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Bison Attacks Another Woman in South Dakota; Pants Stay On This Time.
A woman attending a wedding in South Dakota was thrown by a bison much like a bouquet would be thrown by a bride.
Jimmy OrrAugust 30, 2021
Algae That Can Kill Pets, Cause Illness In People Reported In Wyoming Waters
In lakes and reservoirs around the state, a harmful plant is lurking near the shore - one that poses a deadly threat to pets and livestock, and can cause serious illness for people.
Wendy CorrAugust 27, 2021
Connecticut Woman Jailed For Walking on Geyser at Yellowstone
A dimwitted tourist from Connecticut on Wednesday was sentenced to 7 days in jail for walking off the boardwalks and onto geothermal grounds in Yellowstone National Park.
Jimmy OrrAugust 26, 2021
Man Attacked By Bull Moose In Colorado While Running With His Dogs
"Hes very lucky that his only injury is a hoof print-shaped laceration on the back of his head," a wildlife official said.
August 26, 2021
Moose Calf Rescued From Burned Out Basement, Reunited With Mother
A moose calf was rescued from a burned out basement and reunited with its mother in northern Colorado late last week, officials announced Monday.
August 23, 2021
Powell’s Used Fire Trucks Are A Hard Sell
Unfortunately, even if the vehicles were sitting out front with a for sale sign in the window, used equipment is a hard sell.
August 23, 2021
Wyoming Ranks Third For Most Dependent On Outdoor Economy
Wyoming is the third most dependent state on the outdoor recreation economy, according to a recent analysis.
August 20, 2021
399 And Cubs Spotted in Park; Tour Bus Passengers Go Berserk
Tourists went berserk on Wednesday after celebrity grizzly 399 and her four cubs crossed a traffic-jammed highway in Grand Teton National Park.
Jimmy OrrAugust 20, 2021
Grizzly Bear Deaths On The Rise In 2021
Its been a tough year for grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. As of Wednesday, 27 individuals had been euthanized due to conflicts with humans, killed by other bears, hit by cars or drowned in canals so far in 2021.
August 19, 2021
Yellowstone Saw 1 Million Visitors In July, Breaking Another Visitation Record
Yellowstone National Park saw 1,080,767 recreation visits in July, making it the most-visited July on record.
August 19, 2021
Elderly Woman Stomped, Severely Injured By Moose In Colorado
An elderly woman was severely injured late last week by a cow moose in western Colorado, according to wildlife officials.
August 18, 2021
Garth Brooks Cancels Remainder of Shows Due to COVID
Wyoming residents who got to see Garth Brooks are fortunate Cheyenne Frontier Days is held in July as the country superstar just canceled the rest of his tour dates due to COVID concerns.
Jimmy OrrAugust 18, 2021
Bears Continue To Break Into Same Home in Aspen
For the third time in less than two years, the same home in Aspen, Colorado has been broken-into by bears.
Jimmy OrrAugust 17, 2021
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