Teton County

The state’s new law, referred to as the Life is a Human Right act, bans all abortions, expect in instances of rape, incest or dire risks to the pregnant patient’s life.It’s possible the ban could only be in place for a couple days. A group of abortion access advocates filed a legal challenge Friday morning in Teton County. They’re asking the judge to temporarily block the law while the case makes its way through the court.

A bill to designate the Teton County Fairgrounds a state historic site won’t move forward this legislative session.

Researchers are trying to protect the Jackson herd from pneumonia, which has killed off wild sheep for decades.

Jackson journalists share their reporting on how Teton County Republicans are trying to flip Democrats’ few remaining seats in Cheyenne.

On average, hundreds of earthquakes occur each year in Wyoming with the majority taking place in the western region. The state is arming some school children with kits to protect themselves.

The state has published two new geologic maps that provide insight into what is happening beneath the ground in the greater Jackson and Casper areas.

The Jackson Town Council has approved a new affordable housing development. That’s a pretty common story in Northwest Wyoming–until you dig a little deeper. Wyoming Public Media’s Will Walkey talked with Kyle Mackie, News Director of Jackson Hole Community Radio, about how one building has stirred up controversy in Teton County.

Teton County lawmakers passed a law this year trying to reduce future conflicts. They’re now requiring people in some parts of Jackson Hole to secure their trash and other attractants, something studies show is the number one cause of human-bear friction.

Judge Melissa Owens heard arguments for and against a preliminary injunction Tuesday. That would delay Wyoming’s abortion ban from being enforced until a lawsuit questioning its constitutionality settles. She says she needs more time to research before her ruling.

People living in Wyoming are very familiar with mosquitoes. In fact, there are 45 species in the state. To keep them away, people use personal bug spray, citronella candles, head nets, etc.