Man found dead in home after overnight standoff with police
Authorities say they found a man dead inside an Evansville home following an overnight standoff with law…
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Gov. Gordon, Veterans Commission to host Veterans Welcome Home Day events
Governor Gordon and the Wyoming Veterans Commission have announced three celebrations around the state for “Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home Day”…
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No age limit for Curative COVID-19 rapid testing center
Beginning Friday, there will no longer be an age limit at the Curative COVID-19 rapid testing center in the Target Plaza.…
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Gov. Gordon takes action on 3 bills Thursday
Governor Mark Gordon took action on three bills…
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2 in custody after pursuit
Two Wyoming residents are in custody following a pursuit…
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Boat ramps open for early season access
Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department (TCJPRD) is partnering with the Snake River Fund to allow users early season access at two boat…
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Teton County seeks childcare proposals for use of nonresidential spaces at 105 Mercill Avenue
Teton County released a Request for Proposals (RFP) on Tuesday for qualified child care providers to rent some or all of the nonresident space on the…
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Wyoming app lets residents claim roadkill
Most roadkill is now fair game for people living in…
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Gov. Gordon takes action on 6 bills Wednesday
Governor Mark Gordon took action on six bills on Wednesday.…
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During a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, the Teton County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a new housing partnership with the Cumming…
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Wyoming 2022 Budget Session concludes
The Wyoming Legislature wrapped up the 2022 Budget Session Friday at the State Capitol in…
Continue Reading Gov. Gordon takes action on 28 bills Tuesday
Governor Mark Gordon has taken action on 28 bills on Tuesday.…
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Jackson Commissioners, Town Council thank community for efforts during COVID-19 response
March 18, 2022, marks the two-year anniversary of the first lab-confirmed COVID-19 case in Teton County, Wyo.…
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Injured skier rescued from west slope of Tetons
Teton County Search and Rescue (TCSAR) was called on Monday about an injured skier at the Baldy Knoll Yurt on the west slope of the Tetons.…
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Snowmobiler dies in avalanche in south-central Wyoming
A snowmobiler died in a weekend avalanche in south-central Wyoming.…
Continue Reading Gov. Gordon rescinds Public Health Emergency
Governor Mark Gordon has signed an Executive Order rescinding the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.…
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Wyoming Highway Patrol K-9 Ally retires
The Wyoming Highway Patrol recently celebrated the retirement of K-9…
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Gabby Petito’s parents sue Laundrie’s parents over killing
The parents of Gabby Petito claim in a new lawsuit in Florida that Brian Laundrie told his parents he had killed her before he returned home alone…
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Governor Mark Gordon has taken action on eight bills on Friday.…
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Rare wolverine sighting in Yellowstone was captured on video
A wolverine was captured on video by a tourist in Yellowstone National Park this week — an impressive feat considering a research survey conducted…
Continue Reading Gov. Gordon signs 2 bills, vetoes 1 bill Thursday
Governor Mark Gordon has taken action on 3 bills on Wednesday.…
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Gov. Gordon takes action on 29 bills Wednesday
Governor Mark Gordon took action on 29 bills on Wednesday, March 9.…
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Wyoming Highway Patrol K-9 May retires
The Wyoming Highway Patrol recently celebrated the retirement of K-9…
Continue Reading Gordon calls for additional actions supporting homegrown energy after Russian invasion of Ukraine
“The President’s Executive Order banning the import of Russian oil is only half a…
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Yellowstone’s first grizzly bear sighting of 2022
On Monday, a pilot supporting Yellowstone National Park wildlife research observed the first grizzly bear of 2022.…
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Governor Mark Gordon took action on 12 bills…
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Fatal crash north of Wheatland
On Monday, a fatal crash occurred around milepost three on Wyoming 320 north of Wheatland,…
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Rand Paul sides with Liz Cheney opponent at Wyoming event
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul is criticizing Liz Cheney, saying the committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection is an “abomination” that…
Continue Reading Gov. Gordon takes action on 8 bills on Monday
Governor Mark Gordon took action on eight bills on…
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Roads in Yellowstone close for 2022 spring plowing
Roads in Yellowstone National Park began closing to oversnow travel March…
