muddy mountain

With the Muddy Fire now at 50% containment, local heroes are battling tough terrain to keep our communities safe. It’s a race against the elements out there.

Yes, the big boys have found a new home in central Wyoming.

The Wyoming ARNG Rescue Team was able to successfully make contact with a missing individual and navigate the unique challenges of safely transporting the patient to a waiting NCSO and Volunteer SAR Team who initially assessed the patient and transported him to a WyMC ambulance, where he underwent further medical assessment and transport to Banner Wyoming Medical Center.

The Natrona County Sheriff's Office and other emergency personnel have located a juvenile on Casper Mountain that has been missing since early afternoon on Friday.

No further information has been made available.

The road stays open each winter for snowmobile use on designated state trails.

The BLM's Casper Field Office will designate the available areas and individual trees available for cutting before the sale.

People in Casper and the surrounding areas will be able to see the smoke for several days, and are asked to refrain from calling 911.

The road is closed to vehicle traffic, but the Muddy Mountain area is open for snowmobile use on designated state trails.

All prescribed burn projects will be conducted in accordance with approved burn plans.