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Montana sheriff says hiker killed, grizzly bear suspected

A hiker in Montana has been killed in a suspected encounter with a grizzly bear north of Yellowstone National Park. Authorities were working Friday to return the hiker’s body to his family, Park County Sheriff Brad Bichler said in a…

Debate extends beyond Bridger

By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The dispute over pollution at the Jim Bridger Power Plant is complicating another set of air quality regulations. Wyoming committed more than a decade ago to installing costly emissions…

Forest officials urge good decisions as Springtime blooms

The following is a release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest – The Bridger-Teton National Forest reminds forest visitors that winter wildlife restrictions remain in effect until May 1, 2022. It is important that all users understand the importance of observing…

Heather Ezell Named New Cowgirl Basketball Head Coach

Kevin DeVries Athletic Communications Coordinator – Tennis, Volleyball and Women’s Basketball University of Wyoming Athletics University of Wyoming Director of Athletics Tom Burman announced Friday afternoon that Heather Ezell will be the eighth Head Coach of the Wyoming Cowgirl Basketball…

(Watch Live) Soccer: Jackson(WY) vs. Rock Springs (WY)

Rock Springs traveled to Jackson for soccer matches on the 26th. Varsity coverage below: Boys: Girls:

UW professor dies in avalanche while skiing

CHEYENNE (WNE) — A 61-year-old University of Wyoming professor has died after being caught in a backcountry avalanche while skiing in western Wyoming near the Idaho border. Jay Norton, a UW Extension soil fertility specialist, was skiing March 17 in…

Bouchard slams misconduct allegations

By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Facing a deadline today to provide a written response to allegations of misconduct, Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, is not backing down from defending himself and criticizing some colleagues….

Lincoln County leads state in population growth

By Ellen Gerst Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming’s population is growing faster than the country’s. The state’s population grew by 1,536 people between July of 2020 and 2021, according to data from the census bureau. That’s…

What To Know About Applying for Disability

If you live with life-altering limitations in your day-to-day life, you might qualify for disability. Here’s what to know about applying for disability.

Suspect remains at large following armed robbery in Driggs

The Teton County, Idaho Sheriff’s Office continues searching for a suspect who robbed the Phillips 66 Gas Station in Driggs at gunpoint Thursday. The sheriff’s office said the robbery took place just before 9:30 p.m. The unidentified suspect was last…