WY: Mental Health
Wyoming women’s history rooted in hospital campus set for demolition
The state has plans to demolish 26 Wyoming State Hospital buildings in Evanston, but some local residents believe the site, which dates back to 1886…
Training, mental health recovery called key for single moms to escape poverty
A Wyoming nonprofit is helping single mothers climb out of poverty by connecting them with the training and support they need to step into and succeed…
Historic Lodging Offers Unique WY Vacation Option
As families in Wyoming head out for a summer holiday, historians are encouraging people to explore a range of historic lodging options, such as the …
Addressing Challenges to Behavioral Health Care in Rural Wyoming
A new report spotlights some of the challenges to accessing behavioral health care for the one in seven Americans who live in rural areas. Kendall …
Small Internet Provider to Open Digital ‘Empowerment Center’ in Torrington
By Kristi Eaton for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Wyoming News Service for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collaboration…
Wyoming Supreme Court Sends Suit Over Abortion Ban Back to District
The Wyoming Supreme Court has decided it will not weigh in on a lawsuit that has temporarily halted a ban on abortions in the state. Citing a state …
Buffalo Restoration Key to Wildlife Economy, Tribal Health
By Jake Bullinger for Bitterroot Magazine.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Wyoming News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Pu…
New Annie E. Casey Publication Ranks Wyoming 14th for Child Well-Being
Wyoming ranks 14th in the nation for promoting children's overall well-being, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation's latest report on child …
Study Calls for Ending Financial-Fraud Victim Blaming
A new report suggested changing how we talk about victims of financial fraud could lead to a shift in how Wyoming and the nation respond to this growi…
Breaking the Silence on Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is experienced by at least one in 10 people aged 60 and older who live at home, and AARP Wyoming is working to ensure people have the …
Report: Incarcerated Children Severely Undercounted
Nearly a quarter-million children were incarcerated in the U.S. in 2019, about five times more than annual point-in-time counts, according to a new …
Older Wyomingites Dance, Write to Keep Winter Blues at Bay
As winter's cold and dark days settle in, AARP Wyoming has launched a series of fitness, writing and other creative classes to help people connect …