Wyoming News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Jun 28, 2026 - Profiles the all-volunteer Yoder Fire Department, which protects about 248 square miles and serves about 700 residents throughout its district. Highlights how recruitment of young people has been key to the success of the department, whose members routinely support wildfire operations from Colorado to Virginia.
Source: Cowboy State Daily
Jun 17, 2026 - Discusses the shortage in affordable long term care services coupled with an aging population both nationally and in Wyoming. Discusses the challenges facing family caregivers and highlights a Wyoming nonprofit that offers nonmedical assistance to older adults aging at home.
Source: WyoFile
Jun 3, 2026 - A new philanthropic donation to the University of Washington School of Medicine Medical Student Education Program will create new scholarships and student support programs to increase primary care physicians in rural and tribal Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho.
Source: UW Medicine Newsroom
May 20, 2026 - The Helmsley Charitable Trust is funding a pilot program through the Civica Foundation that will give participating hospitals access to a consistent supply of drugs at wholesale prices, without having to buy in bulk. Dozens of independent hospitals in rural areas of Montana, Nevada, and Wyoming are eligible.
Source: Wyoming Public Media