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Month: September 2026

Forest Service begins maintenance on Smiths Fork Road

  The Bridger-Teton National Forest recently completed a maintenance project on Greys River Road south of Alpine, with improvements made on the South End on Fish Creek and Smiths Fork Roads. “We’ve been focusing on a lot of road work…

Cleanup continues following Friday microburst

Cleanup efforts continue in the communities of Osmond, Fairview and Smoot following a powerful microburst storm that unexpectedly pounded the southern Star Valley area Friday evening. The weather event occurred at roughly 7:30 p.m. and brought strong winds, ¾ inch…

Colorado River drought lawsuits may dampen Wyoming dam plans

  • Two legal actions raise questions about Wyoming’s water supplies and plans to construct another dam in southern Wyoming.   By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com As drought and over-allocation of Colorado River water shock the West, two lawsuits…

Draft bill would provide more help to school districts for school technology

    By Hector Martinez The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — A Wyoming Legislature bill draft would help provide additional funds to school districts for technology. The Wyoming school funding model currently funds school districts $250 per…

Cowboys Head to Border War Rival Colorado State for Season Opener on Saturday

• Contest set for 4 p.m. start on USA Network The Wyoming Cowboys will head south to open the 2026 season with a contest against the Colorado State Rams on Saturday at 4 p.m. inside Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins,…

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions lifted for Teton Interagency Dispatch area

Teton Interagency Fire managers have lifted Stage 1 fire restrictions for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge. Recent precipitation, cooler temperatures, and higher relative humidities have lessened the threat of wildfire. All public…