Avalanche danger ‘Considerable’ up to 9,000 feet
With temperature forecasts this week calling for temperatures to crest 60 degrees, the latest avalanche forecasts are asking riders and back country enthusiasts to be cautious. The following forecast is for Monday, April 10, 2023 from jhavalanche.org. “Dangerous avalanche conditions will…
Be Aware of “Can You Hear Me” Scam
CyberWyoming is an organization that works to keep residents apprised of tricks and scams that are committed against Wyoming citizens online, via e-mail or over the phone. One of the latest comes from a Loveland, Colorado resident and it plays…
Yellowstone, Grand Teton superintendents wary of shuttles
By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com Though growing visitation to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks has led to overflowing parking lots and traffic snarls, superintendents say visitor patterns and geography make transitioning to shuttle systems unlikely anytime soon. Citing separate studies,…
Trumpeter swan illegally killed in Bear Lake County
Idaho Fish and Game is investigating the illegal killing of a trumpeter swan in Bear Lake County. In the afternoon on Saturday, April 1, Senior Conservation Officer Kolby White received a report of a dead swan floating in the Bear…
Emergency Management offers sandbags ahead of spring warmup
Residents of Lincoln County are able to fill their own sandbags, free of charge, thanks to Lincoln County Emergency Management. The sand and bags are being made available as flooding is expected when spring temperatures rise. Sandbag filling stations are…
Jury finalized in Lori Vallow Daybell case, opening statements to begin Monday
Ten men and eight women will serve on the jury in the Lori Vallow Daybell case. The group consists of twelve jurors and six alternates who won’t be revealed until deliberations at the end of the trial. Opening statements will…
WYDOT plans crack sealing project in Star Valley
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has planned a crack sealing project for areas of Star Valley in the coming weeks. Stephanie Harsha, Public Relations Specialist for WYDOT, said the project will begin in in Rock Springs but will work it’s…
WyominWove – Kandee Peterson puts family first
Kandee Peterson is motivated for and by her family to create beautiful hand-tied art pieces, calling it “WyominWove”. Peterson and her family moved to Star Valley in 2019 and expressed her and her husband’s excitement of raising their family in…
Road Patching to begin near Kemmerer on Monday
The Wyoming Department of Transportation plans to begin road patching operations in southwest Wyoming beginning Monday, April 10. The work is contingent upon weather, as roads must be clear of snow and safe for work. WYDOT said one of the…
Six Month Temporary Boat Slip Trial to Begin at Palisades Reservoir
Beginning Memorial Weekend, 30 boat slips will be available to rent courtesy of Pinnacle Recreation under a temporary one-year special use permit provided by the Palisades Ranger District. Twenty-five of the slips are designated for season-long parking and will be…