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25 governors call for Biden administration to stand up for energy independence
Governor Brad Little and Governor Mark Gordon joined 25 Republican governors in calling on President Biden Friday to restore America’s energy…
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Teton County Health Department updates dashboard, guidance
With these changes, the Teton County District Health Officer is rescinding Recommendation #12, which recommends mask wearing in specific…
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Wyoming Legislature honors Rylee McCollum, 21 other fallen service members
The Wyoming House and Senate came together Tuesday afternoon to honor Marine Lance Corporal Rylee McCollum and 21 other military service members…
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Gov. Gordon appoints Director of Wyoming Department of Health
Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Stefan Johansson as Director of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).…
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Jackson ice rinks closed until further notice
Due warmer temperatures and deteriorating ice conditions, the Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Ice Rinks will be closed until further…
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Yellowstone National Park turns 150 March 1, 2022
March 1, 2022, marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Yellowstone National Park.…
Continue Reading Gov. Gordon to lift Public Health Emergency declaration
Governor Mark Gordon has announced he has begun the process to end Wyoming’s COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration effective March…
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New hours at Jackson recreation center
Teton County/Jackson Recreation Center users can expect an increase in facility operating hours starting next…
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Gordon appoints new District Court Judge for Fourth Judicial District
Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Darci Phillips to be a District Court Judge for the Fourth Judicial District serving Sheridan County.…
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Jackson Police investigate after ibuprofen-laced hot dogs found
The Jackson Police Department began investigating a call about ibuprofen-laced hot dogs found at May Park in east Jackson Friday around 7:50 a.m.…
Continue Reading Governor Gordon appoints state engineer
Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Brandon Gebhart as Wyoming State Engineer.…
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Grand Teton helicopter goat shoot fells 50 invasive animals
Contractors hired by Grand Teton National Park have killed 50 invasive mountain goats this week in a campaign to protect the park’s herd of native…
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Yellowstone road improvement projects in 2022
There will be three major road improvement projects in Yellowstone National Park beginning in 2022.…
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Gov. Gordon recognizes nationwide RISE award winner
Governor Mark Gordon recognized the selection of Newcastle Middle School Paraprofessional Keeley Anderson as the 2022 Recognizing Inspiring School…
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Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board Call on residents to shape future of tourism in Tetons
The Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Joint Powers Board (JHTTB) is calling on community members living or working in Teton County, Wyoming, to share…
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Flag be flown at half staff at Capitol and in Teton County on Friday
Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Teton County from sunrise to sunset…
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Reminder: Clean up after your pet on public trails
The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department (TCJPRD) would like to remind you to clean up after pets when utilizing public hiking and…
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Teton County hires Regional Transportation Planning Administrator
Teton County announced the hire of a Regional Transportation Planning Administrator, a newly created position that will coordinate the transportation…
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Target announces grand opening date for Jackson store
Target will have the official grand opening of the new Jackson, Wyoming store on April 3,…
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Bison operations begin in Yellowstone
Bison operations began at the Stephens Creek administrative area in Yellowstone National Park late last week.…
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GOP leader McCarthy backs primary bid vs. Trump foe Cheney
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy is endorsing a primary challenger to GOP Rep. Liz Cheney in Wyoming, a remarkable step for a party leader that…
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Wyoming lawmakers to debate Trump-backed primary changes
Wyoming lawmakers have voted narrowly to consider a Donald Trump-backed bill that could affect Liz Cheney’s re-election chances by making it harder…
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Wyoming school bus driver accused of DUI, open container
CHEYENNE Police in Wyoming arrested a school bus driver taking high school students to an activity in South Dakota for suspected DUI and having an…
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Fatal crash east of Powell
On Wednesday, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 30 on US 14A east of Powell,…
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Teton County updates COVID-19 dashboard
