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Former GTNP Spokesperson Retires

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Colorado National Monument Superintendent of Joan Anzelmo has announced plans to retire from the Park Service July first.  Earlier, Anzelmo had served as senior agency spokesperson both in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and then … Continue Reading

Forest Roads Open On Caribou-Targhee

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While flooding  and landslides delay the opening on many roads on the Bridger-Teton National Forest, conditions on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest are slowly becoming suitable to support vehicle traffic on most roads and some trails in the Ashton and Island Park area without causing resource damage.  District Ranger, Elizabeth Davy cautions that … Continue Reading

Repair Work Continues on Hwy 89

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Wyoming Department of Transportation crews and contractors continue working to facilitate smooth travel through the area of the Snake River Canyon impacted by a landslide last month.  Working eight-hour shifts, workers are building … Continue Reading

Flood Alert Sounded

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Teton County Sheriff Deputies Monday conducted door to door visits to provide information about flooding preparedness in parts of the county considered particularly at risk.  Among those neighborhoods visited are residences … Continue Reading

West Nile Coming

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Nobody needs to be told how wet this spring is in Wyoming, and with wet springs come the abundance of mosquitoes.  The Wyoming Department of Health reminds residents to protect themselves from West Nile virus as the pesky little critters become more abundant.  No one should … Continue Reading

Flood Watch Issued For Jackson Hole

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The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the mountains and valleys around Jackson Hole through Thursday morning.  Afternoon mountain temperatures Wednesday below 9000 feet will rapidly warm up to cause rapid snow-melt.  Meanwhile, windy and mild conditions are expected at the higher elevations Wednesday night, which will continue the sharp increases in snow-melt overnight and during the early morning hours.  Residents are advised to monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings.  Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.



					

Hwy 89 Open With Delays

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Wyoming Department of Transportation crews were able to reopen US Highway 26 and 89 in the Snake River Canyon yesterday morning.  The highway is now open to two-way traffic.  However, there are gravel patches on the highway from the repair work and the area is … Continue Reading

YNP Battles Rockslide

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Yellowstone National Park is mobilizing plows and personnel to open an alternate route between the Lamar Valley and the rest of the park.  Crews and equipment are being pulled off spring clearing of … Continue Reading

Bison Back Into Yellowstone

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All bison which had been temporarily held in fenced pastures at the Stephens Creek facility north of Gardiner, Montana, have now been released back into Yellowstone National Park.  Some of the nearly 700 bison released had been held in the Stephens Creek Bison Capture Facility since the beginning of February. The release of small groups of bison began … Continue Reading

US 89 Reopened

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US 26/89 between Alpine Junction and the Hoback Junction is now open to motorists.
Just after 7:00 am Sunday, crews from the Wyoming Department of Transportation opened both lanes of the highway where it had been closed following a landslide just east of the Blue Trails Slide area. Traffic is … Continue Reading

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  • Real men wear sunscreen - May 20, 2013
    We’ve all done it. The fish are really biting, so we stay out too long under the summer sun, and we come home looking like a lobster. But that’s a recipe for disaster. I’ll tell you why on today’s show. [...]
  • More Thunderstorms, Turning Cooler This Weekend - May 17, 2013
    Northern and western portions of the state will be in the best position for showers and thunderstorms today.  Further south the thunderstorm activity will be more isolated.  It will be a very warm day as well with highs from the mid 70s to perhaps near 90 in the southeast.  It will be cooler in the [...] [...]
  • Fox sightings make my morning drive better - May 17, 2013
    Every once in a while, on my way into town or coming back home, I get to watch a fox family play. It’s a simple thing, but it’s often the highlight of my day. I’ll tell you why on today’s show. [...]
  • Wyoming Job Growth Slows in Q3 2012 - May 16, 2013
    Wyoming’s job market is showing signs of weakness according to data from the Research and Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. Job growth slowed sharply from 2.2% in the second quarter of 2012 to 0.6% in the third quarter. Senior economist David Bullard says the decrease is mostly due to job losses [...] [...]