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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
Grizzly 399 Will Likely Kick Out Cubs This Spring
Grizzly 399 will likely kick her four cubs out of the den this spring, since they are now 2.
Wendy CorrJanuary 13, 2022
Organizations Have Mixed Reaction To Gordon’s Attempt To Delist Grizzlies
Conservation organizations had a mixed response to Gov. Mark Gordon's petitioning to remove Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem grizzly bears from the endangered species list.
January 12, 2022
Game And Fish Kills Mountain Lion After It Returns To Lander
Wyoming Game and Fish officials killed a mountain lion on Monday after she continued to wander into the Lander city limits, the department announced.
January 11, 2022
Horse Breaks Back, Dies During Wyoming Wild Horse Roundup
Four horses died Thursday during the Bureau of Land Management's wild horse roundup near Rock Springs, according to the bureau's latest data.
January 07, 2022
Enzyme Discovered In Yellowstone Aids Groundbreaking DNA Research
Yellowstone National Park is a natural wonder but most people dont realize it is also a rich source of an enzyme that is now helping to solve medical mysteries and treat rare genetic diseases.
Wendy CorrJanuary 07, 2022
$3.8 Million Wildlife Crossing Being Constructed Over I-25 Between Buffalo & Kaycee
With vehicles hitting wildlife in Wyoming more than 6,000 times per year, elevated wildlife crossings are being built to bring that number down.
Wendy CorrJanuary 04, 2022
Kindness Ranch: Pet of the Week
Thirteen beagles will be up for adoption in January at the Kindness Ranch.
Jen KocherDecember 25, 2021
Kindness Ranch: Pet of the Week
Looking for a Christmas present for your favorite person? Look no further than Raleigh, a 2-year old beagle from Houston who was used in flea and tick research.
December 17, 2021
More Than 70K Petition To Stop Wild Horse Roundup In Wyoming
More than 70,000 people have signed a petition to stop the wild horse roundup in Wyoming, and it was delivered to Congress this week.
December 14, 2021
U.S. Fish and Wildlife: Grizzly 399, Cubs Are Likely In Den
After being escorted out of Jackson last month, grizzly 399 and her four cubs are likely back in their den for their hibernation period, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service confirmed to Cowboy State Daily on Monday.
December 14, 2021