ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The asphyxiation death of a dog removed from the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race has outraged animal rights activists who have long criticized the 1,000-mile race as cruel. … more

ROCK SPRINGS — White Pine Resort says Saturday will be the last day of its ski season. Owner Alan Blackburn tells the Rocket-Miner the ski area in Pinedale had planned to stay open until the end … more

CODY, Wyo. — Cody Middle School teacher Brandon Undeberg didn't expect to be chosen as a Special Olympics coach for Team USA when he applied for the first time in June. He received a call with … more

ANCHORAGE, Alaska— May the sled dog devoured a hearty, steaming serving of canned salmon and kibble stew Wednesday night in Birchwood, her first real meal since getting loose from her team six days … more

Whoever finishes first, some sixth-graders in Campbell County will be the winners at the Shoe Shuffle 5K Road Walk Run. The Razor City Runners are sponsoring the event to raise money to buy shoes … more

SNOWMOBILEBig HornsPowder River Ranger DistrictThe area did not receive any new snow this week, but forecasts are calling for snow Friday and Saturday, spokeswoman Suzi Black said. “It is not … more

NOME, Alaska — A 53-year-old former champion won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race to become the oldest winner of Alaska's grueling test of endurance. Mitch Seavey and 10 dogs crossed the Nome … more

JACKSON, Wyo. — U.S. Ski team member Colby Granstrom was the fastest skier at this year's Jackson Hole Town Downhill.Granstrom, of Lake Stevens, Wash., had a combined time of 1 minute 37 … more

NEW YORK — The New York City Marathon will hold a lottery for this year’s race after all, though it’s likely fewer runners will get in through that route than in past years. About half the … more

CHEYENNE — Black bear hunters who want to use bait for the spring season have until March 20 to register their existing baiting sites. Hunters who registered baiting sites last year can register … more