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Lone Star Fire Stagnates, Grand Loop Reopens Thursday
Yellowstone National Park's Grand Loop Road between Old Faithful and West Thumb Junction will be reopened some time Thursday after rains dampened the 820-are Lone Star Fire in the park, officials announced.
August 27, 2020
Forest Fires Break Out In Shoshone National Forest
Crews are working to combat a pair of wildfires that broke out in the Shoshone National Forest one in Sunlight Basin and another along the Beartooth Highway in the area of Crazy Creek.
August 27, 2020
Size of Lone Star Fire In Yellowstone Increases
The Lone Star Fire in Yellowstone National Park increased by 58 acres on Tuesday, totaling 821 acres burned since the fire began Saturday.
August 26, 2020
Three Bears Crash Into House; Steal Peaches and Chocolate
Three bears entered a Red Lodge, Montana house earlier this week and dined on peaches and chocolate before the owner asked them to leave.
August 26, 2020
Wyoming, USDA Sign Forest Improvement Agreement, Which Focuses On Fire Protection
Gov. Mark Gordon and U.S. Department of Agriculture Sec. Sonny Perdue signed a new stewardship agreement Tuesday between the Forest Service and the state to promote forest management and respond to ecological challenges.
August 25, 2020
Wyoming’s Chancey Williams Says He is Frequently Mistaken For Prince Harry
Wyoming country star Chancey Williams says he is frequently mistaken for Prince Harry.
August 25, 2020
Motley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx Catches Fish On Snake River; Friends Immediately Trash-Talk
Motley Crüe bassist appears to be enjoying his recent move to Wyoming as he has taken up fly-fishing.
August 25, 2020
Grizzly Bear Captures To Continue At Yellowstone Until October
Grizzly bear capture operations have been extended from Aug. 28 to Oct. 23, the National Park Service announced Monday.
August 24, 2020
Boaters Keep Capsizing, Getting Pinned At Snake River In Grand Teton
After eight boating mishaps on the Snake River in one month, the Grand Teton National Park staff are reminding boaters to know their skill level and wear a personal flotation device while out on the water.
August 21, 2020
Popular Trail At Grand Teton To Temporarily Close (But For Good Reason)
Grand Teton National Park will close a section of one of its most popular trails intermittently over the next couple of weeks for an improvement project.
August 20, 2020
A Fight To The Death – Bison Rut Is On In Yellowstone
Massive bulls, some as large as 2,500 pounds, are fighting for the chance to breed.
August 20, 2020
Coronavirus Found In Wyoming Wastewater, Including At Old Faithful
The coronavirus has been detected in 11 sites across Wyoming, including Old Faithful.
August 19, 2020
Grand Teton Fire Danger Increased To Very High
The fire danger rating has been increased to very high for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the National Elk Refuge, it was announced Tuesday.
August 19, 2020
Enzi, Barrasso Praise Expanded Fishing, Hunting Opportunities
Todays final rule is welcome news to hunters and fishermen in Wyoming and across the country, Barrasso said.
August 18, 2020
Yellowstone Visitations Down 27.5% Compared To 2019
Visitations to Yellowstone National Park are down by 27.5% compared to last year.
August 18, 2020
Humans Can Eat More Hot Dogs Than Grizzly Bears In Hot Dog Eating Contest
A scientific study released earlier this week says humans can out-eat grizzly bears in hot dog-eating contests.
August 18, 2020
Snake Causes Tourists To Panic In Yellowstone
A non-venomous bull snake caused panic in Yellowstone when it crawled into someone's car.
August 18, 2020
Park Service Raises Fire Danger In Yellowstone To “Very High”
The National Park Service has just increased the wildland fire danger to Very High" -- thats the second highest fire level ranking.
August 18, 2020
Cheyenne To Receive Commercial Air Service Again In the Fall
United Airlines is coming back to Cheyenne with daily service beginning November 11.
August 16, 2020
Man Mauled By Grizzly Bear Upset Grizzly Bear Is Still Alive
Grizzly bear attack victim is not pleased that Montana Fish and Game officials haven't killed the offending grizzly bear yet.
August 16, 2020
No Fatal Animal/Vehicle Collisions Have Occurred In Wyoming This Year (So Far)
Wyoming has seen zero fatal animal vs. vehicle collisions this year so far, a great statistic Wyoming Department of Transportation officials hope to see continue.
August 14, 2020
Woman Violently Attacked By Bison; Pants Ripped Off During Encounter
One of the bisons horns got caught in the womans belt and swung her around violently" before ripping her pants off.
August 13, 2020
Yellowstone Biologists To Poison Fish For Restoration Work
The closures are necessary for park staff to continue work on a project to eliminate nonnative fish from the drainage area. Biologists will remove nonnative rainbow trout and brook trout using the fish toxin rotenone.
August 13, 2020
Bridger-Teton National Forest In Western Wyoming Implements Fire Restrictions
Stage one fire restrictions are being implemented on all National Forest System lands within the Bridger-Teton National Forest, which allow fires only in designated and installed fire rings or grills at designated campgrounds or picnic areas.
August 13, 2020