Animals

Charging bison damages rental car in Yellowstone (VIDEO)

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — A video shows employees at a rental car agency all they need to know about how a car got damaged in Yellowstone National Park.... Read more »

08/22/19 1:24 PM

70 year old Wyoming native wins world’s longest horse race [PHOTOS]

CASPER, Wyo. — A 70 year old man who is known by the nickname “Cowboy Bob” has become the oldest winner in the history of the world’s longest horse race,... Read more »

08/14/19 12:18 PM

Governor’s office calls weakened endangered species protections an improvement

CASPER, Wyo. — With the United States Department of the Interior implementing changes to how the Endangered Species Act is enforced, various media outlets have referred to the decision as... Read more »

08/13/19 2:58 PM

Cheyenne saw fifth highest heartworm disease increases in the nation in July

CASPER, Wyo. — Heartworm disease is spread by mosquitoes and is a threat to dogs and cats. Cheyenne had the fifth highest percentage increase in heartowrm cases among American cities... Read more »

08/13/19 1:08 PM

Trump overhauls endangered species protections

By ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Monday rolled out some of the broadest changes in decades to enforcement of the landmark Endangered Species Act,... Read more »

08/12/19 2:11 PM

Rescued exotic birds begin journey to Colorado (Photos)

CASPER, Wyo. – It’s been nearly a month since workers at the Metro Animal Shelter lost their break room. Metro was barely able to find space for the dozens of... Read more »

08/12/19 12:01 PM

Rescued exotic birds to be relocated to Colorado wildlife foundation

Eight exotic birds rescued from an extreme hoarding situation will be transferred to a wildlife foundation in Colorado for rehabilitation. According to a release from the Casper Police Department sent... Read more »

08/12/19 4:53 AM

Bison petted in latest Yellowstone dangerous-behavior video (VIDEO)

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A man caught on video petting a bison is the latest example of dangerous behavior by a visitor to Yellowstone National Park. The bison dodges from... Read more »

08/07/19 11:53 AM

‘Pet Fest’ to feature costume parade, contests and more

CASPER, Wyo. — The 2019 ‘Pet Fest’ will take place from 6-8 pm Aug. 15 at Highland Park. “Join the Casper Recreation Division and the Community Recreation Foundation in celebration... Read more »

07/31/19 1:00 PM

Mills Animal Control Completes First Year of Operation

CASPER, Wyo. — Mills Animal Control has completed its first full year of operations as of June 30, 2019. “The success of the Mills Animal Control Program has depended largely... Read more »

07/30/19 11:52 AM

2 cases of animal disease found in Platte County horses

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Livestock Board says two confirmed cases of Vesicular Stomatitis (VSV) have been found in horses in Platte County. National Veterinary Services Laboratory reported the... Read more »

07/26/19 10:46 AM

Bird in hand: Studying birds and avoiding snakes on Casper Mountain (Photo Gallery)

There are snakes and there are bears. Probably multiple snakes, but at least one bear. These are the two casual warnings given by Audubon Rockies community naturalist Zach Hutchinson one... Read more »

07/26/19 5:24 AM

Raptors facing weaker protections in large oil and gas project

CASPER, Wyo. — The United States Bureau of Land Management proposes waiving non-eagle raptor protections for a large oil and gas project in Converse County. That is according to the... Read more »

07/25/19 11:47 AM

Wyoming man pleads guilty to poaching cow elk

BUFFALO, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department says a Buffalo man has pleaded guilty to poaching four cow elk and harassing big game from a vehicle. The... Read more »

07/25/19 9:19 AM

Mayor says birds rescued from hoarding case in good hands

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Mayor Charlie Powell said that the eight exotic birds rescued from what police referred to as an “extreme hoarding situation” are in good hands. He said... Read more »

07/23/19 5:22 PM

Adoption for dogs,cats in hoarding case starts this week, bird’s future under review

Most of the dozens of animals rescued during a hoarding case last week will be available for adoption from the Metro Animal Shelter this week, according to a Casper Police... Read more »

07/23/19 4:36 PM

Cheyenne using goats to mitigate vegetation, noxious weeds

CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Cheyenne is turning to livestock to help mitigate weeds, and keep vegetation down. Goats are being used in the capital city, near the Dry Creek... Read more »

