Jackson, WY

Wyoming State

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As Wyoming moves into the spring season, residents and visitors alike are likely to encounter newborn wildlife such as fawns and hatchlings. While these young animals are undoubtedly captivating, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department urges everyone to enjoy these moments from a distance and resist the urge to interact directly with the wildlife.

Spring in Wyoming Brings Newborn Wildlife: View from a Distance

Saint Johns County, FL

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Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Montana State

West Yellowstone, MT

On June 9, Yellowstone National Park reported its first wildland fire of the season, the “Milepost 17 Fire”, which was detected by a motorist on Highway 191. The fire, sparked by lightning, affected a small area of 0.1 acres and burned a single tree almost a mile west of Highway 191 and 17 miles north of West Yellowstone, Montana.

First Wildland Fire of 2024 Extinguished in Yellowstone National Park

When the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) announced the extended closure of Wyoming State Highway 22/Teton Pass due to significant geological events, including a landslide at milepost 12.8 and a mudslide at milepost 15. It appeared that a solution would be hard to find. But as WYDOT crews and geologists assess the area’s stability and safety hazards, a temporary solution is in their sights.

Teton Pass Temporary Solution Could Be Just Weeks Away

Island Park, ID

In a recent encounter in Island Park, an area known for its wildlife, a local resident was forced to take drastic action when a young male grizzly bear charged at his girlfriend. The incident occurred on the evening of June 6 near Last Chance, as the couple was returning home. The man, while unloading their vehicle, quickly accessed a shotgun and fired at the bear, effectively stopping its charge.

Grizzly Killed in Self- Defense in Island Park

Dubois, WY

Background: Last week, the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission met in Dubois, and focused on wildlife conservation and public safety. The Commission approved an additional $500,000 for the “Wind River to Grand Tetons – Connecting Wildlife on the Togwotee Trail Dubois” project on U.S. Highway 26. This funding will be used to construct new wildlife crossings and improve existing ones.

Wyoming Game and Fish Commission Invests in Wildlife Crossings

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

AI was beneficial for some of the information in this article. If you are a Virginian who loves sunflower seeds in their shells, you have probably found a prize in the bottom of the bag just like in boxes of Cracker Jacks. Instead of a ring it's encountered a piece of bark that can be found in some bags.

There is a not so welcome surprise in the bottom of some bags of sunflower seeds in the shells

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Jackson, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and Ames Construction, Inc. will implement the next traffic shift on Wyoming State Highway 390 on Saturday, June 15, weather permitting. This shift is necessary for the continued paving of the intersection at Wyoming State Highway 22. What to Expect:

Upcoming Traffic Shift on Wyoming State Highway 390

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Teton, ID

Starting Monday, START Bus will implement a revised Summer Season 2024 schedule for Teton Valley Commuter service to accommodate the closure of Teton Pass. These service revisions will remain in effect until further notice and will take commuter buses through Swan and Star Valleys. Transfers to Teton Village will be...

START Bus Will Take Teton Valley Riders Through Star Valley

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced a $22 million grant to the National Park Service to modernize and reconstruct a 0.7-mile segment of the Norris to Golden Gate roadway in Yellowstone National Park. This road is a critical link to Yellowstone’s major destinations, serving millions of annual visitors, local residents, and surrounding communities.

Yellowstone National Park Receives $22 Million for Transportation Improvements

California State

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Josue Torres

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a collaborative effort with the state legislature to restrict students’ use of smartphones during school hours. This initiative follows a warning issued on Monday from Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about the detrimental effects of social media on children’s mental health.

California governor moves to ban smartphone use in schools

Growing Brown Bear Population in the Pyrenees Marks Success in Conservation Efforts. Bear reintroduction efforts are not limited to North America. In fact, bears are an important part of ecosystems worldwide. The brown bear population in the Pyrenees mountains is witnessing a promising increase, as reported by French authorities and...

Bear Conservation Efforts are Worldwide

The National Park Service has set the fire danger level in Yellowstone National Park to moderate. Currently, there is one active wildland fire in the park. The Milepost 17 Fire, caused by lightning, is controlled with little to no heat remaining. At this time, there are no fire restrictions in...

Moderate Fire Danger in Yellowstone National Park

Driggs, ID

Teton County, WY

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is excited to announce the launch of the 17th Annual Tin Cup Challenge, a six-week community-wide fundraiser. Starting on Friday, June 14, and running until Friday, July 26, at 5 pm, the Community Foundation will accept donations benefiting local nonprofits, with a partial match provided.

17th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Giving Opens Today

WyoFile

WyoFile has acquired a photograph of a lynx in Wyoming, a landmark observation of a species currently considered absent from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Star Valley resident Jason Reinhardt, an avid houndsman , came across the animal while mountain lion hunting the southern Gros Ventre Range in February 2022. There was no doubt in his mind what it was: a tom lynx, judging by its blocky head.

Rare wildcat documented in the Yellowstone region for first time in a decade

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Public Input Sought for Cache Creek Trailhead Redesign in Jackson

The Bridger-Teton National Forest is currently inviting public feedback on the redesign of the Cache Creek Trailhead, a key recreational starting point near Jackson. This initiative...

Public Input Sought for Cache Creek Trailhead Redesign in Jackson

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