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Elderly Dog Rejected By Families Became Beloved Mascot at Animal Shelter
Skillet, who passed away last weekend at the age of 13, had been rejected by families twice before becoming a permanent resident of the Park County Animal Shelter in 2017 - the same year he was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Wendy CorrDecember 22, 2020
Chronic Wasting Disease Found In Grand Teton Elk
An elk in Grand Teton National Park has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently announced.
December 18, 2020
You Can Watch The 2020 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Today
This year's lighting of the National Christmas Tree is an on-demand event due to the pandemic.
December 03, 2020
Sheridan Game Warden Commended For Saving Two Moose in Wyoming
The Wyoming Game Wardens Association praised their Sheridan colleague this week for his heroism earlier in the fall for saving two moose over a few day period.
December 03, 2020
Grizzly 399, Cubs Sighted Back In Grand Teton
Although the most famous grizzly in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and her four cubs were recently seen farther south than they'd ever ventured, Grizzly 399 and her babies are now back in the Grand Teton National Park area.
November 27, 2020
Thanksgiving Lefovers: Be Careful What You Feed Your Dog
Although it may be tempting to share your Thanksgiving feast with your doggo, it can be very dangerous for them.
November 26, 2020
Grand Teton National Park Sees Highest October Visitation On Record
Continuing the trend from late summer, Grand Teton National Park again saw record-breaking visitation numbers, this time through the month of October.
November 25, 2020
Interior Department Uses Grizzly 399, Cubs As Perfect Example Of How To Travel In Bear Country
The U.S. Department of Interior recently showed off an image of the 24-year-old mama bear and her four cubs, noting they were the best example of how to hike in bear country.
November 25, 2020
Wyoming Game Wardens Report An Increased Number Of Deer Hit On The Highway
Wyoming Game and Fish Department Wardens from Lander, Riverton, and Dubois report receiving an increased number of calls recently to assist with animals being hit by vehicles.
November 22, 2020
Mullen Fire Area Closure Lifted In Medicine Bow National Forest
The onset of consistent winter conditions and the lack of fire activity in the Mullen Fire burn area has enabled the Medicine Bow National Forest to lift the area closure that has been in effect since mid-September.
November 19, 2020
After 80 Years, Women To Shoot In Lander One-Shot Hunt In 2021
For the first time since 1940, women will be competing in the 2021 Lander One Shot Antelope Hunt.
November 18, 2020
The Future Of Fires In Wyoming And The West
46,535 fires have burned more than 8.4 million acres this year an area a little larger than the combined size of Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks
November 17, 2020
Yellowstone Reminds Tourists Not to Cook Thanksgiving Turkey Over Hot Springs
Using Legos, Yellowstone is reminding tourists not to cook Thanksgiving turkeys over hot springs.
November 14, 2020
Yellowstone Sets Another Milestone With Busiest October In Recorded History
Continuing its trend this fall, Yellowstone National Park smashed another record, seeing its busiest October in recorded history.
November 12, 2020
Sheridan Police Department to Hunt Deer In Town
The Sheridan Police Department is launching a program again that will harvest deer from the city limits of Sheridan.
November 10, 2020
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