UPDATE: Body Found In Search For Missing Hiker An extensive search for the missing Minnesota hiker, John Diepholz, continues. Diepholz had embarked on an 11-day excursion into the Wind River Range, beginning on August 5th. Concerns arose when he didn’t return as scheduled on August 16th. The missing hiker was reported to the Sublette County Dispatch on Monday, August 21st … [Read more...] about Search Continues for Missing Hiker in the Wind River Range
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How Wyoming’s Surge in Mosquitoes Could Threaten Wildlife with West Nile Virus
Summer mosquitos in Wyoming are more that annoying pests, they a possibly a vector for a deadly disease. West Nile virus affects Wyoming's wildlife by causing a fatal neurological disease. While the virus can infect many species, one Wyoming animal that is quite susceptible is the Sage Grouse. To understand how widespread West Nile virus infections might be, the Wyoming … [Read more...] about How Wyoming’s Surge in Mosquitoes Could Threaten Wildlife with West Nile Virus
Man Missing in the Wind River Mountains
Tip Top Search and Rescue is seeking public assistance to locate John Diepholz. John is in the Wind River Range out of the Elkhart Park Trail head in the greater Wall Lake area. If you have seen John please contact Sublette County dispatch 307-367-4378. Missing Man Is 6'3"- 170 Pounds Diepholz is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. He has brownish-grey hair. It … [Read more...] about Man Missing in the Wind River Mountains
Wednesday Night Work on Snake River Bridge
What You Need to Know Attention, Wyoming drivers! There will be essential construction activity on the Snake River Bridge on WYO 22 that might impact your plans. Here’s what you should know: Safety First! As always, obey all roadside signs, traffic control devices, and closures. … [Read more...] about Wednesday Night Work on Snake River Bridge
Jackson Town Council Considers Anti-Bias Crime Ordinance
The Jackson Town Council is set to discuss a potential amendment to its Municipal Code during its upcoming workshop Monday. They will be looking at introducing an Anti-Bias provision to Title 9 the Public Peace, Morals, and Welfare regulations. This would penalize violent acts against people when the motivation behind the acts is proven to be based on certain personal … [Read more...] about Jackson Town Council Considers Anti-Bias Crime Ordinance
