Grand Teton hosts fourth busiest August
Grand Teton National Park statistics show August 2021 had the fourth highest number of recreation visits for the month of August.…
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No signs of Gabby Petito’s boyfriend after days of searching
Search teams were back out at a Florida nature park to look for the boyfriend of Gabby Petito, the young woman who authorities say was killed while…
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Search continues for missing man at Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone
UPDATE 9/22/21: Park search and rescue personnel continue to look for Crumbo by foot, helicopter and boat at Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone National…
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Volunteers continue culling of non-native mountain goats in Grand Teton
The culling of non-native mountain goats from Grand Teton National Park will begin Wednesday as part of a multi-year management plan to conserve a…
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Drought in Wyo. prompts Gov. Gordon to increase hay transport limits
Governor Mark Gordon has signed an executive order to allow motor carriers hauling hay in Wyoming to operate outside of regular operating hours and…
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A timeline of 22-year-old Gabby Petito’s case
Gabby Petito, the 22-year-old woman whose parents reported her missing in early September, died by strangulation, Teton County, Wyoming, Coroner Dr.…
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Former President George W. Bush to hold fundraiser next month for Liz Cheney
By Melanie Zanona and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Former President George W. Bush will hold a fundraising event for Wyoming GOP Rep. Liz Cheney,…
Continue Reading Gabby Petito’s conversations with her mother revealed ‘more and more tension’ with fiancé, affidavit says
Before Gabby Petito disappeared while on a cross-country van trip with her fiancé, her conversations with her mother appeared to reveal Petito had…
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Gov. Gordon activates Wyoming National Guard to provide hospital assistance
Governor Mark Gordon has activated guardsmen who have stepped forward to provide temporary assistance to hospitals throughout the…
Continue Reading FBI cart away possible evidence from Gabby Petito’s fiancé’s home as the search for him continues
After many hours spent and many items removed, the FBI’s search of the family home of Gabby Petito’s fiancé, Brian Laundrie, in Florida ended…
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WDE seeks public input on proposed Fine and Performing Arts Content and Performance Standards
The Wyoming Department of Education is collecting public input on proposed changes to the 2022 Wyoming Fine and Performing Arts Content and…
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Driver fatigue being investigated as possible cause for fatal crash north of Lingle
A fatal crash occurred around milepost 112 on US 85 north of Lingle, Wyoming…
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Roadside maintenance beings Monday in Jackson
The Jackson and Blackrock Ranger districts of the Bridger-Teton National Forest have planned roadside clearing of vegetation in four areas.…
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FBI confirms ongoing ground search in Grand Teton National Park for missing woman
The Denver field office of the FBI has confirmed they, along with the National Park Service, Teton County Sheriff’s Office & Jackson Police…
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Teton County Coroner Brent Blue was seen arriving in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. …
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Victor store owner says missing woman and fiance were in store
She said the pair spent about 15 to 20 minutes in the store, and that they came in on either August 25 or…
Continue Reading Police: Missing Florida woman and slain couple unrelated
A Utah county sheriff said Friday detectives have determined there is no connection between the disappearance of a Florida woman who went missing…
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Gabby Petito’s family and police urge her fiancé to come forward with any information about her disappearance
Investigators searching for Gabby Petito believe her fiancé and those around him are withholding critical information related to her disappearance…
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Reservoir remains ID’d as kayaker drowned in Wyoming in 1995
Investigators say human remains found in a reservoir on the Wyoming-Idaho state line have been identified as a kayaker who drowned in a river in…
Continue Reading Authorities focusing on Wyoming, Utah in search for missing woman
“There’s nothing else that matters to me now. This girl right here, this is what matters. That is it. Anything else comes second to…
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Woman suffers significant thermal burns in Yellowstone
At Old Faithful early Thursday morning, park rangers provided initial care to a 19-year-old woman from Rhode Island with second- and third-degree…
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Rare human case of pneumonic plague detected in Wyoming
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has announced the detection of a rare but serious case of pneumonic plague in a northern Fremont County…
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Wyoming seeks state management of grizzly bears
Governor Gordon announced Thursday the State of Wyoming is seeking state management of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE).…
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Petito Family Attorney reads statement and takes questions
A Florida woman who vanished while on a cross-country trip in a converted camper van with her boyfriend is the subject of a nationwide…
