Related Program: Related Program: Gov. Mark Gordon's Taskforce on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People has released a report on the severity of the problem in Wyoming. It found that Indigenous people make up 21% of homicides in the state even though only 3% of the population is Indigenous. But Wyoming Survey and Analysis Research Scientist Emily Grant said these numbers could be underestimates. For instance, murder rates could be off because coroners misclassify victims. "A lot of times, it's not necessarily checked with people from the community, a family member or something...…Related Program: Related Program: Gov. Mark Gordon's Taskforce on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People has released a report on the severity of the problem in Wyoming. It found that Indigenous people make up 21% of homicides in the state even though only 3% of the population is Indigenous. But Wyoming Survey and Analysis Research Scientist Emily Grant said these numbers could be underestimates. For instance, murder rates could be off because coroners misclassify victims. "A lot of times, it's not necessarily checked with people from the community, a family member or something...WW…

© 2022 Wyoming Public Media800-729-5897 | 307-766-4240Wyoming Public Media is a service of the University of WyomingPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsA new national study of how leaders can help small towns thrive examines three communities that are succeeding. One was Laramie, Wyoming.Michael Powe, director of research for the National Main Street Center, said small towns have stereotypes to overcome."A lot of portrayals out there kind of paint rural places or small towns as monolithic," Powe said. "Largely dependent on traditional or extractive industries. It's a stereotype...…© 2022 Wyoming Public Media800-729-5897 | 307-766-4240Wyoming Public Media is a service of the University of WyomingPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsA new national study of how leaders can help small towns thrive examines three communities that are succeeding. One was Laramie, Wyoming.Michael Powe, director of research for the National Main Street Center, said small towns have stereotypes to overcome."A lot of portrayals out there kind of paint rural places or small towns as monolithic," Powe said. "Largely dependent on traditional or extractive industries. It's a stereotype...WW…