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Yellowstone fire danger rises to 'very high'
July 26, 2024
JACKSON (WNE) — Fire danger in Yellowstone National Park has risen to “very high” with stricter restrictions on campfires going into effect Saturday. The designation is exceeded only by an “extreme” fire danger rating. Fireworks are not allowed in... Read More
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Western Receives National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education Grant
July 25, 2024
Western Wyoming Community College (Western) has received a $337,344 Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant from the National Science Foundation, the U.S. government’s independent science agency. The three-year grant will fund the College’s HyFlex initiative. The project aims to transform information... Read More
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SVI Media Candidate Forum 2024
July 24, 2024
Local Wyoming State Legislative and Commissioner candidates will participate in a candidate forum on SVI Media live beginning at 7 AM on July 25th. Watch live in the player below, or listen live on Swift 98 and the Spur radio... Read More
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6th Penny Tax returns to ballot
July 24, 2024
• Voters county wide will approve or reject At the request of local municipalities, the Lincoln County Commissioners have approved a resolution to add a 1% special purpose sales and use tax, also known as the 6th penny, onto... Read More
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Utah State's Seldon Jr. dies in apparent drowning
July 22, 2024
Utah State University football player, Andre Seldon Jr., has died in an accident at Porcupine Reservoir. He was 22 years old. According to information from the Cache County Sheriff’s Office, they received reports that a young man was spotted cliff... Read More
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13-year-old girl dies at Bear Lake after going missing on East Shore
July 21, 2024
The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office reported that a 13-year-old girl who went missing on the East Shore of Bear Lake was pronounced dead after being found. On Saturday, July 20 just before 6:00 p.m. the Bear Lake County Sheriff’s... Read More
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Southwest Wyoming locals pepper feds on proposed Natrium nuclear plant
July 19, 2024
• The deadline for public comment on Bill Gates-backed nuclear power plant in Kemmerer is Aug. 12. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com KEMMERER—Residents here have dozens of questions about the potential impacts and risks related to TerraPower’s proposed nuclear power... Read More
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Cody LDS temple opponents continue to wait for records from city
July 18, 2024
By Buzzy Hassrick Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — The city of Cody is more than four months late in fulfilling a request for public records submitted by Preserve Our Cody Neighbors on February 29. Citing that... Read More
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Politicians want affordable housing on public lands. So does the Bridger-Teton.
July 17, 2024
• Using federal land for affordable housing continues to gain momentum. By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Eli Bebout leaned forward, crossed his arms and asked a question that public servants have been... Read More
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Cokeville train crash victims identified
July 17, 2024
• Two people from California die while crossing tracks. A tragic accident has shaken the Cokeville community after two people died when their vehicle was hit by an oncoming train. The incident occurred at roughly 11:15 a.m. on Sunday,... Read More
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Crews Continue Work to Suppress Horse Creek Fire
July 16, 2024
The following is a release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest – Crews continue work to suppress the Horse Creek Fire on the Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The lightning-caused fire was discovered on July 1, 2024,... Read More
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Contemplating growing crowds, Grand Teton National Park wants to hear from you
July 13, 2024
• Park seeks comment on ‘visitor use and experience’ as part of process to design for the future. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com With all signs pointing to more people clamoring to hike Grand Teton National Park’s iconic trails, drink... Read More
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Fully submerged vehicle pulled from thermal feature in Yellowstone
July 12, 2024
According to information released by officials at Yellowstone National Park, a vehicle with five occupants veered off the roadway and into the Semi-Centennial Geyser thermal feature near Roaring Mountain. The incident took place between Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris Junction.... Read More
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Forest service calls in more resources to fight Horse Creek Fire
July 12, 2024
JACKSON (WNE) — The Bridger-Teton National Forest called in more resources Thursday to help fight the Horse Creek Fire about 20 miles southwest of Bondurant. The lightning-caused fire was discovered July 1. It is 35 acres in size and burning... Read More
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Man killed after driving off overpass on US-20
July 12, 2024
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – Idaho State Police say a man was killed in a crash that occurred on U.S. Highway 20 near Ucon. The crash occurred at about 4:50 p.m. Thursday at... Read More
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Missing Idaho woman found deceased in Grand Teton National Park
July 11, 2024
A found wallet led to the discovery of a missing woman inside Grand Teton National Park earlier this week. The Wyoming Highway Patrol said on Sunday, July 7 a fisherman discovered a wallet belonging to Laura Lane, a Nampa, Idaho... Read More
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Canyon Village starts to reopen in wake of July 4 shootout
July 9, 2024
By Jackson Hole News&Guide staff Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Visitor services remain limited at Canyon Village following a fatal exchange of gunfire July 4 in Yellowstone National Park that left a 28-year-old man dead and a park... Read More
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National Museum of Military Vehicles Wins Third Consecutive Top Attraction Award
July 9, 2024
The National Museum of Military Vehicles is honored to announce its receipt of the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for the third consecutive year, maintaining its status as a top-tier global destination. This prestigious award places the museum within the top... Read More
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Missing kayaker a cautionary tale for water users
July 8, 2024
JACKSON (WNE) — Grand Teton National Park rangers continue to search for a kayaker who disappeared more than two weeks ago when conditions became choppy on Jackson Lake. The incident underlines the need for caution when recreating on waterways, whether... Read More
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Soda Springs woman sent to prison for selling meth out of home shared with children
July 5, 2024
SODA SPRINGS — A woman who pleaded guilty to selling methamphetamine out of a home occupied by small children has been sentenced to prison. East Idaho News reports that Brook Jean Neeser, 30, pleaded guilty to one felony count of... Read More