Continue Reading Police hold press conference on missing 22-year-old Gabby Petito
Laundrie returned back to Florida alone on September 1.…
Continue Reading Cheney’s pro-Trump opponent runs on undermining 2020 results
By Alex Rogers, CNN If Rep. Liz Cheney is purged from the Republican Party, it likely will be at the hand of Harriet Hageman. Hageman, the former…
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Racines, Balow to make history, compete in Wyoming’s One shot Antelope Hunt
State Auditor Kristi Racines and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow will compete in the 2021 Wyoming One Shot Antelope…
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Governor Gordon: Biden’s federal overreach has gone too far
Governor Mark Gordon announced Wednesday a two-pronged plan to combat the federal overreach of the Biden Administration in proposing to mandate…
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US: Wolves may need protections after states expand hunting
The Biden administration says federal protections may need to be restored for gray wolves in the western U.S. after Republican-led states made it…
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WCW 2021 Wyoming Woman Entrepreneur of the Year announced
The Wyoming Council for Women (WCW) announced Sara Flitner of Jackson as the winner of the 2021 Wyoming Woman Entrepreneur of the Year award this…
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Standoff in Jackson ends peacefully
A peaceful end to a police standoff in…
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Third candidate quits after Trump endorsement in Cheney race
A Wyoming state legislator is no longer running against Liz Cheney in 2022. State…
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Daughter of fallen US Marine born Monday
On Monday, the daughter of a fallen US Marine was…
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Search for missing woman who was in Grand Teton National Park
A family is pleading for help in finding their daughter. …
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Yellowstone has busiest August on record
Yellowstone National Park hosted 921,844 recreation visits in August 2021, making it the most-visited August on record.…
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Dust abatement activities on Moose-Wilson Road begin 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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Idaho, Wyoming residents mark September 11 attacks
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- Twenty years ago, the worst terror attacks on American soil unfolded in three spots across the nation, today America is…
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Residents, tourists line the street to welcome home fallen Marine
Hundreds lined the streets, balconies, and roofs to welcome home Marine Corps Lance Corporal Rylee McCollum.…
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Flags be flown at half staff on Saturday in honor of Patriot Day
Idaho Governor Brad Little and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon have ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide…
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Fallen Jackson Marine’s body returns home
The body of the Jackson Marine who was killed in Afghanistan last month will return to his hometown on…
Continue Reading Governor Gordon: Wyoming is running a strong rental assistance program
Governor Gordon said. The Governor emphasizes that Wyoming has a strong rental assistance program and is meeting the needs of its…
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Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race field increased to 30 teams
Pedigree® Stage Stop Sled Dog Race organizers announced the following teams are officially entered in the 2022 Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race.…
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Flags be flown at half staff at Wyo. Capitol and in Teton County Friday
Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the United States and Wyoming State Flags be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Teton…
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Wyo. Senators join State Superintendent to lead fight against Critical Race Theory in Wyoming
Wyoming Senator Ogden Driskill will introduce state legislation to fight back against Critical Race Theory (CRT) in Wyoming with Senate President Dan…
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Wyoming governor says state will fight vaccine mandate
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon says he’s asked the state’s attorney general to be prepared to challenge President Joe Biden’s new COVID-19 vaccine…
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Wyoming troop deaths 20 years apart bookend Afghanistan war
By MEAD GRUVER and THOMAS PEIPERT Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — When a 20-year-old Wyoming soldier was among the last U.S. casualties in…
Continue Reading Gov. Gordon releases statement opposing Biden Administration’s vaccine mandates
Governor Mark Gordon has issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement by the Biden Administration mandating COVID-19…
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Flu vaccine to be offered at the Teton County Health Department
Teton County Health Department officials are strongly encouraging people in the community to get a flu vaccine.…
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Trump endorses GOP challenger to Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed a Wyoming attorney in his bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, one of his most vocal Republican…
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20th anniversary 9/11 commemoration memorial on Jackson Town Square to honor emergency responders
