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Wolf News Roundup 2/28/2017 (February 28, 2017)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Fast-track delisting ... FULL STORY
(6 pictures) Finding food (February 28, 2017)
All the tall piles of hard snow are serving as helpful ramps and berms for the wildlife to be able to reach more tender tidbits of the local landscaping for food. This young moose was spotted munching on shrubbery near the Sundance Motel on Monday afternoon (F ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 28, 2017 (February 28, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Tuesday, February 28, 9:30AM report: Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Lower Surveyor, outer perimeter of Upper Surveyor, Tree Loop, Moose Ridge and Old Road Trail all groomed this morning. Couple of inches of new snow since last grooming. -14F in no ... FULL STORY
Weather update, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 (February 28, 2017)
Weather update, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, 7:55AM: Temperature -18F in Pinedale as of the time of this report. Supposed to warm up to about 21F later in the day. Chance of snow and breezy today and tomorrow. Partly sunny Thursday and Friday. Lots of black ice war ... FULL STORY
Applications for Rec Board grants accepted until March 8, 2017 (February 27, 2017)
Hearings on March 7 and March 8
The Sublette County Recreation Board will hear BUDGET REQUESTS for the fiscal year 2017-18 in Pinedale and Marbleton. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Improvements made to Wyoming license plates (February 27, 2017)
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
Wyoming residents renewing their registration this year will get new plates with their tags, bearing improvements to ensure vehicles are not misidentified outside of Wyoming. ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Town of Pinedale update – Avoid frozen water pipes (February 27, 2017)
by Town of Pinedale
Hi, this is Bob Jones with the Town of Pinedale. I’d like to take a minute to remind you about a few things that may be unique to cold weather operations in Pinedale. ... FULL STORY
Living With Diabetes free classes (February 27, 2017)
Want to learn how to control your diabetes, stay healthy and enjoy a full life with your loved ones? Come attend a free, peer-led educational program being offered in March and April. The course is called Diabetes Empowerment Educational Program (DEEP) and wi ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) White Pine Snow and Grooming Update – Monday, Feb. 27, 2017 (February 27, 2017)
by White Pine Resort
Snow in last 24 hours: 2" ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 27, 2017 (February 27, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Monday, February 27, 9:10AM report: CCC Ponds done, going to Golf Course now. 1" new snow. Will wait to groom up above – supposed to snow today. 14F degrees. ... FULL STORY
Death Notice - Bonnie (Weber) Remington (February 27, 2017)
Bonnie (Weber) Remington, age 64, died February 17, 2017 of cancer at Spokane, Washington. An obituary will follow and a Celebration of Life will be held in Big Piney later this summer. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) A lot of snow on the range (February 26, 2017)
by Pinedale Online!
It has been about a week or so since the last big snowstorm went through and the snow is beginning to settle a bit. You just never know what might be hidden underneath when the snow piles melt off. ... FULL STORY
Weather update, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 (February 26, 2017)
Weather update, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, 8:05AM: ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) White Pine Snow and Grooming Update – Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 (February 26, 2017)
by White Pine Resort
Snow in last 24 hours: 0" ... FULL STORY
Montana Senate wants to tell Wyoming to stop feeding elk (February 26, 2017)
Local News 8 posted a story saying the Montana Senate has voted to tell Wyoming and federal wildlife officials to stop feeding elk outside of Yellowstone National Park due to concerns of possible disease transmission spreading into their state. Click on this l ... FULL STORY
Enterprise extends agreement with Ultra Petroleum for Pinedale Field (February 26, 2017)
Secures 20 year supply of natural gas for Sublette County processing facility
by Enterprise Products Partners L.P.
