CASPER, Wyo. — Local canines had a barking good time at Mike Sedar Pool today, as the local park hosted its annual Pooch Pool Party. Dozens of dogs and dog owners took part in the festivities throughout the day, enjoying one of the final weekends of summer before fall fully sets in.
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(PHOTOS) Tragedy leads Casper woman to train therapy dogs for veterans
CASPER, Wyo. — Carol Salveson got a phone call in March 2017. It’s the kind of phone call that no parent should ever have to take. Bobby was a decorated Green Beret who had served two tours, one in Afghanistan and the other in Iraq. He was home, and he should’ve been safe. But like […]
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(PHOTOS) Cheyenne firefighters rescue bear from tree
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — An unexpected visitor stopped by Cheyenne the weekend of Sept. 9. A resident called to report a bear near Clear Creek Park. Its paw appeared to be hurt but it managed to climb up into a tree, according to a Facebook post by the Cheyenne Police Department. Officers worked with the Wyoming […]
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(VIDEO) Wondrous Wyoming: Bear steals bird feeder on Casper Mountain
CASPER, Wyo. — Wondrous Wyoming is usually a photo of our beautiful state, but Wyoming is wild, too. This video, shared by Gary Crosby, shows a bear that recently climbed onto his Casper Mountain home deck, about 12 feet off the ground. It jumped up on the railing, another 3 feet, and then reached out […]
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Wyoming is killing Colorado’s wolves, again, and the state’s keeping it secret
Wyoming officials say they’re muzzled, citing statute that protects the identity of those who legally kill wolves as grounds for not sharing any information with the public or even officials south of the state line.
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Metro Animal Services facilities get a boost from fifth-cent funds
CASPER, Wyo. — Metro Animal Services is set to use funds from One Cent No. 17, a cycle of the optional 1% sales tax also known as fifth-cent, in the amount of $150,000 for facility upgrades, with the aim of providing an enhanced experience for both the community and the animals Metro cares for, according […]
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How to wrangle Grand Teton crowds? Park seeks public input.
As visitation grows, GTNP is looking for input on how users view management instead of proposing specific plans like timed-entry or park reservations.
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Killing more lions to boost Wyoming deer draws scant support
by Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile Laramie resident Sylvia Bagdonas asked Wyoming Game and Fish commissioners to “not disappoint the public” as they mull a 50% hike in mountain lion hunting in western Wyoming to help mule deer populations that took a beating last winter. “After reading news accounts about this proposal it seems that the boosts in hunting quotas […]
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Caution advised as Yellowstone enters elk mating season
CASPER, Wyo. — The annual elk mating season, widely known as the rut, has started in Yellowstone National Park, and park officials are issuing stern warnings to visitors to keep their distance and prioritize safety. During this season, bull elk are especially unpredictable and can act aggressively, posing risks to those who get too close. […]
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Game and Fish: Sage grouse lek activity increases
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Male sage grouse numbers were up at active mating grounds this year, which wildlife managers are contributing to good moisture that benefitted habitat combined with natural population cycles. This spring, observers counted 21 male sage grouse per active mating ground, or lek, totaling over 18,000 male birds seen on 81% of known, […]
