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Scheduled Boysen Peak Power Outage Wyoming PBS has been notified that there will be a scheduled power outage on Boysen Peak on Monday, October 26, 2009 from 7 AM until 5 PM.

Digital Transmitter Outage Wyoming PBS is undergoing an outage on its Limestone Mountain digital transmitter this week as tower crews came in to remove the analog antenna from the station's tower on Limestone Mountain.

Wyoming PBS MemberCard Benefits Update So members have the most up-to-date MemberCard benefit listings, the following are the changes from the previous month.

National Park Service Will Waive Fees on Three Summer Weekends Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that the National Park Service will offer three fee-free weekends this summer to encourage Americans seeking affordable vacations to visit these national treasures. There are 391 national parks located

New DWS Website

The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services has launched a website that gives the general public a place where they can learn more about the recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, also known as the "federal stimulus bill," and

Wyoming PBS Broadcasts Governor's State of the State Address

In the annual State of the State speech, the governor takes the pulse of Wyoming and lays out an agenda for the upcoming year and legislative session.

GOVERNOR TO APPEAR ON WYOMING PBS Governor Dave Freudenthal will answer your questions regarding the important issues facing us today.

PBS Board Elects Wyoming Native to Serve on National Board Ruby Calvert, General Manager, Wyoming PBS, Seated at First Board Meeting as Professional Directors Since Summer Election.

Wyoming PBS to Host/Broadcast Debates Between U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representative Candidates Candidates running for the offices of U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives will face off in live debates Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, October 26-28.

Wyoming PBS hosts/broadcasts live debates for contested primary races 2008 Wyoming Primary debates to be broadcast LIVE on Wyoming PBS and Wyoming Public Radio.

WYOMING PBS CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY IN CHEYENNE Station Hosts Free Family Day at the Cheyenne Depot Museum

WYOMING PBS CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY IN JACKSON Station Hosts Free Family Day at the National Museum of Wildlife Art

WYOMING PBS CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY IN THERMOPOLIS Station Hosts Free Family Day at Wyoming Dinosaur Center

Wyoming PBS Program Highlights Three Wyoming Businesses Wyoming entrepreneurs highlighted in Cloud Peak Productions documentary airing on Wyoming PBS.

Wyoming PBS takes up sage grouse and the Endangered Species Act The fate of the Wyoming Sage Grouse explored on live call-in progarm on Wyoming PBS.

Wyoming PBS Program Looks at Investment Fraud in Wyoming Fraud prevention experts join Wyoming Perspective's newest program host Margaret Benson to discuss investment fraud in Wyoming.

Wyoming PBS announces Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Winners Wyoming PBS holds special celebration for Reading Rainbow Young Writers & Illustrators Winners.

New Locally-Produced, Wildlife Documentary Debuts on Wyoming PBS DISCOVER THE WILD, a 10-part series of wildlife documentaries, debuts in April on Wyoming PBS.

Wyoming PBS Foundation Receives $15,000 to Fund Documentary The Wyoming PBS Foundation has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Unrestricted Endowment Fund held by the Wyoming Community Foundation (WYCF) to fund a one-hour, television documentary titled "Artists in Yellowstone."

Wyoming PBS Receives Committment from the Matthew and Virgie O. Dragicevich Foundation Wyoming PBS received a check for the first half of a $100,000 committment from the Matthew and Virgie O. Dragicevich Foundation in support of the Wind River Virtual Museum project.

Governor’s State of the State Address Broadcast on Wyoming PBS Governor Dave Freudenthal's State of the State address to the 59th Wyoming Legislature Monday, February 11 will be carried live that morning by Wyoming PBS.

Urban Living in the Cowboy State Focus of Wyoming PBS Special When some think about living in Wyoming, they picture a bucolic hideaway up a well-watered draw; a pickup out front and horses in the pasture. But more and more, Wyoming residents are reconsidering where and how they live. They are looking downtown, a

WYOMING PBS Sponsors Reading Rainbow Young Writers & Illustrators Contest WYOMING PBS invites all children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade to participate in the Reading Rainbow Young Writers & Illustrators Contest.

