PacifiCorp proposes big build of Rocky Mountain region wind
The wind farms would add more than 1,600 megawatts of power capacity in Wyoming.…
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Wildlife Friendly Fencing amended regulations available for review
The Teton County Planning & Building Services Department has developed and released amended draft regulations related to Wildlife Friendly Fencing.…
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Wyo. Governor and First Lady congratulate RISE Award recipients
Governor Mark Gordon and First Lady Jennie Gordon, in partnership with the Wyoming Department of Education, have announced the 2020 Wyoming…
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Liz Cheney opponent pays visit to Arizona election audit
A candidate running against Liz Cheney in next year’s Republican primary has visited an effort in Arizona to cast doubt on last year’s presidential…
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Wyo. governor aims to expand outdoor opportunities, address overcrowding at state parks
Governor Mark Gordon has announced up to $6.5 million of remaining CARES Act funds will be used to fund capacity expansion at Wyoming State Parks and…
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Search operations resume for 27-year-old man
Search operations continued Thursday in Grand Teton National Park for 27-year-old Cian McLaughlin, who has been missing for nine…
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EXPLAINER: What’s behind the heat wave in the American West?
Much of the American West has been blasted with sweltering heat this week as a high pressure dome combines with the worst drought in modern history…
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30 new workplace homes in Jackson
Crews broke ground to add 30 new workforce homes in…
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Delta flight makes emergency landing in Jackson
A technical problem in the cockpit created quite the experience for pilots landing at the Jackson Hole…
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Jackson water rates increasing in July
Residential water rates are going up in…
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Garth Brooks is expanding his summer stadium tour
By Chloe Melas, CNN Garth Brooks is planning to hit the stage in multiple cities this summer. The country music legend has expanded his summer…
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Wyoming lawmakers pursue 2 hate crimes bills for 2022
Wyoming lawmakers are pursuing two possible hate crimes bills for next year’s legislative session.…
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Yellowstone horseback day ride permit program enters fifth year
Yellowstone National Park will continue issuing free day permits to individuals who ride or lead stock such as horses and mules on park trails this…
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Wyoming Cancer Program announces changes
The Wyoming Cancer Program, which is part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), announced changes to breast, cervical and colorectal screening…
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Grand Teton fire danger increases to high
Teton Interagency fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to high for the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park,…
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Wyoming advocates hopeful about pot initiatives despite odds
Supporters of two new marijuana ballot petitions in Wyoming say they’re optimistic about getting pot questions before voters next year, especially…
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E. coli warning signs to be posted on Fish Creek and Flat Creek
Signs will be posted this week on portions of Fish Creek and Flat Creek warning recreational users of elevated levels of Escherichia coli bacteria…
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Yellowstone tourism creates $560 million in economic benefits
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows 3.8 million people to Yellowstone National Park in 2020 spent more than $444 million in communities…
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Robertson Draw Fire threatens homes
The Robertson Draw Fire is threatening some homes in the Beartooth Mountains near Montana’s border with…
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Woman dead in cliff fall in Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains
A woman is dead after falling off a cliff in northern Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains.…
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White-nose syndrome detected in bats at Devils Tower National Monument
Wildlife researchers have confirmed the presence of white-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats at Devils Tower National Monument.…
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Expect delays on a section of Fall Creek Road
Motorists and bikers should expect to experience delays during the next two weeks on a section of Fall Creek Road in…
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Fallen smokejumper honored by fellow wildland firefighters
Fellow wildland firefighters, U.S. Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen and Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon paid tribute during a weekend memorial for…
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Search for man missing in Grand Teton National Park continues
UPDATE 6/14/21: Grand Teton rangers received updated information from the tip line monday morning about missing 27-year-old, Cian McLaughlin.…
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Gov. Gordon outlines plan to help Wyoming thrive post-pandemic
Governor Mark Gordon has released the planning framework for how to leverage resources, including federal relief funds, to make sure Wyoming thrives…
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Dust abatement activities on Moose-Wilson Road begins Tuesday
The unpaved section of the Moose-Wilson Road in Grand Teton National Park will be temporarily closed for seasonal dust abatement beginning 4 a.m.…
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Owen Bircher Horse Arena to close at noon Monday
Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation will close the Owen Bircher Arena on Monday, June 14, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. for the remainder of the day.…
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Work resumes at night on Flat Creek
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will be resuming work on the Flat Creek bridge the week of June 13.…
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WHP stresses seat belt use as vehicle crash fatalities nears 40
So far this year, Wyoming has experienced 39 fatalities from motor vehicle crashes, according to the Wyoming Highway Patrol.…
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Teton County, Wyo. launches Vaxi Taxi to host pop-up vaccination clinics
The Teton County Health Department now has a mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, called Vaxi Taxi, that will host pop-up vaccination clinics around the…
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Grand Teton has record visitation in May
Grand Teton National Park hosted an estimated 363,712 recreation visits in May…
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Grand Teton tourism creates $754 million in economic benefits
A new National Park Service report shows almost 3.3 million visitors to Grand Teton National Park in 2020 spent more than $598 million in communities…
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Officials: Wyoming fire season could get bad in midsummer
Wyoming officials say fire season should be about average in the state until about midsummer, when things could begin to heat up.…
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Citing grouse, judge halts Montana, Wyoming drilling plans
A judge has halted plans for oil and gas drilling on vast areas of Wyoming and Montana, citing concerns about a sagebrush-dwelling bird.…
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2 national bands to perform at Teton County Fair Kickoff Concert
The 2021 Teton County Fair will look a lot more like normal this year with the return of live music at the Fair Kickoff…