Teton County Health Department will be making some changes to the Teton County COVID-19 Dashboard as it begins to move out of the emergency phase of…
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Wyoming Legislative website provides up-to-date information on 2022 Budget Session
Wyoming residents are encouraged to use the Wyoming Legislature’s website to track legislation and participate in policymaking during the 2022…
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Yellowstone to improve telecommunications systems in developed areas
The National Park Service (NPS) signed a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for an environmental assessment (EA) to improve telecommunications…
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Backcountry skier dies in Grand Teton fall
A backcountry skier died in a fall in Grand Teton National Park.…
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Wyoming governor: State pay raises top priority in budget
Wyoming’s governor says state employee raises are his top priority as lawmakers get to work on a budget for the next two years.…
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Wyoming Legislature convenes 2022 budget session with joint session
The 66th Wyoming Legislature convened in a Joint Session of the Wyoming Senate and House of Representatives on Monday during the first day of…
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Yellowstone recruiting for 2022 Youth Conservation Corps program
How would you like to work, learn, play and serve in Yellowstone’s wonderland on its 150th anniversary?…
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Wyoming lawmaker proposes bill to name Donald Trump highway
Former President Donald Trump has had buildings, casinos, golf courses, an airline and steaks named after him.…
Continue Reading Speed investigated as cause for fatal crash
On Friday, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 326 on Interstate 80 east of Laramie, Wyoming. …
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Driver inattention investigated as possible cause for fatal crash
On Thursday, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 101 on Wyoming 220 west of Casper,…
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Superintendent of Public Instruction appoints chief of staff
Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder has appointed Chad Auer as the Wyoming Department of Education’s Chief of Staff.…
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Fire marshal determines cause of barn fire off South Park Ranch Road
Teton County Fire Marshal Kathy Clay has determined the cause of last week’s barn fire on Bedstraw Lane off of South Park Ranch…
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McConnell squares off with conservatives for downplaying ‘violent insurrection’
By Manu Raju, Melanie Zanona and Ted Barrett, CNN Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell made clear this week that the deadly events on January 6, 2021,…
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WHP releases information from 2021 activity report
The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) would like to pass along some information from its recent 2021 activity…
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Teton County announces 2022 preparedness calendar
Teton County Emergency Management released its 2022 Emergency Preparedness Calendar, a local resource to promote a more disaster-resilient community.…
Continue Reading Fatal crash near Cheyenne
A medical condition is being investigated as a possible cause for a fatal crash north of Cheyenne,…
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Anny Malo dynasty continues; Securing 4th consecutive Pedigree Stage Stop Race
It’s a sport that takes a special bond, that rivals a mother’s love.…
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GOP censures Cheney, Kinzinger, moves to pull out of debates
Republican Party officials have voted to punish Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger and advanced a rule change that would prohibit candidates from…
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Lawmaker wants federal fix in Yellowstone’s legal blind spot
A panel of Idaho lawmakers is recommending the Legislature ask Congress to fix a legal loophole that has some calling a portion of Yellowstone…
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Skier dies after hitting tree at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) reports the death of a visiting male skier at the resort Thursday.…
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Guitar Hero Ben Harper to headline return of Jackson Hole Rendezvous Festival
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) announced the return of the celebrated Jackson Hole Rendezvous Festival for the first time since 2019 this…
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Wyoming Governor appoints new district court judge for the Sixth Judicial District
Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Matthew Castano to be a District Court Judge for the Sixth Judicial District serving Crook, Weston and Campbell…
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Pedigree Stage Stop Race Stage 5: Malo meets her match
Two-time Pedigree Stage Stop champion Lina Streeper wins the day by 26 seconds Wednesday and is still in 2nd place overall.…
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Additional advance Yellowstone campground reservations available in February
Beginning Feb.14, 2022, you will be able to make advance reservations for additional campgrounds in Yellowstone National Park…
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Immunocompromised eligible for COVID-19 booster in Teton County, Wyo.
