Animals

Livestock losses due to grey wolves? Wyoming considers new compensation program

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature is considering a bill that would create a new program to compensate ranchers if they experience livestock losses due to grey wolves. The proposed... Read more »

01/16/20 11:48 AM

Wyoming Game and Fish ‘condemn’ Grand Teton aerial mountain goat gunning

01/16/20 9:45 AM

Yellowstone reports lowest visitation since 2014

01/15/20 12:43 PM

2,170 acres of public hunting and fishing access possible thanks to Cheyenne Field Archers donation

01/14/20 11:26 AM

Mountain lion hunt area closes in Wyoming

01/14/20 11:15 AM

Record number of anglers complete Wyoming’s 2019 ‘Cutt-Slam’ challenge

01/14/20 10:41 AM

Montana woman runs draft horse sanctuary near Livingston

By SHAYLEE RAGAR Bozeman Daily Chronicle LIVINGSTON, Mont. (AP) — When Deborah Derr enters the pasture, she’s immediately flanked by two massive draft horses looking for attention. She knows the... Read more »

01/13/20 2:47 AM

Wyoming Governor announces support for Trump NEPA rollback

CASPER, Wyo. — Governor Mark Gordon has issued a statement regarding President Donald Trump’s announcement that the President was seeking to “modernize National Environmental Policy Act regulations. In a dramatic... Read more »

01/10/20 11:17 AM

Over 1,000 animals killed illegally in Utah in 2019

CASPER, Wyo. — 1,050 animals were illegally killed in Utah in 2019. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources say that is a slight increase over 2018. “The total combined value... Read more »

01/09/20 3:49 PM

Mountain lion activity reported in Jackson, students urged to use caution

CASPER, Wyo. — A mountain lion has been spotted near a trail in Jackson. With reports of the mountain lion near High School Butte, the Teton County School District urged... Read more »

01/08/20 4:13 PM

Wish a fish from a Petri dish? Lab-grown yellowtail could ease pressure on fisheries

CASPER, Wyo. — A San Diego-based company has demonstrated a lab-grown fish product they say could alleviate pressure on fisheries. “With demand for seafood at an all-time high, and supply... Read more »

01/08/20 10:59 AM

New CPD K9 aids in arrest of two in drug case

One of the Casper Police Department’s newest K9s assisted in two felony arrests Monday. Shortly before 10:00 pm, January 6, 2020, Casper Police officers report they conducted a traffic stop... Read more »

01/07/20 9:57 AM

Hunter kills mountain lion after it reportedly kills dog in Idaho

CASPER, Wyo. — A hunter killed an adult male mountain lion after the animal reportedly attacked and “partially consumed a domestic dog at a residence a few miles south of... Read more »

01/06/20 4:03 PM

Man battling bone cancer becomes Wyoming’s first ‘Ultimate Angler’

CASPER, Wyo. — A 60 year old Riverton man has become the first person to acheive “Ultimate Angler” status in Wyoming. “A major health issue didn’t keep Danny Kurttila from... Read more »

01/06/20 2:04 PM

Four mule deer poached and left to waste near Teton Dam

CASPER, Wyo. — Four mule deer have been reported poached near Teton Dam in eastern Idaho. The deer were “shot and left to waste…between Dec. 24 and 28,” Idaho Fish... Read more »

01/03/20 1:13 PM

Bird shredders? Number of birds killed by wind turbines dwarfed by buildings, electric lines, more

CASPER, Wyo. — Wind turbines are sometimes cited as a risk to birds. While about 140,000-500,000 birds die from collisions with turbines each year in the United States, those numbers... Read more »

12/30/19 1:08 PM

Wyoming hunting applications set to open Jan. 2

CASPER, Wyo. — Applications to hunt six Wyoming big game species and wild turkey will open Jan. 2. “Beginning at 8 a.m., resident and nonresident hunters can begin to submit... Read more »

12/26/19 4:30 PM

Shed antler and horn hunting to close Jan. 1 in many Wyoming areas

CASPER, Wyo. — Shed antler and horn hunting season is set to close Jan. 1 “for many sections of public land, state land and Wyoming Game and Fish Commission wildlife... Read more »

12/26/19 3:53 PM

Natrona County citizen claims hundreds lost in corgi fraud

CASPER, Wyo. — Investigators are saying that a person claiming to be a dog breeder, who took nearly $900 from a Natrona County resident, was likely a fraud. Natrona County... Read more »

12/26/19 2:24 PM

5 mountain lion attacks on dogs in one week, 3 dogs die in Idaho

CASPER, Wyo. — Five mountain lion attacks on dogs were reported in the span of a week in the Wood River Valley in Idaho. Three dogs died as a result... Read more »

