Program protecting wildlife migration expands across West
The program is already removing migration barriers on private land in Colorado, Idaho and Wyoming. Now, it’s coming to Utah.
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This Mother’s Day, Climb Wyoming celebrates 40 years of uplifting single moms
Climb will host an anniversary gathering this fall to celebrate the over 12,000 moms and 25,000 kids who’ve been impacted by the program over the last four decades.
Yellowstone bear attack: Evidence points to grizzly
Park staff believe a female grizzly bear with 2 or 3 cubs were involved in the encounter that left 2 male hikers injured. An investigation is ongoing.
'No good news': Colorado River forecast gets historically bad
A federal hydrologist appeared to be momentarily at a loss for words Thursday as he described how dire the latest forecast has gotten for how much water will flow through the Colorado River Basin this summer.
Wyoming and Colorado agree to coordinate carbon storage wells
They’ll notify one another when well projects are proposed within a mile of the shared state border. And the model may expand to neighboring states.
Forest Service’s rural schools payout includes $4.5M for Wyoming
The payments support rural schools and roads, but the program behind them was never meant to be permanent.
As boating season gears up, managers ask for help with invasive species
Aquatic invasive species like zebra and quagga mussels have been found in waters in neighboring states around Wyoming. Proper boat care can help stop their spread.
Wyoming Game and Fish is managing Laramie region fisheries for drought conditions
Record-setting low snowpack and warm temperatures are creating less than ideal fishing conditions.
May 13 is the deadline to declare political party affiliation in Wyoming
Registered voters must choose a party before all candidates have filed for the Aug. 18 primary.
EPA proposal to roll back coal ash rules raises groundwater concerns in the Mountain West
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to roll back federal coal ash cleanup rules, raising concerns about groundwater contamination in the Mountain West.
Federal Government releases funds for program aimed at helping people pay utility bills
The Trump Administration wanted to scrap the program. But is now releasing funds earmarked to help people pay air conditioning during an anticipated extreme heat summer.
Albany County votes overwhelmingly to renew sixth penny tax
More than 3,900 residents voted in Tuesday’s special election to keep local sales tax at six cents to fund specific government projects. A third of Wyoming counties have this tax.
Father and son Blackfeet creatives give a peek into their ledger art process
Terrance Guardipee and Terran Last Gun will share their perspectives and work in Riverton and Jackson as part of Central Wyoming College’s Native Voices week.
Brash CNN founder Ted Turner dies
Turner had a larger-than-life personality, and used it to launch the country's first 24/7 all-news network.
Trump-backed Ramaswamy wins Ohio governor primary, setting up a competitive Nov. race
In Ohio, where a Democrat hasn't won an election for governor in 20 years, Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton could be in for a tight race this fall.
Lawmakers brainstorm solutions to rising costs of highway maintenance
How to address inflation, aging bridges and major highway projects took the majority of the Transportation Committee's time this week.
Cruise ship with hantavirus may have seen a rare occurrence: humans infecting humans
Hantavirus is typically spread through contact with rodent feces, urine or saliva. But cases on the MV Hondius cruise ship point to an unusual means of transmission.
From ICE detention to center stage: The Texas mariachi brothers opening for Kacey Musgraves
The brothers and their parents were taken into federal custody earlier this year during a required immigration check-in. The story caught the ear of a country music icon.
Pennsylvania sues Character.AI over claims chatbot posed as doctor
State officials allege a Character.AI bot claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist and provided a fake state medical license number.
Scott Turow's latest real-life legal thriller: Suing Meta for copyright infringement
Five major publishing houses and the bestselling author are suing Meta and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg for allegedly training its Llama generative AI models on millions of copyrighted materials.
First Yellowstone bear attack in months leaves hikers injured
One or more bears attacked a pair of hikers near the Old Faithful geyser.
To stay or not to stay: That is the question for Wyoming’s young adults
Some young people can picture a life here. Others say they may not be able to find a job and want to get out of the Wyoming ‘bubble.’
Abortion providers prep for more patients amid telehealth uncertainty
Getting the common abortion medication mifepristone via telehealth, mail or pharmacies was banned over the weekend. The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily restored access, but that could change.
Virtual fencing grants seek to bolster wildlife corridors
The funds are changing the game in ranching, conservation and land management.