Added day and a big purse drawing PRCA’s top talent to Afton
Les Ohlhauser’s work year starts in January and goes through the year. As a rodeo announcer and an auctioneer, he’s “either talking slow or fast” in his words. His schedule is year round. As a rodeo announcer he works…
Thayne Fire responds to grass fire in Turnerville
Members of the Thayne Fire Department were on the scene of a small grass fire in Turnerville on Tuesday afternoon at approximately 2 p.m. Members of the department were told by homeowners that a small burn pit had spread to…
Cowboys officially open fall camp for ’25 season
• Looking to improve from 3-9 campaign For fans of college football, the final countdown to the season is on as teams across the country have entered fall camp including the Wyoming Cowboys. Now in Jay Sawvel’s second season…
Second head-on collision in three days in Snake River Canyon
First responders were on the scene of a two-vehicle collision on Wednesday afternoon in the Snake River Canyon. This was the second such accident in a three-day span. RELATED: ALPINE FIRE RESPONDS TO HEAD-ON IN SNAKE RIVER CANYON –…
Alpine Fire responds to head-on in Snake River Canyon
According to information provided by the Alpine Fire Department, the AFD responded to the call of a collision between a semi truck and a pickup near the Lincoln County line on US 89 in the Snake River Canyon. A road…
Phillips Fire burning near Teton Pass
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…
Travis Lake Fire now 100-percent contained
According to a recent update from officials with the Bridger-Teton National Forest, the Travis Lake Fire is now being reported as 100-percent contained. The fire was originally reported on the afternoon of July 21 at a size of three acres….
Afton LVE customers asked to check pilot lights
Lower Valley Energy is requesting those customers who utilize the LVE natural gas system in Afton to please check their pilot lights. According to LVE, the system experienced “low pressure” during the night and ask those customers to make an…
WyoGives raises money across the state for non-profits
The sixth annual WyoGives fundraiser, organized and run by the Wyoming Nonprofit Network, took place this past Wednesday and resulted in the highest totals yet for the initiative. Overall the WyoGives 2025 campaign raised $5,698,881 from 9,401 donors which…
Afton FD responds to Osmond brush fire
At approximately 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, members of the Afton Fire Department were dispatched to the call of a fire threatening several acres of dry material. According to the Afton Fire Department, a homeowner in the Osmond area was…