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Pierce Brosnan Fined For Breaking Yellowstone Rules
In an incident that highlights the importance of respecting natural preserves, renowned actor Pierce Brosnan has been fined for stepping off designated paths in a thermal area of Yellowstone National Park. The. On Thursday, in Mammoth Hot Springs, U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephanie A. Hambrick imposed a fine on 70-year-old Brosnan,...
Yellowstone Bears Waking Up as Park Enhances Safety
Yellowstone National Park has implemented crucial changes to its bear management strategies to ensure the safety of both bears and park visitors. This includes the establishment of a new Bear Management Area in Hayden Valley and the decommissioning of an existing Bear Management Area in the Firehole River area. All this as the park celebrated the first grizzly bear sighting of 2024, indicating the start of the bear activity season.
Jackson to Consider Parking Management Technology for Parking Garage
The Jackson Town Council is evaluating a proposal to buy new parking management technology for the Millward & Simpson Parking Garage. The initiative aims to address ongoing parking issues by directing staff to draft a Request for Proposals for a software-as-a-service and equipment vendor. This technology includes an “armbar” system to enhance parking enforcement and optimize the garage’s usage.
WYldlife Fund Launches Pronghorn Conservation Effort
Donation Will Help Safeguard Wyoming’s Pronghorn Population. The WYldlife Fund, the partner foundation to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, has announced the establishment of The Pronghorn Fund marking a significant advancement in the conservation of Wyoming’s pronghorn population, a species integral to the state’s diverse natural landscape. Wyoming boasts the largest intact pronghorn herds in North America, yet recent environmental and human pressures have underscored the urgent need for targeted conservation initiatives.
Teton Habitat Awarded $15 Million Challenge Gift
Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Teton Area recently announced a significant milestone in its mission to provide safe, affordable housing to working families in need within the community. A $15 million challenge gift from the Hughes Charitable Foundation will assist the foundation’s commitment to combating housing shortages in the area.
Yellowstone National Park Seeks Public Input on Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention
Yellowstone National Park has opened a 30-day public comment period as of today, inviting feedback on its proposed strategies to combat the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS), notably zebra and quagga mussels. The park is considering two main preventive measures: a mandatory 30-day drying period for motorized and sailboats before they are permitted into the park’s waters, and an outright prohibition on watercraft that have been previously contaminated by these mussels, irrespective of any drying period observed.
Wyoming Game and Fish Department Seeks Public Input on 2024 Hunting Seasons
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is extending an invitation to the public for participation in a series of upcoming meetings designed to discuss wildlife populations and proposed hunting seasons for fall 2024, specifically focusing on the Jackson and Pinedale regions. These meetings are part of an annual tradition held during spring, aiming to engage hunters and the general public alike in conversations about license allocations, season lengths, and other significant hunting-related proposals.
Natalia Macker Announces 2024 Re-election Campaign
Vice-Chairwoman of the Teton County Commission, Natalia D. Macker, has declared her intention to run for re-election as County Commissioner in 2024. Emphasizing her dedication to local government and the welfare of working families in Teton County, Wyoming, Macker highlighted her commitment to preserving the local ecosystem and enhancing opportunities for working families amid growing partisanship and challenges to democracy. Her campaign promises to focus on unity and pragmatic solutions for the community’s challenges.
UPDATE Bridge Work DELAYED on Wyoming Highway 22
The Wyoming Department of Transportation, has rescheduled work planned for this Thursday evening, and delayed it until Monday night, March 4, weather permitting. The work will take place from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. The work has been delayed due to the recent Winter Storm Watch for Teton County issued by the National Weather Service. The overnight work includes removing the concrete barriers on the Snake River Bridge on Wyoming State Highway 22 at the intersection of Wyoming State Highway 390, and pothole repairs on the bridge.
UPDATE Bridge Work DELAYED on Wyoming Highway 22
The Wyoming Department of Transportation, has rescheduled work planned for this Thursday evening, and delayed it until Monday night, March 4, weather permitting. The work will take place from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. The work has been delayed due to the recent Winter Storm Watch for Teton County issued by the National Weather Service. The overnight work includes removing the concrete barriers on the Snake River Bridge on Wyoming State Highway 22 at the intersection of Wyoming State Highway 390, and pothole repairs on the bridge.
UPDATE: Fish Creek Pathway Bridge Installation on Tuesday and Wednesday
Travelers Should Expect Single Lane Traffic on WY22 in Wilson on Tuesday and Possibly Wednesday. The Fish Creek Pathway Bridge in Wilson, Wyoming, will be installed beginning the morning of Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Installation of the bridge is part of the Teton Mobility Corridor Improvements BUILD Grant Project (Teton BUILD Grant).
Man Killed Colliding With Snow Plow in Jackson
An early morning crash on Friday claimed the life of a Sublette County man just south of Jackson. The accident involved two vehicles, a Ford F-550 pickup truck and a Wyoming Department of Transportation snowplow truck. A crash on Feb. 16 has resulted in the death of 31-year-old Shane Copeland...
Yellowstone Bison Relocated to Montana
The recent transfer of 116 bison from Yellowstone National Park to the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Montana is part of an effort to restore bison to Native American lands. Conducted during the week of February 5, this action is part of the Bison Conservation Transfer Program, marking the largest transfer of Yellowstone bison to American Indian Tribes to date.
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