07/23/19 1:14 PM

$1.25 million to build underpasses; aims to reduce wildlife collisions

CASPER, Wyo. — In order to help reduce vehicle collisions with mule deer along Highway 189 north of LaBarge, the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission approved $1.25 million to construct... Read more »

07/22/19 12:16 PM

$1.17 million grant will support UW mountain bee research

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Science Foundation will be providing a $1.17 million grant to a University of Wyoming research project aiming to understand how bumblebees tolerate the cold at... Read more »

07/22/19 11:01 AM

Police asks community to help 65 rescued animals

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department has issued their report for what they called an “extreme hoarding situation” on Wednesday. Their Thursday, July 18 release does not state what... Read more »

07/18/19 4:13 PM

65 animals removed from ‘extreme hoarding’ situation (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. – The exact number of animals removed from an “extreme animal hoarding” situation on Wednesday, July 17 are now known. Casper Police Department Public Information Officer Rebekah Ladd... Read more »

07/18/19 12:53 PM

Officers rescue dozens of dogs, cats, birds in animal welfare case

CASPER, Wyo. – Officers from Casper Metro Animal Control were in the process of removing dozens of animals from a residence on Wednesday afternoon. Officers executed a search warrant and... Read more »

07/17/19 3:41 PM

Prairie dog plague a concern for Wyoming’s black-footed ferrets

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish has documented plague in some prairie dogs in Meteetse. “Plague is by far the biggest hurdle to maintaining black-footed ferret populations,” Game... Read more »

07/17/19 1:42 PM

Working dogs set to find, raise awareness of, Invasive Aquatic Species

CASPER, Wyo. — Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks, in partnership with Working Dogs for Conservation, will host trained dogs that officials hope will raise awareness about Aquatic Invasive Species. Tobias,... Read more »

07/17/19 11:20 AM

Game and Fish detects white-nose syndrome in bats

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Game and Fish biologists have confirmed the presence of a fungus on the brown myotis bat species in Goshen County for the second year in a... Read more »

07/15/19 2:53 PM

Animal protection officers respond to 3,196 calls so far this year

CASPER, Wyo. — So far in 2019, Casper Police Department animal protection officers have responded to 3,196 calls. Most of those calls have been for stray animals. “The top three... Read more »

07/12/19 4:01 PM

Report dead sage grouse to help Game and Fish monitor West Nile virus

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is asking people to report dead sage grouse in order that they can be tested for West Nile virus. Sage grouse... Read more »

07/08/19 3:29 PM

$8 million investments help conserve 800 Wyoming wildlife species

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said that more than $8 million in habitat project investments “are crucial for conserving more than 800 species in Wyoming for... Read more »

07/08/19 3:15 PM

Metro responds to rattlesnake calls in the Casper area

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Metro Animal Control officers have responded to some recent reports of rattlesnakes in Bar Nunn. Animal Protection Supervisor Scott Schell said on Tuesday, July 2 that... Read more »

07/02/19 12:16 PM

UW researchers ‘sphinx’ a memory-related process in mammal brains

CASPER, Wyo. — Researchers at the University of Wyoming have demonstrated that near-infrared light can be used to “control a cellular process in a mammal’s brain.” “Strange things at the... Read more »

07/01/19 10:33 AM

Mindful gardening can benefit Wyoming wildlife

CASPER, Wyo. — Considering “wildscaping” when designing gardens and landscapes has benefits for both people and wildlife. That is according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department who included a... Read more »

06/29/19 10:28 AM

6,000 big game vehicle collisions each year in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — An average of 6,000 collisions involving vehicles and big game animals occur in Wyoming each year. That is according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, who... Read more »

06/29/19 9:47 AM

Vice Mayor: City Council not planning to ban pit bulls

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper citizen Hubert Townsend told the City Council during their last meeting that he thinks they should ban pitbulls. During their Tuesday, June 25 work session, Vice... Read more »

06/25/19 6:54 PM

Breaker- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

“Breaker” 1 Year Old Neutered Male Domestic Short Hair Breaker came to the shelter recently because his owner was moving and could not take him. He is a sweet, three-legged... Read more »

06/21/19 12:24 PM

Casper couple raises issues about Casper’s dog leash law

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper citizens Hubert and Leta Townsend say that the City Council needs to take a second look at rules requiring dogs be on leashes. They raised their... Read more »

