Wyoming

Wyoming health officials say the suicide rate among older teenagers has increased by 40% over the past three years, recording a rate triple the national average. Casper Star-Tribune reported Wednesday the UnitedHealth Foundation report released last month details an increase among adolescents between the ages of 15 and 19. Officials say the report found the

Wyoming officials say a Cheyenne man has grown a pumpkin that weighs in at 1,491 pounds, a new state record. The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reported Thursday Andy Corbin grew the gourd in his backyard. For perspective, scientists say newborn elephants weigh about 200 pounds on average. Corbin says the pumpkins he grows at his east

A recent analysis by the Washington, D.C. nonprofit RepresentWomen ranks Wyoming 26th in the nation for gender parity in elected office. The Casper Star-Tribune reports in a state known as the Equality State for being the first to give women the right to vote, women currently hold just 16% of the available seats in the

Two Jackson Hole Airport flights, involving 272 passengers, were delayed at around 5:05 a.m. Friday. Security screening personnel discovered an unattended bag during an opening sweep of the gate area of the airport terminal. A Jackson Police Officer was notified and further investigation was ordered to ensure the safety of airline operations. The bag was

Jackson business owners report varying degrees of success during this past summer season at the northwest Wyoming tourist town. However, the Jackson Hole News & Guide reports the good news for all was that though the season started a bit cold and wet, there were no huge wildfires during over the summer to cloud the

In a story Oct. 2 about mountain goats in Wyoming’s Teton Range, The Associated Press reported erroneously that mountain goat hunting took place in Grand Teton National Park. The hunting occurred near but not within the park. A corrected version of the story is below: Hunters have killed more mountain goats near Grand Teton National

Wyoming wildlife officials have introduced a detailed plan for review to scale back elk and bison feeding days by 50%. Jackson Hole News & Guide reports the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officially released the draft “step-down” plan Monday. Wildlife officials say the plan was intended to reduce elk numbers and make the animals more