Outdoors

Yellowstone’s winter season starts Dec. 15; open to snowmobiles and snowcoach tours

CASPER, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park announced on Wednesday that the park’s winter season is about to begin. Yellowstone will open at 8 am Tuesday, Dec. 15 “for travel by... Read more »

12/09/20 3:51 PM

Wyoming governor’s mule deer migration group set to meet for first time

12/09/20 10:42 AM

Wyoming Wildlife Magazine expands to digital with bonus content; December issue offered free

12/06/20 3:33 PM

After mild stretch, 20 degree temp plunges and possible snowfalls begin Wednesday night in western, central Wyo

12/06/20 1:35 PM

After stakeholder input, designs for replacement Casper Mountain Trails Center will head to county commissioners

12/05/20 3:18 PM

PHOTOS: Tribal authorities seek public help on multiple Wind River poaching cases

12/04/20 12:31 PM

Winter with COVID poses next hurdles for Wyo tourism

December 1, 2020 by Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile On Thanksgiving Day, skiers loaded the lifts at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort for the first time since the resort closed March 15 — an end... Read more »

12/03/20 5:16 AM

Whitebark pine may see Endangered Species Act protections; Wyoming governor expresses concern

CASPER, Wyo. — The United States Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday “published a proposed finding for whitebark pine in the Federal Register which would list the species as ‘threatened’ under the... Read more »

12/02/20 4:28 PM

Volunteers needed for mid-winter bald eagle counts in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming said on Monday that their field offices in Pinedale and Rawlins are seeking volunteers to help conduct bald eagle surveys. The... Read more »

12/02/20 10:56 AM

Road improvements and shower amenities await Alcova Lake-goers in summer 2021

CASPER, Wyo — Sun seekers and recreationalists visiting Alcova Lake will notice some improvements and amenities in the summer of 2021. Mike Haigler, the director of Natrona County’s Parks (and... Read more »

11/30/20 7:23 PM

Outer Drive in Casper closed to light, high-profile vehicles due to winds Monday

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) announced the closure of Outer Drive (Wyoming Highway 258/SW Wyoming Boulevard) between Mills and Evansville in both directions Monday due to... Read more »

11/30/20 3:17 PM

Many Game and Fish Habitat Management Areas closing to support wintering wildlife

CASPER, Wyo — Many of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department Wildlife Habitat Management Areas (WHMA) are closing for the season to provide protections for wildlife on their winter ranges. The... Read more »

11/30/20 2:35 PM

Lander BLM: Seasonal closures to motor traffic on some public lands begin Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo– The Bureau of Land Management Lander Field Office said that seasonal closures to motorized vehicle travel will begin Tuesday on lands managed by the office. Red Canyon Area... Read more »

11/30/20 12:52 PM

Projects aimed at dispersing grazing and improving habitat continued near Gillette this summer

CASPER, Wyo —Projects aimed at better dispersing livestock and mitigating their effects on sage grouse and mule deer habitat continued this summer on the Thunder Basin National Grassland and adjoining... Read more »

11/29/20 3:38 PM

Elevated fire danger Monday in central and SE Wyo including Natrona County

CASPER, Wyo — Persistent drought (nearly 7” below normal annual precipitation) and strong winds in central and southeast Wyoming will bring elevated fire danger Monday afternoon. Southwest winds 25 to... Read more »

11/29/20 2:54 PM

Extended forecast for Casper and western region: periodic wind and light snow possible Tuesday

For the latest road and travel conditions, visit WYDOT’s Closures and Advisories page. the Wyoming Department of Transportation website. CASPER, Wyo — Mild temperatures and dry weather with periods of... Read more »

11/28/20 9:08 AM

VIDEO: Wyoming family honored as Big Horn Basin ‘Landowners of the Year’

CASPER, Wyo. — John and Nancy Joyce have been recognized by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department as “Landowners of the Year” for the Big Horn Basin region. The Joyces... Read more »

11/25/20 12:46 PM

PHOTOS: Mysterious metal monolith found in Utah desert during big horn sheep count

CASPER, Wyo. — The Utah Department of Public Safety said on Monday that an unusual object was located in the desert in the southeast part of the state on Nov.... Read more »

11/25/20 10:49 AM

Casper looking for volunteers to serve on city Leisure Services Advisory Board

CASPER, Wyo — The City of Casper is looking for citizens to volunteer for the Leisure Services Advisory Board, according to a Parks and Recreation department release Tuesday. “As an... Read more »

11/24/20 5:29 PM

PHOTOS: Wyomingites encouraged to find ways to share land with beavers

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is offering suggestions to landowners dealing with beavers on their property. While beavers can create some nuisances, Game and Fish encourages... Read more »

