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The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners are providing funding to identify crucial sections of fencing to be removed or modified to assist elk with their migration patterns as well as to improve hunting and fishing access on privately-owned land.
Elk foundation funds conservation in Wyoming
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners allocated $6,046,939 in 2022 grant funding to conserve and improve wildlife habitat, enhance public access and assist scientific research in … more
Food pantries seeing their inventories fall just as more Wyomingites turn to them for help
A couple of decades ago, Leilani Martin stopped by Poverty Resistance maybe once a year. She started visiting the Casper food pantry off and on in 2018 or 2019, she said — just when money was … more
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Gas prices down, may fall more, and drivers starting to notice
Gasoline prices are falling nationwide, prices at gas stations across the state draw closer to the U.S. average, and experts say prices in many places may decline further still. Frequent drivers … more
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Judge halts federal coal leasing
The federal government must reevaluate the environmental impacts of coal mining on federal lands before it can issue new leases, a judge ruled Friday.  Just over a week after he ordered the … more
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Big discovery can’t all be drilled
Amid reports that a billion-barrel oil reserve had been discovered in central Wyoming, the company behind the find was quick to explain that it has not, in fact, doubled the known volume of … more
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A female wolf, of the Canyon Pack, moves through Yellowstone National Park. A consortium of conservation groups filed suit last week to force a decision on whether wolves should regain Endangered Species Act protections in Wyoming.
Groups sue feds for inaction on wolf protection
Saying that the federal government missed a mandatory deadline, a consortium of conservation groups filed suit last week to force a decision on whether wolves should regain Endangered Species Act … more
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Rock Springs volunteer Pat Sisneros assists a Sweetwater County student in need of a pair of new shoes for school.
Easing the burden: Local shoe drive helps kids step into new school year
When a family barely has enough money for food after paying household bills, preparing their children for the new school year can be stressful. Some children return to school without the materials … more
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Amber waves of grain
As it comes time to harvest barley, four local breweries continue to craft their concoctions knowing that the barley they need to produce their signature beers is being diligently taken care … more
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James Michael Laffin (left), and his mother Nicolle Laffin work diligently in the vineyard before the heat sets in.
When life gives you grapes make wine
Surrounded by the many harvests taking place in August, a family outside of Cowley continues to quietly tend its wine grapes, despite the harsh Wyoming weather.   Larry and Nancey Blair … more
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Sara Wood (left), owner of Wyoming Heritage Grains, discusses agriculture with Rebekah Burns, executive director of the Powell Economic Partnership, during the Field Days event in July, at the Powell Research and Extension Center. Wood offered samples of cookies and biscuits made from the heritage grains grown and stone milled on her Heart Mountain farm.
Collaborating with nature
It’s not been an easy year for farmers.  Fuel prices are soaring. Fertilizer prices are, in some cases, triple what they were a year ago, and inflation is driving up the cost of all the … more
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Ancient grains, such as emmer, einkorn and spelt, have been grown for 12,000 years. Unlike modern grains, these grains haven’t been selectively bred for yield and retain many of the same characteristics they did 12,000 years ago. Research by the University of Wyoming has found the grains grow well in Wyoming’s arid climate, and with less water.
After years of trials, ancient grains still showing promise
Ancient grains continue to get traction in the Big Horn Basin. These grains include spelt, emmer, and einkorn. Unlike modern wheat, which has changed considerably over the last 10,000 years through … more
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Harriet Hageman and Liz Cheney
Poll: Hageman holds big lead
CASPER —  Former President Donald Trump’s candidate to unseat Rep. Liz Cheney in the race for Wyoming’s single House seat holds a colossal 29-point lead over the incumbent with … more
The Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust conserved officially, 1,042 acres of the Richie Ranch which the Richie family has held for 100 years.
Sublette County conserves 1,042 acres
The Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust, in partnership with the Richie Family, has conserved 1,042 acres of the Richie Ranch Home Place near Boulder, Wyoming through an agricultural conservation … more
Jace Mitchell of Afton, Wyoming, grew carrots for the first time through 4-H and donated the produce to Grow a Little Extra. He was able to deliver his produce to patrons who came to the Afton Food Pantry last summer as a result of his project.
Grow a Little Extra is back for a second year
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — First lady Jennie Gordon’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative is proud to partner with University of Wyoming Extension for a second year to encourage Wyomingites to “grow a … more
A University of Wyoming student learns from professionals. This year The University of Wyoming’s Sheep Program has recently been awarded an AWA Level lll certification.
University of Wyoming Sheep Program certified AWA Level III
The University of Wyoming Sheep Program has become the first operation to reach Level III (certified) status in the American Sheep Industry Association’s American Wool Assurance (AWA) Program. … more
Y6 Bar Cattle Co LLC joins membership of the American Angus Association
Y6 Bar Cattle Co LLC, Meeteetse, Wyoming, is a new member of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri. … more
Ag Extension releases three bulletins in its ‘The Sustainable Diet Series’
University of Wyoming Extension recently released three bulletin publications in its “The Sustainable Diet Series” that focus on dietary diversity, biodiversity in the food system and … more
The goal is for Northwest College to go out for bids in September on a new student center building, which NWC President Lisa Watson views as a gateway addition for students and the community. The building would be built on the site of the present DeWitt Student Center.
College to go out soon for student center bids
Northwest College has targeted September to go out for construction bids for a new student center on campus. The aging DeWitt Student Center, named for former Dean of Students John DeWitt, is … more
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A grizzly sow and her cub of the year move through the brush at Yellowstone National Park. Several cubs were victims of infanticide — killed by other bears — in view of visitors this year, including one that forced park officials to euthanize the cub.
Study team begins trapping in Yellowstone ecosystem
Biologists with the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team began field captures of grizzly bears Tuesday and plan to continue through the end of October. Officials with the U.S. Geological Survey, in … more
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Former Powell-area Wyoming Game and Fish Department game warden Chris Queen looks for sage grouse in his company truck on rutted roads in Elk Basin. Game wardens are notoriously tough on trucks as they cover thousands of miles a year on backcountry ‘roads’ while on the job.
Game and Fish adjusts budget for rising gas, repair costs
The higher cost of fuel, new vehicles and repairs has forced the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to increase its budgetary spending by $2 million for the 2022-23 fiscal budgets.  Paying the … more
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