The Jackson Hole emergency response community will continue to hold the annual 9/11 memorial ceremony on the Town Square at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday,…
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Give input on Teton Region Housing Survey
Housing challenges in the region have reached new heights in recent months, and there is a collaborative effort to gather input from local community…
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Deputies search for missing man
Deputies in Wyoming are looking for a man who is reported…
Continue Reading Gov. Gordon delivers additional support to Wyoming healthcare workers, facilities
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is taking steps to address staffing challenges at Wyoming healthcare facilities amidst a surge in COVID-19 cases and…
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Speed being investigated as possible cause of fatal crash south of Lander
A fatal crash occurred around milepost three on Wyoming 131 south of Lander, Wyoming Saturday. …
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COVID-19 cancels Gorsuch Wyoming visit for 2nd year in a row
For a second year in a row, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch will not visit the University of Wyoming due to the…
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Wyoming justice retiring, Gordon to make 1st high court pick
Wyoming Supreme Court Justice Michael Davis plans to…
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Yellowstone visitation statistics on Labor Day weekend 2021
Parkwide vehicle entries through the Labor Day weekend showed a 21% increase over the same weekend in 2019.…
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Volunteers needed for LOTOJA bike race
The LOTOJA Bike Race, which takes riders on a 205 mile ride from Logan, Utah and finishes at Teton Village, will pass through Jackson this…
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Deceased climber discovered on Teewinot Mountain identified
Park rangers responded Saturday to a report from a climber ascending Teewinot Mountain of a deceased male at the base of the Black Chimney climbing…
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Bar J rides into the sunset Monday night
For the past 43 summers, the nightly Chuck Wagon Dinner shows have entertained Jackson Hole residents and visitors from around the world.…
Continue Reading New diabetes prevention program available in Wyoming
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is offering a no-cost, home-based virtual diabetes prevention program known as #PreventDiabetes to Wyoming…
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Missing Virginia hiker’s body found in Glacier National Park
WEST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — The body of a Virginia hiker has been found in Montana’s Glacier National Park. Thirty-four-year-old Jennifer Lee…
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Climber found dead in Grand Teton National Park
A climber ascending Teewinot Mountain found the deceased man at the base of the Black Chimney climbing route.…
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Man gets warning for taking Wyoming bighorn sheep lamb home
A game warden gave a warning to a man in Wyoming who took a bighorn sheep lamb home with him.…
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Search for missing Teton County, Wyo. man
A person is missing in Teton County,…
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Mask order extended by Teton County Commissioners
During a special meeting on Thursday, the Teton County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 to extend the current Teton District Health Officer…
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WARNING: Yellowstone’s bull elk can be extremely dangerous during the rut
Yellowstone National Park officials report the elk rut has begun in…
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Democrats promote Cheney to vice chairwoman of Jan. 6 panel
House Democrats have promoted Republican Rep. Liz Cheney to vice chairwoman of a committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol…
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Summer food service program delivers nearly 1 million meals to Wyoming youth
The Wyoming Summer Food Service program for kids, offered through the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE), served nearly one million meals to…
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September is National Preparedness Month
Teton County Emergency Management would like to remind the community Wednesday is the first day of National Preparedness Month.…
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Jackson Lake Marinas to close for 2021 season
Grand Teton National Park visitors and boaters should continue to expect impacts to recreational activities, including earlier than normal closures…
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Locals line streets in Jackson as family returns from receiving Marine’s body
Crowds gathered along Broadway in Jackson to watch Rylee McCollum’s family be escorted through town.…
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Donations pour in after Marine from Wyoming killed in Kabul
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Donations are pouring in for the widow and unborn child of a U.S. Marine from Wyoming killed in a bombing in Afghanistan.…
Continue Reading Wyoming native among Marines killed in Kabul
Governor Gordon has issued the following statement after learning a Marine from Wyoming was one of the 13 U.S. service members killed in the…
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Repair work on Ski Hill Road and Alta North in Alta to cause delays
Motorists who regularly use Lower Ski Hill and Alta North roads in Alta, Wyoming, should plan for delays over the next few weeks to allow…
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Masks immediately required in Teton County, Wyo.
