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  • Lawmakers propose abolishing Wyoming's property tax system

    Lawmakers propose abolishing Wyoming's property tax system
    2025/06/06

    Wyoming lawmakers voted Tuesday to draft a bill that abolishes the state’s property tax system.

    During a meeting of the Legislature’s Joint Revenue Committee in Gillette, the proposal was introduced by Sen. Bob Ide, R-Casper, who said it’s time for lawmakers to start over from scratch. Taxpayers are “paying unrealized gains” on inflation, he said, and it’s time for the state to “shift to a new system.”

    Furthermore, recent property tax reform passed in the last two years has created complexity in assessment for both the taxpayers and county assessors, he said.

    This week, WTE reporter Hannah Shields breaks down these meetings and the conversations surrounding it.

    Stick around until the end for a roundup of upcoming events in the area and a recap of the top stores from the WTE newsroom over the past week.

    New episodes published every Friday.

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    24 分
  • Why some doctors are leaving Cheyenne Regional Medical Center

    Why some doctors are leaving Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
    2025/05/30

    Several doctors have left Cheyenne Regional Medical Center over administrative accountability and staffing concerns over the past year. In December, a group of hospital providers cast a vote of no confidence in CRMC President and CEO Tim Thornell.

    Following an an investigation from the CRMC Board of Trustees, the board unanimously voted to have "full confidence" in Thornell.

    This week, WTE reporter Noah Zahn shares what he has heard from several doctors on their decision to leave the hospital and the response from hospital administration.

    Stick around until the end for a roundup of upcoming events in the area and a recap of the top stores from the WTE newsroom over the past week.

    New episodes published every Friday.

    Provide feedback or suggestions to news@wyomingnews.com.
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    17 分
  • A conversation with Wyoming author Craig Johnson

    A conversation with Wyoming author Craig Johnson
    2025/05/23

    Wyoming author Craig Johnson is publishing his newest Wyoming mystery book this week, set in the Rock Springs area. This week, he spoke with the WTE's Taylor Staples on The Perch.

    The new book, called “Return to Sender” is the 28th story in the series featuring stories of Sheriff Walt Longmire in the fictional Absaroka County in Wyoming.

    In the interview, Johnson shared how he develops his stories by immersing himself in Wyoming history and culture and never falls out of love with continuing to get to know and develop his characters.

    New episodes published every Friday.

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    35 分
  • What is a Wyoming Stable Token?

    What is a Wyoming Stable Token?
    2025/05/16

    Wyoming is leading the country as the first to create a state agency-administered stable token, and state lawmakers are considering ways to integrate and promote digital assets in its finance system.

    The state is expected to produce its first stable tokens in early July.

    This week on The Perch, WTE reporter Hannah Shields explains what stable tokens are and how they are expected to benefit Wyoming.

    Stick around to hear a recap of local headlines and a preview of upcoming local events.

    New episodes published every Friday.

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    7 分
  • Potential impacts of Medicaid cuts on Wyoming

    Potential impacts of Medicaid cuts on Wyoming
    2025/05/09
    Wyoming Hospital Association Vice President Josh Hannes dives into how a potential $880 billion cut to Medicaid program spending would impact hospitals, nursing homes and health insurance for Wyomingites. U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., told reporter Hannah Shields earlier this week that "Medicaid reforms are unlikely to negatively impact" Wyoming. Other news outlets recently reported House Speaker Mike Johnson is ruling out major slashes to the $900 billion Medicaid program. This week on The Perch, Hannes spoke with the WTE's Hannah Shields about what to expect.

    Stick around to hear a recap of local headlines and a preview of upcoming local events.

    New episodes published every Friday.

    Provide feedback or suggestions to news@wyomingnews.com.
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    19 分
  • A Wyoming Vietnam veteran makes his first trip to Washington D.C.

    A Wyoming Vietnam veteran makes his first trip to Washington D.C.
    2025/05/02
    Vietnam-era U.S. Navy veteran Billy Fiorelli is making his way to Washington, D.C., next week with his husband, Paul, for the first time in their lives. The trip is completely paid for by Wish of a Lifetime, a charitable affiliate of AARP, as part of AARP’s Voyage of Valor, which takes American veterans on trips to the nation's capital. Billy Fiorelli said it was important for him to make this trip now, because when he gets home, he’ll begin chemotherapy treatments to combat stage 3 cancer after doctors found tumors on his aorta and lymph nodes. He has previously beaten cancer three times. This week on The Perch, he spoke with the WTE's Taylor Staples about the upcoming trip.

    Stick around to hear a recap of local headlines and a preview of upcoming local events.

    New episodes published every Friday.

    Provide feedback or suggestions to news@wyomingnews.com.
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    34 分
  • Cheyenne chef Petrina Peart talks about competing on NBC's new cooking show

    Cheyenne chef Petrina Peart talks about competing on NBC's new cooking show
    2025/04/25
    Petrina Peart is a local chef and the executive chef at the Wyoming Governor’s Residence. She recently competed in the first season of the new NBC show "Yes, Chef!" as one 12 chefs selected to compete in the cooking show. The show is hosted by chefs Martha Stewart and José Andrés. Peart was born and raised in Jamaica, and didn’t get into cooking until she joined the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne.

    This week on The Perch, she spoke with the WTE's Taylor Staples about her culinary journey and her experience on the show.

    Stick around to hear a recap of local headlines and a preview of upcoming local events.

    New episodes published every Friday.

    Provide feedback or suggestions to news@wyomingnews.com.
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    33 分
  • Cheyenne high school senior opens shop in Frontier Mall

    Cheyenne high school senior opens shop in Frontier Mall
    2025/04/18

    Kacee Lillie began selling shirts and earrings she designed when she was 14. Now 18 years old, she has opened a boutique in Frontier Mall in Cheyenne.

    This week on The Perch, Kacee shared how she got in the business, her concerns about tariffs from the Trump administration, and how she navigated her life as a high schooler starting and running a business.

    Stick around to hear a recap of local headlines and a preview of upcoming local events.

    New episodes published every Friday.

    Provide feedback or suggestions to news@wyomingnews.com.
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    22 分