North Platte River

If you have any information about the boat and who may have dumped it, called the local office of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department at (307) 473-3400.

I've heard stories of things caught on a rod and reel, things like boots and tires. But what we pulled out of the North Platte River was a first for me and maybe you too?

Joshua Winters faces life imprisonment if convicted on the kidnapping, first degree sexual abuse of a minor, and second degree sexual abuse of a minor.

Someone reading the K2 Radio Facebook Page contacted Game and Fish about the possible owner of the boat.

We’re not rich like trump, so we’ve made the event FREE to participate– you’ll get a commemorative team photo and a chance to win prizes. Elect a commander in chief for your team and then get creative for our 2016 theme "Hail to the Chief". Inflatables, canoes, kayaks, homemade rafts – if it floats, jump in and join the party.

The Great River Raft Race has been officially postponed until September 10th 2016. Event Coordinators have been closely monitoring the water levels in the North Platte River, and have expressed concerns about the safety of our participants.

Wyoming is known for wide open spaces and big blue sky. This gallery captures the magnificence of nature in Morad park and parts of the North Platte Trail.

Bystanders retrieved throw devices from stations along the river. One throw ring made to the man to help him until other assistance arrived.

With the hot weather people are hitting the North Platte River. The water level is high, but if you are smart about things it can be safe.

The river is flooding portions of the Platte River Trails near the Casper Whitewater Park, the Tate Pumphouse, Amoco Park, and Mills Bridge Public Access.

The North Platte River's above average flow has submerged the area around the Tate Pumphouse and has completely flooded areas of the Platte River Trails.

When grass breaks down, it creates nitrogen. That feeds algae, which can harm local aquatic life like fish and ducks.