Outdoors

Elk antler auction in Wyoming raises over $186,000

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — An elk antler auction in Wyoming raised money for a wildlife refuge and the Boy Scouts. Saturday’s annual auction in Jackson brought in over $186,000 from... Read more »

05/20/19 4:54 AM

Students learn canoeing, fishing and more at Wyoming Outdoor Expo (Photos)

CASPER, Wyo. — Students from across Wyoming were at the Casper Events on Friday, May 10 for the Wyoming Outdoor Expo. “The Wyoming Outdoor Expo is about learning new skills,... Read more »

05/10/19 1:39 PM

Casper Mountain Road trail to Rotary Park stalls out

CASPER, Wyo. — Phase III of the Casper Mountain Road Project, which would have stretched the trail running along Casper Mountain Road up to Rotary Park, has been cancelled. That... Read more »

05/09/19 10:06 AM

Casperites celebrate Great American Rail-Trail preferred route reveal [PHOTOS]

CASPER, Wyo. — Trails enthusiasts in Casper joined the Platte River Trails Trust on Monday, May 8 to celebrate the revealing of the Great American Rail-Trail preferred route. That trail... Read more »

05/08/19 2:46 PM

National debate erupts over wildlife migration routes

May 7, 2019 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile An influential cattlemen’s group is trying to rescind a U.S. Interior Department big game migration route protection order that brought $3.2 million to... Read more »

05/08/19 9:00 AM

Casper park fees and reservation changes approved

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council passed a resolution during their Tuesday, May 7 meeting that authorizes some changes to park use fees and reservations. One change eliminates a... Read more »

05/07/19 7:33 PM

Trees for Trash event scheduled for Saturday

Keep Casper Beautiful and David Street Station have announced that they will be hosting the second annual Trees for Trash event at David Street Station from 11 a.m. to noon... Read more »

05/07/19 12:58 PM

Casper trails enthusiasts to celebrate revealing of Great American Rail-Trail route

CASPER, Wyo. — The Platte River Trails Trust announced that a “Great American Rail-Trail Reveal” event will take place at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 at Beech Street near the... Read more »

05/06/19 12:44 PM

G&F seek info on several poached deer south of Gillette

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is calling for public assistance in a case involving the poaching of several deer south of Gillette. In a media release, the department said... Read more »

05/01/19 11:37 AM

County to hold open house on Casper mountain district RV and camping policy

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Planning Department announced that it will hold an open house at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9 to discuss possible changes to recreational vehicles and... Read more »

04/29/19 3:15 PM

‘Run the Red’ marathons to raise awareness for conservation of Northen Red Desert [PHOTOS]

CASPER, Wyo. — Fifth annual “Run the Red” racers will have the chance to wind there way through the Red Desert on Wyoming Public Lands day September 28. Registration for... Read more »

04/26/19 12:40 PM

Conservation groups seek Wyoming grouse protection changes

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — A coalition of conservation groups has recommended that the state of Wyoming strengthen its habitat and disturbance protections for sage grouse. The groups submitted comments to... Read more »

04/26/19 6:07 AM

Federal appeals court overturns Idaho wolf-killing ruling

By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A federal appeals court has overturned a U.S. District Court’s dismissal of a lawsuit by environmental groups challenging a federal agency’s... Read more »

04/24/19 11:38 AM

New strategy aims to save sagebrush in Western states

By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A new plan to save sagebrush habitats in Western states that support cattle ranching, recreation and 350 wildlife species — including... Read more »

04/24/19 5:39 AM

Trails projects get Council’s green light

CASPER, Wyo. — Platte River Trails Trust wants to redirect some One Cent No. 15 optional sales tax dollars the City allocated for a project that has been abandoned to... Read more »

04/23/19 7:31 PM

Council to amend Casper park fees and policy

CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper Parks and Recreation Department is recommending that Council approve some changes to park use fees and policies. Council discussed the proposals during their... Read more »

04/23/19 6:37 PM

Morad Park to west side Walmart among proposed trail projects [MAPS]

CASPER, Wyo. — Platte River Trails Trust wants to redirect some Once-Cent No. 15 optional sales tax dollars the City allocated for a project that has been abandoned to fund... Read more »

