Bridger-Teton National Forest will burn piles this Fall
The following is a release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest – Western Wyoming, October 19, 2021—Sufficient winter weather conditions exist to allow fire personnel on the Bridger-Teton National Forest to begin annual slash pile burning. During the summer months, crews…
Teton areas eyed as off-limits to help bighorn sheep population
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON —An interagency collective of biologists is recommending that 21,233 acres of high-quality winter habitat in the Teton Range be made off limits to humans to help an imperiled, declining…
AVFD respond to report of Osmond explosion
Afton Volunteer Firefighters responded to a fire in the Osmond area Monday evening. Fire Chief Dennis McDonald said an unknown object caused an explosion during a controlled burn. Some neighbors reported hearing and feeling the explosion, but the homeowner was…
Governor Gordon orders flags to be flown at half-staff through October 22
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon, pursuant to President Joe Biden’s Proclamation, has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags be flown at half-staff statewide immediately in honor of the life and legacy of General Colin Powell. Flags should remain…
Legislation being proposed on creation of special tax districts within county
Kemmerer City Administrator Brian Muir says there is legislation being proposed on creating special tax districts within a county to help fund special projects. This will allow communities to set up temporary taxes. He and Representative Scott Heiner proposed this…
Search continues for former Thayne woman, currently missing in AZ
◆ Despite some social media posts, Olivia Crittenden has not been found The search is ongoing for a former Thayne woman who has been missing in Arizona. Olivia Crittenden, 25, is a graduate of Star Valley High School. She went…
Etna North discontinued for the winter months
◆ Highway will be prepared for traffic with stipes delination poles and signage. The Etna North Five Lane project between Etna and Alpine on U.S. Highway 89 in Star Valley is coming to close for the winter months with work…
Graveside services for Lynda Jensen
Graveside services for Lynda Jensen will take place Saturday, October 16, at 12 noon in the Afton Cemetery.
Legislators recommend $72 million adjustment to schools
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Education Interim Committee voted Monday to recommend adding an external cost adjustment worth more than $72 million to the state’s next K-12 education budget….
Another 29 deaths tied to COVID
By The Wyoming News Exchange The deaths of another 29 Wyoming residents have been linked to coronavirus, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Tuesday. The department said the deaths that occurred in September and October brought to 1,080 the number…