‘Path of the Pronghorn’ protections advance despite industry opposition
• Conservationists, oil and gas industry debate merits of state protection. By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — After two hours, John Masterson had read the room. The oil and gas industry was fighting…
Salt Lake City and Utah move toward final approval of 2034 Winter Games
Salt Lake City is poised to host the Winter Olympic Games in 2034 after International Olympic committee (IOC) officials had nothing but good things to say during a recent briefing about their scheduled visit to Utah in April. They reportedly…
Lander Educator Surprised with $25,000 Milken Educator Award for Transformative Leadership and Community Impact
• Gannett Peak Elementary Assistant Principal Megan Park honored during coast-to-coast tour recognizing excellence and innovation in education. A Lander assistant principal received the surprise of a lifetime today when she was presented with the Milken Educator Award, a prestigious…
Vitality Health Show: Ben Richards
Stephanie Parrish, host of the Vitality Health Show, was born and raised in southern Idaho, Stephanie Parrish, has been on stage as an actor, singer and dancer since the age of 3. She co-owned a dance studio for 30 years….
Hughes foundation announces $15 million for Habitat homes
JACKSON (WNE) — The Hughes Charitable Foundation on Thursday announced plans to give $15 million to Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Teton Area for affordable housing in northern South Park. The family foundation’s matching-based “challenge grant” comes two days…
Mule deer herd estimated to have lost nearly 20,000 due to harsh 22-23 winter
• Numbers are expected to bounce back. The winter of 2022-23 was one for the record books with snowfall setting new standards in many places of western Wyoming. It was also a very difficult year for wildlife and mule deer…
Jackson skier dies after fall into tree well
JACKSON (WNE) — A 67-year-old Jackson man died Friday when he fell into a tree well inbounds at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. This marks the second death within two weeks in a tree well at an area resort. Teton County…
House fights for Senate-axed school construction funds in budget negotiations
• Rock Springs and Jackson, accused of jumping the priorities line, desperately need improved facilities, district leaders say. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com In the Rock Springs High School’s woodshop, a large crack crawls up a brick wall, evidence…
Missionary from Sugar City dies suddenly while serving in New Jersey
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – SUGAR CITY — A Sugar City young man serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Jersey died suddenly Saturday morning. Elder…
Wyoming Range mule deer population declines after severe winter of 2022-23
Wyoming Game and Fish Department wildlife managers completed an aerial population survey of the renowned Wyoming Range mule deer herd, and now have a better understanding of how the 2022-23 severe winter impacted the population. Wildlife biologists estimate the current…