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Reservation Wants Bison

August 22, 2012 Greater Yellowstone, Paradise Valley, State of Wyoming Comments Off
Bison

A decision is to be made soon for 160 Yellowstone bison that have been staying at one of Ted Turner’s ranches in Montana and a list of viable options is due by the end of this month. Sixty-one animals went to Fort Peck earlier this year, and the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming is … Continue Reading

Fire Risk Increases in Yellowstone

August 20, 2012 Greater Yellowstone, State of Wyoming Comments Off
fire-extreme

Due to the lack of moisture throughout the park in the last several days, the fire danger level in Yellowstone has been elevated to Extreme.  Fire activity has increased on two fires in the central portion of the park, and … Continue Reading

Biker Rescued In Park County, Montana

August 20, 2012 Greater Yellowstone, Paradise Valley Comments Off
Park County MT Sheriff

Members of Park County Montana Search and Rescue, Livingston Fire and Rescue, Wilsall First Responders, the US Forest Service and Carisch Helicopters teamed up Saturday to evacuate a dirt biker who had become injured while … Continue Reading

Grizzly Relocated

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The Wyoming Game and Fish Department trapped adult female grizzly bear in Park County Tuesday and relocated it to Teton County. The bear had been … Continue Reading

Motorcyclist Dies in Yellowstone

August 17, 2012 Greater Yellowstone, State of Wyoming Comments Off
YNP Sign

A head-on collision late Tuesday afternoon in Yellowstone National Park claimed the life of a motorcyclist from northeast Wyoming.  The accident occurred shortly before 5:00 p.m. between Madison Junction and the Gibbon Falls overlook.  52-year-old James Michael Cody of Wright, Wyoming, was declared dead at the scene.  According to a Park report, … Continue Reading

Refuge Centennial Termed A Success

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The National Elk Refuge centennial celebration is behind us now and is being considered a major success by its organizers.  The opening event last Friday was attended by Wyoming Governor Matt Mead, US Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe, a variety of local dignitaries, and about 250 members of the public.  The days that followed were … Continue Reading

Local Fire Crews Traveling

Interagency Fire

With major fires now burning in the states west of here, crews from Teton Interagency Fire are being rotated into the firefighting effort – but nothing out of the ordinary.  Bridger Teton National Forest Spokesperson Mary Cernicek explains that the sharing of resources between states and agencies is … Continue Reading

Fire Danger Rating Reduced In Yellowstone

August 14, 2012 Greater Yellowstone, State of Wyoming Comments Off
fire-very high

Yellowstone National Park officials have again lowered the fire rating in the park to “very high” but fire restrictions remain in effect.  Eight small fires continue to burn in the park, but do not threaten any public areas.  However, … Continue Reading

Elk Refuge Celebrates Centennial Today

refuge centennial

This weekend is to be filled with celebratory activities for the National Elk Refuge Centennial.  Check out those free activities here.

Wyo Sees A Bumper Crop Of Huckleberries

huckleberries

There are huckleberry candies, huckleberry ice cream, huckleberry shakes, and just plain fresh huckleberries – all considered a real treat in this part of the country.  Even bears have a special fondness for huckleberries.  Herbalist Darcy Williamson says … Continue Reading

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  • A Few Thunderstroms, Cooler in the East Thursday - May 22, 2013
    A quiet start to Wednesday will be interrupted by a few isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.  Northwest Wyoming will see the best chance for shower and thunderstorm activity. A weather disturbance grazes through the eastern third of the state tonight into Thursday morning.  Temperatures will slip in the east tomorrow.  Expect [...] [...]
  • Free fishing day is June 1 - May 22, 2013
    If you haven’t bought this year’s fishing license yet, shame on you. Fishing season’s in full swing. What are you waiting for? A free fishing day? If so, it turns out you’re in luck. I’ll tell you about it on today’s show. If you’re looking for the Wyoming fishing regulations for this year, click this [...] [...]
  • Search for State Education Director Enters Final Stretch - May 21, 2013
    Wyoming’s search for a Director of the Wyoming Department of Education will soon enter the interview phase. The application period for the position closed on May 15th. The Wyoming State Bard of Education says they are now preparing to interview applicants at the end of the month in their effort to provide three qualified names [...] [...]
  • Cheyenne South Tabs Kirkbride as New Girls Hoops Coach - May 21, 2013
    Cheyenne South has found its replacement for their first ever girls basketball coach.  Glen Kirkbride replaces April Teasley, who resigned at the end of this year.  She was the first ever girls basketball coach at Cheyenne South, hired three years ago.  Kirkbride spent five seasons as the head coach for the Burns boys basketball program, [...] [...]