Fish Creek Fire at 23% containment
According to the most recent information provided by officials battling the Fish Creek Fire, the blaze is currently estimated to be at 11,278 acres and is at 23-percent containment. The lightning-caused fire began on August 16 approximately seven miles southwest…
Fish Creek Fire now more than 9,400 acres
The Fish Creek Fire was discovered on Friday, August 16, in a remote area of the North Fork Fish Creek drainage, approximately 7 miles southwest of Togwotee Pass. The lightning-caused fire is approximately 9,461-acres in size burning in heavy timber,…
Canadian freight trains to roll again as government forces arbitration of labor dispute
By ROB GILLIES and JOSH FUNK Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — The Canadian government has ordered the country’s two major freight railroads to enter binding arbitration. A government official familiar with the situation told The Associated Press about the order…
3,000-plus acre Fish Creek Fire moves toward Togwotee, Brooks Lake Lodge
• Fish Creek Fire is 0% contained. Brooks Lake Lodge is on alert but safe for now. By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — On Togwotee Pass, fire crews are battling a blaze…
Bear spray clears out Million Dollar Cowboy Bar
JACKSON (WNE) — Hundreds of patrons cleared out of the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar and onto the street late Saturday night after bear spray was released on the dance floor. The crowd quickly moved out of the bar in…
Montana is the latest state to add abortion to November ballots. What would the measures do?
By GEOFF MULVIHILL and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press Election officials in Montana certified an abortion rights question for its November ballot and the Arizona Supreme Court turned away a legal challenge, allowing a similar measure to go before voters. This…
FBI investigates shooting on reservation
RIVERTON (WNE) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation has confirmed it is investigating a shooting that occurred on the Wind River Reservation Wednesday. The shooting, which is listed to have occurred at or near the Ethete Store on Ethete…
BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds
• Decisions affirm federal government’s plans for horses in the ‘checkerboard’ region, where the feral equines’ presence is particularly controversial. An appeal has already been filed. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne…
More resources on the way to fight Fish Creek Fire
By Rebecca Huntington Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The Bridger-Teton National Forest has ordered more resources to fight the Fish Creek Fire, which has been putting up a smoke column visible from Dubois, Jackson and…
Wyoming Downs has ‘most successful season ever’
• Venue improvements planned for 2025, including Duralock rail EVANSTON, Wyoming — Wyoming Downs experienced record-setting business in its first thoroughbred and quarter-horse meet under the new ownership of ECL Entertainment and Clairvest Group. “It’s the most successful season ever…