Wyoming Public Television Celebrates 25 Years Wyoming Public Television celebrates its 25th anniversary with a new name and a new logo.

Leaving a Legacy New 13 part series looks into the ins and outs of Estate Planning.

Wyoming Arts Summit Shows Impact on Community Economic Development The upcoming Wyoming Arts Summit in Casper is geared to show how the arts can significantly impact the economic development of a community.

Station Bids Farewell to Veteran Traffic Supervisor After 23 years of dedicated service, Venessa Dickinson, Wyoming Public TV’s Traffic Supervisor, has retired.

Wyoming Public Television Receives Two Silver Telly Awards Dean King, WPTV Promotions Producer, has won two prestigious Silver Telly Awards for his work on Wyoming Public Television productions.

Wyoming Public Television Comes to Chugwater A new translator has been installed in the Chugwater area, making it possible for local residents to receive Wyoming Public Television.

Rendezvous Mountain Towner Removed Wyoming Public Television completes the removal of a microwave tower from Rendezvous Mountain.

Wal-mart Gives to Wyoming Public Television Foundation Wal-mart's Volunteerism Always Pays Program (VAP) program makes a donation to the station foundation.

Radio Singer, Rocky Mountain Cowboy featured in Summer Exhibit The Homesteader Museum’s summer season celebrates the life and music of Powell’s most popular radio singer, songwriter and bandleader.

Kiwanis Golf Pass Grants Another Wish Wyoming Kiwanis Clubs from across the state join with golf courses to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Wyoming Public Television Partners with Wyoming State Bar on Jury Program The new documentary INSIDE A WYOMING JURY takes an exclusive look at ordinary citizens doing the work of justice.

More Red Hats Visit Station Another group of ladies from the Riverton Red Hat Ladies Society visited Wyoming Public Television in March for a tour of the new building.

WPTV Accepts Walmart Employee Donation Wyoming Public Television General Manager Ruby Calvert accepts a check for $1,750 from the local Walmart Store for volunteer hours donated by Walmart employees.

Audubon Wyoming to Premiere PBS Documentary on John James Audubon Around The State On February 16th, Audubon Wyoming will be launching its statewide premier of a PBS Documentary entitled John James Audubon: Drawn From Nature.

Red Hat Mountain Mamas Visit Station The "Red Hat Mountain Mamas" came to our station for a tour yesterday and were captured on camera!

Ruby Calvert Named General Manager for Wyoming Public Television Ruby Calvert has accepted the position of General Manager for Wyoming Public Television.

Avalanches and Other Winter Survival Topic of Live Wyoming Public Television Program Join in as WYOMING PERSPECTIVES discusses avalanche awareness and safety along with other winter survival techniques.

WPTV Celebrates Completion of New Office Wing WPTV celebrates the completion of its new office wing at the Central Wyoming College campus.

WPTV Offers Thanks to Casper Mountain Fire Crew This station offers special thanks to the men and women that battled the fire that threatened our tower sites on Casper Mountain.

2006 Wyoming Primary Debates to be broadcast LIVE on Wyoming Public Television and Wyoming Public Radio The public is invited to attend, watch, or listen to this year's primary debates as candidates for the offices of governor, auditor, treasurer, and secretary of state face off.

NewsHour launches its Vote 2006 website The Online NewsHour has launched a new website to track the course of this fall's elections.

Foster Care in Wyoming Explored on Wyoming Public Television Special What’s involved in becoming a foster parent in Wyoming?

Buffalo Resident Featured In Documentary On Basque Shepherds In Wyoming Traveling with Buffalo resident Pete Camino, The Last Link examines the decline of shepherds and their descendants.

Wyoming Public Television Hosts National Videoconference Wyoming Public Television will be hosting the national Community Collaboration Videoconference, on Monday, June 19, 2006.

Affordable Housing Discussed on Wyoming Public Television What is the current state of affordable housing in Wyoming? A panel of experts join host Kristen Espeland to discuss this topic.

