Regional News
Game and Fish Commission approves Feedground Management Plan
March 18, 2024
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission met in Pinedale last week for its March meeting. The Commission voted to approve the department’s Feedground Management Plan, the result of a four-year collaborative process. Regional wildlife managers will now be tasked with... Read More
Yellowstone National Park implements changes to bear management areas as grizzly is spotted for first time this year
March 18, 2024
The following is a news release from Yellowstone National Park. MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyom. — To protect bears and increase visitor safety, Yellowstone National Park will create a new bear management area (BMA) in Hayden Valley, which will prohibit off-trail... Read More
Poverty among Sweetwater County families higher than the U.S. average
March 18, 2024
By Trina Dennis Brittain Rocket Miner Via- Wyoming News Exchange ROCK SPRINGS — Many families in Sweetwater County cannot afford quality early childhood services. The number of children and families living at and below poverty in Sweetwater County is... Read More
Pierce Brosnan fined for foot travel in a thermal area in Yellowstone National Park
March 15, 2024
Pierce Brosnan, 70, of Malibu, California, was fined $500, and required to pay a $1,000 community service payment to the Yellowstone Forever Geological Fund, a $30 court processing fee, and a $10 special assessment. U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephanie A. Hambrick... Read More
'Path of the Pronghorn' protections advance despite industry opposition
March 14, 2024
• Conservationists, oil and gas industry debate merits of state protection. By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — After two hours, John Masterson had read the room. The oil and gas industry was fighting... Read More
Salt Lake City and Utah move toward final approval of 2034 Winter Games
March 12, 2024
Salt Lake City is poised to host the Winter Olympic Games in 2034 after International Olympic committee (IOC) officials had nothing but good things to say during a recent briefing about their scheduled visit to Utah in April. They reportedly... Read More
Lander Educator Surprised with $25,000 Milken Educator Award for Transformative Leadership and Community Impact
March 12, 2024
• Gannett Peak Elementary Assistant Principal Megan Park honored during coast-to-coast tour recognizing excellence and innovation in education. A Lander assistant principal received the surprise of a lifetime today when she was presented with the Milken Educator Award, a prestigious... Read More
Vitality Health Show: Ben Richards
March 11, 2024
Stephanie Parrish, host of the Vitality Health Show, was born and raised in southern Idaho, Stephanie Parrish, has been on stage as an actor, singer and dancer since the age of 3. She co-owned a dance studio for 30 years.... Read More
Hughes foundation announces $15 million for Habitat homes
March 9, 2024
JACKSON (WNE) — The Hughes Charitable Foundation on Thursday announced plans to give $15 million to Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Teton Area for affordable housing in northern South Park. The family foundation’s matching-based “challenge grant” comes two days... Read More
Mule deer herd estimated to have lost nearly 20,000 due to harsh 22-23 winter
March 6, 2024
• Numbers are expected to bounce back. The winter of 2022-23 was one for the record books with snowfall setting new standards in many places of western Wyoming. It was also a very difficult year for wildlife and mule deer... Read More
Jackson skier dies after fall into tree well
March 4, 2024
JACKSON (WNE) — A 67-year-old Jackson man died Friday when he fell into a tree well inbounds at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. This marks the second death within two weeks in a tree well at an area resort. Teton County... Read More
House fights for Senate-axed school construction funds in budget negotiations
March 4, 2024
• Rock Springs and Jackson, accused of jumping the priorities line, desperately need improved facilities, district leaders say. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com In the Rock Springs High School’s woodshop, a large crack crawls up a brick wall, evidence... Read More
Missionary from Sugar City dies suddenly while serving in New Jersey
March 4, 2024
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – SUGAR CITY — A Sugar City young man serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Jersey died suddenly Saturday morning. Elder... Read More
Wyoming Range mule deer population declines after severe winter of 2022-23
March 2, 2024
Wyoming Game and Fish Department wildlife managers completed an aerial population survey of the renowned Wyoming Range mule deer herd, and now have a better understanding of how the 2022-23 severe winter impacted the population. Wildlife biologists estimate the current... Read More
Step Inside History: The National Museum of Military Vehicles Presents the M4A3E8 Sherman Tank Experience
February 28, 2024
Dubois, Wyoming — The National Museum of Military Vehicles is thrilled to announce a special event that invites the public to literally step inside history. On March 16-17, as well as April 6-7, visitors will have the unique opportunity to... Read More
New details released after missing Montpelier woman’s remains are found in Nevada
February 27, 2024
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – PERSHING COUNTY, Nevada — New details have been released about an Idaho woman who went missing in August 2023 and how her remains were found recently. Christine Passey... Read More
Locals create art from 138-year-old pine tree for upcoming event
February 27, 2024
• National Forest Creations Art Auction Party: In-person and Virtual Bidding Fundraiser Shannon Wendricks of Alpine, and 29 year old Lindsey Paige of Bedford are among fourteen artists who have created works of art to raise funds for Friends of the... Read More
Missing Montpelier woman found dead in Nevada, law enforcement investigating cause
February 26, 2024
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. – PERSHING COUNTY, Nevada — A Montpelier woman who has been missing since August 2023, has been found dead. Christine Passey Parker, 55, was reported missing by her family... Read More
Carbon capture reform advances as coal-plant owner says Wyoming’s existing mandate is unaffordable
February 26, 2024
Black Hills Energy won a reprieve from state regulators for its ‘final plan’ to comply with the law while legislators consider extending compliance deadlines. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Wyoming electric power provider Black Hills Energy was supposed to... Read More
Tribe pushes back on hunting
February 21, 2024
• State officials’ interpretation of Supreme Court is flawed, tribe says By Sarah Elmquist Squires Lander Journal Via- Wyoming News Exchange LANDER — The 2019 U.S. Supreme Court decision Herrera v. Wyoming upheld tribal rights to hunt on... Read More