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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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