Wyoming News

SHERIDAN, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is reminding people who find young animals this spring to leave newborn wildlife alone even if they appear to be abandoned.

The agency says most animal mothers hide their young and return to them periodically to nurse

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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — All watercraft entering Yellowstone National Park's lakes must first pass an inspection for invasive species.

National Park Service staff will also conduct daily inspections for all boats that launch from Bridge Bay, Grant Village and Lewis Lake boat ramps

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Gov. Matt Mead's office says the latest Wyoming revenue figures continue to support his position that the state probably won't have to cut agency budgets in the coming year.

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If you're hoping to buy a lottery ticket in the state of Wyoming, you've got to some time on your hands before you can.

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The Department of the Interior released its latest draft rules for the regulation of hydraulic fracturing on public lands Thursday.The new regulations at the federal level are added on top of, and may supersede existing state regulations

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) Environmental groups have dropped one of two federal lawsuits challenging last year's federal action that turned management of Wyoming wolves over to the state.

Lawyers for WildEarth Guardians and eight other groups dropped their lawsuit in federal court in Cheyenne this week

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English Professor Susan Frye has been named the next Dean of UW's Outreach School.

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Gov. Matt Mead's proposal to require groundwater testing at oil and gas drilling sites is getting favorable reviews from environmental advocates, landowners and industry representatives

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With warmer weather in the state the Wyoming Department of Health is reminding residents to take steps to protect themselves against ticks and the diseases they carry.

Spokeswoman Kim Deti says May through July is peak tick season in Wyoming

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LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Pepsi manufacturer and distributor Wyoming Beverage Inc. will remain the exclusive beverage provider at the University of Wyoming for the next 10 years.

UW and the company have agreed to a new contract that begins Aug

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