By Arielle Zionts, Kaiser Health News HISLE, S.D. — Katherine Goodlow is only 20, but she has experienced enough to know that people around her are dying too young. Goodlow, a member of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, said she’s lost six friends and acquaintances to suicide, two to car crashes and one to appendicitis. […] The post Native Americans have shorter life spans. Better health care isn’t the only answer. appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news ..read more

JACKSON, Wyo. — On Friday, May 3, Teton County Search & Rescue (TCSR) retrieved two men stranded by a snowstorm five miles up Cache Creek. According to TCSR, the men were visiting from Michigan, and were backpacking when they became caught by several inches of snow in the Cache Creek area. That morning they issued […] The post Search & Rescue rescues two men caught in snowstorm up Cache Creek appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news ..read more

WYOMING — Get ready to meet a lot of kids named Henry. The Wyoming Department of Health’s Vital Statistics Services shared the most popular baby names in the state for 2023 on Tuesday, with Evelyn winning for baby girls and Henry winning for baby boys. Evelyn topped Amelia, Olivia, Harper, Charlotte, Hazel, Eleanor, Lainey, Oakley […] The post State health dept. releases birth stats, most popular baby names appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news ..read more

YELLOWSTONE — On Thursday, May 2, Yellowstone National Park announced updates to its Native Fish Conservation Program, a plan which works to reverse the decline of native fish populations in Yellowstone and restore ecosystem integrity. During the Native Fish Conservation Program Update event, which took place earlier this week, Leader of Yellowstone’s Native Fish Conservation […] The post Yellowstone works to preserve native cutthroat trout appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news ..read more

YELLOWSTONE — On May 7 in 1894, the first of several Lacey Acts were passed, giving official protection to Yellowstone’s wildlife by making it illegal to hunt inside the park. The Lacey Act was the Nation’s first federal wildlife protection law. To recognize its origins, Yellowstone National Park (YNP) shared on social media the story […] The post The Lacey Act still protects Yellowstone’s wildlife today appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news ..read more

WILSON, Wyo. — On Tuesday, May 7, the Wyoming Department of Transportation issued an alert warning of multiple car crashes on WY22 at milepost 11.5, as of 12:58 p.m. Lanes are closed in both directions at the bottom of Teton Pass near Jackson due to crashes and winter conditions. The estimated open time is unknown. […] The post WYDOT: Teton Pass closed in both directions appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news ..read more

Spring means new cute and fuzzy kittens, and there are lots of ways to help support the kitties at PAWS. The post Celebrate Mother’s Day by supporting mama cats at PAWS appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news ..read more

JACKSON, Wyo. — Spring in Wyoming can be elusive, but it is a great time for morel mushroom gathering. Depending on the weather, the best time to look for morels is between late April to early July. These mushrooms need the ground temperature to reach approximately 50 degrees before they begin to grow. All it takes […] The post Tips and etiquette for morel mushroom hunting appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news ..read more

Join the Teton County Health Department in celebrating Mental Health Awareness month this May. This month’s mental health topic is "seeking therapy." Read more below and visit the bilingual web-based platform CredibleMind to learn about different types of therapeutic styles and how to choose a therapist. The post Seeking Therapy: TCHD’s May CredibleMind Highlight appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news ..read more

While it’s not unusual for voter rolls to fluctuate, local election officials want residents to know that anyone who didn’t vote in the 2022 general election must register again to vote in 2024. By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile Thousands of Wyoming residents could be surprised on Election Day when they show up to cast a ballot […] The post Wyoming voids 28% of its voter registrations in mandatory purge appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news ..read more