Outdoors

Wyoming may reduce pronghorn hunting licenses by 9,425 due to drought and record spring blizzard

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said Friday that they are proposing reducing the number of pronghorn hunting licenses for the 2021 season. “For the 2021 season,... Read more »

04/16/21 11:21 AM

Famous GTNP grizzly “399” reportedly spotted for first time in 2021

04/16/21 7:18 AM

Wyoming Outdoor ExpoLive featuring online animal, cooking, art, firearms classes and more

04/15/21 5:17 PM

Aquarium owners could earn $1,200 in moss-ball buyback to fight zebra mussels

CASPER, Wyo — Aquarium owners could get could get $1,200 for their aquarium moss balls as Wyoming wildlife managers launch a take-back program aimed at stopping the spread of invasive... Read more »

04/12/21 4:11 PM

Wyoming accepts 1,130 elk brucellosis samples in 2020; Game and Fish thank hunters with rifles and more through raffle

CASPER, Wyo. — People hunting elk in Wyoming in 2020 submitted a total of 1,130 blood samples to help the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s brucellosis research efforts. Brucellosis is... Read more »

04/12/21 3:29 PM

Two Casper residents finish in top 5 of Wyoming pronghorn ‘Collectible Conservation Stamp Art Show’ contest

CASPER, Wyo. — Two Casperites finished in the top five of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s 2022 “Collectible Conservation Stamp Art Show” contest. Casper’s Justin Hayward finished second in... Read more »

04/12/21 3:17 PM

Shed antler hunting closure remains in place in SE Wyo until May 1

CASPER, Wyo —Shed antler hunters are reminded that the seasonal closure for collecting shed antlers and horns remains in place in portions of southeast Wyoming until 6 a.m. on May... Read more »

04/10/21 1:13 PM

BLM allocates federal money to North Platte River development,

CAPER, Wyo — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced this week that the North Platte River Special Recreation Management Area is one of 5 BLM projects to receive recreational... Read more »

04/10/21 9:33 AM

Buffalo man lands ten trophy fish species, becoming Sheridan Region’s first ‘Ultimate Angler’

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Wednesday that Buffalo resident Jared Bailey has become the first “Ultimate Angler” in the Sheridan Region. In order to... Read more »

04/08/21 11:14 AM

7 elk in North Bighorns herd test positive for chronic wasting disease

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Wednesday that chronic wasting disease has been detected in the North Bighorns elk herd unit. Seven elk tested positive... Read more »

04/08/21 11:00 AM

PHOTOS: ‘Run the Red’ 2021 festivities include ultra races, music, food and more in Wyoming’s Red Desert

CASPER, Wyo. — The 2021 “Run the Red” ultra trail races are set to take place on Saturday, Sept. 25 and will feature a number of festivities surrounding the races.... Read more »

04/06/21 3:32 PM

Wyoming lowers minimum age for kids to hunt big game trophy animals

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming is lowering the minimum age for kids to hunt big game trophy animals. Under current law, youth must be at least 12 years old in order... Read more »

04/06/21 1:07 PM

Governor signs bill allowing Wyoming road kill harvesting

CASPER, Wyo. — People will soon have an option to harvest the carcasses of animals they unintentionally hit or see get hit on Wyoming roadways with Governor Mark Gordon signing... Read more »

04/06/21 12:54 PM

Wyoming conservation stamp fees to increase to $21 to help provide reliable hunting and fishing access

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming hunters and anglers will see the fee for annual conervation stamps increase from $9 to $21 with Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signing House Bill 122 into... Read more »

04/05/21 3:09 PM

Potential danger with flushing flows to impact Shoshone River downstream of Buffalo Bill Dam

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is notifying the publci of scheduled flushing flows that will impact the Shoshone River downstream of Buffalo Bill Dam. The flow... Read more »

04/05/21 11:14 AM

Wyoming Game & Fish finds no evidence of poisoning of coyotes found dead on Highway 89

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department say they received a report on March 30 that several dead coyotes had been found along Wyoming Highway 89 near a... Read more »

04/05/21 11:01 AM

Legislature strips Game and Fish of elk feedground closure power

March 30, 2021 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr, WyoFile The Wyoming Legislature on Monday passed a bill that strips the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission of the authority to close any of... Read more »

04/03/21 1:55 PM

Oil City Speaks! ‘So it’s other states’ fault these coal companies can’t stay in business?’