12/26/19 9:29 AM

Wyoming wildlife disease expert named ‘Wildlife Professional of the Year’

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Chapter of the Wildlife Society have selected their “Wildlife Professional of the Year.” Hank Edwards, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Health Laboratory supervisor is... Read more »

12/23/19 2:17 PM

Several mountain goats killed this winter on Wyoming roadway; drivers urged caution

CASPER, Wyo. — Three mountain goats have already been hit and killed by vehicles in the Snake River Canyon this year. “Each winter, mountain goats that inhabit the high cliffs... Read more »

12/23/19 10:21 AM

Whitetail buck poached, left to waste in Montana

CASPER, Wyo. — A whitetail buck deer has been found poached in Montana. “The whitetail buck was likely shot sometime early on Tuesday, Dec. 17,” Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks... Read more »

12/20/19 9:31 AM

Yellowstone wolf pups killed on roadway

CASPER, Wyo. — Two wolf pups were struck and killed by a vehicle in Yellowstone, according to a statement from park officials. On Tuesday, November 19, 2019, two wolves from... Read more »

12/18/19 9:19 AM

Deer poached near tennis courts in Boise park (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Officials are seeking information on the case of a buck mule deer which was apparently poached inside of a Boise, Idaho park. “Fish and Game conservation officer... Read more »

12/16/19 4:39 PM

Yellowstone’s eight or nine wolf packs easier to spot in winter (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Yellowstone officials say that winter is a good time time to spot wolves in the park “because snow cover makes wolves stand out from the vegetation.” “Carcasses... Read more »

12/16/19 2:21 PM

Up to $10K prize for catching invasive predator fish in Wyoming reservoirs

CASPER, Wyo. — Burbot is a species of predator fish that has been illegally introduced to some Wyoming reservoirs. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department says that burbot “have become... Read more »

12/16/19 1:40 PM

Wyoming man hooks lake trout in contest, wins $100 plus chance at grand prize

CASPER, Wyo. — A new ice fishing contest called the “Buckboard Pup-ulation Control Contest” offers people prizes for catching tagged lake trout from the Flaming Gorge Reservoir. “On December 10,... Read more »

12/12/19 2:41 PM

Montana couple facing charges for alleged poaching of three elk, two deer

CASPER, Wyo. — A Montana couple are both facing charges for their alleged involvement in the poaching of three elk and two deer. “A Belfry couple was charged this fall... Read more »

12/11/19 5:39 PM

Deputies rescue stranded deer from pond with lasso

CASPER, Wyo. — Authorities in Sublette County Wyoming say that a stranded deer has been rescued from a pond near the Wyoming community of Daniel. Sublette County Sheriff’s Office officials... Read more »

12/11/19 8:47 AM

‘Feathers and Fur’- wildlife and energy development topic for Werner presentation

CASPER, Wyo. — A series of wildlife presentations, free and open to the public, hosted by Casper College’s Werner Wildlife Museum continues in December with a presentation from two biologists.... Read more »

12/09/19 12:40 PM

Cow elk poached, domestic cow shot, later euthanized in Idaho

CASPER, Wyo. — A cow elk was shot and left to waste and a domestic cow was shot and injured in Idaho on Nov. 27. “While evidence was collected at... Read more »

12/04/19 12:23 PM

Multiple poachings in less than two weeks include ‘spike’ bull elk in Montana

CASPER, Wyo. — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wardens are seeking information on several different “big game poaching cases that have happened in less than two weeks.” The first of... Read more »

12/03/19 2:49 PM

More women, less men hunting and fishing in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The number of women hunting and fishing in Wyoming appears to be on the rise. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department says that the number of women... Read more »

12/03/19 12:47 PM

Puppies rescued in Utah, had been sheltering in a sheep carcass (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — A couple rescued three puppies they found while snowmobiling in Utah on Sunday, Dec. 1. “On Sunday afternoon Search & Rescue was up at the Monte Cristo... Read more »

12/03/19 11:27 AM

Buck mule deer found shot and left to waste in Montana, head cut off

CASPER, Wyo. — A buck mule deer has been found shot and left to waster near Brusett, Montana. “A mule deer buck was shot and left to waste near Brusett... Read more »

11/29/19 10:38 AM

Amenities options for possible east side Casper dog park discussed (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s east side could get a new off-leash dog park. The dog park space would be constructed at city-owned property behind Rocky Mountain Oncology. Parks and Recreation... Read more »

11/26/19 5:50 PM

Wyoming wild turkeys joined festive feasts only in 1955

CASPER, Wyo. — In fall 2018, 1,078 wild Wyoming turkeys were harvested by 1,699 hunters, according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. While turkeys are a mainstay of the... Read more »