Public Screening of Annie Oakley Documentary Scheduled During Buffalo Bill Historical Center’s Open House Wyoming Public Television will be hosting a special screening of a public television documentary on Annie Oakley at Buffalo Bill Historical Center’s Open House on Saturday, May 6.

Stories from Gros Ventre Healing Traditions Wind River Tribal College and the Northern Arapaho Council of Elders, with support from the Wyoming Council for the Humanities, to host “Stories from Gros Ventre Healing Traditions” May 11th.

High Winds Cause Tower Damage and Power Outage High winds blew over a radio tower on Copper Mountain on Tuesday, April 17, causing loss of WPTV service to nearly 75% of the state for nearly 10 hours.

Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Focus of Live Television Program The state's leading experts on the prescription drug program join host Kristen Espeland to discuss the topic and answer viewer questions.

Wyoming Public TV general manager resigns, takes new post in Oklahoma Wyoming Public Television General Manager Dan Schiedel has resigned his post to take a similar position at a station in Claremore, Okla.

Childhood Drinking Discussed During Televised Town Hall Meeting with First Lady Nancy Freudenthal Wyoming’s youth lead the nation in many positive ways. Unfortunately, Wyoming also ranks first in the nation for children drinking alcohol, other than a few sips, before the age of 13.

Wyoming's energy boom and the social impacts explored on Wyoming Public TV program In this program, we see how two of Wyoming’s boomtowns - Rock Springs and Gillette - are grappling with problems caused by growth.

Ready to Learn Statewide Poster Contest Announced REVISION Poster Theme To Inspire Parents To Read With Their Children

School Building Program Topic of Live Wyoming Public Television Program Wyoming is undertaking a massive construction program to rebuild schools, but at what cost?

Legislative Leaders Discuss How Surplus Should be Spent Legislative leaders will provide insight on the many issues surrounding education on this week's "Wyoming Legislative Report."

Legislative reports to air weekly on Wyoming Public TV Wyoming's 58th Legislative Budget Session Covered by Wyoming Public Television

Statewide READY TO LEARN Poster Contest Announced Poster Theme To Inspire Parents To Read With Their Children

The Flu and its effect on Wyoming Families is Topic of Live Wyoming Public Television Program Is Wyoming ready for the next flu pandemic? This program addresses this topic and its potential effect on Wyoming citizens.

COLDPLAY and the DAVE MATTHEWS BAND featured on Wyoming Public Television Coldplay and the Dave Matthews Band are featured in a two-hour block of musical programming on Wyoming Public Television Thursday, December 29.

Former Wyoming Governors Cliff Hansen, Mike Sullivan and Jim Geringer featured on WPTV Former Wyoming Governors Cliff Hansen, Mike Sullivan and Jim Geringer reflect on their terms and look ahead to the future.

Wyoming Public Television Brings Home Ten Awards for Local Production in 2005 Wyoming Public Television had a banner year in 2005 bringing home a total of ten awards for local productions.

Wyoming Public TV breaks ground! Work has begun on our new studio and headquarters facility, an addition to be constructed at our Central Wyoming College location.

Wyoming Public Television receives awards for historical documentary series "Wyoming Voices" Wyoming Public Television has been recognized by the Wyoming State Historical Society with an outstanding Professional Audio-Video Documentary award.

High performance microwave dish mounted at Wyoming Public TV studio A high-performance, 8-ft. microwave dish was mounted on WPTV's tower in August.

Lightning Damage to Tower Causing T.V. Reception Problems Lightning damage to Wyoming Public Television's transmitter tower on Limestone Peak near South Pass is causing a "ghost-like" image on Wyoming Public Television's signal, effecting all over-the-air and cable viewers in multiple counties.

Wyoming Department of Family Services Presented with Award Honoring Documentary Series "Wyoming Families First" Wyoming Department of Family Services director Rodger McDaniel will be presented with a prestigious Telly Award by Dan Schiedel, General Manager of Wyoming Public Television, Wednesday, August 11 at 11 a.m.