Wyoming State

Teton County, WY

Virginia State

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Margaret Minnicks

Have you ever been out and about and needed to use a bathroom in an emergency? If you asked a restaurant, retailer, or other business if you could use their bathroom, they might have told you they had one for employees only. That situation is going to change in Virginia on July 1, 2024.

New Virginia law allows restroom access for those with medical issues in an emergency

Jackson, WY

Jackson Hole Radio

Late Friday afternoon, a rafting trip got in trouble in Grand Teton National Park when a commercially guided raft struck a log jam and overturned in the river’s “Black Hole” area, near Bar BC Ranch north of Moose. The incident resulted in eight people, including the guide, being thrown into the river.

Eight Rafters Rescued on Snake River in Jackson Hole

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

Authorities are actively searching for 43-year-old Wesley Dopkins, from St. Paul, Minnesota, who has been reported missing in Grand Teton National Park. Mr. Dopkins was last observed on June 15, 2024, paddling on Jackson Lake. He embarked from Elk Island in the direction of Waterfalls Canyon in the mid-afternoon. The...

Search Underway for Missing Paddler in Grand Teton National Park

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

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

Self-proclaimed Geotechnical Engineer Skeptical of Detour Plan. In a recent blog post, a YouTube blogger going by the handle Casey Jones with a supposed engineering background expresses skepticism over the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s expedited efforts to reopen a road after a significant failure. The blogger, who say he is a geotechnical engineer with 38 years of experience, critiques WYDOT’s announcement that they plan to establish a detour within weeks following a road collapse. Citing their own extensive experience in construction-related consulting, the blogger questions the rapid assessment and decision-making process employed by WYDOT.

YouTuber Second-guesses WYDOT on Teton Pass Detour

Lynwood, CA

Viktor Pyshniuk, a 21-year-old from Lynwood, Washington, has been sentenced to seven days in jail for trespassing at a thermal feature at Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park . Additionally, he received a two-year ban from YNP and was placed on two years of unsupervised release for a closure violation. Pyshniuk was also ordered to pay a $1,500 fine, a $30 mandatory court processing fee, and a $20 special assessment.

Washington Man Sentenced for Thermal Trespass and Closure Violation in Yellowstone National Park

Kentucky State

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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

Driggs, ID

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

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

Georgia State

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Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, several individuals in custody at Coffee County Jail in Coffee County appeared before Judge Dwayne Gillis for bond hearings. Many individuals were denied bond, and some were granted release, with all defendants facing at least one felony charge.

Several defendants denied bond and bond reductions on felony charges in Coffee County

After a road failure on Teton Pass on Thursday, followed by a mudslide, Wyoming Department of Transportation officials are saying that repairs to the roadway will create a long-term closure. The roadway at milepost 12.8 on Wyoming State Highway 22, Teton Pass, has catastrophically failed, and a long term closure...

Teton Pass Set For Long-Term Closure

Governor Mark Gordon has expressed his concerns to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack regarding the proposed National Old-growth Amendment, which would change forest guidance across all National Forest and Grassland Management Plans without adhering to the standard plan revision process. In his letter, Governor Gordon emphasized that the Forest Service...

Governor Gordon Emphasizes Local Input for Old Growth Forest Plan Amendment

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

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

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

Jackson, WY, June 12, 2024 – The Teton County Trash Transfer Station and Recycling Center will be closed to the public on Wednesday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth Freedom Day. Regular hours will resume on Thursday, June 20th. Outdoor recycling bins at the Recycling Center and community recycling...

Juneteenth Freedom Day Closure at the Trash Transfer Station and Recycling Center

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Former teacher Jeffrey Clayton, convicted of lewd behavior with a student at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, walked briskly up to the Duval County Courthouse on Friday carrying a small backpack.

Former Douglas Anderson teacher sentenced to 10 years

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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...

Natalia Macker Announces 2024 Re-election Campaign

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