06/18/19 8:17 PM

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Animals

Charging bison damages rental car in Yellowstone (VIDEO)

Chucky- Casper Humane Society’s Pet of the Week

Executive order aims to protect sage-grouse

‘WildLIVE’ cameras aim to connect people to Wyoming wildlife

Legislation would provide $1.4 billion to conserve vulnerable wildlife

Aggressive bears close portion of Grand Teton National Park

70 year old Wyoming native wins world’s longest horse race [PHOTOS]

Governor’s office calls weakened endangered species protections an improvement

Cheyenne saw fifth highest heartworm disease increases in the nation in July

Trump overhauls endangered species protections

Rescued exotic birds begin journey to Colorado (Photos)

Rescued exotic birds to be relocated to Colorado wildlife foundation

Bison petted in latest Yellowstone dangerous-behavior video (VIDEO)

‘Pet Fest’ to feature costume parade, contests and more

Mills Animal Control Completes First Year of Operation

2 cases of animal disease found in Platte County horses

Bird in hand: Studying birds and avoiding snakes on Casper Mountain (Photo Gallery)

Raptors facing weaker protections in large oil and gas project

Wyoming man pleads guilty to poaching cow elk

Mayor says birds rescued from hoarding case in good hands

Adoption for dogs,cats in hoarding case starts this week, bird’s future under review

Cheyenne using goats to mitigate vegetation, noxious weeds

$1.25 million to build underpasses; aims to reduce wildlife collisions

$1.17 million grant will support UW mountain bee research

Police asks community to help 65 rescued animals

65 animals removed from ‘extreme hoarding’ situation (PHOTOS)

Officers rescue dozens of dogs, cats, birds in animal welfare case

Prairie dog plague a concern for Wyoming’s black-footed ferrets

Working dogs set to find, raise awareness of, Invasive Aquatic Species

Game and Fish detects white-nose syndrome in bats

Animal protection officers respond to 3,196 calls so far this year

Report dead sage grouse to help Game and Fish monitor West Nile virus

$8 million investments help conserve 800 Wyoming wildlife species

Metro responds to rattlesnake calls in the Casper area

UW researchers ‘sphinx’ a memory-related process in mammal brains

Mindful gardening can benefit Wyoming wildlife

6,000 big game vehicle collisions each year in Wyoming

Vice Mayor: City Council not planning to ban pit bulls

Breaker- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

Casper couple raises issues about Casper’s dog leash law

Crime

Crime

Recent Arrests (8/22/19)

Serial killer who preyed on gay men executed in Florida

Casper man recommended for charge of Child Endangerment with Meth

Recent Arrests (8/21/19)

NCSO seeks info on CRC escapee

Obituaries

AP

Billionaire David Koch, conservative donor, dies at age 79

Obituaries: Geuke, Webb, Marken

Obituaries: Hicks, Leggett, Johnson, Cook

Obituaries: West, Swanson, Romango

‘Easy Rider’ star and writer Peter Fonda has died at 79

Community

Breaking News

Wyo. Game and Fish: here’s how experienced hunters can help newbies

Lawmakers ask USDA to cover ‘catastrophic’ losses from Wyo., Neb. irrigation tunnel collapse

Acclaimed Violinist Sandy Cameron to share passion for music at Pops in Park concert

Check Out OC’s Top Events – Friday, August 23

Flavorful foraging: an intro to edible treats on Casper Mountain (PHOTOS)

Wyoming

AP

US fossil fuel official says tech can help coal industry

Flavorful foraging: an intro to edible treats on Casper Mountain (PHOTOS)

Charging bison damages rental car in Yellowstone (VIDEO)

Five Wyo. school districts awarded for enhancing breakfast programs

Powell may signal future rate cuts, but would they matter?

Promoted

Latest News

Donate Life Wyoming Scavenger Hunt “Honor. Celebrate. Recognize.”

2019 Casper Start-Up Challenge open for entries

Toy Town’s Lego Contest

4th Annual No Cost To You Sports Physicals

Emergency Room or walk-in clinic: Do you know where to go?

Galleries

Breaking News

Look back: 2017 Eclipse Festival put Casper on center stage (PHOTOS)

Summer comes to a close as Casper College students return to campus (Gallery)