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Yellowstone Records Busiest September Ever
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Yellowstone National Park has now concluded its busiest September on record.
October 08, 2020
Thursday AM Mullen Fire Update: Huge Amounts of Dead Lodgepole Pine Creating Resistance
The cooler temperatures this week have been critical in helping firefighters put water on hot spots and preparing to contain the Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest, officials announced Thursday morning.
October 08, 2020
Centennial Resident Talks Anxiety, Fears Of Possible Evacuation
Centennial has been under a pre-evacuation notice for a few weeks, with the Albany County Sheriff's Office reiterating over the weekend that the pre-evacuation order still stood: residents should be prepared to leave their homes at a moment's notice.
October 08, 2020
Wednesday Night Mullen Fire Update: Fire Inches Closer To Ryan Park
Firefighters spent much of the day conducting structure assessments, prep work and ordering supplies to keep the Mullen Fire at bay, officials announced Wednesday evening.
October 08, 2020
Gigantic 1,400 Pound Alaskan Brown Bear Wins Fat Bear Week Championship
The bear that shares its name with a jumbo jet '747' won the most prestigious fat-bear competition in the world.
October 07, 2020
Motley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx Praises Wyoming’s Scenery, “No B.S.” People
Motley Cruë bassist has continued his praise of Wyoming, hailing the lower cost of living, the outdoor recreation opportunities and the "no B.S. type of people" that you don't normally encounter in Los Angeles.
October 07, 2020
Wednesday Morning Mullen Update: Aircraft To Drop Retardant On Albany Area
It will look like an airshow in the Albany area on Wednesday, since many aircraft will be coming in to help manage the Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest.
October 07, 2020
Tuesday Night Mullen Fire Update: 161k-Acres, Excessive Dead Lodgepole Pine Making Efforts Difficult
Less-than-ideal conditions to fight the blaze will continue for a few more days although Wednesday will see a decrease in wind speeds.
October 07, 2020
Black Bear Breaks Into Estes Park YMCA To Raid Refrigerator
It's 2am. You hear a noise. You decide to investigate. And you see a bear walking down the hall. First thing you do? Grab your phone and film it.
October 07, 2020
Tuesday Morning Mullen Fire Update: 161K Acres Affected
Firefighters will spend much of Tuesday working to combat fire "fingers," a small area protruding from the main body of the fire, that have been pushed in various directions inside of Medicine Bow National Forest.
October 06, 2020
Monday Night Mullen Fire Update: 157k Acres, Fires Very Active
Firefighting officials said the weather coupled with excess fuel loads are making fighting the 157k-acre very difficult.
October 06, 2020
Gordon Says Mullen Fire Shows Need For Proper Forest Management
Gordon said the 151,000-acre Mullen Fire is proof that proper forest management is not happening.
October 05, 2020
Yellowstone Sees Surge In Employee Coronavirus Cases Over September
After seeing only four positive coronavirus cases over the summer, Yellowstone National Park employees have seen an uptick in positive virus cases over the last month.
October 05, 2020
Monday Morning Mullen Update: Fire Is Now 151,700 Acres
The Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest is now at 14% containment level and has grown to 151,700 acres, officials announced on Monday morning.
October 05, 2020
Mullen Fire Sunday Night Update: Fire Very Active “No Relief This Week”
The Mullen Fire is expected to be "very active" this week as above average temperatures and dry conditions continue.
October 05, 2020
Friday Night Mullen Update: Fire Contained At 6%
The fire has now been contained at 6% and has affected 128,738 acres as of Friday evening.
October 03, 2020
Friday Morning Mullen Update: More than 1K People Working To Combat Fire
The fire has affected 127,503 acres, according to fire tracking website InciWeb. More than 1,000 personnel are working to slow the fire's spread and protecting valuables at risk all over the fire area.
October 02, 2020
Thursday Night Mullen Fire Update: 118k Acre Fire “A Beast By Any Stretch of the Imagination”
More than 900 firefighters are battling the 118,000 acre fire which has destroyed at least 60 buildings.
October 02, 2020
Thursday Morning Mullen Update: Fire Rages To 117K Acres, Mail Delivery Halted In Areas
Fire activity is expected to be high on Thursday, officials announced on the fire tracking website InciWeb. A crew of 934 personnel are working to combat the fire as of Thursday morning, and more are expected to arrive over the coming days.
October 01, 2020
Wednesday Night Mullen Update: Fire Reaches 103K Acres
The Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest has officially affected more than 100,000 acres, officials announced Wednesday evening.
October 01, 2020
Fat Grizzly Bear Gets Into Another Altercation While Guarding His Bull Elk
For the second day in a row, the grizzly bear is fighting off annoying neighbors who are trying to mooch his bull elk.
September 30, 2020
Wednesday Morning Mullen Update: 29 Houses Lost, Fire Almost To 100K Acres
Fire activity is expected on Wednesday. Crews are working to slow fire progression along the North Platte River and a fleet of 20 aerial resources have been critical in cooling the fire's edge and assisting with structure protection.
September 30, 2020
Tuesday Night Mullen Fire Update: 60 Buildings Damaged, Dry Windy Weather to Continue
Fire crews will use retardant on the Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest to strategically pre-treat areas adjacent to values at risk.
September 29, 2020
18 Bears Captured In Northwest Wyoming Over Summer
The captures are part of ongoing efforts to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
September 29, 2020