Outdoors

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

CASPER, Wyo. — The 49th annual “Wyoming Wildlife” magazine contest gives outdoor photographers a chance to have their photos featured in the magazine and win other prizes. “Winning entries will... Read more »

10/14/19 5:25 PM

Lost hunter rescued after 2 nights in Bighorns

A Kansas man who was separated from his hunting party was found by rescuers on Wednesday evening after spending two nights and two days lost in the Bighorns. According to... Read more »

10/03/19 4:48 AM

Wyoming watercraft registration on pause until November

CASPER, Wyo. — Watercraft registration in Wyoming is closed for the month of October. “Watercraft registrations will resume again November 1, 2019 at Game and Fish offices and online, with one-year registrations valid... Read more »

09/30/19 12:47 PM

Nominees sought for ‘Wyoming Outdoor Hall of Fame’

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking nominations for their “Wyoming Outdoor Hall of Fame.” “Potential inductees are those who made a significant, lasting, lifetime contribution... Read more »

09/30/19 12:38 PM

Perspectives vary on proposal to dump oilfield wastewater into Boysen Reservoir

CASPER, Wyo. — Texas-based Aethon Energy is seeking a permit to dump 8.27 million gallons of oilfield wastewater per day into the Boysen Reservoir and the Wind and Big Horn... Read more »

09/25/19 2:47 PM

Park service veteran named Yellowstone’s chief ranger

CASPER, Wyo. — A 20-year veteran of the National Park Service has been named as Yellowstone’s new chief of Resource and Visitor Protection. Sarah Davis becomes Yellowstone’s 18th chief ranger.... Read more »

09/25/19 12:48 PM

Another hunter mauled by grizzly in southwestern Montana

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A fourth hunter has been injured by a grizzly bear in less than 10 days in the Gravelly Mountains in southwestern Montana. Fish, Wildlife and Parks... Read more »

09/25/19 12:25 PM

BLM HQ will share a building with oil and gas companies

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — The Bureau of Land Management is moving its headquarters to an office building in Colorado that also houses oil and gas organizations, drawing criticism from... Read more »

09/23/19 5:33 AM

Volunteers repair Ponderosa Park outhouse; next step shelter (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Before the 2012 Sheep Herder Hill Fire ravaged Ponderosa Park on the east end of Casper Mountain, recreationists of various types frequented the shelter and outhouse there.... Read more »

09/19/19 2:35 PM

Yellowstone and Grand Teton open up access to e-bikes

CASPER, Wyo. — Electronic bicycles are now allowed in Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Glacier National Parks on pathways where traditional bikes are also permitted. “E-bikes are also allowed on the... Read more »

09/19/19 11:40 AM

After causing vehicle damage, county addressing Rotary Park gate malfunction

CASPER, Wyo. — Rotary Park at the base of Casper Mountain is open year-round, but closes to the public from dusk until dawn. A gate leading into and out of... Read more »

09/17/19 1:06 PM

Hunters and anglers to be celebrated at Cowboys game versus UNLV

CASPER, Wyo. — National Hunting and Fishing Day is Saturday, Sept. 28. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will be celebrating with various activities leading up to and during the... Read more »

09/17/19 11:32 AM

Candidates for Natrona County Parks director may apply through Oct. 9

CASPER, Wyo. — The circumstances surrounding former Natrona County Parks Director Matt Buhler’s departure from his position remain unclear. The county, however, is seeking applications to select a new parks... Read more »

09/16/19 11:36 AM

Private signs on public road to Muddy Mountain to be removed

CASPER, Wyo. — A private landowner has placed private property and no trespassing signs along Natrona County Road 505. This road, also called South Circle Drive, is a public road... Read more »

09/10/19 10:28 AM

Glendo and Guernsey water levels to be lowered

CASPER, Wyo. — The water level at both Glendo and Guernsey Reservoirs will be lowered as the irrigation season is coming to a close. The Guernsey water levels will begin... Read more »

09/03/19 4:41 PM

Person found safe during weekend North Platte Search and Rescue effort

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County Officials are saying that a missing person was recovered safely Sunday night, after a Search and Rescue effort on the North Platte River between the River... Read more »

09/03/19 2:07 PM

Toxic algae bloom advisory in effect at Pathfinder Reservoir

CASPER, Wyo. — A harmful cyanobaterical bloom advisory has been issued for Pathfinder Reservoir. Satellite imagery confirmed elevated level of the blooms, which are also known as blue-green algae blooms,... Read more »

08/29/19 6:21 PM

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

Night Crawler 12-hour overnight challenge returns tomorrow

Justin Kinner has the ultra running bug. Big time. The high school Nordic ski instructor has always been athletic. When his brother convinced him to try an ultra marathon in... Read more »

08/22/19 8:38 AM

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

CASPER, Wyo. — “Extensive” renovations of the historic Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel in Yellowstone National Park are complete, according to the National Park Service. People are invited to a ribbon-cutting... Read more »

08/21/19 11:01 AM

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

CASPER, Wyo. — A $15,000 donation from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will provide about 46,500 acres of hunting and fishing access in Wyoming. That will support the Wyoming Game... Read more »

08/19/19 12:11 PM

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

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

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

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

Map shows landslides around Casper, areas of moderate hazard

CASPER, Wyo. — A “Wyoming Geologic Hazards” map shows where some landslides have occurred and highlights areas susceptible to futures events. “Landslides happen every year in Wyoming,” the Wyoming State... Read more »

08/01/19 11:41 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

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Outdoors

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

New stamp art contest calls for accurate depictions of osprey

Nomination call for ‘Wyoming Youth Conservationist of the Year’

Hunter group seeks to bar bikes, ATVs, in Wyoming wild areas

Hunter group seeks to bar bikes, ATVs, in Wyoming wild areas

First Lady Melania Trump visits Jackson Hole (Photos)

Lost hunter rescued after 2 nights in Bighorns

Wyoming watercraft registration on pause until November

Nominees sought for ‘Wyoming Outdoor Hall of Fame’

Perspectives vary on proposal to dump oilfield wastewater into Boysen Reservoir

Park service veteran named Yellowstone’s chief ranger

Another hunter mauled by grizzly in southwestern Montana

BLM HQ will share a building with oil and gas companies

Volunteers repair Ponderosa Park outhouse; next step shelter (PHOTOS)

Yellowstone and Grand Teton open up access to e-bikes

After causing vehicle damage, county addressing Rotary Park gate malfunction

Hunters and anglers to be celebrated at Cowboys game versus UNLV

Candidates for Natrona County Parks director may apply through Oct. 9

Private signs on public road to Muddy Mountain to be removed

Glendo and Guernsey water levels to be lowered

Person found safe during weekend North Platte Search and Rescue effort

Toxic algae bloom advisory in effect at Pathfinder Reservoir

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

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

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

Wyoming sees decrease in national park visits

Greater sage grouse counts show 3-year downward trend

Wyo. ‘Master Anglers’ catch 190 trophy fish

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

Wyoming native appointed as BLM’s acting director

Map shows landslides around Casper, areas of moderate hazard

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

Crime

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Community

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

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Midwest lagging as Casper high schools see performance improvements

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Natrona students stay safety sharp with bus evacuation drills

Midwest lagging as Casper high schools see performance improvements

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