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Stay safe this Fourth of July
Going into the Fourth of July, first responders are urging members of the public to take their fun seriously. For starters, while revelers may feel tempted to set off fireworks, it’s illegal to do so anywhere in Teton County or on U.S. Forest Service lands. The ban is intended to prevent fires.
Fire danger bumps up to “moderate” for Teton region before July 4
This story is part of our Quick Hits series. This series will bring you breaking news and short updates from throughout the state. Fire danger has been raised to “moderate” for the Teton area. That includes Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest and the National Elk Refuge. The increase is due to warmer and windier conditions, and the fact that grasses, shrubs and trees are drying out. There’s no fire ban in place for the moment.
Governor chooses Weisman as Teton County judge
Gov. Mark Gordon has selected Teton County and Prosecuting Attorney Erin Weisman to be the next Circuit Court judge in Teton County. Current Judge Curt Haws announced in April that he will be retiring. Weisman will fill his position starting Aug. 5.
Teton Pass opens after three-week closure
UPDATE, 12:01 p.m. June 28: According to eyewitnesses, the gate on the west side of Highway 22 just lifted, and the first cars are headed up Teton Pass since the mudslide and subsequent Big Fill Landslide on June 7 and 8. Speeds are reduced to 25 mph near the mudslide.
Teton Pass to Reopen Friday
Wyoming State Highway 22, Teton Pass, is set to reopen this Friday with an interim detour around the Big Fill landslide at milepost 12.8. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) began work on the detour immediately after the collapse on June 8. Crews from Evans Construction and WYDOT personnel have been working tirelessly over the past three weeks to construct a paved, two-lane detour to reconnect the communities in the Teton Valley.
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