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Good News: Facial Recognition Software For Grizzlies Is Coming
Although it may not be as pivotal as a Covid-19 vaccine, if you were wondering when facial recognition software for grizzly bears might be developed, youre in luck.
November 10, 2020
Motley Crüe’s (And Wyoming Resident) Nikki Sixx Shows Off Knife-Making Skills
Nikki Sixx is a rock star, an author, an avid outdoorsman and now he's a bladesmith. Who knew?
November 09, 2020
Elk Cull To Begin In Grand Teton National Park This Weekend
Just after wrapping up its annual goat culling, Grand Teton National Park will begin an elk reduction program on Saturday, allowing for the animals to be killed to properly manage and conserve the herd.
November 05, 2020
Wolf Illegally Killed In Grand Teton National Park
A wolf was illegally killed in Grand Teton National Park last week, prompting an investigation.
November 04, 2020
Mullen Fire Almost Completely Contained, Some Smoke Will Be Seen Over Weekend
The Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest is at a 95% containment rate, but people in the northern Albany County area will still likely see some smoke columns and fire over the weekend.
October 31, 2020
Cheney, Enzi Applaud Trump Decision To Remove Gray Wolf From Endangered List
President Donald Trump's administration announced Thursday that gray wolves were no longer a part of the endangered species list nationally, prompting a bevy of responses from officials across the country, including some from Wyoming.
October 29, 2020
Most Roads Into Yellowstone To Close Monday
Three of the four entrances, including those in Wyoming, leading into Yellowstone National Park will close beginning Monday for winterization reasons.
October 29, 2020
Wyo GOP Chairman Critical Of Party Members Who Don’t ‘Ride For The Brand’
Guest columnist Frank Eathorne writes: "If you do not believe in the Republican Platform, then dont run on it or pretend to be a Republican."
October 29, 2020
Even After Record-Breaking Low Temps And Snow, Mullen Fire Not Out
Despite the sub-zero temperatures and a foot of snow, the Mullen Fire is still smoldering.
October 27, 2020
Yellowstone To Introduce Automated Vehicles; What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
If there is a fear that automated vehicles in Yellowstone will turn the park into the set of "Maximum Overdrive", that fear is probably overblown.
October 26, 2020
Mullen Fire At 81% Containment, Snow Should Help
While the Mullen Fire is at 81% containment, the work to subdue the fire isn't completely done, so crews will spend the weekend monitoring hot spots and repairing damage from fire suppression efforts over the last month.
October 23, 2020
Bear Sings In Tree, Deserves Record Deal
No tourists could be seen trying to bother the bear, so that is likely not the reason the bear was "singing" in the tree last week.
October 20, 2020
Grizzly Bear 399’s Cub Has Limp But Prognosis Good (We Hope)
One of 399's bear cubs apparently has a limp but appears to be doing better.
October 20, 2020
Emaciated Black Bear Cub Euthanized in Lander
An emaciated black bear cub who had been separated from his mother was euthanized on Saturday morning in Lander.
October 19, 2020
Mullen Fire Operations Wind Down; Fire At 69% Containment
As of Monday morning, the fire is at a 69% containment rate and just a little more than 800 people are working to combat it.
October 19, 2020
Friday Mullen Fire Update: Crews Placing Contingency Lines West Of Centennial
While the Mullen Fire's activity has been low most of this week, fire crews are establishing a fire line west of Centennial to prepare for the worst case scenario, an official said Friday morning.
October 16, 2020
Repair Work Main Focus Of Mullen Fire Crews On Thursday
Michael Williams, the public information officer for the Southern Area Blue Team (a type I management group), said that the fire hadn't grown since the Wednesday night update, currently affecting 176,371 acres. It is still at a 34% containment rate.
October 15, 2020
Weekend Mullen Fire Work Pays Off On Slow Wednesday, Official Says
It was a slow Wednesday when it came to Mullen Fire activity, officials confirmed in an evening update.
October 15, 2020
Bison Herd Keep Tourists Away From Calf In Yellowstone
Tourists managed to avoid being treated like a "Mortal Kombat" character, thankfully, after encountering a herd of bison in Yellowstone recently.
October 14, 2020
Wednesday Mullen Fire Update: Firefighters Battling 75MPH Winds
Firefighters have expanded the containment line around the fire from 30% to 34%.
October 14, 2020
Pittsburgh Family Spots Pack of Wolves; Doesn’t Attempt to Pet or Ride Them
The Campbell family from Pittsburgh, PA spotted a pack of wolves and didn't attempt to pet them or take them home.
October 14, 2020
Tuesday Mullen Fire Update: Fire Now 30% Contained
The fire has now affected 176,047 acres and is 30% contained. The estimated containment date is still Oct. 30.
October 13, 2020
Monday PM Mullen Fire Update: Firefighters Prepare For 70mph Winds on Tuesday
Winds are expected to pick up again Tuesday night and Wednesday, with gusts expected to reach 50 mph to 70 mph.
October 13, 2020
Monday AM Mullen Fire Update: Containment Rate At 27%, Fire Only Grew 29 Acres
The fire that's burning in Medicine Bow National Forest only grew by 29 acres on Sunday and has affected 175,564 acres as of Monday morning. The containment rate is at 27%, 2% more than Sunday.
October 12, 2020