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Cat Urbigkit: Power Line Bird Deaths From Shooting: What Was Reported, What’s the Truth, What Was Omitted

Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, 'The New York Times reported, “A survey of power lines in four Western states found bullet fragments and shotgun pellets in most of the dead birds that were collected” (not true) and 'Two-thirds of birds found dead beneath power lines had been shot' (also not true).

Cat UrbigkitAugust 08, 2023

Littlefoot has had a tough road after losing a leg when it was caught in a fence. He's recovered enough to now be ready for a new home.

A Second Chance For Littlefoot, The Three-Legged Feral Rawlins Town Cat

Littlefoot the feral cat lost one of his legs after getting caught in a fence, but has a second chance thanks to some kindhearted Rawlins animal rescue volunteers.

August 08, 2023

The Strategic Petroleum Reserve storage at the Bryan Mound site in Freeport, Texas.

After Draining Oil Stockpile, Biden Walks Tightrope To Avoid Upsetting Voters

On one hand, the Biden administration wants to stop all oil and gas production. On the other, it wants do everything it can to avoid the consequences of that policy, which requires it to get oil from somewhere. 

August 08, 2023

Fremont Peak in the Wind River Mountains is already getting into winter form with plenty of snow.

Snowing In August? Welcome to Wyoming

Those in north-central Wyoming have been noticing somewhat of a surprising phenomenon in the mountains for the beginning of August: snow. Meteorologist Don Day says snow in August isn't that unusual but it's a bit early this year.

Andrew RossiAugust 08, 2023

Four horses died and another barely survived after someone allegedly poisoned them. They were discovered by their owners, Joe and Lindsay Bright of Converse County, July 31. An investigation is ongoing, but the family believes the horses were poisoned.

Wyoming Ranch Owners Believe Someone Poisoned And Killed Four Horses

State investigators and the Converse County, Wyoming, family that found four of their horses dead last week aren't saying much, but the family believes someone poisoned them.

August 08, 2023

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UW Leaders Fire Back, Say Banned Church Elder Isn’t A First Amendment Hero

University of Wyoming leaders say a Laramie Church elder’s "harassment" of a transgender student voids claims that his rights were violated by a yearlong ban from Student Union.

Clair McFarlandAugust 08, 2023

A man suffered wounds to his upper right arm when a bear bit him as he was relaxing in a hammock in a Colorado campground late Saturday.

Colorado Wildlife Agents Intend To Kill Bear That Bit Man’s Arm

Colorado wildlife agents on Tuesday are tracking and want to kill a black bear that bit a man’s arm while he was relaxing in a hammock over the weekend.

Mark HeinzAugust 08, 2023

The Platte County Sheriff's Office and jail in Wheatland, Wyoming.

Failed Platte County Jail Generator Leaves Deputies Vulnerable In Power Outage

Platte County has been awarded $150,000 in emergency money to buy a new backup generator for its jail. Without it during an outage, deputies can’t use cameras, communicate or control locks on the cell doors.

August 08, 2023

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Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame: Marie Jordan Bell -- Iron Mountain Cowgirl Who Earned Her Spurs

The passion that Marie had to be horseback and actively involved in working with cattle was evident when her horse jumped an icy creek and fell on her when she was in her late 70s. Doctors said she would never ride again. She proved them wrong.

Candy MoultonAugust 08, 2023

It's unusual, but not unheard of, for bears to break into homes while looking for food, as in this file photo from a video of a bear break-in a few years ago.

Man Shoots Bear In His Living Room Near Wyoming

A Montana couple got up close and personal with a black bear that broke into their house last week. It ended up in their living room, where the homeowner shot it with a handgun.

Mark HeinzAugust 07, 2023

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Casper Man Accused Of Stabbing In-Laws Wants Second Opinion On Insanity Finding

A Casper man accused of stabbing his father-in-law to death in January, then beating and stabbing his mother-in-law nearly to death is asking for a second opinion about whether he was insane at the time of the crime. 

Clair McFarlandAugust 07, 2023

The crowd seats itself in front of the stage where the artists perform, plunking down their chairs wherever there's an open spot.

Around Wyoming: Casper's Beartrap Summer Festival Draws Music Lovers From All Over

East-Coasters, West-Coasters and Midwesterners in between agree that the Beartrap Summer Festival on Casper Mountain is one of the nation’s coolest musical festivals.

Renée JeanAugust 07, 2023

Jonah Field, Sublette County, Wyoming

Environmental Groups Lose Appeal Of Wyoming 3,500 Gas Well Project at Jonah Field

After five years of litigation, the federal 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected claims by environmental groups against a Wyoming 3,500-well natural gas project at Jonah Field.

Cat UrbigkitAugust 07, 2023

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Bo Biteman Brings Back Bill To Ban Sex, Gender Education For Children

After an effort failed this past session to ban teaching sexual orientation and gender identity themes to children, Sen. Bo Biteman says he’s bringing his bill back for another run.

Leo WolfsonAugust 07, 2023

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‘Surprise’ Grizzly Mauling Near Dubois Leaves Man Hospitalized

A “surprise encounter” grizzly mauling near Dubois early Saturday left a man hospitalized, according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.

Mark HeinzAugust 07, 2023

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Dave Simpson: These Guys Don't Take Prisoners

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "Not selecting how-to manuals on sex for a school or public library does not constitute 'book banning.' Caring what your little one is exposed to is not Nazi Germany."

Dave SimpsonAugust 07, 2023

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Colorado Man Sues Cheyenne Hospital, Says ER Turned Him Away For Not Wearing Mask

A Colorado man is suing Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, saying the ER staff turned him away after a life-threatening car accident because he wouldn't wear a mask. He said he was having a hard time breathing but they tossed him out anyway.

Clair McFarlandAugust 07, 2023

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Johnson County Trooper Nabs Mexican Immigrant Deported 11 Times

A Mexican immigrant caught speeding in Johnson County faces up to two years in federal prison if convicted of reentering the United States illegally after the government deported him 11 times in nine years.  

Clair McFarlandAugust 07, 2023

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