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Month: May 2024

Grizzly attack in Grand Teton was ‘surprise encounter’

  JACKSON (WNE) — A grizzly bear attacked and injured a man visiting Grand Teton National Park on Sunday. The 35-year-old Massachusetts man is in stable condition and expected to fully recover. Park officials have not released the victim’s name….

Making it on your own in Wyoming

  • How much money do you need to survive?   By Jordan Smith Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — How much does a single parent with one preschooler and one school-age child need to make in Wyoming…

State Track and Field: Star Valley athletes

Our good friend Kirk Miller was on the scene for the 2024 Wyoming State Track and Field championships and was able to score some pretty amazing photos of some local athletes. PHOTOS BY KIRK MILLER FOR MICHAEL SMITH.

Photo Gallery: Idaho District 8 High School Rodeo

The Idaho District 8 High School Rodeo circuit made their way to Afton this past weekend with many western Wyoming cowboys and cowgirls competing. The Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Afton will also be the host site of the District 8…

Chief of Staff encourages in-county cooperation at area town councils

It is no secret that western Wyoming is growing and that growth is affecting both the north and the south. In that spirit, Lincoln County Chief of Staff, Stephen Allen addressed the Afton Town Council in their latest meeting and…

Beware of Medicaid scams

  RIVERTON (WNE) — With new reports of callers wrongly seeking money, Wyoming Medicaid is alerting clients and their family members to be cautious of potential Medicaid coverage scams.  Wyoming Medicaid is part of the Wyoming Department of Health. A…

Free Fishing Day is June 1

Celebrate Wyoming’s five-star fisheries this year by fishing without a license — for free. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department invites anglers to celebrate Free Fishing Day on June 1. Each year Game and Fish designates the first Saturday of…

SVI Radio Interview: SVHS Student Built House Open House

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Visitor injured in bear incident in Grand Teton National Park

MOOSE, Wyo. – On the afternoon of Sunday, May 19, Teton Interagency Dispatch received a report of a 35-year-old male visitor from Massachusetts who was seriously injured by a bear in the area of the Signal Mountain Summit Road. Grand Teton National…