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National Park Service Seeks Public’s Help in Identifying Wildlife Harassers

Grand Teton National Park officials are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two men who approached a baby bison last week.

Two individuals were seen approaching and touching a bison calf at the southern end of Elk Ranch Flats in the park at 1 p.m. on June 4, according to a statement from the National Park Service. The incident is currently under investigation, and anyone who recognizes the men or has information is asked to contact the park.

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THRIVING SMALL BUSINESSES IN WYOMING: Lifestyle Brand Rides the Wave

Krista Treide knows a thing or two about brands. An impressive career building them, with time spent at global powerhouses like Nike, Reebok, Diesel and Speedo, has given her unique insight into how to connect with customers. But a unique brand that caught her attention is what ultimately led to her taking the reins at Sheridan-based Surf Wyoming.

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THRIVING SMALL BUSINESSES IN WYOMING: Lovell Candy Company Creates Big Buzz

An old grocery store tucked away in the small town of Lovell, Wyoming, might just be one of the sweetest spots in the entire Cowboy State. Inside, candy makers, chocolatiers and confectioners are busy making treats enjoyed worldwide. It’s a virtual beehive of activity, which is only fitting because the old grocery store is now the home of Queen Bee Gardens.

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Moving Heavy Metal at High Altitude in Yellowstone

CODY, Wyo. — For several days this spring — after Yellowstone National Park had closed to snowmobiles and snow coaches, but before it had opened to automobile traffic — road maintenance crews there were burning through 1,500 gallons of diesel fuel per day. But they were hauling nothing and not building anything. In fact, they were making no permanent changes to any roads.

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In Bid to Speed Up Grizzly Delisting Process, Wyoming Goes to Court

For well over a year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has been mulling over a petition from the State of Wyoming that seeks to remove the region’s grizzly bears from the list of threatened species and turn the bears’ management over to the state. Gov. Mark Gordon is now asking a federal judge to expedite the process and order the agency to make a decision.

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Indigenous People in Wyoming are Disproportionately More Likely to be Murdered or Go Missing, New Report Shows

Despite representing less than 3% of the state’s population, Native Americans in Wyoming are disproportionally more likely to go missing or be murdered than other demographic groups, according a report released last week. In 2022, Indigenous people accounted for 12% of homicide victims in Wyoming. The Indigenous homicide rate was 18.3 per 100,000 citizens, which is nearly six times higher than the homicide rate for White victims, the report found.

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Wyoming Crowned Best State for Camping

Where’s the best place in the United States to camp? Take a look out your back door.

A recent study revealed the Cowboy State ranks number one across the nation for camping excellence. The analysis, completed by sustainable travel advice website Adventures on the Rock, explored 10 distinct factors to develop a full ranking.

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