A Casper College professor’s book will be featured in this year’s National Book Festival as one of the representative literary pieces for Wyoming.

Wellspring Health Access in Casper formally opened its doors on Thursday, becoming the first clinic in the state in 20 years to offer surgical abortions, along with family planning and gynecological services.

CASPER, Wyo.—It’s not easy being a rancher in Wyoming.

Not only do they confront the wrath of Mother Nature, but they also must jump over government hurdles and navigate market conditions, among other challenges.

CASPER, Wyo.—Wyoming lawmakers on Wednesday outlined their future political plans and goals to Wyoming ranchers and natural resource users as the next legislative session nears.

Rep. Chuck Gray (R-Casper), who will be sworn in as Secretary of State in January, shared his laundry list of items centered on issues that include voter measures and the state budget with attendees of the Wyoming Natural Resource Rendezvous Convention and Trade Show at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center in Casper.

Two organizations are taking a fresh look at the state’s education system, and members of both groups met in Casper on Friday to collaborate and compare strategies.

CASPER, Wyo. – Wyoming recorded its highest number of drug overdoses since 2012, along with rising rates of mental health issues, as community leaders and stakeholders this week discussed ways to address what they dubbed the state’s “mental health crisis.”

LARAMIE, Wyo.—Ashton Hacke, an international studies major, and Michaela McGee, a primary and special education major, are in a “medium-distance” relationship—one that’s complicated by soaring fuel and food prices.

In a rural state like Wyoming, contractors and handymen typically log upwards of hundreds of miles to bid projects and earn new customers. For Ivan Trivitt, owner of Interior Paint and Drywall in Casper, it’s not uncommon for him to drive 40 miles one way for a home project.

Laura Redmond’s house is more crowded these days. Two of her five children—Josette, 22, and Easton, 19—moved back into their Casper home in the wake of high gas prices and soaring inflation. Redmond, 44, recently picked up a second job while trimming the family budget to keep them out of debt.

CASPER, Wyo.—Caleb Harris wasn’t looking for help. Last fall, the 39-year-old Florida native thought he had his life under control when he started using drugs again. At the time, he was working as a car salesman in Casper and had been out of jail for about two years after serving an eight-year sentence on charges related to his addiction.

CASPER, Wyo. – Rodeo contestant Brody Wells looked calm and collected as he waited to perform in the saddle bronc riding competition at the Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo Tuesday night. It was the first time Wells, 21 of Powell, Wyoming, competed in the fair’s pro rodeo event.