CASPER, Wyo. — Good afternoon! It’s warming up out there ahead of what could be a record hot Easter weekend in the Casper area. We found some cool conversation surrounding... Read more »

04/02/21 4:32 PM

Yellowstone opens for spring bicycling through West Entrance

CASPER, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park announced on Wednesday, March 31 that they have opened the West Entrance to Mammoth Hot Springs for spring bicycling. “Beginning today, March 31, bicyclists... Read more »

03/31/21 4:51 PM

Wyoming Senate pass road kill harvesting bill but remove ‘prior authorization’ permit

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Senate passed House Bill 95 on a third reading vote of 19-11 on Tuesday, a bill which would allow people to harvest road killed animals.... Read more »

03/31/21 2:16 PM

US judge blocks Nevada grazing; sage grouse totals dwindling

By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — A federal judge has blocked a Nevada project that would expand livestock grazing across 400 squares miles (1,036 square kilometers), of... Read more »

03/31/21 12:51 PM

PHOTOS: Forrest Fenn treasure hunter sentenced to federal prison after excavating in Fort Yellowstone cemetery

CASPER, Wyo. — A Utah man has been sentenced to serve six months in federal prison plus six months in home detention “for excavating and damaging archeological resources in the... Read more »

03/31/21 12:36 PM

Natrona County gives 45 days’ notice of intent to adopt new Parks Rules and Regulations

CASPER, Wyo — Natrona County has given the statutorily required 45 days’ notice to the public of the commission’s intent to adopt the update to the existing Natrona County Parks... Read more »

03/30/21 2:52 PM

Wyoming Outdoor Expo virtual again in 2021 due to COVID-19 precautions

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Outdoor Expo, which drew a record 6,382 attendees to the Casper Events Center in 2019, will be held virtually again in 2021 after the in-person... Read more »

03/29/21 2:52 PM

Wyoming aquatic invasive species check stations opening April 10; all boaters must stop

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming “aquatic invasive species” (AIS) inspections stations will resume operations across the state on April 10, according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. All boaters are... Read more »

03/29/21 1:39 PM

PHOTOS: 43 more wolves collared in Wyoming this winter

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Friday that they continued efforts to collar and monitor wolves in the state this winter. “So far this winter,... Read more »

03/29/21 1:31 PM

Wyoming’s New Fork River getting new boat ramp and improved fish habitat

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced on Friday that the New Fork River south of Pinedale will see some work to improve fish habitat and to... Read more »

03/26/21 12:31 PM

Wyoming shed antler hunting season, fishing areas to open May 1

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Tuesday that shed antler hunters should be aware of changes to collection regulations regarding the season opening time. The... Read more »

03/25/21 11:51 AM

PHOTOS: ‘Glory days’ for fishing on the Green River? Trout estimates break records

CASPER,Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Tuesday that surveys of the trout population on the upper Green River indicate the population “is at or near an... Read more »

03/25/21 11:40 AM

Volunteers and donations sought for new mountain bike, hiking trail system in Rock Springs

CASPER, Wyo. — Western Wyoming Community College announced on Thursday that they have donated the use of land west of their residence halls along Gateway Boulevard in Rock Springs for... Read more »

03/25/21 10:21 AM

Yellowstone raises boating and fishing permit fees

CASPER, Wyo. – Yellowstone National Park is announced new increased fees on Wednesday. The additional fees will help conservation efforts, according to a release. “Beginning today, fees for fishing and boating permits in... Read more »

03/24/21 11:03 AM

Wyoming Governor’s Big Game License Coalition raises record ~$1.1M for wildlife conservation

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s office announced on Monday that the Wyoming Governor’s Big Game License Coalition raised about $1.1 million for wildlife conservation efforts in 2020 fundraising. The... Read more »

03/23/21 2:06 PM

Despite La Niña, 2020 second-warmest year on Earth on record; warming rate doubles in past 40 years

CASPER, Wyo. — 2020 was the second warmest year on record despite “a moderately strong La Niña event” in December which “cooled the tropical Pacific Ocean and dampened the global average... Read more »

03/23/21 1:32 PM

UW doc chronicling researchers’ trek to study deer migration premiers online Saturday

CASPER, Wyo — Saturday will see the YouTube premier of “Deer 139,” a University of Wyoming-produced documentary about three women who hike, ski, and packraft an 85-mile stretch of Wyoming... Read more »

03/19/21 5:45 PM

Alcova water levels to rise 5 inches per day starting April 1; will be raised ~10 ft

CASPER, Wyo. — The annual filling of Alcova Reservoir will begin on Thursday, April 1 the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) announced Thursday. “During April, the reservoir will rise approximately 10... Read more »

03/18/21 10:41 AM

Wyoming Game and Fish offering free aquatic invasive species certified inspector training

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Monday that they will be offering training for people to become certified aquatic invasive species (AIS) inspectors at locations... Read more »

03/16/21 12:32 PM

Wyoming hunting, fishing mentoring programs open to women and kids 12+

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Monday that they are seeking people interested in two mentored hunting and fishing programs offered in the Big Horn... Read more »

03/16/21 12:17 PM

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Outdoors

Wyoming may reduce pronghorn hunting licenses by 9,425 due to drought and record spring blizzard

Famous GTNP grizzly “399” reportedly spotted for first time in 2021

Wyoming Outdoor ExpoLive featuring online animal, cooking, art, firearms classes and more