After review of all public comments submitted and in consultation with the State Health Officer Alexia Harrist, Teton District Health Officer Travis…
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COVID-19 in Wyoming’s men’s prisons: more staff than inmates
More staff than inmates at Wyoming’s men’s prisons have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past…
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Victor Mayor declares state of emergency, issues face covering order
Rising COVID-19 cases in Teton County, Idaho has led Victor Mayor Will Frohlich to declare a state of emergency for the…
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Temporary closure of Moose-Wilson Road lifted
The northern section of the Moose-Wilson Road, between Murie Ranch Junction and Death Canyon Junction, is temporary closed to all visitors including…
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Teton Interagency fire danger lowered to moderate
Teton Interagency Fire managers will lower the fire danger rating to moderate and lift stage 1 fire restrictions for Bridger-Teton National Forest,…
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Utility completes wind power surge with Wyoming projects
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — An electric utility has completed its plan to more than double the amount of potential wind power it can send to customers in…
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Wyoming Capitol Ceremony to recognize 20th Anniversary of 9/11
Governor Mark Gordon will join the Wyoming Veterans Commission on behalf of the Wyoming Military Department and other state and local agencies to…
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Majority of University of Wyoming students, staff vaccinated
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Two-thirds of University of Wyoming students and almost 90% of employees report being vaccinated against COVID-19. The…
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Proposed face covering order in Teton County, Wyo.
Teton District Health Officer Travis Riddell announced Tuesday he is garnering public comment as to a proposed face covering health order that would…
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WYDOT to host open house, gather public input on projects
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will be hosting an open house on Sept. 1…
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Wyoming judge thriller writer to publish 3rd novel
By JONATHAN GALLARDO Gillette News Record GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) — A judge in Wyoming writes thriller novels when he’s not wearing a robe.…
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Mudslide closes part of US 89 in Wyoming
A mudslide has blocked a lane of travel on US 89 at milepost 140, between Jackson and…
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Old Bill’s Fun Run goes virtual again
The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole is once again making Old Bill’s Fun Run a virtual…
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Realignment project to cause delays on Hoback Junction South
Motorists who regularly use Hoback Junction South should plan for construction delays over the next few…
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Wyoming reports 96.46% participation rate on 2020-21 statewide assessment
Wyoming successfully administered the statewide assessment to 96.46% of its students in spring of…
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Yellowstone lifts fishing closure on rivers and streams
Yellowstone National Park said the fishing closure on park rivers and streams has been lifted as of Aug. 20, and anglers can resume fishing all day…
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Bikes & Brews, Concert on the Commons canceled due to COVID-19
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), in partnership with Teton Village Association (TVA), announced Friday the cancelation of two upcoming outdoor…
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Campbell County votes to form 8th Wyoming college district
GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming is set to gain an eighth community college district after Campbell County voters decided to spin off their own…
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Accidental fall Wyoming climber’s apparent cause of death
PINEDALE, Wyo. (AP) — Sheriff’s officials say an accidental fall is apparently what killed a climber found dead on Wyoming’s highest…
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Yellowstone has busiest July on record
Yellowstone National Park hosted 1,080,767 recreation visits in July 2021, making it the most-visited July on record.…
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Patagonia boycotts Wyoming ski resort over owners’ GOP event
By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The outdoor gear and clothing company Patagonia has stopped providing its merchandise for…
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Teton County, Wyo. changes COVID-19 risk level system to align with CDC, now in high risk level
To provide clarity and reduce confusion in the community, Teton County Health Department is adjusting its COVID-19 Risk Level Metrics to align with…
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Wyoming pot signature effort to begin in early September
By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Marijuana advocates in Wyoming plan to begin circulating petitions in September for two…
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Climate impact of coal sales from US lands scrutinized
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. officials have launched a review of climate damage from coal mining on public lands…
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Bridge at Phelps Lake closed for replacement
The Phelps Lake outlet bridge will be closed for replacement beginning the evening of Wednesday.…
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