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Time To Wake Up: Yellowstone Has First Grizzly Bear Sighting Of 2022
The first sighting of a grizzly in Yellowstone National Park was spotted on Monday by a pilot in the west-central portion of the park.
Jimmy OrrMarch 09, 2022
Rare Sighting of Wolverine in Yellowstone; Biologist Says Only 8th Sighting in 15 Years
The sighting of a wolverine in Yellowstone on Saturday is only the 8th documented sighting of the elusive animal in Wyoming over the last 15 years.
March 08, 2022
Plan Ahead: Yellowstone Road Projects To Cause Severe Delays; Some Roads Haven’t Been Improved Since 1930s
If you are traveling to Yellowstone this summer, prepare for massive delays as roads, some of which haven't been improved since the 1930s, are under construction.
Wendy CorrMarch 04, 2022
Report: 2021 Cheyenne Frontier Days Generated $40M In Spending, Mayor Celebrates
Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins celebrated the news on Tuesday that Cheyenne Frontier Days helped generate more than $40 million in economic activity in Cheyenne and Laramie County in 2021.
March 02, 2022
Yellowstone National Park Celebrates 150th on Tuesday
Yellowstone National Park officially turns 150 years on Tuesday and looks much different today than it did when it was created in 1872.
Wendy CorrFebruary 28, 2022
Sen. Bouchard, WyGO’s Aaron Dorr Decry Committee Censorship on Gun Bill
Both Wyoming Gun Owners policy director Aaron Dorr and Sen. Anthony Bouchard claimed they were not allowed to speak at a hearing on a gun bill which they opposed. But footage of the meeting appeared to show little effort by either to do so.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 26, 2022
Difference Between Yellowstone When It Was Named A Park And Now? About 5 Million People Per Year.
Less than 1,000 people visited Yellowstone when it was named a national park 150 years ago. Last year, nearly 5 million people visited.
Wendy CorrFebruary 21, 2022
Wyoming’s Kindness Ranch Coordinates 150 Beagle Rescue; Biggest In Its History
On Wednesday, the Kindness Ranch received 30 beagles -- part of a 150-beagle puppy rescue operation from a breeding facility in Virginia that had come under national scrutiny.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 18, 2022
Bill To Prevent Federal Infringements On Gun Rights Introduced; WyGO Says It’s Not Enough
The Wyoming Gun Owners said the "Second Amendment Protection Act" is "horrific and treacherous" and pushed by the worst people in the legislature.
February 17, 2022
Californian Gets Destroyed By Bull in Bike Race
One unlucky cyclist this weekend attempted to pass a bull which was standing on a bike trail in the Rock Cobbler bike race. The cyclist lost. Twice.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 13, 2022
Officials Have Mixed Response To Gray Wolves Being Relisted As Endangered, Except In Wyoming, Montana, Idaho
There was a mixed response from officials regarding the federal ruling on Thursday that required gray wolves, except those in Wyoming, Idaho and Montana, to be relisted as endangered.
February 11, 2022
Wyoming Kindness Ranch Pet of the Week
Wyatt is a big, beautiful 11-year-old cat patiently waiting for his forever home.
Jen KocherFebruary 11, 2022
Severely Burned Woman Leaves Hospital Months After Jumping Into Yellowstone Geyser
A woman who was severely burned on 91% of her body below her chest after jumping into a Yellowstone geyser to rescue her dog has been released from a hospital.
February 08, 2022
Natrona Man Fined $45K For Selling Poached Meat As Beef Jerky
A Natrona man was fined $45,000 for selling poached meat as beef jerky, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced Monday.
February 07, 2022
Gray Wolves’ Endangered Status Under Review; Gordon Disappointed
Gov. Mark Gordon expressed his disappointment Thursday after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced its intent to review the endangered status of a certain population of the gray wolf.
February 03, 2022
Protestors Against Coyote Killing Contest Getting Flipped Off, Told To Move Back to California
Protestors against a coyote-killing contest in Rock Springs are not being warmly received as the group is frequently receiving the middle finger from passersby.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 02, 2022
Kindness Ranch Pet Of The Week
Claus lives at the Kindness Ranch animal sanctuary and was rescued from animal testing and research labs.
Jen KocherJanuary 29, 2022
2021 Was Yellowstone’s Busiest Year Ever
2021 was Yellowstone National Park's busiest year on record, park officials announced on Friday.
January 21, 2022
BLM Calls Gathering Of Wyoming Wild Horses An “Overwhelming Success”
The wild horse round-up that took place near Rock Springs over the last few months concluded this week, and a U.S. Bureau of Land Management spokesman called the gather an "overwhelming success."
January 20, 2022
California Man Sentenced To Nine Months In Jail After Assaulting Cops In Yellowstone
A California man was sentenced to nine months in jail this week after pleading guilty to assaulting police officers in Yellowstone National Park.
January 20, 2022
Yellowstone To Use Anniversary To Highlight Tribal Values
Indigenous people of America will play a central role in the celebration of Yellowstone National Parks 150th anniversary this year.
Wendy CorrJanuary 19, 2022
Forest Service Works To Prevent Wyoming Wildfires
Managing the materials that fuel out-of-control wildfires is the key to making sure they do not have to be fought, according to U.S. Forest Service officials.
Wendy CorrJanuary 17, 2022
Yellowstone Supervisor Uses 150th Anniversary To Reflect On Lessons Learned
Yellowstone National Park Supervisor Cam Sholly recently used the announcement of celebration plans for the parks 150th anniversary to reflect on the lessons learned about ecosystem management.
Wendy CorrJanuary 17, 2022
Yellowstone Prepares To Celebrate 150th Anniversary
The approach of the 150th anniversary of the nations first national park provides an opportunity for those involved with the park to look to the future, according to Yellowstone National Park Supervisor Cam Sholly.
Wendy CorrJanuary 14, 2022