Safety
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Removal and replacement of the existing lighting system inside the big tunnel west of Cody on US14/16/20 is scheduled to begin Monday, May 1. Casper Electric is the prime contractor on the $5.184 million lighting replacement project inside the big tunnel west of Cody. Casper Electric’s work includes the removal and replacement of the existing…
Certain roads and road segments in Yellowstone National Park will be accessible for eager cyclists – but hungry, stressed animals using the same roads have the right-of-way. Beginning Friday, April 7, bicyclists willing to brave the unpredictable weather of spring in Yellowstone National Park can ride 49 miles between the West Entrance in West Yellowstone, Montana,…
As the winter’s snow begins to melt, there’s an increased risk of rock falls throughout northwest Wyoming, and one notorious spot in the Wind River Canyon is already causing problems. There’s always a risk of falling rocks in the Wind River Canyon. However, the transition from the cold of winter to summer heat tends to…
Clearing U.S. Highway 14/16/20 between Cody and Greybull will take more time and effort as W.Y.D.O.T. repairs essential equipment, which means drivers must be even more cautious if they take the trip. W.Y.D.O.T. Public Relations Specialist Cody Beers says two feet of snow fell on sections of the highway during the weekend’s winter storm. Sections…
The first grizzly spotted in Grand Teton National reminds the Jackson Hole community to be safe and proactive as they continue to share their backyards with the local wildlife. Early in the evening on March 22, the first grizzly bear of 2023 was observed in Grand Teton National Park. As bears become active this spring,…
The Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents living in Manderson, Greybull, and Lovell to be wary of a week of potential flooding along the Big Horn River. The Big Horn River is experiencing ice jams, which has led to low-level flooding in areas throughout the river path. Therefore, the Big Horn County Sheriff’s…
Harvesting hay from Wyoming’s highways doesn’t just mean free forage for farmers but more safety for drivers and wildlife. The Wyoming Department of Transportation reminds citizens that they are free to harvest hay from the state rights-of-way. But to do so, they must first obtain a forage permit from W.Y.D.O.T. Allowing hay harvesting creates beneficial…
The American Red Cross doesn’t want anyone to miss a beat this Sunday – but they should also take some time to check their smoke alarms while changing their clocks. Daylight saving time begins this Sunday, March 12, and the American Red Cross of Wyoming reminds everyone to turn their clocks forward one hour and…
Wyoming’s “Groundhog Day” is the first grizzly of spring, which has emerged from its hibernation in Yellowstone National Park one year to the day since the first bear of 2022 was spotted. On Tuesday, March 7, a Yellowstone National Park wildlife biologist on a radio telemetry flight observed the first grizzly bear of 2023 to…
Data collected from mule deer herds across Wyoming tell a tragic story – young animals dying and adults struggling to forage through deep, hard snowdrifts as a harsh winter continues. Much of Wyoming is experiencing an increase in snowfall and frigid temperatures this winter. As a result, wildlife managers across the state are actively monitoring…