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blm.govAs part of the Bureau of Land Management's mission to sustainably manage wild horses and burros on public lands, they are seeking proposals for off-range pastures to provide a free-roaming environment and quality care for excess wild horses that were removed from Western public rangelands -
Dave M Shumway/Dave M ShumwayThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and partners have started a targeted hazing operation on a grizzly bear and her two cubs. The grizzly family has been appearing regularly on a section of Togwotee Pass. And because the pass isn't far from Grand Teton National Park, tourists have been making the mistake of stopping to observe the bears when they drive by and spot them.
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A game bird farm in Powell has successfully hatched wild greater sage grouse chicks in captivity on U.S. soil. -
State officials took another step this week toward accomplishing its long-term vision of transforming the Powder River Basin into a Carbon Valley.
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Following its relocation out West, only three Bureau of Land Management employees wound up working at headquarters in Grand Junction, Colorado.
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According to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD), every year, around 6,000 big game animals are hit on roads in Wyoming. These animals are left to waste by the roadside until they're picked up by Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) employees. But thanks to new legislation passed this year, Wyoming will soon join 30 other states that allow people to collect those animals.
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Wyoming's climate is known to produce fine wool, perfect for spinning into yarn and creating high-quality products. And the University of Wyoming's Department of Agriculture has its own herd of sheep to study that wool. This year, they're trying something new.
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During the first week of June 2021, Albany County commissioners held a meeting for public comment on the Rail Tie Wind Project south of Laramie. Over the last couple of years, it's been a controversial subject that’s divided the community and led to hurtful attacks on social media.As part of our series "I Respectfully Disagree," Melodie Edwards sat down with folks on each side of the issue for a civil conversation. Kelly Schroeder with Better Wyoming is for the project and Peter Bishop with the Albany County Conservancy is against it. They came together in our conference room and started things off by sharing a meal.
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Farmers in parts of the West are experiencing some of the worst drought conditions in nearly two decades. The dryness presents challenges in keeping a farm or ranch viable, and in how farmers deal with mental health concerns.
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A massive hacking incident against beef processing giant JBS caused an estimated 20% of U.S. beef packing plants to grind to a halt earlier this week. JBS was quick to get things back online, but the attack raises questions about cyber security and market consolidation.
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A controversial water dispute in Laramie County that got held up last year because of the pandemic will see its day in court June 9-11 in Cheyenne.
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The lesser prairie chicken could receive federal protections under the Endangered Species Act in parts of the Mountain West. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife...
