Outdoors

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

CASPER, Wyo. — Want to get a belly full of Casper Mountain berries? That may be more easily said than done. As she forages on public areas of the mountain,... Read more »

08/22/19 4:35 PM

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation helps provide 46,500 acres of Wyo. hunting, fishing access

08/19/19 12:11 PM

Aggressive bears close portion of Grand Teton National Park

08/18/19 12:40 AM

Climate change threatens US West river despite wet winter

By FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Snow swamped mountains across the U.S. West last winter, leaving enough to thrill skiers into the summer, swelling rivers and streams... Read more »

08/15/19 4:52 AM

Yellowstone sees 2,294,690 visits in 2019 through July

CASPER, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park saw 2,294,690 visits this year through July. That is down 1.19% over the same time period from a year ago. 936,062 visits took place... Read more »

08/13/19 11:35 AM

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

Agreement stops cyanide trap use on Wyoming public land

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — U.S. wildlife officials have agreed to stop using a certain cyanide trap to help control predators on 10 million acres of public lands in Wyoming. In... Read more »

08/12/19 10:05 AM

Wyoming sees decrease in national park visits

CASPER, Wyo. — Less people have visited national parks in Wyoming in the first half of 2019 compared with a year ago. “For the first six months of 2019, visits... Read more »

08/08/19 5:34 PM

Greater sage grouse counts show 3-year downward trend

August 6, 2019 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile Greater sage grouse populations in Idaho, Nevada and Oregon have fallen for a third consecutive year, spring counts indicate, supporting fears the troubled... Read more »

08/07/19 1:21 PM

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

Wyo. ‘Master Anglers’ catch 190 trophy fish

CASPER, Wyo. — So far this summer, Wyoming anglers have caught at least 190 trophy-sized fish. That is the number of trophy fish that have been reported to the Wyoming... Read more »

08/05/19 1:32 PM

YNP: Historic Mount Holmes Fire Lookout in Yellowstone burned due to lightning

The Yellowstone National Park communications office said today that the historic Mount Holmes Fire Lookout was destroyed by a lightening strike. The fire started on July 16, after a severe... Read more »

08/05/19 12:03 PM

Forest Service wants to trim habitat for sage grouse

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service wants to reduce designated habitat in Wyoming and Nevada for a ground-dwelling bird. The agency said Friday its plan would target 200... Read more »

08/02/19 1:02 PM

Wyoming native appointed as BLM’s acting director

CASPER, Wyo. — Cheyenne native William Pendley has been appointed as acting director for the United States Bureau of Land Management. Wyoming’s U.S. Senator Mike Enzi praised Pendley’s appointment on... Read more »

08/02/19 10:34 AM

Bison attacks teenager in North Dakota National Park

CASPER, Wyo. — A 17-year-old from Colorado, visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota, was attacked by a bison and hospitalized on July 27, 2019 A visitor was injured by... Read more »

07/31/19 2:46 PM

Yellowstone sets lottery for unguided snowmobile permits

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Starting on Thursday, people can apply for permits to snowmobile in Yellowstone National Park without a commercial guide during the next winter season. Under... Read more »

07/31/19 11:45 AM

Opponent of nation’s public lands is picked to oversee them

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has put a conservative advocate who argues for selling off the nation’s public lands in charge of the nation’s nearly 250 million public acres.... Read more »

07/30/19 6:30 AM

Historic Wyoming lodge remains open after fire

DUBOIS, Wyo. (AP) — A fire damaged the historic Brooks Lake Lodge in northwest Wyoming this past weekend, but the 98-year-old lodge remains open thanks to quick action by staff... Read more »

07/29/19 11:10 AM

Child charged, flipped by bison in Yellowstone

A nine-year-old girl and a bull bison had a frightening encounter in Yellowstone National Park. According to a National Park Services release, the incident happened on Monday afternoon when witnesses... Read more »

07/23/19 4:00 PM

Video: Oil City’s paddle board flotilla floats the Platte

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper has plenty of outdoor play options in the summer, and one of those is paddle boarding the North Platte River. Paddle boards are flat floating water... Read more »

07/23/19 9:34 AM

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

Girl Scouts reveal new badges, including ‘Outdoor High Adventure’ [PHOTOS]

CASPER, Wyo. — Girl Scouts in grades K-12 now have 42 new badges “that allow them to make their own choices about how they want to experience and influence the... Read more »

07/16/19 4:05 PM

Muddy mountain firewood permits available

Casper, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Casper Field Office says that firewood permits are now available for the Muddy Mountain area. They said on Tuesday, July 2 that... Read more »

07/02/19 9:51 AM

‘Fly Your WY’ contest asks for best Wyoming road trip itineraries

CASPER, Wyo. — Anyone who thinks they can plan a great road trip in Wyoming may want to consider entering a 2019 “Fly Your WY Road Trip Contest.” The Wyoming... Read more »

07/01/19 5:01 PM

New boating blood alcohol limits in effect July 1

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature passed a bill which sets the legal blood alcohol limit while operating a boat at 0.08%, the same as driving a motor vehicle. That... Read more »