11/26/19 1:56 PM

Bull moose poached, left to waste south of Butte, Montana

CASPER, Wyo. ― A bull moose has been found poached in an area of the Highland Mountains south of Butte, Montana. “The moose was shot between Nov. 15 and 22,... Read more »

11/26/19 10:37 AM

Trump signs animal cruelty act into law, making ‘animal crush videos’ a felony

CASPER, Wyo. — The Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act (PACT Act) makes it a federal felony to crush, burn, drown, suffocate, impale or otherwise cause serious injury to animals including mammals,... Read more »

11/26/19 10:23 AM

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Animals

Livestock losses due to grey wolves? Wyoming considers new compensation program

Wyoming Game and Fish ‘condemn’ Grand Teton aerial mountain goat gunning

Yellowstone reports lowest visitation since 2014

2,170 acres of public hunting and fishing access possible thanks to Cheyenne Field Archers donation

Mountain lion hunt area closes in Wyoming

Record number of anglers complete Wyoming’s 2019 ‘Cutt-Slam’ challenge

Montana woman runs draft horse sanctuary near Livingston

Wyoming Governor announces support for Trump NEPA rollback

Over 1,000 animals killed illegally in Utah in 2019

Mountain lion activity reported in Jackson, students urged to use caution

Wish a fish from a Petri dish? Lab-grown yellowtail could ease pressure on fisheries

New CPD K9 aids in arrest of two in drug case

Hunter kills mountain lion after it reportedly kills dog in Idaho

Man battling bone cancer becomes Wyoming’s first ‘Ultimate Angler’

Four mule deer poached and left to waste near Teton Dam

Bird shredders? Number of birds killed by wind turbines dwarfed by buildings, electric lines, more

Wyoming hunting applications set to open Jan. 2

Shed antler and horn hunting to close Jan. 1 in many Wyoming areas

Natrona County citizen claims hundreds lost in corgi fraud

5 mountain lion attacks on dogs in one week, 3 dogs die in Idaho

Wyoming wildlife disease expert named ‘Wildlife Professional of the Year’

Several mountain goats killed this winter on Wyoming roadway; drivers urged caution

Whitetail buck poached, left to waste in Montana

Yellowstone wolf pups killed on roadway

Deer poached near tennis courts in Boise park (PHOTOS)

Yellowstone’s eight or nine wolf packs easier to spot in winter (PHOTOS)

Up to $10K prize for catching invasive predator fish in Wyoming reservoirs

Wyoming man hooks lake trout in contest, wins $100 plus chance at grand prize

Montana couple facing charges for alleged poaching of three elk, two deer

Deputies rescue stranded deer from pond with lasso

‘Feathers and Fur’- wildlife and energy development topic for Werner presentation

Cow elk poached, domestic cow shot, later euthanized in Idaho

Multiple poachings in less than two weeks include ‘spike’ bull elk in Montana

More women, less men hunting and fishing in Wyoming

Puppies rescued in Utah, had been sheltering in a sheep carcass (PHOTOS)

Buck mule deer found shot and left to waste in Montana, head cut off

Amenities options for possible east side Casper dog park discussed (PHOTOS)

Wyoming wild turkeys joined festive feasts only in 1955

Bull moose poached, left to waste south of Butte, Montana

Trump signs animal cruelty act into law, making ‘animal crush videos’ a felony

Crime

AP

FBI arrests 3 alleged white supremacists ahead of rally

Cheyenne woman facing charges after allegedly fleeing scene of head on collision

Casper police: law preventing releasing name of alleged sexual abuse suspect

City releases statement on voyeurism at city facilities

Casper Police arrest school employee on recommended Sexual Abuse charge

Obituaries

Community

Obituaries- Gardner, Eckelberg

Obituaries- Frank

Wrestler Rocky Johnson, Dwayne Johnson’s father, dead at 75

Obituaries- Sjostrom, Clapp, Schroeder

Obituaries- Bender, Herstein-Bihr, Olson

Community

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NWS Special Weather Statement: High winds, snow for Friday

Ft. Caspar Museum hosts Lunch and Learn with Railroads and The West

Officials recommend women get screened for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Obituaries- Gardner, Eckelberg

Wyoming

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WYDOT advises weather to impact I-80 and I-25 Friday

Survey of Plains, Western bankers says rural economy growing

NCSD issues statement: police arrest school employee alleged to sexually abuse minor

Enzi touts passage of new North American trade deal, Barrasso credits Trump

Casper Police arrest school employee on recommended Sexual Abuse charge

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