Wyoming

When the survey closes on Nov. 15, the project team will begin reviewing feedback and implementing it into the plan.

The Wyoming Stable Token Commission has announced the appointment of Anthony Apollo as executive director.

The project area is located on the Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest near the town of Bondurant in Sublette County.

Written comments must be postmarked on or before 5:00 p.m. on Sept. 28, 2023 to be considered.

The toolkits will be available to Wyoming teachers on a first come, first serve basis.

A rare, potentially serious bacterial infection known as leptospirosis has been recently diagnosed in several dogs and one human in Laramie County.

Now through Sunday, Sept. 24, the Wilson Boat Ramp will have normal ramp operations.

On the evening of Monday, Aug. 28, a cement truck rolled off the road and onto a minivan near Tower Junction, so the road will be temporarily closed while crews extricate the final part of the truck.

The conference will include introductions from senior leadership and special guests.

The Wyoming Department of Education will participate in the National Day of Service and Remembrance to honor and thank local first responders and public servants for their dedication to our community.

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 Saturday, Sept. 9.

Wednesday marked the first meeting of the newly formed Colorado River Advisory Committee at Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs.

Anyone over the age of 18 who lives, works or plays in Teton County, Wyo. is welcome to take the survey.

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS is inviting the public to join them Monday, Sept. 11 at a variety of events to help honor and remember the first responders who lost their lives on Sept.11, 2001.

The Faith & Blue event scheduled to take place in Afton, Wyo. on Oct. 7, 2023.

The Wilson Boat Ramp will close to all public access beginning Monday, Sept. 18 through the middle or end of October to allow crews to complete construction on the Wilson Upland Development Project.

The deadline to submit public comment is 5 p.m. on Sept. 19.  

A report shows visitor spending supports 7,610 jobs in nearby communities.

Dan Stahler has been selected as the new leader of Yellowstone National Park’s Wolf Project.

Heads up.

The National Park Service and Grand Teton National Park Foundation are working in partnership to preserve and rehabilitate buildings at the historic Roy Chambers Homestead.

The deadline to file the application for the Teton County Property Tax Refund Program is Monday, Sept. 4, 2023.

Grand Teton National Park is seeking public input on how visitors use, experience and access the park.

Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Darin Westby Director of the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT).

The continued strength of the U.S. economy could require further interest rate increases, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Friday in a closely watched speech that also highlighted the uncertain nature of the economic outlook.

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s podcast discusses shared vision for Wyoming’s Future of Learning in advance of kickoff event for RIDE Pilots.

The training is free with lunch provided each day.

Heed warning signs.

The closure of the free right turn lane will take place Wednesday, Aug. 23 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The work will take place from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. beginning Wednesday evening. 

New restrooms at the Wilson Boat Ramp are now open and ready for public use.

Park rrangers have already conducted 12 search and rescue (SAR) missions in Grand Teton this month.

Yellowstone National Park hosted 969,692 recreation visits in July 2023.

Travelers in Grand Teton National Park should plan ahead for construction closures during installation of new restroom facilities throughout the park.

Don’t forget mosquito protection to prevent West Nile Virus.

“We do not expect any widespread or significant impacts to the Snake River fishery from the Jackson Lake dam operations this spring.”

The National Park Service (NPS) released a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a Bison Management Plan at Yellowstone National Park.

The parkwide fire danger level in Yellowstone is now moderate.

Yellowstone National Park asks the public for comments on an Environmental Assessment (EA) that analyzes a proposal by Custer Gallatin National Forest and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks about native fish conservation.

The Wyoming Department of Health invites public input on a proposal meant to save state and federal dollars while also preventing or delaying nursing home stays for certain older Wyoming residents.

Authorities in Wyoming say a man working in a remote forest was injured by a grizzly bear and flown to a hospital for treatment.

Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Kelly Norris as State Forester.

Yellowstone National Park will host for a second year Yellowstone Revealed, a collaborative effort with Mountain Time Arts.

Grand Teton National Park is seeking public input on a proposed rate change for backcountry camping permits.

Yellowstone National Park, in coordination with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and Custer Gallatin National Forest, will resume the Soda Butte Creek Native Fish Restoration Project near the Northeast Entrance Aug. 14-18 to remove newly discovered nonnative brook trout.

The public is invited to attend, and public comment will be included. 

If the work goes well, crews should complete the job in roughly three hours.

In addition to the early bird lift tickets, all winter products and services will be available for purchase on Aug. 1.

The Teton County Treasurer’s Office is seeking to spread the word about properties that currently have outstanding 2022 property taxes prior to the annual Property Tax Lien Sale on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at 9 a.m.

Teton County recognizes the transition to a new GIS platform, after using the previous platform for nearly two decades, will be a significant adjustment for all users, including both County staff and the public.

You invited to learn about the historic and continued presence of American Indian Tribes in the Yellowstone region.

Sampling and analysis of surface water has prompted a caution sign to be posted near Hunt Bridge on Fish Creek.

A visitor to Yellowstone National Park spotted the remote Hitching Post Fire about 5.5 miles south of the park’s Northeast Entrance Road and .5 miles east of the Lamar River Trail in Lamar Valley. 

Governor Mark Gordon is calling for a cautious approach to state spending in response to the July 2023 revenue update (Pacing Report) issued by the Consensus Revenue Estimating Group (CREG).

Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 1, you may apply to the 2023-2024 winter lottery for permits to snowmobile in Yellowstone National Park without a commercial guide.

ou may experience delays on some Teton County roads next week to allow crews to make surfacing improvements.

The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued Permit to Construct #2023-025 to Basecamp Teton WYSPV LLC (Basecamp) for the small wastewater facility at Teton Village Resort Thursday.

Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Charlotte Martinez to replace  Darlena Potter as Wyoming’s Public Records Ombudsman.

The transition will be effective July 14, 2023.

In preparation for the 67th Annual Teton County Fair, the Teton County Fairgrounds Grassy Arena will be closed for the next two weeks.

So far this year, there have been 16 abandoned campfires in the Teton Interagency Fire area.

Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Kevin Taheri to be a Circuit Court Judge for the Seventh Judicial District serving Natrona County.

While work is underway, a single lane of traffic will be controlled by flagging operations.