07/01/19 2:01 PM

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

Algae blooms in Wyoming water pose risks to humans, pets, other animals

CASPER, Wyo. — Cyanobacterial blooms from blue-green algae in water can be toxic to humans, pets and other animals. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality Water Quality Division warned of... Read more »

06/24/19 11:14 AM

Casper camping restrictions hike closer

CASPER, Wyo. — Rules for camping within Casper City Limits are a step closer to going into effect. The Casper City Council voted on second reading Tuesday, June 18 to... Read more »

06/18/19 7:57 PM

Big game hunting license draw results to be announced June 20

CASPER, Wyo. — Hunters will soon know whether they will receive licenses to go after big game in Wyoming. Draw results for resident elk, deer and antelope licenses and nonresident... Read more »

06/18/19 1:22 PM

Young mountain lion captured near Casper gun club

CASPER, Wyo. — A young male mountain lion was captured near the Rocky Mountain Gun Club on the morning of Monday, June 17. The mountain lion was discovered on a... Read more »

06/17/19 1:43 PM

Game & Fish: Don’t approach injured or abandoned wildlife

CASPER, Wyo. — When people want to help wildlfe they think are hurt or abandoned, the Wyoming Game & Fish Department says they should not approach these animals themselves. “It’s... Read more »

06/13/19 1:23 PM

WDH: West Nile virus already active in Wyoming

A case of West Nile virus has already been detected in Campbell County, raising fears of the virus getting an earlier than usual start in the state. According to a... Read more »

06/10/19 1:42 PM

Game & Fish seeking input on proposed Wyoming hunting regulation changes

CASPER, Wyo. — As they consider changing some hunting regulations, the Wyoming Game & Fish Department is seeking public comment. People have until 5 p.m. June 17 to submit those... Read more »

06/10/19 12:52 PM

Wyoming Cutt-Slam challenges anglers to catch trout subspecies

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming has four subspecies of cutthroat trout. Those are the Bonneville, Colorado River, Snake River and Yellowstone. The Wyoming Cutt-Slam challenges anglers to net these four trout... Read more »

06/10/19 12:32 PM

Students help the newly opened Journey Elementary Greenhouse ‘get orgnisd’ (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Student-grown plants, sprouting and green, are basking inside of the new Journey Elementary School Greenhouse. The kids came into the greenhouse on Friday, June 7, collecting seedlings... Read more »

06/07/19 11:58 AM

2019 Wyoming Outdoor Expo saw record attendance

CASPER, Wyo. — A record 6,382 people attended the 2019 Wyoming Outdoor Expo in May. The expo ran from May 9-11, drawing students, families and outdoor enthusiasts to explore the... Read more »

06/06/19 4:11 PM

Lawmakers eye stricter trespass laws at agriculture’s request

June 5, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile GILLETTE — A legislative committee will consider a bill that would subject a person to criminal trespass charges even when that person was unaware he... Read more »

06/06/19 1:29 PM

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Outdoors

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

Night Crawler 12-hour overnight challenge returns tomorrow

Yellowstone to celebrate re-opening of historic Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel

Wyo. DEQ: 4 current advisories warn of dangerous blue-green algae blooms

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation helps provide 46,500 acres of Wyo. hunting, fishing access

Aggressive bears close portion of Grand Teton National Park

Climate change threatens US West river despite wet winter

Yellowstone sees 2,294,690 visits in 2019 through July

Trump overhauls endangered species protections

Agreement stops cyanide trap use on Wyoming public land

Wyoming sees decrease in national park visits

Greater sage grouse counts show 3-year downward trend

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

Wyo. ‘Master Anglers’ catch 190 trophy fish

YNP: Historic Mount Holmes Fire Lookout in Yellowstone burned due to lightning

Forest Service wants to trim habitat for sage grouse

Wyoming native appointed as BLM’s acting director

Bison attacks teenager in North Dakota National Park

Yellowstone sets lottery for unguided snowmobile permits

Opponent of nation’s public lands is picked to oversee them

Historic Wyoming lodge remains open after fire

Child charged, flipped by bison in Yellowstone

Video: Oil City’s paddle board flotilla floats the Platte

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

Girl Scouts reveal new badges, including ‘Outdoor High Adventure’ [PHOTOS]

Muddy mountain firewood permits available

‘Fly Your WY’ contest asks for best Wyoming road trip itineraries

New boating blood alcohol limits in effect July 1

Mindful gardening can benefit Wyoming wildlife

Algae blooms in Wyoming water pose risks to humans, pets, other animals

Casper camping restrictions hike closer

Big game hunting license draw results to be announced June 20

Young mountain lion captured near Casper gun club

Game & Fish: Don’t approach injured or abandoned wildlife

WDH: West Nile virus already active in Wyoming

Game & Fish seeking input on proposed Wyoming hunting regulation changes

Wyoming Cutt-Slam challenges anglers to catch trout subspecies

Students help the newly opened Journey Elementary Greenhouse ‘get orgnisd’ (PHOTOS)

2019 Wyoming Outdoor Expo saw record attendance

Lawmakers eye stricter trespass laws at agriculture’s request

Crime

AP

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

Texas executes man in 1998 slaying of college student

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

Arts

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)

Public input on proposed air ambulance Medicaid waiver sought

Priority transportation projects for the Casper area identified

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?

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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)