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Wyoming Army veteran fought mountain lion bare-handed to save dog

An Army veteran from Cody, Wyoming, found himself in a fight with a juvenile mountain lion after the predator attacked his two-year-old Labrador retriever, Diesel, near the South Fork Road area outside Cody. Adam Borkhus had driven into the area hoping to photograph elk and was carrying bear spray and…

The Times of India · Oct 7

Wyoming’s $1.8M Star Plunge buyout may lead to $1M demolition bill

For generations, Star Plunge has been part of the rhythm of Thermopolis, Wyoming, where tourists arrive for the mineral-rich waters of Hot Springs State Park and locals have watched the aging water park evolve around them. Now, the historic attraction has reached an uncertain turning point, after Wyoming spent nearly…

The Times of India · Sep 28

E. coli in Jackson Town Well Triggers EPA Boil Water Order as Teton County Schools Plan Monday Reopening

An EPA boil water order in Jackson, Wyoming, closed Teton County schools after E. coli was found in untreated well water. No illnesses are reported.

Medical Daily · Sep 26

A 55-year-old Missouri official reached the 13,804-foot summit of Wyoming's highest mountain and signed its register; he then disappeared for 5 days before rescuers found him alive and severely dehydrated

In a remarkable tale of survival, a Missouri deputy attorney general was found alive after an arduous five-day ordeal on Gannett Peak. Despite achieving his goal of reaching the summit, he faced severe dehydration and confusion near Scott Lake. Fortunately, search teams successfully located him amidst the challenging terrain, and…

The Times of India · Aug 30

Deputy Missouri AG found alive after going missing for six days in Wyoming’s mountains

The deputy attorney general was found disorientated and dehydrated, according to his brother

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Farmer's Almanac predicts a cold, snowy Wyoming winter, but one meteorologist calls long-range August forecasts 'voodoo magic'

A meteorologist warns against trusting summer's early winter forecasts, labeling them unreliable due to changing atmospheric conditions. Citing last year's inaccurate predictions as a cautionary tale, he emphasizes that while a strong El Niño will impact winter weather, the specifics remain unclear. For more precise predictions, he recommends waiting until…

The Times of India · Aug 12

A stormwater pond in Calgary appears filled with Prussian carp; the invasive fish can produce all-female clone-like offspring and spread through drainage routes

In Calgary, invasive Prussian carp are infiltrating the stormwater system, creating a serious threat to local ecology. These fish breed swiftly, endangering aquatic life and city infrastructure. Simultaneously, encounters with elk in Canadian parks are becoming more perilous than those with bears due to their massive size and unpredictable behavior,…

The Times of India · Jul 26

‘You’re probably still too close’: Yellowstone tourist thought he was far away from an agitated bison that entered a campsite, then it charged

From gentle giant to rampaging terror in seconds.

We Got This Covered · Jul 13

Bull bison tosses Yellowstone tourist 8ft in air, with run-in caught on video

Man reportedly seriously injured by the bison, described as ‘agitated’ and ‘charging anything’ by photographer

The Guardian - US · Jul 12

Mom accused of shooting 11-month-old son in the face because she did not want to lose custody

The killing of Basil Emeric Daly marked a tragic end to a dispute between his parents that began when he was born

The Independent UK · Jan 20