Report: Wyoming’s Prison Population Increased in 2017
State prisons across the country had about 12 times more men than women.
2017
Report: Outdoor Recreation Put Over $1B Into Wyoming Economy in 2017
State and local governments saw $72.4 million in tax revenue from wildlife-related activities in 2017.
State: Wyoming’s 2017 Birth Count Lowest in a Decade
It continues a recent trend of decline.
Cheyenne Frontier Days Sees Drop in Attendance, Profit
Cheyenne Frontier Days may incorporate virtual reality to enhance visitor experience, and could consider including participatory experiences with future events.
Grand Teton’s 2017 Visitation Marks Busiest on Record
Park managers say the eclipse weekend was estimated to be the busiest period in the park's history.
Wyoming 2017 Wildfire Season Saw Many Relatively Small Fires
Yellowstone National Park recorded only eight fires that burned less than one acre in 2017.
U.S. Coal Mining Deaths Surge in 2017 After Hitting Record Low
West Virginia has led the nation in coal mining deaths in six of the past eight years.
Report: Homelessness Up in Wyoming for 2017
Of all 50 states, Wyoming has the third-highest rate of unsheltered people in families with children, at 49.4 percent.