Potential impacts of Medicaid cuts on Wyoming
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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. ...
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A Wyoming Vietnam veteran makes his first trip to Washington D.C.
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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...
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Cheyenne chef Petrina Peart talks about competing on NBC's new cooking show
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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...
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Cheyenne high school senior opens shop in Frontier Mall
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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 [email protected].
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Is the 15th Street Railcar Experience worth it for Cheyenne?
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Cheyenne City Council members Michelle Aldrich and Dr. Mark Rinne discuss the proposed 15th Street Railcar Experience. Aldrich is strongly opposed to the project, saying it is unrealistic and a waste of money. Rinne says it will be a net benefit for the community and is very attainable. The two visited the WTE this week to have a conversation with reporter Noah Zahn about why they support or oppose the project that the city has been working on for several years. Stick around to hear a recap of local headlines and a preview of upcoming local events. New episodes published every...
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Rep. Harriet Hageman town hall drama
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After Wyoming's U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman's town halls grew chaotic across the state – particularly one in Laramie – she transitioned from in-person to tele-town hall events. Following the announcement, the Wyoming Democratic Party and the Laramie County Democratic Party moved to host their own in-person town hall at the same time to allow people to voice their concerns and submit their findings to Hageman. Residents had the option to sign up to attend the tele-town hall online, but some never received the link after signing up, claiming they were intentionally excluded from...
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Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra Conductor William Intriligator on how music shaped him
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William Intriligator has been conductor and music director of the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra for the past 17 years. This week, he came on The Perch to share what music has meant to him, how its driven his life and his work in Cheyenne. He spoke with Taylor Staples, the WTE's arts and entertainment reporter. 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 [email protected].
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EXCLUSIVE: Gov. Mark Gordon full interview
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This special episode of The Perch airs the full interview Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon had with Wyoming Tribune Eagle Managing Editor Brian Martin and the WTE Editorial Board on Monday, March 17, 2025. The conversation included the governor's take on the 2025 Wyoming legislative session, as well as how happenings in Washington, D.C., may impact the Cowboy State. This includes topics from DOGE federal layoffs to Wyoming property taxes. Next week, we will share a conversation we had with Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra Conductor and Music Director William Intriligator on how he approaches...
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Gov. Mark Gordon on the current state and future of Wyoming
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Gov. Mark Gordon sat down with Wyoming Tribune Eagle Managing Editor Brian Martin to share his thoughts on this year's 2025 legislative session and how happenings in Washington, D.C. may impact the Cowboy State. This episode airs excerpts from the full hour-long interview with the governor, which is available to listen to in full and unedited on a special episode of The Perch, uploaded today, March 21, 2025. Next week, we will share a conversation we had with Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra Conductor and Music Director William Intriligator on how he approaches his work and art in...
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Key Takeaways from Wyoming's 2025 Legislative Session
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Last week, the Wyoming Legislature wrapped up its 2025 general session. It gained national attention after the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, a group of hardline Republicans, gained majority control of the House of Representatives. This is the first time in the nation a Freedom Caucus has gained majority control of a state legislative branch. Hannah Shields, our state government reporter, shares what she learned from her coverage of the session this year. Next week, we will share a conversation we had with Gov. Mark Gordon to hear his thoughts after the session wrapped up. Stick around to...
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