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This year's Hell on Reels Fishing Tournament at Flaming Gorge Reservoir has been canceled.

Fishing Tournament Canceled After Years Of Mismanaging Flaming Gorge Reservoir, Organizers Say

Organizers of the Hell on Reels Fishing Tournament at Flaming Gorge say mismanagement of the reservoir has led to a “collapse” of the fishery and cancellation of the annual tournament.

June 08, 2023

The National Park Service is investigating this incident of two men with cellphones approaching and touching a baby bison in Grand Teton National Park on Sunday.

Grand Teton Officials Search For Visitors Who Harassed Baby Bison

Authorities in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park announced Thursday they're looking for two men who illegally approached and harassed a bison calf on Sunday.

Leo WolfsonJune 08, 2023

Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder is under fire from the Wyoming Democratic Party for her participation in an event this weekend with conservative activist group Moms For Liberty.

Wyoming Dems Blast Degenfelder For Association With Moms For Liberty

Wyoming Democrats are upset Megan Degenfelder, the state’s top education official, is taking stage with an activist who has supported getting rid of certain books in school libraries and other conservative educational causes.

Leo WolfsonJune 08, 2023

This spring has brought plenty of color, and lots of green, to Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains.

Neon Spring: Wyoming Greener Than Ever In Wake Of Record Snow, Lots Of Rain

Plentiful rain, strong runoff from a huge snowpack and warmer weather has caused an explosion of varying shades of green across Wyoming’s landscape.

Wendy CorrJune 08, 2023

U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, addresses the “Crisis on the Colorado River” conference in Boulder via Zoom on Thursday.

Wyoming Can’t Take Blame For Colorado River Shortages, Expert Says

Wyoming and other upper basin states shouldn’t be left holding the bag as demand for water from the Colorado river continues to outpace supply, says a water scientist.

Mark HeinzJune 08, 2023

For 65 years, Flaming Gorge Days has grown to attract national music acts.

Green River’s Flaming Gorge Days Canceled Because Committee ‘Just Got Tired Of Doing It’

Green River officials say they discovered too late that the annual Flaming Gorge Days festival had been neglected by its volunteer organizing committee. “Over the years, it became a volunteer deal and the committee members just got tired of doing it,” a town spokesman said.

June 08, 2023

Ramaco and its iCam facility are exploring other uses for coal than burning it to produce electricity, including gleaning rare earths from the clays around coal seams and making other products. The company also operates coal mines, like this one, in the Eastern U.S.

Wyoming Company Finding New Uses For Coal, Targets China's Control Of Rare Earths

At a coal mine near Sheridan, Wyoming, tests show it contains large quantities of highly prized rare earth elements. Ramaco is developing the resource and other technologies to give new life to Wyoming coal.

June 08, 2023

Former Mayor René Kemper, left, and Kim Pexton, who was elevated to mayor after Kemper's unexpected death in March.

It's Been 'Very Trying' For Douglas, Wyoming, After Mayor's Unexpected Death

Longtime Douglas city councilwoman Kim Pexton had known and served with Mayor René Kemper for years. But taking over as mayor after Kemper's unexpected death in March has been "very trying for everybody," Pexton said.

Leo WolfsonJune 08, 2023

A Laramie Fire Department crew responded to a call to rescue some ducklings from a storm drain Tuesday evening. In the end, they pulled three scared, but healthy, ducklings out. Laura Levin holds one.

Laramie Firefighters Pull Three Ducklings From Storm Drain — A Big Relief For Worried Mom

Laramie firefighters rescued three dirty, stressed-out ducklings from a storm drain Tuesday and reunited them with their worried mom, who was waddling and flying around quacking the whole time.

Greg JohnsonJune 08, 2023

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.

Jackson Ski Resort, Rental Company Say 'Catastrophic' Crash Was Skier's Fault, Not Theirs

A Jackson, Wyoming, ski resort and a rental company, along with a ski equipment manufacturer, all say it's not their fault a ski binding burst and caused a Texas woman to crash down the mountain and suffer serious injuries.

Clair McFarlandJune 08, 2023

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Bill Sniffin's Report From Yellowstone: Heavy Rain Dampened Idiot Activity

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "We were on full-time Idiot Patrol Wednesday as we passed through Yellowstone National Park on our way to a family event in Washington state."

Bill SniffinJune 08, 2023

A series of images from a viral video shows a man get out of his vehicle when he spots a bear, then he yells at it as he charges the bear. The bewildered bruin ambles off into the brush, then the man celebrates.

Yellowstone Officials Still Looking For Man Who Chased And Harassed Bears

Officials are continuing the search for a man who was caught on video chasing and harassing bears while reportedly in Yellowstone National Park.

