Bridger-Teton National Forest Continues Bridge Replacement
The following is a release from the U.S. Forest Service Moran, Wyoming May 17, 2021—The Hawks Rest Pack Bridge Replacement Project located in Yellowstone Meadows on the Blackrock Ranger District is scheduled to resume on May 20, 2021. Due to…
South Entrance and select roads in Yellowstone National Park to open May 14
Weather–permitting, the following roads will open Friday, May 14, at 8 a.m. to public motorists: • South Entrance to West Thumb • Lake Village to West Thumb • West Thumb to Old Faithful (Craig Pass) Conditions can change quickly, especially during spring and fall,…
Prescribed Fires Planned for the Kemmerer Ranger District
The following is a release from the U.S. Forest Service Kemmerer Wyo., May 12, 2021— The Kemmerer Ranger District is planning to ignite two prescribed fire units in the Hams Fork Vegetation Project area. These areas could be implemented as…
Big Piney road construction starts Monday May 10
The project starts in the heart of Big Piney and will affect access to numerous residences along WYO 350. Crews will begin with milling operations, and will be placing the milled asphalt on the existing shoulders. Crews will also be…
Housing director wants to spend $13 million on housing ‘crisis’
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — April Norton, director of the Jackson/Teton County Housing Department, wants to spend $13 million to build homes and expand housing programs in the upcoming fiscal year. “It’s crisis…
Former legislator arrested in trafficking sting, pleads not guilty
By David Martin Green River Star Via- Wyoming News Exchange GREEN RIVER — A former Wyoming legislator from Green River entered not guilty pleas to misdemeanor charges of solicitation of prostitution and interference with a peace officer Friday afternoon. John…
Ozone pollution earns Sublette an F from American Lung Association
By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com The American Lung Association gave Sublette County an F for ozone pollution, underscoring a persistent health danger believed to be caused by gas-field emissions, snow cover, little wind, winter sunshine and other factors. The…
Officials believe spark from maintenance caused rail car explosion
RIVERTON (WNE) — Officials believe they know what caused the spark that led to a fatal explosion Wednesday in a railcar in Shoshoni, but they still are investigating how the combustible fuel in the tanker reached such a high level….
Two killed in Shoshoni explosion
RIVERTON (WNE) — Two Fremont County local men died in an explosion Wednesday afternoon at the railcar repair yard in Shoshoni. The victims – an 18-year-old from Shoshoni and a 28-year-old from Riverton, both employees at Wasatch Rail Repair –…
Yellowstone to debut automated shuttles
POWELL (WNE) — Visitors to Yellowstone National Park may be able to catch a glimpse of a rare kind of … vehicle this summer. As part of a new, first-of-its-kind pilot program, the National Park Service will test out new…