Fish Creek Fire now at 15,500 acres; 54% contained
The lightning-caused Fish Creek Fire has now burned more than 15,500 acres according to information released by officials from the U.S. Forest Service on Tuesday morning. The fire started on August 16 and has been burning approximately seven miles southwest…
Vehicle rolls off Greys River Road early Monday morning
Life Flight was requested after a vehicle rolled off the Greys River road early Monday morning. The Alpine Fire Department, Star Valley Health and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched at 1:31 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 2 to a location…
New details: Both hunters shot at grizzly in self-defense Sunday
Idaho Fish and Game has released more details about Sunday’s grizzly attack in Island Park in the following news release. ISLAND PARK — On the morning of Sunday, Sept. 1, an archery hunter was attacked by an adult male…
ESPN networks, ABC and Disney channels go dark on DirecTV on a busy night for sports
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ESPN has gone off the air on a major carrier for the second straight year during the U.S. Open tennis tournament and in the midst of the first full weekend of college football. Disney…
Survivalists of Sweetwater County prepare for the unexpected
By Trina Dennis Brittain Rocket Miner Via- Wyoming News Exchange ROCK SPRINGS — Some groups believe the world is going down in flames soon, especially after the election. Others think there are less dramatic but unexpected situations the public…
Early season snow slowed Fish Creek Fire, giving firefighters time to work
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The wintry weather system that dropped a few inches of snow on Togwotee Pass overnight last Sunday has slowed the growth of the Fish Creek Fire and…
Labor Committee votes to adjourn early, frustrating some members
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — To the dismay of some lawmakers, the Wyoming Legislature’s Labor, Health and Social Services Committee adjourned two hours after it began on the second day of its…