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Yanasa TV News Two firefighters are dead, one injured, and a community shaken after an unprecedented sniper-style ambush unfolded on the slopes of Canfield Mountain in Coeur d’Alene. What began as a routine wildfire response quickly descended into chaos, raising questions about motive, security, and a potential act of premeditated domestic terror. The Call That…
Bison, Sovereignty, and the Fight to Heal Land and Culture in the Heart of Wyoming Out in the wide, breathtaking landscapes of Wyoming, where snow-capped mountains cast long shadows over windswept plains, a quiet revolution is underway. The team behind Native: The Prodigies of an Icon recently traveled to the Wind River Reservation—and what they found was more…
Yanasa TV News How a Controversial Court Ruling is Turning Ranchers’ Private Land Into a Public Battleground The Lucia Sanchez Story and a Battle for Private Land in the American West Introduction In the arid rangelands of northern New Mexico, rancher Lucia Sanchez has spent her life tending cattle, mending fences, and protecting precious water…
Yanasa TV News When Saving Livestock Is Punished: Colorado’s Wolf Compensation Law and the Ethics of Predator Reintroduction Colorado’s wolf reintroduction program was supposed to balance the needs of wildlife and ranchers. But a recent compensation dispute has exposed a fundamental—and disturbing—flaw: Under current law, ranchers may be financially better off letting their livestock die…
Yanasa TV News When a private developer chairs the board that seized Palizzi Farm, the lines between public good and personal gain are blurred—raising urgent questions about ethics, law, and the future of America’s heartland. Family Farm vs. Eminent Domain: The Palizzi Case, Private Power, and the Future of American Agriculture A 95-year-old Colorado family…
Illinois lawmakers put food freedom first with a new law that cuts red tape for small poultry farmers and expands access to locally raised meat. In a rare moment of bipartisan clarity, Illinois lawmakers unanimously passed House Bill 2196—known as the “Chicken Bill”—and in doing so, handed a vital lifeline to small farmers and local…
Yanasa TV News Kim Reynolds’ Veto: A Victory for Special Interests, a Loss for Rural Iowa Carbon Capture or Power Grab? How Summit’s $8.9 Billion Pipeline Sparked a Rural Uprising Across the Midwest “The Largest Carbon Pipeline in History” Across the heartland, a battle is raging not just for farmland, but for the future of…
Northern Colorado’s Deep-Water Project Promises Growth—But Could Leave Farmers High and Dry As Northern Colorado drills deeper to quench its urban thirst, the true cost may be buried in the fields—where farmers risk losing the water beneath their feet. What happens when the race to build homes collides with the struggle to grow food? Our…
Arkansas leads the charge in food freedom with a new law expanding raw milk sales—empowering local farmers, informed consumers, and traditional nutrition advocates across the state. Arkansas has taken a bold step toward consumer choice and agricultural freedom. In April 2025, the legislature passed Act 698, eliminating the 500‑gallon monthly cap on raw milk sales and allowing…
A multigenerational Wyoming rancher challenges a billion-dollar wind and hydrogen project, raising questions about political influence, environmental oversight, and the true cost of clean energy. When Mike Stephens filed a lawsuit to stop a $1.7 billion wind and hydrogen project from overtaking his family’s 113-year-old ranchland, he didn’t just take on a developer—he challenged the…