04/22/19 12:45 PM

Antler hunting in western Wyoming can’t start until May 1

PINEDALE, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is reminding antler hunters that the gathering of horns or shed antlers does not begin until May 1 on public... Read more »

04/22/19 5:52 AM

Yellowstone celebrates Earth Day 2019

On Saturday, April 20, community partners, Yellowstone National Park, and concessioners, will observe Earth Day in Gardiner, Montana. All events are free to the public. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.... Read more »

04/19/19 11:17 AM

Fish and Wildlife Service and Natrona County Parks to manage additional land at Pathfinder

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Board of County Commissioners approved an amendment to the County’s Management Agreement Contract with the Bureau of Reclamation regarding Bishop’s Point, an area near... Read more »

04/18/19 3:12 PM

Controlled burn April 20 on Casper Mountain

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Mountain Fire Protection District said it will conduct a prescribed burn on Casper Mountain on Saturday, April 20. The controlled burn will begin at 9... Read more »

04/18/19 12:10 PM

Casperites can reserve space at 36 parks across town

CASPER, Wyo. —There are 36 parks in Casper where people can reserve the whole park, shelters, green spaces or table areas, according to the Casper Parks and Recreation Department. The... Read more »

04/17/19 4:18 PM

Highland Park Playground closed until May 1

Highland Park Playground will be closed until May 1, according to a notice on the City of Casper’s website. The playground was closed on April 12 for “playground fall material... Read more »

04/16/19 1:46 PM

Build that wall: EPA races to block gas leaking into Popo Agie

April 12, 2019 by Matthew Copeland, WyoFile An object of heated public debate when it was approved for construction in 2007, a Lander gas station is once again fueling community consternation —... Read more »

04/14/19 5:46 AM

Residents fret about oilfield dumping plan for Bighorn River

April 5, 2019 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile Residents downstream of Boysen Reservoir — where state officials want to OK the discharge of tons of oilfield pollutants — say they weren’t... Read more »

04/09/19 2:07 PM

Devil’s Tower climbing routes closed for falcons

Climbing routes on the west face and southwest shoulder of Devils Tower National Monument are temporarily closed to protect nesting Peregrine and Prairie Falcons. According to a statement from... Read more »

04/04/19 11:58 AM

Last chance to ski Sunday at Hogadon, ‘Winter Carnival’ on Saturday

Hogadon Basin Ski Area announced on Wednesday, April 3 that the last day for skiing this season will be Sunday, April 7. “It’s the last week for skiing,” Hogadon said... Read more »

04/03/19 11:58 AM

Some Yellowstone Park roads open to bicyclists

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Some roads in Yellowstone National Park have opened to bicyclists willing to brave the unpredictable spring weather and other potential hazards. On Friday, 49... Read more »

04/01/19 12:01 PM

Bureau of Reclamation to begin annual Alcova filling April 1

The Bureau of Reclamation Wyoming Area Office issued a press release on Wednesday, March 20 stating that a date has been set to begin an annual filling of Alcova Reservoir.... Read more »

03/20/19 1:42 PM

County Parks officials say new agreements with biathlon club and other groups needed

Natrona County Parks officials told the Board of County Commissioners during their Tuesday, March 19 work session that the county should revisit agreements it has with various groups using the... Read more »

03/20/19 12:33 PM

Goats now outnumber native bighorns in Tetons, become targets

March 19, 2019 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile Invasive mountain goats now outnumber the isolated and increasingly vulnerable herd of native bighorn sheep in the Teton Range — and wildlife managers... Read more »

03/20/19 8:59 AM

City Council approves ‘Earth Day Sales Promotion’ request

The Casper City Council approved a Solid Waste Division request for the City Manager to authorize an “Earth Day Sales Promotion” during their Tuesday, March 5 pre-meeting. The Solid Waste... Read more »

03/08/19 3:56 PM

County Commissioners dismiss private campground permit request

The Natrona County Board of County Commissioners dismissed Teresa Hodecker’s Conditional Use Permit request to allow a private campground for up to four campers at her property on Casper Mountain’s... Read more »

03/08/19 10:30 AM

Spring snowmelt runoff forecast average, Bureau of Reclamation says

The March snowmelt forecast is expected to lead to a near average spring snowmelt runoff, according to a Wyoming Area Office of the Bureau of Reclamation news release. The snowmelt... Read more »