Teton County Health Department would like to emphasize certain members of the public should receive a COVID-19 booster dose after having gotten an…
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Returning Stage Stop champion Anny Malo extends lead at Stage 4
Anny Malo looks unstoppable after Stage 4 of the Pedigree Stage Stop Race Tuesday.…
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Liz Cheney raises more record funds in Wyoming US House race
Liz Cheney continues to set fundraising records in her bid for reelection to Wyoming’s lone U.S. House seat.…
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Montana highway patrol settles with Wyoming man over crash
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The state of Montana has reached a $270,000 settlement with a Wyoming man who was forced into a ditch to avoid colliding with…
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Returning Stage Stop champion Anny Malo has 15-minute lead at Stage 3
Monday’s Stage 3 started at the Upper Green River Trailhead the same as Sunday’s Stage 2, although conditions between Sunday and Monday could not…
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Stage Stop Sled Dog race begins Friday
The Pedigree® Stage Stop Race, now in its 27th year, will commence its 2022 event starting on Town Square in downtown Jackson, Wyoming Friday…
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TCSD #1 offers school meals at no charge for all children
Teton County Wyoming is cutting way down on food insecurity in the school…
Continue Reading Judge: Wyoming governor may pick superintendent amid lawsuit
A judge is allowing Wyoming’s governor to appoint a state superintendent of public instruction amid a lawsuit over how the three finalists for the…
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Yellowstone backcountry permits available online in 2022
Beginning spring 2022, visitors will be able to make advance online reservations for backcountry permits…
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Rangers respond to injured skier in Grand Teton
Backcountry users reminded to be aware of avalanche risk and the safety of other recreationists …
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2021 was busiest year on record for Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park hosted 4,860,537 recreation visits in 2021, up 28% from 2020 (3,806,306 visits), making it the busiest year on…
Continue Reading Stage Two of 2022 Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race relocated
Due to adverse weather-related trail conditions, Stage Two of the 2022 Pedigree© Stage Stop Sled Dog Race will be relocated from the South Pass area…
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Man sentenced for assaulting law enforcement officers in Yellowstone
United States Attorney Bob Murray announced Wednesday 27-year-old Benjamin J. Bagala of Santa Rosa, California pleaded guilty and was sentenced for…
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Wyoming high school graduation rate improved for eighth consecutive year
The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) announced Wednesday high school graduation rates increased to 82.4% in 2020-21, marking the…
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Yellowstone bison species decision questioned by US judge
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to revisit part of its decision not to protect Yellowstone National Park’s bison as…
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Wyoming state superintendent to take Virginia’s top K-12 job
Wyoming’s state superintendent of public instruction is resigning effective Sunday to become the head of Virginia’s public school system.…
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Skiers asked to avoid Teton Range Bighorn Sheep Winter Zones
The Working Group released a map of Teton Range Bighorn Sheep Winter Zones and is asking skiers to voluntarily avoid these sensitive bighorn sheep…
Continue Reading Independent investigator recommends Utah officers who stopped Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie be placed on probation
Two police officers who responded to a domestic violence call involving Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie last year in Moab, Utah, should be put on…
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28 bison transferred from Yellowstone to Fort Peck Tribe
On Wednesday, the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of Fort Peck Indian Reservation completed the transfer of 28 Yellowstone bison to the Fort Peck Indian…
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Yellowstone National Park turns 150 in 2022
March 1, 2022, marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Yellowstone National Park.…
Continue Reading Cheney says McCarthy ‘clearly trying to cover up what happened’ on January 6
By Morgan Rimmer, CNN Rep. Liz Cheney, the vice chairwoman of the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, on Wednesday did…
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Wyoming tries again to remove Yellowstone grizzly protection
Wyoming has asked the federal government to remove protections from grizzly bears in and around Yellowstone National Park.…
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