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Firefighters in Natrona County, Wyoming, just completed intensive ice rescue training, plunging into freezing water to master lifesaving skills. They're now ready to save lives when winter emergencies strike.
Wyoming officials want to turn their federal rural health grants into a permanent fund that could support hospitals and ambulance services indefinitely. The creative plan would invest most of the money and spend only the returns each year.
A mechanical engineering student from rural Wyoming is helping an Arkansas aquaculture operation solve water quality problems that were killing fish. Her work shows how universities and rural communities can team up to strengthen America's food systems.
A young boy rock hunting with his grandparents discovered a nearly complete fossilized turtle shell from an era when Wyoming was a subtropical paradise. Paleontologists rewarded him by letting him help excavate the fossil and name it "Little Timmy."
Wyoming skier Breezy Johnson just became only the second American woman ever to win Olympic gold in downhill skiing, conquering the same treacherous Italian course that once sidelined her career. Racing with her injured father in mind, the 30-year-old world champion crossed the finish line in tears, delivering Team USA its first medal of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
Geologists have finally explained how Wyoming's Green River carved through mountains instead of flowing around them. The discovery reveals how Earth's hidden forces shape the landscapes we see today.
Three Wyoming high school seniors pursuing healthcare careers will receive $3,000 scholarships from Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Applications are due March 27 for students ready to make a difference in medicine.
A horse named Mouse survived six months alone in Wyoming's Wind River mountains after going missing during a July fishing trip. Volunteers used snowmobiles and a river raft to pull him through miles of deep snow back to safety.
A Wyoming sanctuary has rescued over 500 dogs and cats from research facilities in just one year, giving animals destined for euthanasia a second chance at life. The ranch partners with labs to rehome beagles, pigs, horses, and other animals by building bridges instead of burning them.
A high school sprinter in Wyoming just shattered his school's 55-meter dash record while leading his team to victory. Thunder Basin High's Taven Young and teammate Keaton Bennett set new marks in a dominant four-team meet.
When a snowmobiler crashed in remote Wyoming backcountry with a serious leg injury, his emergency device triggered a rescue that brought home the power of preparation. Despite challenging weather and a 22-mile snowmobile trek, Teton County Search and Rescue brought him to safety in just over six hours.
Wyoming firefighters climbed a 35-foot ladder in single-digit temperatures to rescue two adults, a child, and even a cat from a burning apartment building. Helmet camera footage captured the dramatic rescue as a panicked mother pleaded, "My baby, please."
Carbon County, Wyoming is launching a volunteer team to support families after suicide loss and strengthen community mental health response. Training sessions start this month for anyone who wants to help their neighbors through tragedy.
Three Wyoming students pursuing healthcare careers will soon receive $3,000 scholarships to help pay for college. Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County is accepting applications through March 27 from local high school seniors.
An 11-year-old rockhounding in Wyoming spotted an ancient turtle shell that scientists say is nearly 48 million years old. His keen eye and quick reporting helped preserve a remarkable piece of prehistoric history.