by Joshua Wolfson, WyoFile The Elk Mountain ranch owner at the center of Wyoming’s closely watched corner crossing case is preparing an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, new filings show. Lawyers for Fred Eshelman asked the nation’s highest court Wednesday for a 30-day extension to file a petition seeking Supreme Court review of the case. […]
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Ban on chasing, striking Wyoming’s wildlife with snowmobiles rejected, again, by legislative committee
by Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile A continued push to end a brutal form of motorized over-snow hunting did not gain traction with Wyoming lawmakers studying bills ahead of the 2026 legislative session, despite a Sublette County incident that shined an unprecedented spotlight on the practice and multiple nominations for a ban. The idea of prohibiting the use of snowmobiles to kill […]
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Trails Center announces summer ‘Pioneer Trail Trek’ schedule
CASPER, Wyo. — The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center recently announced its summer lineup of off-site Pioneer Trail Treks. Each Trail Trek provides the opportunity to experience unique sites from the pioneer trails era with a deeper connection to the past. The summer series kicks off on Saturday, May 31, exploring the pioneer trail near […]
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City applies for nearly $500K in TAP grant funding
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Casper City Council applied for nearly $500,000 in grant funding from the Wyoming Department of Transportation to be used in its 1st Street riverfront pathway project. In total, the city is requesting $497,695 in WYDOT Transportation Alternatives Program funding for the riverfront pathway project. If approved, the grant money […]
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BLM: Cottonwood Campground in Green Mountain closed due to culvert failure
LANDER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management announced today that the Cottonwood Campground in Green Mountain will remain closed due to a recent culvert failure. The closure will extend through the Memorial Day weekend. BLM officials said the road surface near the failed culvert is collapsing and unstable, creating unsafe conditions for vehicles, particularly […]
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Crazy Woman Canyon Road, famous for stunning Bighorn views, won’t open this summer
BUFFALO, Wyo. — Crazy Woman Canyon Road, also known as Forest System Road 33, won’t open for recreational travel this summer due to an ongoing bridge replacement project. The road typically offers a scenic shortcut through the winding canyons of the Bighorn Mountains for commuters looking to escape the hustle and bustle of U.S. Highway […]
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(PHOTOS) Funky Junk returns for 10th year
CASPER, Wyo. — Thousands of people flocked to David Street Station for the annual Funky Junk Artisan Market. This marked its first year in the downtown Casper venue after being held along Durbin Street for years. The event features more than 100 vendors, nearly a dozen food trucks, live music and more. Music will be […]
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Advisory board meets to discuss commercially guided fishing boats in Wyoming
By Amanda Fry, Wyoming Game and Fish Department CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s new advisory board for commercially-guided fishing boats held its initial meeting May 1 in Cheyenne. The advisory board began discussions to develop recommendations that will address waterway congestion stemming from commercial guide boat activity, and serve to help improve […]
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Marion Kreiner Pool to remain closed over summer for renovations
CASPER, Wyo. — Local swimmers and families looking to cool off in the coming summer months won’t be able to do so at Marion Kreiner Pool, as Casper officials announced that the pool will remain closed through the summer season for renovations. City Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities Director Zulima Lopez said much of the […]
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City to seek $550K TAP grant for pathway project
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council will seek a 2026 TAP grant of more than half a million dollars, to be used toward an ongoing city pathway project. The $550,000 grant from the Wyoming Department of Transportation will be used to fund a 10-foot-wide concrete pathway along the Platte River riverfront, which will connect […]
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Pair of Casper gravel mine lawsuits have day in court
CASPER, Wyo. — The right of landowners to “use and enjoy” their properties, due process and the government’s role in a long-simmering fight over leasing state lands for gravel mining at the base of Casper Mountain all surfaced Monday during back-to-back court hearings for a pair of separate but related cases. “The ability to use […]
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Natura Gardens lays roots in Casper, continues to grow
Roots. Roots are vital in life and in gardening. In gardening, roots are necessary for plant survival. Roots take in water and nutrients, and are vital in helping plants grow to their fullest potential. In life, roots help individuals grow. Roots can be planted in a specific place, by a specific person, leaving room to […]
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Car show revs up for Rising Star Tumbling & Dance Studio
CASPER, Wyo. — On Saturday afternoon, Casper-area gearheads will be able to enjoy dozens of unique vehicles while supporting a community dance studio at the Rising Star Ultimate Car Show. The car show, hosted at Bullhorn Brewing, 355 W. Yellowstone Highway, is scheduled to run until roughly 2 p.m. The show — which includes 46 […]
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Game and Fish’s Altermatt retires after 33 years of service
By Wyoming Game and Fish Department CODY, Wyo. — Terrestrial habitat biologist Jerry Altermatt retired last week, bringing his 33-year career with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to a close. Altermatt began his Game and Fish career in 1992 as a special project biologist and worked on a cooperative project with the Bureau of […]
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Warm weekend expected for Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton expects some balmy weather for the Casper-area community this weekend, with forecasts including sunny skies and temperatures in the 80s. Today’s weather should include clear skies and a high temperature of roughly 80 degrees. Only light and variable winds are expected throughout the day. The NWS […]
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Casper selling West Collins Drive, Robertson Road properties
CASPER, Wyo. — The city of Casper is selling two properties, one at the corner of West Collins Drive and South Locust Street and one at the northwest corner of Robertson Road and Trevett Lane. The Locust Street property is roughly 5,000 square feet and is zoned R-3 for 1-4 unit residential. The Robertson Road […]
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Free 5K color run at Casper College set for Friday
By Lisa S. Icenogle CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper College Running Club will host a free 5K color run at Casper College on Friday, May 9, beginning at 6:30 p.m. According to Joseph Meeks, club sponsor and business instructor, runners can arrive at the Casper College Student Union and University of Wyoming at Casper building […]
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Casper sets open container season boundaries
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper will extend the time frame and boundaries of its annual open container season this year, the City Council decided on Tuesday. The open container season will now last from the end of May to September, while Mayor Ray Pacheco said the season previously ran from June to August. “They want to […]
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Eagle Drive property owner seeks rezoning
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Casper City Council approved on first reading a rezoning request for a property at the corner of Eagle Drive and Southwest Wyoming Boulevard. The undeveloped property, 3410 Eagle Drive, is currently zoned as high-density residential. According to city documents, the property owner sought a rezoning to neighborhood convenience to […]
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Gov. Gordon donates wild bison license for 2025 raffle
GILLETTE, Wyo. — For the seventh year in a row, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has donated a wild bison license for a raffle supporting wildlife conservation, according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. The license will be issued through a random raffle open only to state residents, in which participants must be eligible and […]
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BLM seeks more public input on Marton Ranch’s future management
CASPER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management is once again asking residents to voice their opinions regarding the Marton Ranch Property’s future management. That’s according to a release from the BLM, which states that the BLM will host a public open house meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 14 at the BLM […]
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Corner-crossing experts urge caution for Wyoming recreators in wake of ruling
by Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile LARAMIE—A March ruling by a federal appeals court in a widely watched corner-crossing case determined that private landowners cannot bar access to public lands with fences, trespass actions or other methods. Hunters, recreators and public lands advocates celebrated the ruling and its implications for the states within the 10th Circuit — Wyoming, Colorado, New […]
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Game and Fish welcomes Levi Wood as new game warden
By Wyoming Game and Fish CODY, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently welcomed Levi Wood as the new South Cody game warden. Wood replaces Grant Gerharter who was promoted to regional wildlife supervisor in Cody. Wood began his career as a game warden with Game and Fish in 2017 and served in Green River, […]