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Yellowstone visitation on Memorial Day Weekend

Visitors continued enjoying the southern loop of Yellowstone National Park over the Memorial Day weekend. A large snowstorm closed the major mountain passes in the park on Saturday, which required the park to close the east and south entrances while…

Wyoming unemployment rose to 9.2% in April; job losses seen across the state and in every major industry

The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose from 3.8% in March to 9.2% in April. Given the large number of layoffs and other economic disruptions…

BYU-Idaho sees growth in Spring enrollment

The following is a news release from Brigham Young University-Idaho. REXBURG — Official spring semester enrollment totals at Brigham Young University-Idaho show growth among our total population of students who are continuing to pursue their academic goals amid a world-wide…

Idaho Fish and Game have been stocking up, preparing for memorable Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day Fishing Guide Fish and Game crews have been stocking fish around the state, and more will be added before the holiday weekend. Due to COVID-19, Memorial Day will be memorable in ways people hadn’t anticipated, but fishing will remain a…

Wyoming Business Council’s upcoming webinar to update agriculture producers on food assistance program (CFAP)

The Wyoming Business Council will host an informational webinar to update agriculture producers on the USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) grants at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 28 via Zoom. The grant program will help producers who suffered commodity…

Yellowstone National Park reminds boaters/anglers to drain, clean, dry boats and equipment

Mammoth Hot Springs –  Yellowstone National Park encourages the public to get ready for boating and fishing season, which began today, Saturday, May 23, 2020. Boaters and anglers should clean, drain, and dry all boats and equipment prior to arriving in…

Cheney defends U.S. intent to withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty

Washington – Wyoming Congresswoman House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY), who also serves on the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement (see full text) after the Trump Administration announced its intent to withdraw from the Treaty on Open…