Game & Fish to cover carcass disposal fees in Teton County
In an effort to curb the spread of chronic wasting disease, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is offering to cover the cost for local hunters to dispose of their big game carcasses at the Teton County trash transfer station….
Blown tire leads to hay fire
The Afton Volunteer Fire Department said a blown trailer tire was the cause of a hay fire on Highway 238 west of Afton on Tuesday afternoon. Chief Dennis McDonald said the tire blew on the trailer the hay was on….
Hearing shows gaps in ed department’s handling of records requests
By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Thursday’s evidentiary hearing in a lawsuit concerning public records about an event hosted by former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder revealed significant gaps in the Wyoming…
Lawmakers ponder ‘looming issue’ of replacing high schools
By Cassia Catterall Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — State legislators expect that in upcoming years they’ll need to fork out about $500 million for multiple high schools they say need replacement throughout the state. That number…
G&F issues reminder about regulation changes for Wyoming youth deer hunters
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is alerting youth deer hunters to a regulation change for the 2023 season. Youth hunters possessing a full-price, youth deer license may no longer harvest mule deer does or fawns during an antlered deer…
Prescribed Burns Planned for Fall on Kemmerer Ranger District
The Kemmerer Ranger District of the Bridger Teton National Forest is planning multiple prescribed burns throughout this fall. These could begin as early as late September and burns may be implemented at any time until Late November. Smoke impacts should…
Horse rider dies in East Idaho after being struck by semi
A person riding a horse on a highway in eastern Idaho has died after the rider and horse were struck by a semi. The Idaho State Police Department said the crash occurred at 8:23 p.m. Monday, September 18 along Old…
When to Stop for School Busses
Yes, still stop on a five-lane road says Sheriff’s Office. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers to be aware of school buses during the new school year, stating that you do need to stop for buses at all…
Potential Start Bus Stop and parking area being considered for new Strawberry Rd. intersection
Lincoln County Commissioner Kent Connelly joined SVI to give more information on the Strawberry Road Project that is slated for 2024. He says the design has been in place for quite a while and will serve as a commuter center….
Wyoming G&F Announces Conservation Initiatives for Wyoming Schools
The Wyoming Game & Fish and the Wyoming Department of Education on Monday announced a new initiative that will allow for conservation topics to be taught in Wyoming’s public schools. Three core programs, or “crates,” will be taught, including “Trout…