LARAMIE, Wyo., May 19 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release:

Wyoming Public Media reporters won six Top of the Rockies Excellence in Journalism Awards from the Colorado Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.



The award for first-place podcast went to an episode of "The Modern West" podcast, "Boys, Booze and Wolves," by WPM reporters Caitlin Tan and Melodie Edwards. The winning episode was part of "The Modern West" podcast's 10th season, "The Gray In Between."



The award for first-place religion feature went to Chris Clements for his story, "The government services one Wyoming lawmaker thinks churches can take a lead on."



Four third-place awards were given to Wyoming Public Media rep...