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Yellowstone continues Phase 1 of reopening plan; update on visitation

Mammath Hot Springs – Yellowstone National Park reopened two (east and south) of five entrances on Monday, May 18, following Phase 1 of its reopening plan(read more in the May 13 news release). Visitation Visitation through the first three days…

Caribou-Targhee National Forest to Start Selling Firewood Permits

IDAHO FALLS, Id – The Caribou-Targhee National Forest will start selling firewood permits for personal use beginning June 1, 2020. To enhance public and employee safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, local ranger district offices will sell firewood and forest product…

Swift Idol is now “The Vocalist”

◆ “The Vocalist” is the new name for Star Valley singing competition A cease and desist order from lawyers for American Idol has resulted in a name change for a local singing competition. Swift Idol will now be known as…

With summer workouts underway, WHSAA will take cues from NCAA and pro leagues

◆ WHSAA Commissioner Ron Laird speaks with SVI. Culminating events canceled. Entire seasons evaporating into thin air and schools scrambling to put a bow on what has been a very strange and unique period of time for programs across the…

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…

Unique Kemmerer High School Graduation to take place Saturday

Kemmerer High School will still honor its seniors with a special graduation ceremony on Saturday at 1 P.M. School principal, Shawn Rogers, says they want to do something special to honor the students while also following health guidelines amid the…

U.S. Attorney asked to watch out for government overreach

By Clair McFarland Riverton Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — The United States Attorney for the District of Wyoming has been asked by United States Attorney General William Barr to be vigilant against state or county public health orders…

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…