03/07/19 7:25 AM

County Commissioners select Dave North to sit on Parks Board

The Natrona County Board of County Commissioners selected Dave North to fill a Natrona County Parks Board vacancy on Tuesday, March 5. The commissioners selected North to fill Brian J.... Read more »

03/05/19 1:53 PM

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Outdoors

Elk antler auction in Wyoming raises over $186,000

New Yellowstone superintendent looks to technology, housing

Woods Learning Center students present animal research projects [PHOTOS]

Tribal groups seek permanent ban on grizzly bear hunting

24th Annual Kid’s Fishing Day set for June 1

Yellowstone: Honk at bears that get close to cars

Students learn canoeing, fishing and more at Wyoming Outdoor Expo (Photos)

Casper Mountain Road trail to Rotary Park stalls out

Casperites celebrate Great American Rail-Trail preferred route reveal [PHOTOS]

National debate erupts over wildlife migration routes

Casper park fees and reservation changes approved

Trees for Trash event scheduled for Saturday

Casper trails enthusiasts to celebrate revealing of Great American Rail-Trail route

G&F seek info on several poached deer south of Gillette

County to hold open house on Casper mountain district RV and camping policy

‘Run the Red’ marathons to raise awareness for conservation of Northen Red Desert [PHOTOS]

Conservation groups seek Wyoming grouse protection changes

Federal appeals court overturns Idaho wolf-killing ruling

New strategy aims to save sagebrush in Western states

Trails projects get Council’s green light

Council to amend Casper park fees and policy

Morad Park to west side Walmart among proposed trail projects [MAPS]

Antler hunting in western Wyoming can’t start until May 1

Yellowstone celebrates Earth Day 2019

Fish and Wildlife Service and Natrona County Parks to manage additional land at Pathfinder

Controlled burn April 20 on Casper Mountain

Casperites can reserve space at 36 parks across town

Highland Park Playground closed until May 1

Build that wall: EPA races to block gas leaking into Popo Agie

Residents fret about oilfield dumping plan for Bighorn River

Devil’s Tower climbing routes closed for falcons

Last chance to ski Sunday at Hogadon, ‘Winter Carnival’ on Saturday

Some Yellowstone Park roads open to bicyclists

Bureau of Reclamation to begin annual Alcova filling April 1

County Parks officials say new agreements with biathlon club and other groups needed

Goats now outnumber native bighorns in Tetons, become targets

City Council approves ‘Earth Day Sales Promotion’ request

County Commissioners dismiss private campground permit request

Spring snowmelt runoff forecast average, Bureau of Reclamation says

County Commissioners select Dave North to sit on Parks Board

Crime

Community

CPD: No indication west Casper shootings related

Recent Arrests (5/21/19)

CPD investigating Tues. night shooting incident in Casper (PHOTOS)

One adult, four juveniles arrested in Paradise Valley shooting

CPD: Mills man arrested for Public Indecency

Obituaries

Latest News

Obituaries: Mills, Barr

Obituaries: Haigh, Krasovetz

Obituaries: McKnight, Black, Schreiber

Wyoming flags to be lowered for state lawmaker Sadler

Obituaries: Wellborn, Ottinger

Community

City

Crews respond to smoke call at Bank of the West

Council to allocate funding for CATC bus barn roof replacement, new vehicle

Budget talks continue Wednesday

Middle school projects shown at Pathways, student-made desserts served (PHOTOS)

Blackbird’s attorney: different rules for food trucks versus restaurants expensive and unfair

Wyoming

AP

Friess considering run for Wyoming US Senate seat

Middle school projects shown at Pathways, student-made desserts served (PHOTOS)

Pathways students apply math skills, construct shed for Evansville Elementary (PHOTOS)

State’s birth numbers continue decline

‘Emma,’ ‘Oliver’ most popular Wyoming newborn names

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Neurologist David B. Wheeler, MD, PhD, named American Heart Association 2019 Physician of the Year

3rd Annual Be Kind to Your Mind 5/10k Run

ServeWyoming is Now Hiring

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Make-A-Wish Wyoming grants Avengers-inspired wish to Wyoming child

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