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Grizzly legislation claws its way forward

August 5, 2025

  By Marit Gookin Lander Journal Via- Wyoming News Exchange LANDER — In July, a bill narrowly passed the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resource on a 19-20 vote along party lines. All proposed amendments to the bill failed, and... Read More

Teton County Sheriff’s Office forms DUI task force 

August 5, 2025

    By Jeannette Boner Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — More than half of all arrests in Wyoming last year involved alcohol. In Teton County, that number jumped to 80% in 2024 — one of the... Read More

Driver attempting to set a record at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats dies after losing control

August 4, 2025

WENDOVER, Utah (AP) — A driver trying to set a speed record during a racing event at Utah’s famed Bonneville Salt Flats died Sunday after losing control of his vehicle, organizers said. Driver Chris Raschke was treated by medical professionals... Read More

Former US soldier suspected of killing 4 in Montana remains at large

August 4, 2025

By SAFIYAH RIDDLE Associated Press The former U.S. soldier suspected of killing four people at a Montana bar was still at large early Sunday and may be armed after escaping in a stolen vehicle containing clothes and camping gear, officials... Read More

Grand jury convening to decide if wolf captor Cody Roberts should face felony charges

August 2, 2025

  • Seventeen months after the infamous incident in the Green River Bar, closed-door legal proceedings are underway in Sublette County to determine whether to charge the Daniel resident who tormented a wild wolf.   By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com Sublette... Read More

The Wave Radio Interview: Kristie DeClark & Linda Arnell, Bear Lake Valley Health Care Foundation

August 1, 2025

Kristie DeClark and Linda Arnell with the Bear Lake Valley Health Care Foundation stepped into The Wave studio to promote the Golf Fore Health Putting Challenge, which includes a chance to win a free Ford Ranger. Tickets for the event... Read More

Snake River Bridge and Teton Pass rebuild complete

August 1, 2025

    JACKSON (WNE) — On Wednesday, Gov. Mark Gordon paid what he called the highest compliment in Wyoming to teams that completed two major infrastructure projects in Teton County. He stood in the Stilson Lot looking out at the... Read More

Volunteers rebuild the Kemmerer Bridger-Teton Trails

July 31, 2025

  •  American Hiking Society focuses work on the Shafer / South LaBarge trails The lunch was brief for the trail crew on this July day and it was back to work for nine volunteers restoring the trails of the... Read More

Bridger-Teton opens timber sales to community members

July 31, 2025

With a new focus on timber production, Lincoln County’s elected officials were taken on a comprehensive tour of the Kemmerer Ranger District during July. Their guide for the southern Bridger-Teton excursion — Adam Calkins, District Ranger based in Kemmerer. Calkins... Read More

SVI Radio Interview: U.S. Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-Utah)

July 30, 2025

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Updates from Lincoln County Commissioner Mel Shumway

July 30, 2025

  Key Topics: U.S. Forest Service Revision Plan, logging permits, Afton Airport grant, Strawberry Road construction, TerraPower permit, septic tank management, and Kemmerer Courthouse expansion Lincoln County Commissioner Mel Shumway made an appearance on the Weekday Wake-up on Monday, July... Read More

Juvenile sustains thermal burns in Yellowstone National Park

July 29, 2025

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – On Monday morning, July 28, a 17-year-old male suffered significant thermal burns to his foot and ankle area in the vicinity of Lone Star Geyser near Old Faithful. The juvenile was on a hike in the... Read More

Phillips Fire burning near Teton Pass

July 29, 2025

Teton Interagency Fire crews are responding to the Phillips Fire, currently estimated at 1/2-acre on Phillips Bench, near Teton Pass on the Jackson Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Bridger-Teton North Zone fire staff, Teton County, and Teton Helitack... Read More

3.2 earthquake reported near Georgetown, ID

July 28, 2025

The United States Geological Service (USGS) has reported a magnitude 3.2 earthquake near the Bear Lake Valley. According to the USGS, the quake occurred roughly 6.8 miles northeast of Georgetown at 3:50 p.m. on Monday, July 28 in the Caribou... Read More

The Wave Radio Interview: Julie Nelson and Blue Sullivan-Bear Lake County Chamber of Commerce

July 28, 2025

Julie Nelson and Blue Sullivan, representing the Bear Lake County Chamber of Commerce, joined Lisa Hillier on The Wave to discuss the chamber’s new website (WeAreBearLake.com) and community calendar. Read More

Fremont County sees 4th homicide

July 28, 2025

    Riverton (WNE) — A fourth homicide in Fremont County this year has been confirmed, after Fremont County Coroner Erin Ivie released her verdict in the death of 18-year-old Brandon Bell on July 3.  Bell died as a result... Read More

Signal Flat Fire in Grand Teton National Park fully contained

July 28, 2025

    JACKSON (WNE) — A small wildfire that broke out near Signal Mountain in Grand Teton National Park has been fully contained. The Signal Flat Fire was first reported on Saturday afternoon and was just under eight acres before... Read More

Fire burning near Signal Mountain in Grand Teton National park

July 27, 2025

Grand Teton National Park wildland firefighters are actively responding to a wildland fire near Signal Mountain. Law enforcement rangers evacuated visitors from the top of Signal Mountain and along Signal Mountain Road. The road is currently closed to all traffic... Read More

Yellowstone announces lottery for 2025-2026 Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program

July 26, 2025

  MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Beginning Friday, Aug. 1, people may apply to the 2025-2026 winter lottery for permits to snowmobile in Yellowstone National Park without a commercial guide. Authorized in 2013, the Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program allows permit... Read More

“Painting the West – Studies Show” brings western artists to Cokeville

July 25, 2025

Provided by Charles Dayton Cokeville, WY – The tradition of Western art comes alive at “Painting the West – Studies Show,” taking place on July 25, 2025, in the scenic community of Cokeville, Wyoming. This one-of-a-kind event invites art lovers,... Read More