Weather strands travelers on I-80 for several hours
EVANSTON (WNE) — All traffic traveling westbound on Interstate 80 on Saturday afternoon was stopped and backed up for miles due to icy conditions and jackknifed semi-trucks. Approximately 10 miles east of Evanston, one semi’s cab was totally destroyed…
Lummis slams BLM’s Greater sage-grouse plan
CHEYENNE (WNE) — On Friday, Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., and Congressional Western Caucus Chair Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., released a statement after the Bureau of Land Management released its final Greater Sage-Grouse Rangewide Planning Resource Management Plan….
Coroner identifies man killed in crash
This updated provided by EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – SWAN VALLEY — The Bonneville County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who was killed in a truck crash early Saturday morning. Deputy Coroner Greg Black said the…
Crash Claims One Near Swan Valley
BONNEVILLE COUNTY – Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash that occurred just west of Swan Valley, Highway 26 at milepost 368. On Saturday, November 16, 2024, at approximately 1:15 a.m., a 53-year-old male from Victor, ID,…
Yellowstone visitation statistics for October 2024
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park hosted 346,025 recreation visits in October 2024. This is a 16% increase from October 2023 (299,127 recreational visits). This October’s visitation showed a 9% increase from October 2021 (316,662 recreation visits). So…
Barrasso ascends to No. 2 spot in GOP-led Senate
JACKSON (WNE) — Republicans chose Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso for the No. 2 leadership post in the Senate alongside South Dakota Sen. John Thune, who replaces Mitch McConnell as the next Senate majority leader, completing a momentous shift in…
Wyoming State Parks accepting bids on 15 bison from state herd
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Bids for the acquisition of 15 animals from the state bison herd are invited at the Hot Springs State Park office in Thermopolis until 4 p.m. Dec. 17. The available bison include five 2024 heifer calves,…
LaBarge facility receives funding for innovative energy projects
• $6 million given to Dry Spruce Operating for helium and carbon sequestration. The Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA) announced on November 5 that Governor Mark Gordon has approved funding for three energy projects to enhance the state’s energy sector….
Kelly parcel sale advances on tight timeline as administrations shift
• While Freedom Caucus argues for completing the deal after inauguration, advocates hope to get it done sooner. By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — In mid-September, Arne Johanson paused while removing barbed-wire…
Death of 399 prompts discussion on expanding grizzly territory
• Concerns and solutions evaluated as human-wildlife conflicts increase. In a recent update from the Game and Fish Department, Director Anji Bruce addressed the ongoing challenges surrounding grizzly bear populations in the region. A significant incident involving grizzly bear…