Buffalo
Over 3 million people visit Yellowstone National Park every year to view the infamous geysers, beautiful landscapes and wildlife. So far this year, there have been numerous tourist caught on video interacting with the park’s wildlife in a negative way, but this wildlife interaction that was caught on video was truly incredible. With over half…
The University of Wyoming is looking for anyone willing to share their stories of ghostly encounters in historic Wyoming hotels. Dr. Ken Hanson, an Assistant Professor at U.W.’s Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology, is supervising a professional study by primary researcher Deborah Cobb. As part of the study, the research team wants to schedule…
The Wyoming Department of Transportation Commission awarded S&S Builders of Cheyenne a $1.4 million contract to retrofit the runaway truck system on US 16 west of Buffalo at mile marker 85.40. Work will begin the week of May 29 and is scheduled to be completed by September 30, 2023. While work is being completed on…
Harvesting hay from Wyoming’s highways doesn’t just mean free forage for farmers but more safety for drivers and wildlife. The Wyoming Department of Transportation reminds citizens that they are free to harvest hay from the state rights-of-way. But to do so, they must first obtain a forage permit from W.Y.D.O.T. Allowing hay harvesting creates beneficial…
US to focus bison restoration on expanding tribal herds By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — U.S. officials will work to restore more large bison herds to Native American lands under a Friday order from Interior Secretary Deb Haaland that calls for the government to tap into Indigenous knowledge in its efforts to conserve…
The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council (WWPC) is know for its great members who continuously work hard to manage invasive species. Since 1973, supervisors and staff with districts across the state have provided years of service to keep Wyoming wild and beautiful. That’s especially true of Rod Litzel, who recently retired as district supervisor with…
Some 50 million bison roaming across the Great Plains once served as the backbone for thriving western economies, before European settlers brought herds to the brink of extinction. Jason Baldes, executive director of the Wind River Tribal Buffalo Initiative and an Eastern Shoshone tribal member, is working to bring buffalo back onto tribal lands to roam freely,…
This marks the third season USDA Forest Service Christmas Tree permits have been available through Recreation.gov. The ability to purchase permits online can be more convenient and provide another option for visitors interested in harvesting their own holiday tree. Permits are also available at all Bighorn National Forest Offices in Buffalo, Greybull, and Sheridan. Every…
Governor Gordon attended the opening of an innovative new facility for veterans and their families to call home, allowing them to live an independent lifestyle while receiving skilled medical care. Governor Mark Gordon celebrated the newly constructed Veterans Home of Wyoming with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 20. The first skilled nursing facility dedicated…
The aptly named Deadman’s Curve in the Big Horn Canyon near Buffalo claimed another victim, as a semi-truck driver died when he lost control of his rig – and it’s not the first incident this summer. Last week – August 17 – Javier Cardoso-Reyes, of Katy, Texas, lost control of his semi-track in Mosier Gulch…