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Funding available for Wyoming sage grouse conservation
Funding is available to support projects benefiting sage grouse and their habitats.…
Continue Reading Gov. Mark Gordon allots $12M to oil, gas projects in Wyoming
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has announced up to $12 million of the remaining $67 million of coronavirus relief aid money will be allocated toward oil…
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Wyoming launches new drought resources website
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon announced the launch of a new website that will provide detailed, updated information on drought conditions in Wyoming.…
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JRM Foundation accepting 2021 Idaho’s Hometown Hero nominations
The JRM Foundation for Humanity announced the return of the Idaho Hometown Hero Awards Ceremony, Gala Celebration and charity partner Exposition on…
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Jackson Chamber unveils findings of staffing survey
In May, the Jackson Chamber of Commerce performed a survey – with input from the Teton County Housing Department – to collect data from…
Continue Reading Gov. Gordon orders flags to half-staff statewide on June 11 to honor Cody firefighter
Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and Wyoming State Flags be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise to sunset on Friday, June 11,…
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Game and Fish to study the role of hunting and fishing in food system
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is participating in a study to learn more about the role of hunting and angling in Wyoming’s and North…
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Yellowstone visitation on Memorial Day weekend
Yellowstone National Park-wide vehicle entries through the Memorial Day weekend showed a 50% increase over the same weekend in 2019.…
Continue Reading Gov. Gordon re-launches program to stimulate job creation in energy sector
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon announced up to $12 million of remaining CARES Act funds will be used to fund the Energy Rebound Program, which is…
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Wyoming man gets life in prison in death of Green River boy
A judge has sentenced a Wyoming man to life in prison without parole on first-degree murder charges in the death of a 5-year-old boy in his care.…
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Famous Jackson Hole Fourth of July Parade returns
The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce announced Monday the annual Fourth of July Parade will return for 2021.…
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Cheney: Trump inciting January 6 riot ‘the most dangerous thing’ a president has done
Wyoming Republican Rep. Liz Cheney accused former President Donald Trump of having committed the worst violation of a president’s oath of…
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WHP reminds you to secure your load
The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) reminds motorists of the dangers of driving with unsecured loads on state highways.…
Continue Reading Wyoming officials outline plan to ensure ARPA funds are invested in Wyoming’s future
Governor Mark Gordon, Wyoming Senate President Dan Dockstader and Speaker of the House Eric Barlow jointly recognize Wyoming has a rare opportunity…
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June 5 is Wyoming Free Fishing Day
On June 5, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department invites anglers to celebrate Free Fishing Day.…
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Grand Teton rangers euthanized problematic grizzly bear
Grand Teton National Park rangers euthanized a problematic grizzly…
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Wyoming sheriff’s official resigns amid wrongful death suit
A Wyoming sheriff’s corporal facing a wrongful death lawsuit in the killing of an unarmed mentally ill man in 2018 has resigned.…
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Jackson Hole Airport adds Allegiant Airline flights
The Jackson Hole Airport is landing some new flights with Allegiant…
Continue Reading Wyoming smokejumper dies of injuries suffered in New Mexico
A Wyoming smokejumper has died of injuries suffered last month while fighting a wildfire in New Mexico.…
Continue Reading Teton County Wyo. Fair entries open this week
The Teton County Fair is officially taking entries for many of its most popular events, including the Figure 8 Races, Blue Ribbon Exhibit Hall and…
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Liz Cheney spent $58K on security after impeachment vote
The Federal Elections Commission has released financial filings that show Wyoming U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney spent $58,500 on security from January to…
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Bill Gates company to build reactor at Wyoming coal plant
Business and government officials say a next-generation small nuclear plant will be built at a soon-to-be retired coal-fired power plant in Wyoming…
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Avoid summer diseases spread by insects
As the weather around the state beings to warm, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is offering advice to help families avoid some potentially…
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Shots of Swag: A Hole Community Vaccination Campaign
Beginning Tuesday, the Teton County Health Department is launching the Hole Community Vaccination Campaign called Shots for Swag.…
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Wyoming WIC Program benefits get temporary boost
Monthly benefits for the families participating in the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) operated Wyoming WIC Program ill see a significant…
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Wildlife officials: Wyoming still free of invasive mussels
Wildlife officials believe Wyoming remains free of invasive zebra mussels three months after the mollusks turned up in aquarium products shipped into…
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Hazardous heat this week for parts of Montana, Wyoming
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather notice for parts of Montana and Wyoming as temperatures are expected to climb sharply…
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Cheyenne animal shelter closes after COVID-19 infections
The Cheyenne Animal Shelter has closed to the public after staffers tested positive for COVID-19.…
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Wyoming city already preparing for huge 2024 camping event
Gillette is getting ready to host what could be the biggest event in the city’s…
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Company tests new Bluetooth tech for cattle on Wyoming ranch
New technology that tracks health data and other critical information about cattle is being tested on a ranch in Wyoming.…
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Jury clears Nebraska officers in death of Wyoming couple
A grand jury has found no wrongdoing by Nebraska law enforcement officers in the shooting deaths of a Wyoming couple last year.…
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Spring Gulch Road to close next week
Drivers who regularly use Spring Gulch road throughout the day should plan to use an alternative route early next…
Continue Reading US Supreme Court asked to not consider Wyoming coal lawsuit
The federal government has argued the U.S. Supreme Court should not take up a lawsuit in Wyoming over a blocked coal export terminal because the…
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WYO 22 speed limit changes
The Wyoming Department of Transportation will be changing the speed limit for the WYO 22 corridor between Spring Gulch and Emily’s…
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Wyoming plans return to full capacity for football season
The University of Wyoming has announced plans to return to full capacity for home football games inside War Memorial Stadium in Laramie this fall.…
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