Most Common Camping Dangers You Should Know
All campers should know the most common camping dangers before they pick a location and start to set up the tents. Be aware and stay prepared.
Yellowstone visitation summary for 2022
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – The park hosted 3,290,242 recreation visits in 2022, down 32% from 2021, which was the busiest year on record. Historic floods in June 2022 closed public access to Yellowstone National Park. On June 13, all park entrances closed, and…
Prosecution defends deputies’ drug search
PINEDALE (WNE) — In response to a public defender’s motion that deputies illegally searched the home of Tanner C. Moceika, of LaBarge, before he was charged with felony possession of meth, the state replied the Feb. 20, 2022, warrantless search…
UW Extension to Offer Private Pesticide Applicator Education Programs in 13 Counties
The University of Wyoming Extension will offer private pesticide applicator education programs across the state this March. These two- to four-hour educational sessions provide an overview of certification requirements for private applicators, pertinent laws and regulations, pesticide safety and handling,…
Massive drifts cause extended closure of I-80
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Despite long hours and hard work by Wyoming Department of Transportation snowplow operator crews, massive drifting along Interstate 80 has prompted the closure to extend through tomorrow, Feb. 24. After working through the night, crews will reevaluate…
‘EMS in Idaho is broken’: Lawmakers move to reform underfunded emergency services
(Idaho Statesman) — In rural Idaho, most emergency medical service providers are volunteers, and some services are funded by bake sales or other community fundraisers. That’s because the state doesn’t deem emergency medical services (EMS) essential, the way it does…
Use of Taser at The Wort leads to complaint
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The Jackson Police Department has completed an investigation into a complaint it received Jan. 4 from a witness who saw someone being shot with an electroshock weapon at…
Most roads in Wyoming closed Wednesday due to winter weather
One day away from the start of State Wrestling events in Casper, a large portion of Wyoming roads are closed due to winter weather. As of 7:00 a.m. Wednesday morning, all state roads around Kemmerer were closed, along with South…
Cokeville PTO Fundraiser a huge success
By Jan Moody The Cokeville PTO wrapped up a very successful raffle, on Tuesday, February 14, for half a pig cut and wrapped. The pig was donated by Zane and Carrie Groll. Monday, January 30 was the kickoff day. Cokeville Elementary…
Avalanche danger ‘high’ as storm dumps snow, wind on Tetons
JACKSON (WNE) — The Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center has raised the avalanche hazard to “high” in upper elevations as a winter storm brings heavy winds and snow to Jackson Hole. “Use cautious route finding as natural avalanches are likely in the…