Animals

Bison back on new Badlands land for first time since 1870 (VIDEO)

CASPER, Wyo. — Bison have been released in a 22,000 acre area of Badlands National Park, returning them to an area they haven’t set hoof on since 1870. Four bison... Read more »

10/14/19 12:17 PM

Roundup of hundreds of wild horses planned in Wyoming

WORLAND, Wyo. (AP) — U.S. officials plan to round up hundreds of wild horses in northern Wyoming. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced Tuesday the roundup will happen on... Read more »

10/02/19 9:12 AM

Black dogs get snubbed when it comes time for adoption

CASPER, Wyo. — Several animal shelters around Wyoming are celebrating National Black Dog Day on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The day has been established to bring awareness that black dogs face... Read more »

10/01/19 1:25 PM

Dogs are sentient beings; owners face fines up to $2,550 for failure to exercise

CASPER, Wyo. — A new bill that is a first of its kind in Australia declares animals as sentient beings. The Australian Capital Territory legislation also imposes up to $3,750... Read more »

09/27/19 1:22 PM

Hunters asked to take elk blood samples, help monitor brucellosis (VIDEO)

CASPER, Wyo. — Elk hunters in brucellosis monitoring areas in Wyoming are asked to take and submit blood samples to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Most of the monitoring... Read more »

09/17/19 11:16 AM

Violet- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

“Violet” 2 Months Old Female Domestic Short Hair Kittens! Kittens! and more kittens!!!! Sweet Violet is one of many kittens that are currently in the shelter and available for adoption.... Read more »

09/12/19 1:05 PM

Raptors migrating, public invited to ‘Hawkwatch’ in Yellowstone

CASPER, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park is inviting the public to a Saturday Sept. 21 “Hayden Valley Hawkwatch.” People can bring binoculars to come watch raptors and learn about bird... Read more »

09/12/19 11:55 AM

Advisory group: all wind, solar projects in migration corridors need review (VIDEO)

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s Big Game Migration Corridor Advisory group has come up with a set of recommendations to better manage such corridors for the interests of... Read more »

09/09/19 1:42 PM

Yellowstone warns of bull elk aggression as rutting season starts

CASPER, Wyo. — The elk rut has begun in Yellowstone National Park. Bull elk can be particularly dangerous this time of year and the National Park Service is warning people... Read more »

09/03/19 4:25 PM

Wedge- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

“Wedge” 1 Year Old Male Pit Bull Mix Wedge is a fun guy. He is happy and playful. This good looking young man seems to do well with other dogs... Read more »

08/30/19 3:29 PM

Portions of Yellowstone to close as non-native fish are removed

CASPER, Wyo. — Areas in the central part of Yellowstone National Park will be closed from Sept. 2-13. Biologists will work to remove non-native rainbow and brook trout, park officials... Read more »

08/29/19 2:03 PM

Yellowstone moves 55 male bison under brucellosis quarantine program

CASPER, Wyo. — Some bison have been transferred from Yellowstone National Park to the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Poplar, Montana. “Fifty-five male bison... Read more »

08/23/19 1:17 PM

Executive order aims to protect sage-grouse

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon issued an executive order on Wednesday, Aug. 21 to improve the state’s “Greater sage-grouse Core Area Protection Strategy.” “The new Executive Order streamlines... Read more »

08/21/19 12:34 PM

‘WildLIVE’ cameras aim to connect people to Wyoming wildlife

CASPER, Wyo. — A new live video streaming project know as “WildLIVE” intends to connect people to Wyoming wildlife. “[T]he cameras will stream live on the Game and Fish website... Read more »

08/19/19 12:44 PM

Legislation would provide $1.4 billion to conserve vulnerable wildlife

CASPER, Wyo. — A bipartisan proposal to help conserve 12,000 vulnerable wildlife species and 229 in Wyoming would provide $1.4 billion toward such efforts. The proposed legislation is called “The... Read more »

08/19/19 12:27 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

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

Chronic wasting disease working group meeting Aug. 20-22 in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — A Wyoming Game and Fish Department “chronic wasting disease working group” will be meeting from August 20-22 in Casper. Chronic wasting disease “is widely distributed across Wyoming... Read more »

08/12/19 4:31 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

‘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

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

Two ‘habituated’ Yellowstone bears killed, third to be captured

CASPER, Wyo. — With some black bears in Yellowstone National Park becoming “habituated” after acquiring human food, park officials are urging people to stay away from the animals and to... Read more »

