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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

Grand Teton National Park vegetation management specialists are moving forward with their efforts to restore native sagebrush habitat. This multi-phase effort aims to replace approximately 4,500 acres of non-native grass fields with native sagebrush, which is crucial for supporting local wildlife such as elk, bison, moose, pronghorn, and sage grouse.

Grand Teton National Park Continues Sagebrush Habitat Restoration

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

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

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

Wyoming State

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

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

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

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

Greenville, SC

On Saturday, a human-wildlife incident occurred at Yellowstone National Park when an 83-year-old woman from Greenville, South Carolina was gored by a bison near the Storm Point Trail at Yellowstone Lake. The encounter highlights the critical importance of following park safety guidelines regarding wildlife. The woman, who was reportedly too...

Elderly Woman Injured by Bison 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

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

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

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

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

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

Georgia State

DeanLand

Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

Morristown Minute

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

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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...

Yellowstone National Park Seeks Public Input on Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention

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