The National Weather Service reminds us that this is National Lightning Awareness Week – and in a community with so much outdoor recreation, planning for a summer outing will go a long way to keeping one safe. Warning Coordination Meteorologist Chris Jones says storms usually form over the mountains … Continue Reading
The Fontenelle Fire northwest of La Barge has grown to 300 acres, actively burning in the heavy dead and down timber covering the area. Firefighters yesterday were able to keep the fire south of La Barge Creek Road. Late yesterday, the fire was taken over by a Type III fire team augmented by two helicopters. Forest Spokesperson Mary Cernicek says … Continue Reading
This week is National Lightning Safety Awareness Week, which should have more significance to those in Wyoming since this state leads all states in the lightning death rate per million people – with a total nearly twice that of the next highest state. Meteorologist Chris Jones says the highest incidence of people struck by lightning is found in western Wyoming. Jones says people … Continue Reading
Bridger Teton National Forest is facing its first fire of size this season, located33 miles northwest of La Barge. The Fontenelle was first reported about 4:30 pm yesterday and early reports put it at … Continue Reading
Wyoming Representative Jim Roscoe has announced he will NOT be running this fall, after an error in filing forced him to have to run as a write-in candidate. As reported in The Sublette Examiner, Roscoe said he mistakenly filed his Teton County residence in Wilson as “Indian Trails” instead of “Indian Paintbrush Trails” and although he has the option to run as an independent candidate, … Continue Reading
There are two positions open on the Lower Valley Energy board of directors during the upcoming election, and five people competing for those seats. The vacancies are in Districts Three and Four – … Continue Reading
Those driving between Pinedale and Jackson will find some delays along US 191 as Wyoming Department of Transportation construction crews set more overpass arches as part of the wildlife connectivity project. Department officials says … Continue Reading
There’s no question that the weather over the past several days has been very damp; and damp conditions along with standing water is ideal for the breeding of mosquitos. The Wyoming Department of Health is reminding residents that as the weather warms, mosquitos can carry … Continue Reading
The monthly report from the Wyoming Department of Employment shows that Teton County enjoyed a sizable decrease in its jobless rate during April, but still remains in the double-digits. According to the report, that rate last month was 11.2 percent, which still placed the county … Continue Reading
Lower Valley Energy Vice President Chad Jensen has been named Inland Power and Light’s chief executive officer. Jensen accepted the position in March and assumes his post with the Spokane, Washington electricity cooperative at the end of this month. While with LVE, Jensen’s responsibilities included … Continue Reading