11/24/20 1:30 PM

Strong sauger and walleye numbers in Boysen Reservoir bode well for fisherman

CASPER, Wyo — Annual fall gill netting by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department showed that Boysen Reservoir continues to provide an excellent fishery in 2020, the department said in... Read more »

11/23/20 5:50 PM

Game and Fish Commission seeks mandatory trapper education and setbacks in high-use areas

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission convened virtually last week week to take initial steps toward revising Wyoming’s trapping rules, according to a release by the Wyoming Game... Read more »

11/22/20 3:26 PM

8 new species added to Wyoming Champion Tree register

CASPER, Wyo –A rock elm, a downy hawthorne, and a paper birch are among eight new species added to Wyoming’s Champion Tree Register this year, the Wyoming State Forestry Division... Read more »

11/22/20 12:58 PM

Public membership sought for new Game and Fish task force tackling access and licensing issues

CASPER, Wyo —Public seats are available on a newly formed Wyoming Game and Fish Commission task force that will study top-priority wildlife issues such as licensing and public access for... Read more »

11/21/20 3:11 PM

Drones, mites, electromagnetic energy — Wyo’s war on invasives

November 17, 2020 by Christine Peterson, WyoFile On a mid-fall day in 2016, Brian Mealor opened an email with a picture attached asking for verification of a worst-case scenario. Oakley Ingersoll, a... Read more »

11/21/20 11:04 AM

Man-made beaver dams bring life to Wyoming wilderness area

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Thursday that trail camera footage has shown evidence that “the construction of a series of ten man-made beaver dams”... Read more »

11/19/20 4:04 PM

Commissioner Chadwick: Interior department order could give Wyoming leverage on federal land

CASPER, Wyo– A Nov. 13. secretarial order by U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt could give Wyoming leverage to free up land from the federal government for municipal expansion,... Read more »

11/17/20 9:36 PM

Mule deer collisions on 26-mile stretch of highway cost Wyoming $746K per year

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Monday that vehicles collide with an average of 136 mule deer each year on a 26-mile stretch of US... Read more »

11/16/20 3:48 PM

(STATS) State analysts say Wyo’s economic health at historic lows despite steady improvement

CASPER, Wyo — Wyoming’s economic health has steadily improved for the fifth consecutive month since a historic low in April, but key indicators are still “much lower” than ever before... Read more »

11/16/20 2:12 PM

US 20 between Casper and Moneta closed due to dust storms, other highways affected Friday

For the latest road and travel conditions, visit WYDOT’s Closures and Advisories page. the Wyoming Department of Transportation website. See below for winter travel safety tips. CASPER, Wyo– Sustained winds... Read more »

11/13/20 7:22 PM

Yellowstone National Park sees record breaking October

Despite the record breaking October, the parks-year-to-date visitation is still lagging behind the previous five years.

11/12/20 11:01 AM

Pheasant hunting season underway in Wyoming; Game and Fish releasing birds

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Wednesday that pheasant hunting season is underway in the state. The department raises and releases pheasants at locations around... Read more »

11/11/20 10:38 AM

Landscape rehab team completes assessment of area burned by Mullen Fire

CASPER, Wyo — A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team assembled by the U.S. Forest Service has completed its assessment of the landscape altered by the 176,878-acre Mullen Fire in... Read more »

11/09/20 5:56 PM

Casper Mountain Trails Center demolition underway; new lodge being designed

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Mountain Trails Center is being demolished due to structural issues which led to the closure of the facility in the spring. The demolition began on... Read more »

11/09/20 1:57 PM

Public asked to help create plan to limit disease spread on Wyoming elk feeding grounds

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Monday, Nov. 9 that they have become “increasingly concerned about the spread of wildlife diseases in Wyoming.” Game and... Read more »

11/09/20 11:38 AM

Hunters who share how their Wyoming hunts went have chance to win prizes

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is asking hunters to share how their Wyoming hunts went this year. Hunters are asked to complete surveys to gather information... Read more »

11/09/20 11:24 AM

PHOTOS: Volunteers help Game and Fish make Wyoming fences wildlife-friendly

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Nov. 6 that volunteers recently helped the department make some fences in the state more wildlife-friendly. Volunteers with the... Read more »

11/09/20 10:25 AM

LIVE- Election Results: NC Board of Commissioners; Judicial Retentions; Fire Districts; Conservation Districts

This Was Post Updated at: 9:31 pm Currently reporting absentee ballots and all results from all precincts. Unofficial election results for Natrona County races. Oil City News is proud to... Read more »

11/03/20 9:31 PM

Buck white-tailed deer found dumped headless in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Tuesday, Nov. 3 that they are seeking information on regarding the possible poaching of a buck white-tailed deer. The... Read more »

