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Colorado River drought lawsuits may dampen Wyoming dam plans

Colorado River drought lawsuits may dampen Wyoming dam plans

September 2, 2026

  • 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…
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Stage 1 Fire Restrictions lifted for Teton Interagency Dispatch area

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions lifted for Teton Interagency Dispatch area

September 1, 2026

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…
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Feds publish plan for continued feeding on the National Elk Refuge

Feds publish plan for continued feeding on the National Elk Refuge

August 31, 2026

  By Christina MacIntosh Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has recommended that feeding continue on the National Elk Refuge. On…
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SVI Radio Interview: Jesica Lozier, Fossil Basin Chamber of Commerce

SVI Radio Interview: Jesica Lozier, Fossil Basin Chamber of Commerce

August 31, 2026

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Game & Fish continues investigation into cause of fish mortality in Star Valley

Game & Fish continues investigation into cause of fish mortality in Star Valley

August 26, 2026

  The Wyoming Game and Fish Department continues its investigation of what they are calling “widespread fish mortality” along the Salt River in Star Valley. Based on observations from biologists…
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USDA proposes end to roadless rule

USDA proposes end to roadless rule

August 25, 2026

  By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Tuesday a proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation…
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Riverton man faces wrongful death suit 

Riverton man faces wrongful death suit 

August 25, 2026

    • Filing claims cocaine, THC, .15% BAC 6 hours after fatal crash   By Sarah Elmquist Squires The Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RANGER —- Court documents describe…
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife anticipates adverse impacts on grizzlies from Moose-Wilson pathway

U.S. Fish and Wildlife anticipates adverse impacts on grizzlies from Moose-Wilson pathway

August 24, 2026

  JACKSON (WNE) — An updated analysis by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service found that building a separated bike path along Moose-Wilson Road in Grand Teton National Park would…
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WYDOT looking to build 24 houses for employees, at least 16 needed in next three years

WYDOT looking to build 24 houses for employees, at least 16 needed in next three years

August 24, 2026

    By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — On Thursday, the Wyoming Transportation Commission — which holds the purse strings of the state’s transportation…
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Wyoming hopes $100M will be enough for Colorado River compromise

Wyoming hopes $100M will be enough for Colorado River compromise

August 19, 2026

  By Marit Gookin The Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — Litigation, State Engineer Brandon Gebhart testified before the Select Water Committee, would be bad for all seven Colorado…
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Teton Pass closed after multi-vehicle crash

Teton Pass closed after multi-vehicle crash

August 18, 2026

    JACKSON (WNE) — Emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Teton Pass near Trail Creek Road at milepost 7 Monday evening. At  9:00 p.m. Monday, the Wyoming…
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SVI Radio Interview: Brian Muir - City of Kemmerer Administrator

SVI Radio Interview: Brian Muir – City of Kemmerer Administrator

August 14, 2026

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Bare Fire now estimated at 370 acres

Bare Fire now estimated at 370 acres

August 12, 2026

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…
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Game and Fish investigates bear-inflicted human injury

Game and Fish investigates bear-inflicted human injury

August 11, 2026

A woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries on Monday, Aug. 10, after a surprise encounter with a presumed black bear while hiking with her dogs on the History Trail on Teton Pass,…
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USDA Seeks Applications for the Rural Decentralized Water System Grants Program

USDA Seeks Applications for the Rural Decentralized Water System Grants Program

August 10, 2026

  The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced the agency is accepting applications for grant funding to improve water and wastewater infrastructure for communities across the nation. USDA is…
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Forest Service’s OK to graze cattle along grizzly-filled Union Pass sparks incoming lawsuit

Forest Service’s OK to graze cattle along grizzly-filled Union Pass sparks incoming lawsuit

August 10, 2026

    • Conservation groups say they’ll use Endangered Species Act to ask a court to halt grazing in a 30,000-acre area along the Gros Ventre Range.   By Mike…
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Bare Fire knocked down to 443 acres

Bare Fire knocked down to 443 acres

August 8, 2026

The Wyoming Incident Management Team 3 is currently managing the Bare Fire. The fire, which was detected on Tuesday, August 4th, is continuing to burn in heavy timber. Preliminary investigations…
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