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Roosevelt Fire jumps in size, is now top priority fire in nation

By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole Daily Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The afternoon flare-up of the costly and damaging Roosevelt Fire repeated Monday, though a shift in the winds pushed the Bondurant-area blaze in a new direction. News of…

Evacuation ordered for Hoback Ranches due to Roosevelt Fire

Several fires are burning in the area and the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has ordered the evacuation of Hoback Ranches due to the Roosevelt fire. The SCSO announced via their Facebook page that the Red Cross is set up…

Judge delays grizzly hunt by two more weeks

U.S. District Judge Dana Christensen has again delayed the first grizzly bear hunt to be held in Wyoming in nearly 30 years. Data states that there are approximately 700 grizzlies in Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding areas. Judge Christensen…

(Video) – Dr. Brian McClure speaks about pain management

As part of a Health Topics Tuesday from Star Valley Medical Center, Dr. Brian McClure spoke with SVI about pain management and options for area residents.

Rexburg ranks #4 in affordable cities for college students

Trying to work one’s way through college is becoming a more difficult concept. Most recently, a staff at Student Loan Hero compiled a list of cities where it is the easiest to attend school and pay as you go. Coming…

Secretary Ryan Zinke and Governor Matt Mead Work Together to Conserve Big Game Migration Corridor in Southwest Wyoming

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and Wyoming Governor Matt Mead today announced the Department will prioritize the conservation of a mule deer migration corridor in southwest Wyoming through both deferred lease sales and lease stipulations. The…

WYDOT launches new Driver Services map

People looking for driver services office locations now have a new and improved tool at their disposal. The Wyoming Department of Transportation recently launched a new Driver Services map on its website that shows where all 29 locations are within…

Area fire danger increases to “High”

The following is a news release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest Western WY— The fire danger rating for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest and Teton Interagency Dispatch Area has increased to high. The potential for fire activity has…

Four school board seats up for election in LC School District No. 2

There are four seats up for election this year in Lincoln County School District No. 2. The filing period for candidates opens Aug. 8 and closes Aug. 27. “We have four open seats this year,” said Superintendent Matt Erickson. “I…

Groups want lower grizzly hunting quota

By Mark Davis  Powell Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — On the final day for hunters to apply for grizzly bear tags in the first season in Wyoming in more than four decades, a collaboration of environmental organizations have…