Wyoming Grizzly Bear Removed from Calving Pasture

The Wyoming Game and Fish Departmetn has decided to relocate an adult male grizzly bear. The bear was moved to the Ghost Creek drainage about 60 miles northwest of Cody on May 2. Per Game and Fish, the bear was not responsible for cattle depredation, but …

McMillian joins Wyoming Basketball Staff

Wyoming Cowboys basketball head coach Sundance Wicks announced Chris McMillian, a former standout player from 1998-2003, is joining the staff. McMillian played a crucial role in securing two Mountain West titles and an NCAA Tournament berth for the Cowboys …

Governor Gordon to Speak at Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home Ceremony at The Hub on Smith

The Hub on Smith in Sheridan is hosting the Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home Ceremony on Saturday, May 10, from 1:15 to 2:00 pm. The ceremony is part of a statewide initiative to thank and formally welcome home all Wyoming veterans, especially those who may …

Plympton-Wyoming OKs stripped down AirbNb rules

Heather Wright/The Independent No one seems completely happy, but Plympton-Wyoming finally has regulations for short-term rentals such as AirbNbs. Residents of the municipality along the shores of Lake Huron have complained for some time about the …

Wyoming Governor Gordon launches first state-backed stable token, benefits schools

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Wyoming is set to launch the nation's first publicly issued stable token, according to Governor Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Stable Token Commission (WSTC). A stable token, as explained by Anthony Apollo, Executive Director of the WSTC, …

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Member of beloved grizzly bear family hit and killed in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park

MOOSE, Wyo. (AP) — A 5-year-old bear that was a member of a well-known and beloved grizzly family in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park died after it was hit by a vehicle, the same fate that befell his mother late last year, wildlife officials said …

Member of beloved grizzly bear family hit and killed in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park

Scott Talbott, 63, pushed Wyoming Game and Fish colleagues to be wildlife advocates

Among the qualities that Dan Thompson most appreciated about his former boss Scott Talbott was his guidance to openly champion the furred, feathered and finned inhabitants of Wyoming. “When he became director, he made a point for us to be advocates for …

Wyoming updating election rules to incorporate new proof of residency and citizenship requirements

This story is part of our Quick Hits series. This series will bring you breaking news and short updates from throughout the state. The secretary of state’s office is updating election procedures to incorporate new requirements to register to vote. Public …