Yellowstone visitation statistics for June 2020
——— The park hosted 534,155 visits in June 2020. This is a 32% decrease from June 2019. Although the numbers were down, visitation substantially increased over the month. In the last ten days of June, traffic counts ranged from 90%-116%…
Pinedale teenager killed in recreational vehicle accident over the weekend.
The following is a news release from the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office. (Pinedale, Wyo – July 13th, 2020) Yesterday, July 12th 2020 at approximately 0820pm Sublette County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting there had been a rollover of a…
Sweetwater commissioners pass on mask resolution
—————— GREEN RIVER (WNE) — Responding to a recent increase in COVID-19 infections, the Sweetwater County commissioners debated a resolution mandating people visiting county buildings to wear masks while inside, ultimately passing it back to the county’s human resources office….
Sublette County rejects Bondurant resort proposal
———————— By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange PINEDALE — An upscale resort that would have nearly doubled the population of Bondurant was denied Tuesday by Sublette County commissioners who said the high-end guest ranch didn’t square…
Riverton to add direct flight service to Denver
————– RIVERTON (WNE) — Amid worries about air-service cutbacks due to state and local budget reductions, Riverton Regional Airport instead will have its own daily, non-stop flight to and from Denver beginning Aug. 1. “That’s awesome,” Fremont Air Service Team…
Man accused of hitting wife with hammer
EVANSTON (WNE) — An Evanston man was arrested on charges of domestic battery and aggravated assault and battery early on the morning of Monday, July 6, after allegedly hitting his wife in the head with a hammer. John Rasmussen was…
COVID-19 Interruption Fund closes as demand exceeds expectations
◆ While the Interruption Fund has closed, the Business Council expects to open Ongoing Relief Fund to eligible businesses in mid-July. By Ron Gullberg Strategic Partnerships Director Wyoming Business Council Wyoming small business owners’ demand for COVID-19 Business Relief Interruption…
Yellowstone National Park increases fire risk to “Moderate”
Officials with Yellowstone National Park have increased the fire danger within the park from “Low” to “Moderate”. Warmer temperatures consistently in the 80’s have dried out what was a wet June. CLICK HERE FOR THE MOST DETAILED STAR VALLEY WEATHER….
Men arrested in Evanston sought in Utah murder
EVANSTON (WNE) — Two men who were arrested last week by the Evanston Police Department on multiple charges, including possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, were in custody when they were later discovered to be wanted in…
4 people hospitalized following 2-vehicle crash near Swan Valley
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. SWAN VALLEY – Two adults and two teenagers are in the hospital following a two-vehicle crash near Swan Valley. The crash occurred Saturday around 3:20 p.m. A news release…