07/25/19 2:59 PM

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

Yellowstone researchers to capture grizzlies through October

CASPER, Wyo. — National Park Service and Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team biologists will be conducting grizzly bear field research through October 31. “Team members will bait and capture bears... Read more »

07/23/19 2:19 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

$1.17 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

Metro Animal Shelter ‘overwhelmed’ with animals after hoarding case (PHOTOS)

Metro Animal Shelter has been crowded this summer, and last night it got even worse. According to Metro Animal Shelter manager Tory Walsh, all of the 65 animals rescued from... Read more »

07/18/19 2:42 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

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

Big game ‘Super Tag’ winners announced

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish has announced the winners of their 2019 “Wyoming Super Tag raffle.” “Most dream about epic hunts; some go on them,” Game and... Read more »

07/16/19 3:05 PM

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Animals

Bison back on new Badlands land for first time since 1870 (VIDEO)

Colt – Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

Montana grizzly euthanized after killing cattle

Reported elk poaching case solved

Grizzly spotting turns out to be a ‘bear-looking llama’

Diseased deer found near elk winter feeding grounds

Roundup of hundreds of wild horses planned in Wyoming

Black dogs get snubbed when it comes time for adoption

Dogs are sentient beings; owners face fines up to $2,550 for failure to exercise

Hunters asked to take elk blood samples, help monitor brucellosis (VIDEO)

Violet- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

Raptors migrating, public invited to ‘Hawkwatch’ in Yellowstone

Advisory group: all wind, solar projects in migration corridors need review (VIDEO)

Yellowstone warns of bull elk aggression as rutting season starts

Wedge- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

Portions of Yellowstone to close as non-native fish are removed

Yellowstone moves 55 male bison under brucellosis quarantine program

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

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

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

Chronic wasting disease working group meeting Aug. 20-22 in Casper

Rescued exotic birds begin journey to Colorado (Photos)

Rescued exotic birds to be relocated to Colorado wildlife foundation

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

Mills Animal Control Completes First Year of Operation

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

Two ‘habituated’ Yellowstone bears killed, third to be captured

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

Yellowstone researchers to capture grizzlies through October

Cheyenne using goats to mitigate vegetation, noxious weeds

$1.17 million grant will support UW mountain bee research

Police asks community to help 65 rescued animals

Metro Animal Shelter ‘overwhelmed’ with animals after hoarding case (PHOTOS)

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

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

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

Big game ‘Super Tag’ winners announced

Crime

Breaking News

Worland man charged with arson, drugs and illegal weapons possession

Recent Arrests (10/11/19 – 10/13/19)

Identity of Sweetwater County Detention Center inmate who died released

Weekly Arrests (10/4/19 – 10/10/19)

Warrant Roundup (10/9/19)

Obituaries

Breaking News

Obituaries: Horton, Ordes

Obituaries: Broderick, Middaugh

Obituaries: Armstrong, Jones, Norris

Obituaries: Bredemeyer, Rosberg, Amick

Obituaries: Collums, BeLow

Community

Breaking News

Kelly Walsh teacher gets $2,395 for career and technical education training

Photo contest offers a shot at a spot in ‘Wyoming Wildlife’ magazine

Natrona students stay safety sharp with bus evacuation drills

Midwest lagging as Casper high schools see performance improvements

Casper Start-Up Challenge finalist: Piggyback Cocktail Co.

Wyoming

Breaking News

Kelly Walsh teacher gets $2,395 for career and technical education training

Photo contest offers a shot at a spot in ‘Wyoming Wildlife’ magazine

Natrona students stay safety sharp with bus evacuation drills

Midwest lagging as Casper high schools see performance improvements

Federal agency to give $12M for Wyoming broadband expansion

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Casper Start-Up Challenge finalist: Piggyback Cocktail Co.

CDC responds with hope – finding your path

State Farm® Agents Mike Lougee, Eric Brinkerhoff and Jason Paris Helps Firefighters Reduce Fire Dangers

Casper Start-Up Challenge finalist: Symmetry Trailers

ServeWyoming and Casper College invite you to shape the future of service!

Galleries

Breaking News

2019 Oil Bowl (Photo Gallery)

Backstory: Remembering the Rex, Casper’s first luxury theater (Photos)