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Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Go into Effect Beginning Aug. 12, 2025

Western, Wyo., August 11, 2025—Stage 1 fire restrictions will go into effect for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the National Elk Refuge beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. The fire danger rating for…

Graveside services for Garrett Allred

A graveside service for Garrett Allred will take place Saturday August 16, at 11 a.m. in the Fairview Cemetery.  

Church of Jesus Christ Donates US$5.1 Million to the American Red Cross

• Donation to support blood collection equipment and sickle cell treatment The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is donating US$5.1 million to the American Red Cross to support critical efforts, including blood donation programs (which are receiving equipment…

Funeral services for Marie Woodard

Funeral services for Marie Woodard will take place Friday August 15, at 11 a.m. in the Osmond LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church.  

Funeral services for Carol Davidson

Funeral services for Carol Davidson will take place Tuesday August 12, 205 in the Etna LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place with family and friends from 9:30-11:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church.

John Michael Gyllenborg Named to John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List

Wyoming tight end John Michael Gyllenborg was named to the John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List on Friday. Given annually to the most outstanding collegiate tight end, it marks the second-straight season that Gyllenborg has been named to the preseason…

Funeral services for Shaire Call

Funeral services for Shaire Call will take place Monday August 11, at 11 a.m. in the Afton Tabernacle. A viewing for family and friends will take place Sunday August 10, from 5-7 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary and from 9:00-10:45 a.m….

Public should expect increased patrols as Bear Lake welcomes summer crowds, festivalgoers

BEAR LAKE, Idaho – With the annual Bear Lake Raspberry Days beginning today and summer crowds surging, the public should expect an increased law enforcement presence in the area. To handle the daily influx of more than 5,000 visitors—and even more…

Funeral services for Rachelle Christensen

Funeral services will be held for Rachelle Christensen on Saturday August 9, at 10 a.m. in the Salt River LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place with family and friends on Friday August 8 from 5-7 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary…

USGS releases assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources in the Phosphoria Total Petroleum System of SW Wyoming and NW Colorado

  • 3 million barrels of oil, 666 billion cubic feet of gas estimated in Phosphoria Total Petroleum System   The U.S. Geological Survey released its assessment of potential for undiscovered oil and gas in the Phosphoria Total Petroleum system…