Groups appeal plan to pump oilfield waste into Wyoming aquifer

Casper Regional Landfill offering mulch starting April 19

Wyoming area to see about ~$184M under Great American Outdoors Act

Aquarium owners could earn $1,200 in moss-ball buyback to fight zebra mussels

Wyoming accepts 1,130 elk brucellosis samples in 2020; Game and Fish thank hunters with rifles and more through raffle

Two Casper residents finish in top 5 of Wyoming pronghorn ‘Collectible Conservation Stamp Art Show’ contest

Shed antler hunting closure remains in place in SE Wyo until May 1

BLM allocates federal money to North Platte River development,

Buffalo man lands ten trophy fish species, becoming Sheridan Region’s first ‘Ultimate Angler’

7 elk in North Bighorns herd test positive for chronic wasting disease

PHOTOS: ‘Run the Red’ 2021 festivities include ultra races, music, food and more in Wyoming’s Red Desert

Wyoming lowers minimum age for kids to hunt big game trophy animals

Governor signs bill allowing Wyoming road kill harvesting

Wyoming conservation stamp fees to increase to $21 to help provide reliable hunting and fishing access

Potential danger with flushing flows to impact Shoshone River downstream of Buffalo Bill Dam

Wyoming Game & Fish finds no evidence of poisoning of coyotes found dead on Highway 89

Legislature strips Game and Fish of elk feedground closure power

Oil City Speaks! ‘So it’s other states’ fault these coal companies can’t stay in business?’

Yellowstone opens for spring bicycling through West Entrance

Wyoming Senate pass road kill harvesting bill but remove ‘prior authorization’ permit

US judge blocks Nevada grazing; sage grouse totals dwindling

PHOTOS: Forrest Fenn treasure hunter sentenced to federal prison after excavating in Fort Yellowstone cemetery

Natrona County gives 45 days’ notice of intent to adopt new Parks Rules and Regulations

Wyoming Outdoor Expo virtual again in 2021 due to COVID-19 precautions

Wyoming aquatic invasive species check stations opening April 10; all boaters must stop

PHOTOS: 43 more wolves collared in Wyoming this winter

Wyoming’s New Fork River getting new boat ramp and improved fish habitat

Wyoming shed antler hunting season, fishing areas to open May 1

PHOTOS: ‘Glory days’ for fishing on the Green River? Trout estimates break records

Volunteers and donations sought for new mountain bike, hiking trail system in Rock Springs

Yellowstone raises boating and fishing permit fees

Wyoming Governor’s Big Game License Coalition raises record ~$1.1M for wildlife conservation

Despite La Niña, 2020 second-warmest year on Earth on record; warming rate doubles in past 40 years

UW doc chronicling researchers’ trek to study deer migration premiers online Saturday

Alcova water levels to rise 5 inches per day starting April 1; will be raised ~10 ft

Wyoming Game and Fish offering free aquatic invasive species certified inspector training

Wyoming hunting, fishing mentoring programs open to women and kids 12+

Crime

Crime

Weekly arrest report (4/9/21-4/16/21)

Four Sikhs among victims of Indianapolis mass shooting

Casper Police execute search warrant downtown Friday night

Oil City Police Calls (4/15/21 – 4/16/21)

Recent Arrests (4/15/21 – 4/16/21)

Obituaries

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Obituaries: Young, Scerbo, Galovich

Obituaries: Moore, Perea, Ayers, Biamon

AP source: Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison

Obituaries: Hanson-Sevon, Kamish

Obituaries: Strausner, Ridgeway, Grosenheider

Community

Community

(PHOTOS) Donor Dash 5K brings stories of lives touched by organ and tissue donation

County advises of washout on Smokey Gap Road near Midwest

Casper College T-Bird Trek returns Sept 12 with two half-marathon options, 5K, and 10K

Scott Rudin will ‘step back’ after allegations of bullying

UW profs narrate PBS doc on ‘Wizard of Oz’ author Baum’s life and characters

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Arts

UW profs narrate PBS doc on ‘Wizard of Oz’ author Baum’s life and characters

Central Wyo temps climb through Sunday; near-record cold and more snow on Monday

NCSD to discuss face mask variance at special meeting Monday

Gardeners encouraged to grow extra to fight hunger in Wyoming

Gordon says Biden oil and gas policies discriminate against ‘the people of Wyoming’

Promoted

Education

UW at Casper’s Newest Faculty Member

UW at Casper’s New BAS Program Director

Meet Derek – One of Jason’s Friends

Local Casper company featured in LAND Magazine

The GEO Group seeks applicants for Security Officer positions

Galleries

Backstory

Backstory: When a beloved, aging Casper school was sacrificed for a midcentury masterpiece

Creators of alley photo shoot featuring topless models aim to spotlight rape culture, double-standards