PRESS RELEASE ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – Feb 25, 2017 (February 25, 2017)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
2-25-2017 ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) WHP implements 'Slick Top' patrol cars to increase highway safety (February 25, 2017)
by Wyoming Highway Patrol
The Wyoming Highway Patrol has implemented a new pilot program utilizing "slick top" patrol cars in hopes of increasing highway safety across Wyoming. The five new vehicles will be patrolling Wyoming with one of the cars headed to each of the five WHP district ... FULL STORY
Tax law changed regarding Obamacare mandate (February 25, 2017)
Tax filers can skip disclosing whether they have obtained health insurance or not
In early February, the IRS quietly made a change in their rules saying they will no longer systematically reject income tax returns that fail to disclose whether the tax filers have obtained health insurance or not. The move was made by the IRS in response to ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 25, 2017 (February 25, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Saturday, February 25, 10:15AM report: All trails above groomed this morning. Cold early -19F in Lower Surveyor Park, but 10F above now at the Nordic Equipment Building, so warming up. About 3" of fresh snow from yesterday. Road is plowed. Sunny right now, sho ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) White Pine Snow and Grooming Update - Feb. 25, 2017 (February 25, 2017)
by White Pine Resort
Snow in last 24 hours: 0" ... FULL STORY
Jury finds Haskell guilty on four charges (February 25, 2017)
After a four day trial in Pinedale, a jury returned guilty verdicts on four charges, three felony and one misdemeanor against former Sublette County Sheriff Stephen Haskell. A fifth charge had been dismissed earlier. A sentencing date will be set at a later co ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) BLM Pinedale holds open houses for the Boulder Travel Management Plan (February 24, 2017)
30-day public scoping begins March 1, 2017 and ends April 1, 2017.
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management Pinedale Field Office will host two open houses for the public to participate in the public scoping process for the Boulder Travel Management Plan (TMP). The plan intends to designate travel routes for BLM-managed lands southeast ... FULL STORY
Barrasso and Heller praise extension of comment period for EPA’s Proposed Mining Rule (February 24, 2017)
by Senator Barrasso media release
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today (Friday, Feb. 24, 2017), U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), and Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV) praised the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to extend the ... FULL STORY
March 1 deadline for Wyoming brand renewals (February 24, 2017)
Wyoming Livestock Brands due for renewal in 2017 are now expired as of December 31, 2016. However, a grace period has been granted until midnight March 1, 2017 to renew brands. Brand renewals must be postmarked by midnight March 1, 2017 in order to avoid a lat ... FULL STORY
Drone use over National Elk Refuge results in fine (February 24, 2017)
by National Elk Refuge – U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Federal Wildlife Officer issued a ticket earlier this week for illegal use of an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), or drone, on the National Elk Refuge. The Washington, D.C. resident was cited and fined for disturbance of wildlif ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – Feb 22 & 23 (February 24, 2017)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
2/23/2017 ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 24, 2017 (February 24, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Friday, February 24, 11:15AM report: Golf Course groomed, up at the CCC Ponds now. 6" of new snow at the CCC Ponds, expect soft conditions today. Road to lower boat dock not plowed, pretty messy. Snowing hard this morning, will groom up above tomorrow. ... FULL STORY
Wolf News Roundup 2/22/2017 (February 22, 2017)
by Cat Urbigkit
Depredation in Nepal ... FULL STORY
(68 pictures) Pinedale Winter Carnival 2017 (February 22, 2017)
by Terry Allen
A snow sculpture contest in American Legion Park started off this year’s Pinedale Winter Carnival. Jaycie gave up her journalism gig and Emily gave up her fire biz and they designed a snow monster who ate baby snow monsters and almost ate Emily. Brigitt made a ... FULL STORY
Death Notice: Daphne Platts (February 22, 2017)
