Outdoors

New Mexico granting fewer cyanide bomb OKs for coyotes

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Records show New Mexico agricultural officials have approved fewer licenses for the use of cyanide bombs — a device deployed by ranchers to kill coyotes.... Read more »

12/09/19 1:02 PM

US wildlife officials agree to Lower 48 grizzly bear review

12/09/19 12:54 PM

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

12/09/19 12:40 PM

Information wanted on deer poached near Superior over weekend

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department in Rock Springs is looking for information after a deer was poached near Superior on Thursday or Friday. According to G&F, the mule deer’s... Read more »

11/18/19 10:34 AM

Want Wi-Fi while watching wildlife? Yellowstone considers new wireless infrastructure

CASPER, Wyo. — Bison, bears and Old Faithful are a few of the highlights at Yellowstone National Park. The park service is considering allowing a new amenity to be installed:... Read more »

11/15/19 12:43 PM

River pollution clean up costs could run up to $1.5 million, BP to help pay (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — A City of Casper project to restore a roughly one mile portion of the North Platte River near the old BP/Amoco Refinery has revealed “a good deal... Read more »

11/13/19 1:08 PM

China aims to build its own Yellowstone on Tibetan plateau

By CHRISTINA LARSON and EMILY WANG Associated Press XINING, China (AP) — There’s a building boom on the Tibetan plateau, one of the world’s last remote places. Mountains long crowned... Read more »

11/12/19 9:09 AM

On Wyo public lands, camping abuses become management headache

November 5, 2019 by Katharine Collins, WyoFile In his 45 years residing in Wyoming’s scenic Upper Green River Valley, Arthur Kolis has witnessed a troubling evolution in both the prevalence and norms... Read more »

11/07/19 1:32 PM

Bird group puts lead ammunition in the crosshairs

November 5, 2019 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile Rescuers carried the once regal golden eagle, now a crippled figure, from Dubois to the Teton Raptor Center in Wilson on Nov. 8,... Read more »

11/06/19 5:34 AM

Heli-tours face headwind from Grand Teton National Park

October 16, 2019 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile Helicopter pilot Tony Chambers wants to launch a scenic ride business from the Jackson Hole Airport in Grand Teton National Park, but faces... Read more »

10/18/19 2:06 PM

New stamp art contest calls for accurate depictions of osprey

CASPER, Wyo. — Osprey is the name and stamp collecting is the game. Artists who think they can create catchy and accurate image of an osprey may want to consider... Read more »

10/07/19 2:39 PM

Nomination call for ‘Wyoming Youth Conservationist of the Year’

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department wants to recognize a youth member of the community who has “made significant contributions to the outdoors.” Anyone can go online... Read more »

10/07/19 2:27 PM

First Lady Melania Trump visits Jackson Hole (Photos)

First Lady Melania Trump is in Jackson Hole during a trip supporting her “Be Best” campaign. She was seen in the town’s historic square posing with a local Boy Scout... Read more »

10/03/19 3:47 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

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

Celebrate Wyoming’s first ever ‘Public Lands Day’ with events around Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — The first ever Wyoming Public Lands Day is set for Saturday, Sept. 28. Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed a bill into law in March establishing the holiday.... Read more »

09/26/19 10:07 AM

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

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

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Outdoors

New Mexico granting fewer cyanide bomb OKs for coyotes

US wildlife officials agree to Lower 48 grizzly bear review

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

Hogadon opens for business Saturday

EPA prosecutions of polluters approach quarter-century lows

2 insect species classified as threatened as glaciers melt

Information wanted on deer poached near Superior over weekend

Want Wi-Fi while watching wildlife? Yellowstone considers new wireless infrastructure

River pollution clean up costs could run up to $1.5 million, BP to help pay (PHOTOS)

China aims to build its own Yellowstone on Tibetan plateau

On Wyo public lands, camping abuses become management headache

Bird group puts lead ammunition in the crosshairs

Heli-tours face headwind from Grand Teton National Park

New stamp art contest calls for accurate depictions of osprey

Nomination call for ‘Wyoming Youth Conservationist of the Year’

First Lady Melania Trump visits Jackson Hole (Photos)

Lost hunter rescued after 2 nights in Bighorns

Nominees sought for ‘Wyoming Outdoor Hall of Fame’

Celebrate Wyoming’s first ever ‘Public Lands Day’ with events around Casper

Perspectives vary on proposal to dump oilfield wastewater into Boysen Reservoir

Park service veteran named Yellowstone’s chief ranger

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

Crime

AP

Wyoming teen to be tried as an adult in planned shooting

6 killed in New Jersey gunbattle, including police officer

Court documents: Suspects in murder case turned selves in

Colorado man claimed to be kidnapped, arrested on charges of possession and false reporting

Suspects in Casper murder investigation return to Natrona County (PHOTOS)

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Community

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‘Down with death penalty,’ conservative, liberal, and religious Wyoming protesters say (PHOTOS)

On historic anniversary of women’s suffrage, student challenges Wyoming to address suicide (PHOTOS)

Rib & Chop House will bring the steakhouse experience back to downtown Casper

Country singer Josh Turner to perform in Casper

Today marks 150th anniversary of suffrage in Wyoming

Wyoming

AP

Wyoming teen to be tried as an adult in planned shooting

Court documents: Suspects in murder case turned selves in

‘Down with death penalty,’ conservative, liberal, and religious Wyoming protesters say (PHOTOS)

Colorado man claimed to be kidnapped, arrested on charges of possession and false reporting

Suspects in Casper murder investigation return to Natrona County (PHOTOS)

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Community Health Center of Central Wyoming

CHCCW launch Veterans Community Care Program

State Farm Agent, Eric Brinkerhoff a.k.a. “Agent 307”; is taking you out to the movies once again!

Both the End and the Beginning of a Long Road Introducing WPDN’s Newest Associate, Zara Mason

Shop local campaign uses $2 bills to help spread awareness

David Street Station gives thanks for Community Christmas Tree help (PHOTOS)

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Casper welcomes holiday season with tree lighting and parade (PHOTOS)

Casper digs out after powerful storm trounces region (PHOTOS)