Willow Creek Fire now at 40% containment
The Willow Creek Fire south of Smoot is now considered 40% contained as of Tuesday September 2, 2025. The area of the fire is at 4,065 acres and officials with the Bridger-Teton expect full containment of the fire by September…
Road work taking place in Afton
Residents of Afton and those visiting the town may need to use alternate routes to move around on Tuesday and Wednesday while the town conducts paving. The town released the following information: The asphalt surface will be closed to all…
Advocates hope housing investment fund discussion will reach statehouse
By Carrie Haderlie The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — A grassroots effort to support the creation of a $20 million statewide housing investment fund is taking shape across Wyoming. In July, the Wyoming Housing Investment…
Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, KEVIN FREKING and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press Congressional Republicans scored a massive victory this summer when they passed President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cuts without a single Democratic vote. But as they return to Washington…
Lawmakers visiting Tetons to dissect Great American Outdoor Act, which gives billions to parks
By Billy Arnold and Charley Sutherland Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Federal lawmakers are set to meet in Grand Teton National Park this week to discuss the future of a landmark funding measure passed…
Willow Creek Fire now 38% contained
ABOVE: Officials with the Bridger-Teton National Forest met with the public at the Afton Civic Center on Friday evening to update them and answer questions from the Willow Creek Fire. CURRENT SITUATION The fire perimeter is holding steady at…