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Infectious Bird Disease Identified in Casper Doves
Trichomoniasis, a concerning infectious disease affecting birds, has been identified in mourning and Eurasian collared doves in Casper. The outbreak, caused by the protozoan parasite Trichomonas gallinae, may impact doves, house finches, and pigeons. Trichomoniasis does not pose a risk to human health or domestic pets like dogs and cats. This according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Woman Drowns After Going Over Glacier National Park Waterfall
Glacier National Park rangers say a young woman from Pennsylvania drowned after being swept over a waterfall on the east side of the park over the weekend. They are still investigating the details of the mishap, but say it appears the woman drowned after being carried over the falls and then being trapped underwater for several minutes.
Study Finds Wyoming Third In The Nation For Alcohol Deaths
A study by the telehealth and pharmacy website nowpatient says Wyoming had the third-highest per capita rate of alcohol-related deaths in the country in 2022. You can see the survey here. The study took a look at deaths from alcohol, cigarettes and drugs across the United States. Here are the...
Average Gas Prices in Wyoming See Little Change since Last Week
Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 1.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.28/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 5.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 30.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
Natrona County Arrest Log (6/21/24 – 6/24/24)
This log may not reflect all arrests for this time period. For example, police will not release any information about juvenile arrests. State law prohibits any official from identifying a person accused of a sex crime until the defendant is arraigned in district court. Everyone listed here is presumed innocent...
Why This Once-Thriving Wing Chain Just Shuttered Several Locations
Some cities suddenly found themselves with one less place to get chicken wings over the weekend. Multiple Hooters locations have been closed across the U.S. Customers at several Hooters locations found their local restaurant closed down over the weekend. The company has not revealed an entire list of locations that were part of the most recent closings.
New Study Says That Wyoming’s Not A Good State For Jobs
Whenever I read a study or a survey about Wyoming and see that we don't do very well in it, I wonder how accurate the results can be. Living and working in this beautiful state has many great perks. Just look out the window or take a drive, and you'll remember why you love living here.
Who Built This Ancient Wyoming Rock Wall?
What is this mysterious wall on the western side of the Bighorn Mountain?. It looks like a hand-crafted stone wall built by some ancient civilization. But look a little closer and you'll see that something is odd about those rocks that make up that wall. Maybe these are not rocks...
UPDATE: Suspect in Tuesday Morning Pursuit West of Cheyenne Now in Jail
The driver of a dark gray Toyota SUV who was involved in a pursuit west of Cheyenne earlier this week is now behind bars. According to a booking sheet, 31-year-old Colorado Springs, Colorado resident Austin L. Townsley was arrested at 10 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, and booked into the Laramie County Detention Center on five misdemeanor charges -- lane use, speeding, improper display of tabs, flee or attempt to elude police, and reckless driving.
Relaxing Fishing Trip Turns into Daring Rescue of Nearly 40 Dogs in Lake
This probably wasn't the big catch they expected to have on this trip. A fishing group that floated out onto a lake in Mississippi recently ended up nabbing boatloads of dogs instead of catfish. Fishing Trip For The Dogs. Bob Grist of Jonesboro, Arkansas and Brad Carlisle of Covington, Tennessee...
Yellowstone Too Crowded? Try Wyoming’s Bighorns
Who doesn't want to see The Tetons and Yellowstone National Park?. The worry is that it's often too crowded. You could always find the off-season and visit then. Or visit one of Wyoming's other impressive and historic mountain ranges, like The Bighorns. What you'll find up there is equally awe-inspiring...
Check It Out: What’s Inside A Bison?
Don't pet the fluffy cows. Have you ever wondered what's underneath all of that fluff?. A lot of muscle, to be sure. Someone was clever enough to do a cutaway of a bison to show what is inside. This is really impressive. Back in 2022 this cutout was on display...
Hip-Hop Duo ‘Atmosphere’ Coming to Casper This October at the Ford Wyoming Center
One of the most prolific Hip-Hop groups of the twentieth century, Atmosphere, is coming to the Ford Wyoming Center this October. The rap duo consists of rapper, Slug, and DJ/producer, Ant. The pair have released thirteen studio albums, beginning in 1997. The Traveling Forever Tour. The official Ford Wyoming Center...
Bride Caught Telling Guests to Put Their Phones Away While Walking Down Aisle
Not everyone apparently thinks weddings are all about the bride. A video of a bride has gone viral after she was seen telling her guests to put their phones away while walking down the aisle. But was this really necessary?. Bride's Instructions To Guests. A short video clip from a...
Natrona County Arrest Log (6/20/24 – 6/21/24)
This log may not reflect all arrests for this time period. For example, police will not release any information about juvenile arrests. State law prohibits any official from identifying a person accused of a sex crime until the defendant is arraigned in district court. Everyone listed here is presumed innocent...
Check It Out: Lemonade Day Best Stand Contest 2024 [PHOTOS]
The tenth annual city wide Lemonade Day is coming up this Saturday (June 22nd, 2024), but the Best Stand Contest took place a couple of weeks ago at the Sutherlands parking lot. No lemonade was sold that day, but these inspiring kiddos brought their stands out for chance at some...
Options How To Actually Cool Your House In Wyoming
Have you ever heard the saying, "it's not the heat, it's the humidity?" Living in Wyoming, probably not. The eastern and southern parts of the country are extremely humid, and that humidity adds to the already hot summer heat. Wyoming has a dry climate, so we don't deal with humidity...
Wyoming’s Beer Song Made A New Top 100 List
In heaven, there is no beer. That's why we drink it here (Right Here!) Those words can spark a rally for the Cowboys in a tight spot. War Memorial Stadium comes alive when the first note is played, and you hear a collective "WOO HOO" as the song plays. "In...
Worker at Fremont Canyon Power Plant Fell Hundreds of Feet in Excavator
A Coloradan is dead after a fatal work accident that occurred near the Fremont Canyon Power Plant not far from the small town of Alcova, Wyoming on June 19. 65-year-old James Blevins was operating a spider excavator, also referred to as the mountain goat of earth-moving, when he and the machine fell from the mountain, killing him.
7 ‘Carol Burnett Show’ Characters Who Still Make Us Laugh
Comedy can quickly become outdated as styles, mannerisms, and references lose their appeal faster than ever. This rapid evolution often leaves some TV shows seeming outdated in no time at all. That said, when you revisit some of the more popular recurring sketches from The Carol Burnett Show, it becomes...
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