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Governor calls for cooperation on forest projects through executive order

    Lincoln County’s Commission gave support to Gov. Mark Gordon’s executive order, signed Aug. 1, that called for improved forest health across the state and a reduction in wildfire risks through cooperative state and federal working agreements. The EO…

Lower Valley Energy accepting board applications

Lower Valley Energy is currently accepting applications for those interested in representing District 2 on the cooperative’s Board of Trustees. Interested applicants should submit a letter of intent to Julia Shumway at jshumway@lvenergy.com by August 10.  The Board will interview…

Thayne Fire responds to grass fire in Turnerville

Members of the Thayne Fire Department were on the scene of a small grass fire in Turnerville on Tuesday afternoon at approximately 2 p.m. Members of the department were told by homeowners that a small burn pit had spread to…

Bridger-Teton National Forest renews two feedground permits amid chronic wasting disease outbreak

  By Christina MacIntosh Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The Bridger-Teton National Forest will allow two Wyoming Game and Fish elk feedgrounds that need their permits renewed to continue to operate on forest land for at…

Police searching for Alpine hit and run driver

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver in a hit and run incident that took place Sunday night in Alpine. The accident took place at roughly 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 3…

Driver attempting to set a record at Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats dies after losing control

WENDOVER, Utah (AP) — A driver trying to set a speed record during a racing event at Utah’s famed Bonneville Salt Flats died Sunday after losing control of his vehicle, organizers said. Driver Chris Raschke was treated by medical professionals…

Trump’s pick Nesvik confirmed as Fish and Wildlife director with some bipartisan support

  • Five months after President Donald Trump announced he was nominating a former Wyoming game warden to lead the federal agency, the confirmation process is complete.   By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com Wyoming’s former top wildlife official is now the…