Mark HeinzJune 07, 2023

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Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Gillette Mechanics Found Sane Enough For Trial

A Gillette man who is accused of threatening to kill a mechanic at a Ford dealership in Gillette because his car wasn't ready, has been found sane enough to participate in a trial.

Clair McFarlandJune 07, 2023

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Wyoming Stuck In Cool And Rainy Weather Pattern Because Of 'Omega Block'

Cool and rainy weather will continue for most of Wyoming over the next week because an "Omega Block" weather pattern is producing an "Axis of Moisture," which meteorologist Don Day says could be a good name for a Molly Hatchet song, but is just a phrase describing continuous rainy weather.

Jimmy OrrJune 07, 2023

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Park County Sheriff's Lieutenant Justified In Killing Man During Fight For Shotgun

An independent prosecutor declared Park County Sheriff's Lt. Mark Hartman justified Wednesday for shooting a Park County man last August after the pair wrestled over a shotgun on a canal road. 

Clair McFarlandJune 07, 2023

Fishing along the North Platte River in central Wyoming has already been good this spring.

Wyoming’s ‘Miracle Mile,’ Other Sections Of North Platte Living Up To World-Class Fishing Rep

While Wyoming’s smaller creeks and streams might still be overflowing and dirty from a huge runoff, fishing along the North Platte River in central Wyoming is fantastic, an expert angler says.

Mark HeinzJune 07, 2023

A mudslide spills out across Highway 14/16/20 just east of the Yellowstone East Gate on Tuesday.

Yellowstone East Gate Road Blocked As Wyoming Landslide Season Kicks Off

Just as snow season releases its grip from Wyoming highways, here comes landslide season. As usual, the trouble spots are near Yellowstone’s East Gate and in Wind River Canyon.

Mark HeinzJune 07, 2023

A Wyoming Department of Transportation worker stands next to a plowed road near Riverton, Wyoming, to show how much show had fallen during a storm this past winter. As the agency says on its Facebook page, the worker is not a short person.

Riverton, Wyoming, Set Most Snowfall Records In Record-Setting Winter Across The US

The winter of 2022-23 set records for snowfall across the United States, and Riverton, Wyoming, was the epicenter, setting more snowfall records than any other place in the lower 48 this past winter.

Wendy CorrJune 07, 2023

Keith and Laura Galloway, owners of the Galloway Ranch north of Ten Sleep, Wyoming, bought this 80,000-pound bridge from Washakie County for $1,100. It will be used to connect parts of their ranch with their son's property.

100-Year-Old 80,000-Pound Bridge Makes It To Wyoming Ranch, Will Be Installed Later

FOLLOW-UP: The rancher who bought the 100-year-old, 80,000-pound bridge said it's in a temporary location on his ranch until he can get it formally installed. The 90-foot bridge will connect his ranch to his son's property, saving a five-mile trip.

Wendy CorrJune 07, 2023

Gov. Mark Gordon says that as Wyoming continues to push to create its own stable token, the U.S. is losing a digital currency arms race with China.

With Wyoming Stable Token Under Fire, Gordon Says US Losing Digital Currency Race With China

The banking industry told Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon it feels the state’s efforts to create its own stable token is muscling in on its territory as Gordon says U.S. is losing a digital currency arms race with China.

Renée JeanJune 07, 2023

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Former UW Quarterback Josh Allen Makes Cover Of 'Madden 24'

Former University of Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen has made the cover of the popular "Madden NFL" video game franchise.

Jimmy OrrJune 07, 2023

In an effort to send a message about what he calls hypocritical extreme green energy policies, a New York State lawmaker is proposing to ban using fossil fuels to make wind turbines and solar panels.

New York Lawmaker Wants To Ban Use Of Fossil Fuels In Making Wind Turbines And Solar Panels

If a bill banning the use of fossil fuels in the creation of green energy projects were to become law, it would be the end of renewable energy. There’s no feasible way to manufacture and transport wind turbines, solar panels and electric vehicles without fossil fuels.

June 07, 2023

Gillette resident Bob Vomhof, left, gives a quick smile while asking the city council to vote no on an anti-hate crime ordinance. He wasn't alone in his opposition. Many people showed up to Tuesday's meeting with signs. Below right, Ed and Susan Sisti both also spoke against it.

Emotions Run Hot As Gillette City Council Bombarded Ahead Of Passing Anti-Hate Crime Law

Gillette City Council passed a controversial anti-hate crime ordinance Tuesday on a close 4-3 vote, but not before nearly two dozen people made impassioned pleas against it.

Leo WolfsonJune 07, 2023

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Yellowstone Not Hosting Race Against Bears On Motorized Coolers Again This Year

After causing an outcry of concern last year when people thought a fictitious race against bears on motorized coolers was really going to happen, "race officials" have announced they're hosting the event again. This year, however, participants are required to carry rotten trout with them on the coolers.

Jimmy OrrJune 07, 2023

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