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Montana’s Richard Spring Fire Burning Near Wyoming Border
A wildfire that has already burned 165,000 acres in southern Montana continues to force evacuations in some areas as it threatens homes and businesses.
Wendy CorrAugust 12, 2021
Grizzly With Cubs Attack Two Hikers in Montana
Two people were injured late Tuesday by a grizzly bear in southwestern Montana, officials announced this week.
August 12, 2021
World’s Top Seismologist: Yellowstone Volcano Is Still Not Going to Blow-Up Soon
The world's foremost seismologist said the volcano under Yellowstone National Park is not going to explode any time soon, despite the speculation.
Jimmy OrrAugust 12, 2021
West Yellowstone Man Found To Be At Fault For Fatal Grizzly Attack
A West Yellowstone man was ultimately found to be at fault for causing the fatal grizzly attack that killed him earlier this year.
August 10, 2021
Colorado Man Busted For Late-Night Poaching
A Colorado man was sentenced to pay more than $3,300 in fines for poaching multiple big game animals.
August 09, 2021
Don Day: Smoke Hanging Over Wyoming Will Likely Be Around For More Than A Week
The smoke currently hanging over Wyoming will likely be around for more than a week, according to meteorologist Don Day.
August 09, 2021
Gang of Bears Open Doors Of 8 Cars In Search Of Food in Estes Park; Stupid Humans to Blame
A bear -- or gang of bears -- opened the doors of eight cars on Saturday night in search of food in Estes Park, Colorado. Officials say stupid humans are to blame.
Jimmy OrrAugust 09, 2021
Illinois Woman Charged With Disturbing Wildlife At Yellowstone
An Illinois woman had been charged with disturbing wildlife this week after she was caught on video getting too close to bears in Yellowstone National Park.
August 02, 2021
Glenrock Rattled By 3.7 Magnitude Earthquake
The sleepy town of Rolling Hills, Wyoming (population 450), was jolted out of a quiet evening Sunday around 9:50 p.m. by a nearby earthquake.
Wendy CorrAugust 02, 2021
Cheyenne Frontier Days Sees Dramatic Increase In Attendance This Year
Attendance at Cheyenne Frontier Days events this year increased by almost 23% over the last year the rodeo was held, the organization reported on Sunday.
August 02, 2021
Deer Creek 2 Fire In Northeast Wyo Grows To More Than 5,000 Acres
Almost 100 firefighters from several federal, state and county fire agencies continued to battle the Deer Creek 2 fire burning in three northeastern Wyoming counties Wednesday, completing a containment line around 15% of the 5,295-acre blaze.
July 29, 2021
Cheyenne Serves Up Thousands Of Pancakes At CFD Breakfasts
Thousands have gathered in downtown Cheyenne this week to partake in the famous Cheyenne Frontier Days pancake breakfasts.
July 29, 2021
Almost 120 Firefighters Battle Deer Creek 2 Fire In Campbell County
Almost 120 firefighters from multiple agencies were battling a 3,000-acre fire burning in three counties of northeast Wyoming on Wednesday.
July 28, 2021
Colorado Wildlife Officers Relocate Moose From Parking Garage
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers tranquilized and removed a young bull moose from a parking garage in Vail on Tuesday morning, the department announced this week.
July 28, 2021
Missouri Family Sues Over Mistaken Identity Stop By Yellowstone Rangers, Deputies
A Missouri family is suing officers of the National Park Service and Park County Sheriffs Office, alleging they were held at gunpoint for more than one hour in 2017 in a case of mistaken identity.
July 28, 2021
Cowboy State Daily Tries Unique Foods At Cheyenne Frontier Days
In keeping with Cowboy State Dailys tradition of educating its readers to fine culinary opportunities, here is a look at some of the more unique fare available at the 2021 Cheyenne Fronter Days Rodeo as sampled by Ellen Fike.
July 28, 2021
Person Run Over, Killed At Cheyenne’s Frontier Park
A person was run over and killed Tuesday as they were attempting to exit their vehicle at Frontier Park, the Cheyenne Police Department said.
July 27, 2021
Yellowstone Says It’s Too Hot To Fish
Due to high water temperatures and unprecedented low stream flows, anglers headed to Yellowstone National Parks rivers and streams wont be able to fish in the afternoon and evening.
Wendy CorrJuly 27, 2021
Two Major Wildfires Burning In Western Wyoming, Big Horn Mountains
Two fires large enough to be listed on the national InciWeb database are burning in Wyoming.
Wendy CorrJuly 25, 2021
Colorado Woman Bit By Coyote Pup After Trying To Pet, Play With It
A Colorado woman was bitten by a coyote pup on Tuesday after she and a number of other people were trying to pet and play with it.
July 22, 2021
Yellowstone Seeing Swarm Of Small Earthquakes This Week
Yellowstone National Park has seen almost 300 small earthquakes in the last week, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
July 20, 2021
Dry Fork Fire 40% Contained As Firefighters Battle Blaze In Campbell County
More than 80 firefighters on Tuesday continued to battle a 3,200-acre forest fire burning in the Thunder Basin National Grassland in northeastern Campbell County.
Jen KocherJuly 20, 2021
Yellowstone Sees Best June On Record With Almost 1M Visitors
Yellowstone National Park has continued to smash its visitation records this summer, marking its best June on record, according to park officials.
July 15, 2021
Weather, Geyser Experts Say Prediction Old Faithful Will Dry Up Is Unlikely
While there have some concerns that recent high temperatures could dry up Old Faithful, experts say this prediction is ludicrous.
Wendy CorrJuly 13, 2021