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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
Mullen Fire Back Down To 0% Containment
Although Monday was expected to be a big day when it came to combating the Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest, the fire is now back down to 0% containment, the U.S. Forest Service announced late Monday.
September 29, 2020
Two Grizzlies Fight Over Elk Carcass Like Walmart Shoppers on Black Friday
Two grizzlies fought over an elk carcass like Walmart shoppers battling over a TV on Black Friday.
September 28, 2020
Gov. Gordon Directs State Resources to Provide Support on Mullen Fire
Governor Mark Gordon has directed numerous state resources to provide assistance and support to affected communities and teams battling the Mullen Fire.
September 28, 2020
Two Grizzlies Killed in Separate Incidents With Archery Hunters in Northwest Wyoming
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are investigating two conflicts regarding grizzly bears and archery hunters.
September 28, 2020
Monday Morning Mullen Fire Update: Aircraft Critical To Today’s Fire Operations
Monday will be a "big day" for the teams combating the Mullen Fire, as it will be the first time aircraft will be in use after multiple days of weather forced them to be grounded.
September 28, 2020
Sunday Evening Mullen Fire Update: Lower Temps, Higher Humidity Slowing Growth of Fire
Although the fire continues to rage, decreased winds, cooler temperatures and rising humidity levels managed to keep it from growing significantly in acreage, at least for a while.
September 27, 2020
Saturday Evening: Mullen Fire Now Estimated at 69,138 Acres; 70mph+ Winds
Pushed by winds of over 70mph, the Mullen Fire grew by more than 30,000 acres Saturday afternoon to total 69,138 acres
September 26, 2020
Mullen Fire Now 25,000+Acres; Strong Winds Forecast This Weekend
The Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest reached the Rob Roy community this week, officials announced on Friday.
September 25, 2020
Mullen Fire Continues Growing, Nears 20K Acres
The Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest has continued to burn and grow, affecting 19,526 acres as of Friday morning.
September 25, 2020
Mullen Fire Grows To Almost 18K Acres By Thursday
The Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest has continued to grow, affecting nearly 18,000 acres as of Thursday morning.
September 24, 2020
Groups Battle Over Potential Changes To Shoshone Forest Trails
The Shoshone National Forest plans to make a final decision after public comment period ends on highly contentious issue
September 23, 2020
Mullen Fire Grows To Almost 15K Acres
The Mullen Fire has grown to nearly 15,000 acres by Wednesday, although helicopters are delivering thousands of gallons of water.
September 23, 2020
Researchers Continue Long-Term Study Of Wyoming’s Golden Eagles in Big Horn Basin
Researchers in Park County are keeping an eye on golden eagles in the Big Horn Basin as an indicator of the health of the areas ecosystem.
Wendy CorrSeptember 23, 2020
Team Fighting Mullen Fire Shorthanded Due To “Critical Shortage” In Firefighting Resources
There is a "critical shortage" in firefighting resources right now due to wildfires in California, Oregon and Washington, an official said Tuesday night during a Mullen Fire virtual update.
September 23, 2020
History Channel Star From Lander Frees Stuck Bison Caught in Cattle Guard
Lander resident and "Mountain Man" TV star Josh Kirk cut through a cattle guard to free a stuck bison.
September 23, 2020
Fire Which Consists Of One Smoldering Tree Announced in Yellowstone
There is a new fire in Yellowstone named the "Hancock Fire" and it consists of one smoldering tree.
September 22, 2020
Rawlins Has Giant Manure Problem
The town of Rawlins has had more than 865 tons of manure dumped in its landfill so far this year.
September 22, 2020
Mullen Fire Still At 13K Acres, Highway Reopened
The Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest stayed inside its perimeter overnight Monday and remained at 13,504 acres as of Tuesday morning, according to firefighting officials.
September 22, 2020
Mullen Fire Monday Night Update: 13,504 Acres Affected, High Probability of Fire Growth
The Forest Service says the fire could grow in any direction but the most likely directions are east and northeast.
September 22, 2020
Mullen Fire Likely To Grow Due To Strong Winds
The Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest is likely to grow in size this week due to strong, gusty winds and dry weather, according to forest officials.
September 21, 2020
Mullen Fire Doubles In Size; Now Nearly 14,000 Acres Affected
The Mullen Fire in the Medicine Bow National Forest almost doubled in size in less than a day and is now affecting 13,835 acres.
September 20, 2020
Mullen Fire Grows to 7,000+ Acres; Firefighting Resources Pulled For Safety
At 8pm on Saturday, the U.S. Forest Service reported that resources fighting the fire had to be pulled back due to strong and shifting winds.
September 20, 2020
Man Follows Park Service Advice & Helps Friend Attacked By Grizzly Rather Than Pushing Him Down
Instead of pushing his friend down in front of the grizzly bear, an Idaho man followed Park Service advice and helped him.
September 18, 2020