Sublette County’s gas fields continue to be the largest natural gas producers in the state, followed by Sweetwater and Fremont counties.
Applications for the 2023 Wyoming hunting season open through the Game and Fish Department on Jan. 3.
A fatal crash near milepost 95 on US 191 near the Pinedale Airport claimed the life of 67-year-old Wyoming woman Mindy Burns. Two other unnamed individuals were injured in the collision.
“Dan is uniquely qualified and situated to serve as the Circuit Court Judge in the 9th Judicial District,” Gov. Gordon said. “His familiarity with the community and his experience in criminal matters will allow him to quickly come up to judicial speed. He will serve Fremont County well.”
This effort is part of a new statewide Mule Deer Monitoring Program designed to ramp up the Game and Fish Department’s efforts to help Wyoming’s struggling mule deer populations.
To participate, hunters must possess an access permit for the National Elk Refuge in addition to their unfilled 2022 youth elk license. The first 25 National Elk Refuge access permits have already been allocated, but an additional 30 permits can be applied for online this weekend between Friday at 9 a.m. and Sunday at 11:59 p.m. MST. The results of the computerized random drawing for the refuge access permits will be posted on the application website Monday, Nov. 21 at 8 a.m.
In August 2022, staff discovered part of a foot in a shoe floating in the well-known thermal feature and an investigation led by Yellowstone law enforcement officers began. The investigation determined, to the best of our knowledge, that an unwitnessed incident involving one individual happened on the morning of July 31, 2022, at Abyss Pool, and no foul play occurred. Based on a lack of evidence, the circumstances surrounding the death of Ro remain unknown.
As part of the Wyoming Division of State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails “Parks for Patriots” programming, which honors military veterans, day use/entrance fees are waived today, Nov. 11 for military veterans.
“This time of year we get many calls about sickly deer fawns and much of this can be attributed to these deer eating foods that offer little nutritional value and that they have a difficult time digesting. This makes them susceptible to parasites and other diseases,” says Lander wildlife biologist Stan Harter.
The BLM Pinedale Field Office is seeking public comment concerning a proposal submitted by Wyoming Department of Transportation to utilize a parcel of BLM managed lands for temporary worker housing in support of an ongoing highway project in Teton County, Wyoming.
Crews are hoping to conclude work by Nov. 22.
Big Piney Ranger District -Monument Ridge, 120 acres treated -Various other locations, 10 acres treated Pinedale Ranger District -Skyline Wildland Urban Interface, 60 acres treated -Various other locations, 10 acres treated
The need for the program is determined annually and is based on the status of the Jackson Elk Herd, including estimated herd size and composition and the number of elk on supplemental feed on the National Elk Refuge. A total of 475 permits are authorized for the 2022 program.
The grant will help the school district an electric-powered clean school bus that will accelerate the transition to zero emissions vehicles and produce cleaner air in and around area schools and communities.
The park annually closes roads at this time of year to prepare them for the winter season and snowmobile and snowcoach travel, which will begin Dec. 15. The last day for visitors to drive most roads will be Monday, Oct. 31.
Both individuals told the BLM that they intended to melt down the cables to extract copper and lead that would then be sold. Following further investigation, the BLM and North Wind Construction Services determined the pair had previously burned wire on the site and it would require extensive cleanup. Wire burning poses numerous risks related to unlawful hazardous waste disposal on public lands.
Over the misdemeanor case’s three-plus years, different judges and lawyers have weighed in as Rammell argued Wyoming’s brand inspection law was unconstitutional.
“Preparedness is an important aspect in being ready for any disaster,” Director Lynn Budd, Wyoming Office of Homeland Security said. “Helping our schools receive resources to prepare them for an earthquake will benefit those communities and residents, and make our state a little more resilient.”
The pair of startups behind Project Bison plan to begin removing and storing about 12,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually, or roughly 0.3% of what’s released by the average coal-fired power plant, at a not-yet-disclosed Wyoming site by the end of next year.
The Daniels Scholarship Program provides the opportunity for motivated students to attend the college of their choice. The scholarship, based on financial need, provides up to $100,000 to attend any two- or four-year nonprofit, accredited college or university in the United States.