In 2013, Wyoming almost adopted a new state symbol. Lawmakers proposed declaring the jackalope – a jackrabbit with horns – the Cowboy State’s mythical creature.

CHEYENNE — Like many other states, Wyoming has a list of official state symbols, from a state tree to a state butterfly.

There were more than 70 proposals to name a state symbol nationwide in 2015. Here are some of the more unique categories and the nominees: ...

More than 70 more state symbols have been proposed across the 50 states this year, many proposed by students. They would name everything from the official Alaska state hostess (Miss Alaska, duh ...