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Month: August 2026

Bare Fire now estimated at 370 acres

The Bare Fire, in the Wyoming Range, is approximately 370 acres and 5% contained. Reported acreage has been further reduced to reflect more precise mapping. Approximately 147 personnel are assigned to the incident. Fire managers designate portions of the fire…

With federal marijuana declassification, some Wyoming lawmakers push for legalization

    By Alex Viveros and Riley Zeleznik Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON – Wyoming state Sen. Cale Case, R-Lander, considers himself a conservative on many issues including, but not limited to, fiscal policy and the scope…

Lincoln County officials urge wildfire preparedness as fire danger rises

Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson and Emergency Management Public Information Officer Stephen Malik discussed current conditions, emergency alerts and evacuation preparedness on the Weekday Wake-up. Malik reported that a red flag warning was in effect Wednesday, August 5, for the…

Tyler Hughes Named to Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List

The Wuerffel Foundation today announced a record 113 nominees to the 2026 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, recognizing college football players from across the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) who exemplify community service, academic excellence and athletic achievement. Wyoming quarterback Tyler…

3 states are set to hold executions on the same day, a first in the US since 2010

By KIM CHANDLER, TRAVIS LOLLER and JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Tennessee, Alabama and Oklahoma plan to execute inmates Thursday in what would be the first time in nearly 16 years that three people are put to…

Trump says Secret Service and the military wanted him off Air Force One in Turkey due to threat

By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he slipped away from Air Force One after a trip last month in Turkey because the Secret Service and military wanted him on a “different plane”…

Wyoming Classical Academy-Alpine opens for instruction August 20

  Wyoming Classical Academy Alpine is scheduled to begin its inaugural year of classes in the 2026-27 school year on Thursday, August 20. With enrollment remaining open at this time, WCA Alpine has a faculty and facility ready to support…

Solutions considered to maintain valley’s EMS services

  As Star Valley continues to grow, so does the demand for adequate Emergency Services. Known as EMS, the organization includes the personnel and equipment serving Star Valley. In recent years EMS has come under the direction of Star Valley…