicaid cuts trigger scramble
By Sarah Jane Tribble KFF Health News OCTOBER 17, 2025 WASHINGTON — Nationwide, states are racing to win their share of a new $50 billion rural health fund. But helping rural hospitals, as originally envisioned, is quickly becoming a quaint idea....
Owner: Robb Hicks, Gary Stevenson & Tom Mullen
UW to Host Range Beef Cow Symposium in Cheyenne Nov. 10-11
Cheyenne, WY (RELEASE) October 23rd, 2025 — The 29th Range Beef Cow Symposium, an educational event for cattle producers in Wyoming and across the Intermountain West, will take place Monday, Nov. 10, through Tuesday, Nov. 11, in Cheyenne, Wyoming....
Three Rivers Health gets high marks in employee engagement survey
Three Rivers Health employees seem to be enjoy their work — and that satisfaction is showing not only the lack of turnover but also in a recent engagement survey administered to the 13 affiliates of Billings Clinic. Tamara Sawyer, who handles...
Owner: David Peck
Expanded hours and renewed focus - Lovell Public Health returns to full-time hours with addition of local nurse
The Big Horn County Public Health Office in Lovell is returning to full-time hours for the first time in months, thanks to the addition of registered nurse Kindy Krei, who began work this week. The Lovell office will now be open Monday through...
Owner: David Peck
Wyoming uranium company opts out of Trump’s fast track permit
The Trump administration is pushing for domestic uranium mining to ramp up. Companies are eyeing Wyoming, as it holds the largest known reserves in the country. For the past couple years, Myriad Uranium has drilled holes into a long desert...
Owner: University of Wyoming
Guest column: Health insurance premiums are set to rise
The cost of health care in America is rising faster than most families can afford—and as a health care insurance provider and proud Wyomingite, I’m deeply concerned. Results from a March 2025 Gallup poll showed health care affordability ranked as...
Owner: David Peck
Wyoming Public Schools Education: Economically disadvantaged students recorded lower performance in 2023-24 SAT than previous school year
Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/ Economically disadvantaged students' performance in the 2023-24...
Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron
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Wyoming Supreme Court Upholds Murder Conviction in Lincoln County Child Abuse Case
The Wyoming Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of Cheri Lynn Marler, who was found guilty by a Lincoln County jury of first-degree murder and child abuse in the 2022 death of a five-year-old child left in her care. In a ruling released this...
Owner: Townsquare Media
State agencies release more details of suspected IED at state Capitol
This story is part of our Quick Hits series. This series will bring you breaking news and short updates from throughout the state. The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and Wyoming Highway Patrol have released more details about a...
Owner: University of Wyoming
Cheyenne Woman Gets 7-10 Years for Fatally Stabbing Husband
A 25-year-old Cheyenne woman has been sentenced to seven to 10 years in prison for the stabbing death of her husband. Case Background According to police, officers were called to Brian and Chantavia Blanche's home in the 2700 block of Dey Avenue...
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Governor talks election bill flood, eroding civility and tyranny at Lander town hall
Over 21,000 Wyomingites get WyoFile delivered straight to their inbox. Join your neighbors and stay informed with the stories shaping Wyoming. Shortly after Mark Gordon became Wyoming’s governor, he bought a house on a handshake deal. “There was...
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FMCSA renews medical certification waiver: Drivers should continue to carry wallet card
More than a decade ago, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) set out to streamline the process of verifying that drivers of commercial motor vehicles were physically able to operate safely. The Medical Examiner’s Certification...
Owner: Robert W. Ralston
AROUND WYOMING: Charter School, MRI Technology and Grizzly 399!
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Your Wyoming Link
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New Campus for Wyoming Classical Academy Excitement is building in Alpine as the Wyoming Classical Academy breaks ground on its brand-new campus behind the fire station. The charter school was officially approved last fall and is set to open in...
Owner: Bill Fielder
Big Weather Pattern Change For SE Wyoming: Rain Or Snow?
The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service says a storm system may be headed our way early next week. But exactly what it will include and how strong it may be aren't yet known. The agency posted the following on it's website: Mild and...
Owner: Townsquare Media
2025 Election: What's on the ballot in Cheyenne County?
CHEYENNE COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — The 2025 Coordinated election is just two weeks away, and Cheyenne County voters will decide on two state ballot measures. Key Dates and Deadlines October 27 - Last day to apply to register to vote through the mail,...
Owner: The Scripps Family