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On a 54-43 vote Friday afternoon, the long wait for Wyoming’s Brian Nesvik to become the next head of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Wyoming’s delegation and governor call the vote a win for the state and delisting grizzlies.

Wyoming’s Brian Nesvik Confirmed To Lead U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service — Finally

On a 54-43 vote Friday afternoon, the long wait ended for Wyoming’s Brian Nesvik to become the next head of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Wyoming’s delegation and governor call the vote a win for the state and delisting grizzlies.

Sean BarryAugust 01, 2025

When it comes to wildfire seasons, there’s no forgetting the devastating fires that hit Yellowstone National Park in 1988. They burned 800,000 acres, which is why even small fires today get an aggressive response. Here, wildfire rages at Grant Village in the park.

Yellowstone Always On Alert To Avoid Repeat Of Devasting 1988 Wildfires

When it comes to wildfire seasons, there’s no forgetting the devastating fires that hit Yellowstone National Park in 1988. They burned 800,000 acres, which is why even small fires today get an aggressive response.

Andrew RossiAugust 01, 2025

A 25-year-old Casper woman, Justus Delilah Gagne, was in court Thursday accused of stabbing her mother twice and slashing her tires. She also told an investigator she thought her mother was “a witch with dark energy” and tried to run her over.

Casper Woman Who Stabbed Mother Twice Thought She Was ‘A Witch With Dark Energy’

A 25-year-old Casper woman was in court Thursday accused of stabbing her mother twice and slashing her tires. She also told an investigator she thought her mother was “a witch with dark energy” and tried to run her over.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 01, 2025

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Man Dubbed The ‘High Country Harasser’ Has Mental Health Issues, Mother Says

A man accused of harassing hikers along the Continental Divide Trail in Wyoming needs mental help, his mother says. She also takes issue with his being dubbed the “High Country Harasser,” but agrees he could pose a danger to others and himself.

Clair McFarlandAugust 01, 2025

Former Wyoming Game and Fish Director Brian Nesvik is poised to be the new chief of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. His stance in favor of taking grizzly bears off the endangered list drives much of his support — and opposition.

Delisting Grizzlies Drives Support — And Opposition — For Nesvik’s Confirmation

Former Wyoming Game and Fish Director Brian Nesvik is poised to be the new chief of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. His stance in favor of taking grizzly bears off the endangered list drives much of his support — and opposition.

Mark HeinzJuly 31, 2025

Passengers described a terrifying midair ordeal as severe turbulence over Wyoming injured dozens Wednesday aboard a Delta flight bound for Amsterdam, forcing an emergency landing in Minneapolis. Upon landing, 25 were sent to hospitals for evaluation.

Turbulence Over Wyoming Forces Delta Jet To Divert; 25 Hospitalized

Passengers described a terrifying midair ordeal as severe turbulence over Wyoming injured dozens Wednesday aboard a Delta flight bound for Amsterdam, forcing an emergency landing in Minneapolis. Upon landing, 25 were sent to hospitals for evaluation.

Justin GeorgeJuly 31, 2025

Nearly four months after committee approval, U.S. Senate confirmation is imminent for Wyoming’s Brian Nesvik as head of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Sen. John Barrasso on Wednesday blasted Democrats for blocking Trump’s nominees.

Vote Near For Wyoming’s Brian Nesvik To Lead US Fish & Wildlife Service

Nearly four months after committee approval, U.S. Senate confirmation is imminent for Wyoming’s Brian Nesvik as head of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Sen. John Barrasso on Wednesday blasted Democrats for blocking Trump’s nominees.

Sean BarryJuly 31, 2025

A grand jury is being convened for Cody Roberts, the Daniel, Wyoming, man who ran down a wolf, taped its mouth shut and showed it off before killing it in 2024, according to a Wyofile report. Convening a grand jury is rare in Wyoming, but not unheard of.

Grand Jury For Cody Roberts Over Wolf Torture A Rare Route In Wyoming

A grand jury is being convened for Cody Roberts, the Daniel, Wyoming, man who ran down a wolf, taped its mouth shut and showed it off before killing it in 2024, according to a Wyofile report. Convening a grand jury is rare in Wyoming, but not unheard of.

Clair McFarlandJuly 31, 2025

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Letter To The Editor: Why Is Laramie County Undoing The Food Freedom Act?

Dear editor: I moved here for Wyoming's rugged individualism, not for the same nanny-state nonsense I escaped. Let's keep Wyoming free. I urge Laramie County commissioners to scrap the home occupation permit requirement for Food Freedom Act-compliant businesses.

July 31, 2025

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