11/03/20 2:53 PM

Wyoming youth hunters invited to annual pheasant hunt near Buffalo

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is inviting youth hunters 17 and under to the fifth annual youth-only pheasant hunt at the Bud Love Wildlife Habitat Management... Read more »

11/02/20 12:05 PM

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Outdoors

Yellowstone’s winter season starts Dec. 15; open to snowmobiles and snowcoach tours

Wyoming governor’s mule deer migration group set to meet for first time

Wyoming Wildlife Magazine expands to digital with bonus content; December issue offered free

After mild stretch, 20 degree temp plunges and possible snowfalls begin Wednesday night in western, central Wyo

After stakeholder input, designs for replacement Casper Mountain Trails Center will head to county commissioners

PHOTOS: Tribal authorities seek public help on multiple Wind River poaching cases

Winter with COVID poses next hurdles for Wyo tourism

Whitebark pine may see Endangered Species Act protections; Wyoming governor expresses concern

Volunteers needed for mid-winter bald eagle counts in Wyoming

Road improvements and shower amenities await Alcova Lake-goers in summer 2021

Outer Drive in Casper closed to light, high-profile vehicles due to winds Monday

Many Game and Fish Habitat Management Areas closing to support wintering wildlife

Lander BLM: Seasonal closures to motor traffic on some public lands begin Tuesday

Projects aimed at dispersing grazing and improving habitat continued near Gillette this summer

Elevated fire danger Monday in central and SE Wyo including Natrona County

Extended forecast for Casper and western region: periodic wind and light snow possible Tuesday

VIDEO: Wyoming family honored as Big Horn Basin ‘Landowners of the Year’

PHOTOS: Mysterious metal monolith found in Utah desert during big horn sheep count

Casper looking for volunteers to serve on city Leisure Services Advisory Board

PHOTOS: Wyomingites encouraged to find ways to share land with beavers

Strong sauger and walleye numbers in Boysen Reservoir bode well for fisherman

Game and Fish Commission seeks mandatory trapper education and setbacks in high-use areas

8 new species added to Wyoming Champion Tree register

Public membership sought for new Game and Fish task force tackling access and licensing issues

Drones, mites, electromagnetic energy — Wyo’s war on invasives

Man-made beaver dams bring life to Wyoming wilderness area

Commissioner Chadwick: Interior department order could give Wyoming leverage on federal land

Mule deer collisions on 26-mile stretch of highway cost Wyoming $746K per year

(STATS) State analysts say Wyo’s economic health at historic lows despite steady improvement

US 20 between Casper and Moneta closed due to dust storms, other highways affected Friday

Yellowstone National Park sees record breaking October

Pheasant hunting season underway in Wyoming; Game and Fish releasing birds

Landscape rehab team completes assessment of area burned by Mullen Fire

Casper Mountain Trails Center demolition underway; new lodge being designed

Public asked to help create plan to limit disease spread on Wyoming elk feeding grounds

Hunters who share how their Wyoming hunts went have chance to win prizes

PHOTOS: Volunteers help Game and Fish make Wyoming fences wildlife-friendly

LIVE- Election Results: NC Board of Commissioners; Judicial Retentions; Fire Districts; Conservation Districts

Buck white-tailed deer found dumped headless in Wyoming

Wyoming youth hunters invited to annual pheasant hunt near Buffalo

Crime

Crime

Suspect accused of threatening people with a knife

PHOTOS: 34 waterfowl carcasses found wasted; fifth such case in Idaho since late December

Recent Arrests (1/22/21 – 1/25/21)

Oil City Police Calls (1/22/21 – 1/25/21)

Casper PD releases photos of suspect vehicle in parking lot hit-and-run

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From presidents to faded stars, all welcomed by Larry King

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Obituaries: Olson, McInroy, Myers, Wassenberg

Community

Community

(PHOTOS) Pathways students earn industry-recognized automotive credentials

PHOTOS: 34 waterfowl carcasses found wasted; fifth such case in Idaho since late December

‘Casper Youth Basketball Tournament’ prepares to welcome teams from Wyoming and nearby states

36 Pathways Core Construction students earn OSHA credentials

Hogadon sees 5 inches of new snow; some mountains in the Snowy Range over 3 feet

Wyoming

Energy

Cheney plans to counter Democrats’ ‘attack’ on Wyoming energy production in new role

(PHOTOS) Pathways students earn industry-recognized automotive credentials

Abusive bosses ‘fake nice’ to gain employee forgiveness, UW researcher finds

Petroleum Association of Wyoming supports Cheney as a ‘champion’ of Wyoming industry in D.C.

Florida’s Gaetz traveling to Wyoming Capitol to speak out against Cheney

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PHOTOS: Former fire-ravaged Alpenglow space shines after gut-rehab in downtown Casper

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