Daphne Kay Davis Platts, 76, of Pinedale, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, February 14, 2017, at the Sublette Center in Pinedale. A memorial service will be held in the summer. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 22, 2017 (February 22, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Wednesday, February 22, 9:05AM report: All trails above groomed except Flatline and Heart Attack. Couple inches new snow. 17F degrees and calm at the Nordic Equipment building. Some sunshine, but looks like more storm coming, might go south, blue sky to the no ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 21, 2017 (February 21, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Tuesday, February 21, 9:30AM report: Warm, 40F degrees. 4" of heavy wet new snow. Starting to groom right now. Will get Kelly Park at least and try to do Kelly-Tie-In, Half Moon Tie-In and Old Road Trail. Nice right now, not breezy snowy or raining, flat light ... FULL STORY
Regional News (February 21, 2017)
UW to Serve as Repository for Ancient Mammal Fossils Found in Natural Trap Cave University of Wyoming, Feb. 20, 2017 ... FULL STORY
Weather update, Monday, Feb. 20 (February 20, 2017)
Weather update, Monday, Feb. 20, 9:20PM: ... FULL STORY
2nd Annual Sportsman’s Expo in Rock Springs May 11-14 (February 20, 2017)
Businesses and organizations that are involved in sports activities are invited to promote their businesses at the 2nd annual Sportsman’s Expo which will be held May 11-14th in Rock Springs at the Sweetwater Events Complex. There will be vendors highlighting ... FULL STORY
Be cautious handling baby poultry (February 20, 2017)
by Wyoming Department of Health
Soft and cute doesn’t always mean safe from health risks when it comes to baby poultry, according to a Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) representative. ... FULL STORY
Scam Alert - Publisher’s Clearing House / Lottery / Advance Fee Scam (February 20, 2017)
by Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office
ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING On Friday, Feb. 17, the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert concerning the reappearance in Sweetwater County of the "Publisher’s Clearing House / Lottery Scam / Advanced Fee Scam." ... FULL STORY
Pancake Supper Feb. 28 (February 20, 2017)
Everyone is invited to the St. Andrew’s in the Pines Episcopal Church Annual Pancake Supper on Tuesday, February 28th at the Church. All you can eat pancakes, eggs, sausage served for a free-will donation from 5:00 - 6:45 pm. St. Andrew's in the Pines Episcop ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 20, 2017 (February 20, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Monday, February 20, Presidents Day holiday, 8:30AM report: All trails above groomed. There’s an inch or two of wind-blown snow and snowing, heavily at times. 18F degrees at the Nordic Equipment Building at 8:30AM. Road not plowed so far, some spots of frozen ... FULL STORY
(7 pictures) Line of deer (February 19, 2017)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
It's just a whole lot easier for wildlife to walk down the middle of the road than struggle through the deep snow right now. This long line of deer was seen parading down Paradise Road south of Boulder on Saturday afternoon (Feb. 18, 2017). The herd finally fo ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 17, 2017 (February 17, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Friday, February 17, 10:10AM report: Old Road Trail, Lower Surveyor, outer perimeter of Upper Surveyor groomed this morning. Rest of the trails should be decent. Dusting of snow. Should be pretty fun skiing today. Senior games going on. Classic ski races on Tr ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – Feb. 16, 2017 (February 16, 2017)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from Cheyenne on Thursday, February 16.Today, the Speaker of the House welcomed ten former Speakers, who visited the House and shared important moments in their careers. All the Speakers stated tha ... FULL STORY
(5 pictures) Patrol provides life-saving service with ‘blood runs’ (February 16, 2017)
by Wyoming Highway Patrol
Snow blows across the roadway, creating areas of ice even where the sun shines. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Town of Pinedale update – Town budget and the CAH (February 16, 2017)
Public meeting Feb. 27th
by Town of Pinedale
As most of you know there has been a great deal of discussion about the future of health care in Sublette County. It appears a final decision from the County Commissioners regarding the Critical Access Hospital may be coming relatively soon. Part of the equati ... FULL STORY
Cache Creek Road temporarily closed due to conditions (February 16, 2017)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
JACKSON, WYOMING, FEBRUARY 16, 2017 – The Cache Creek road on the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Jackson Ranger District, is temporarily closed to vehicle traffic from the edge of town to the trailhead. People are still welcome to recreate in the drainage but ... FULL STORY
Archaeology talk in Pinedale Feb. 21 (February 16, 2017)
‘Protohistoric Archaeology on the Mesa’ talk by Wade Haakenson
by WAS
The Upper Green River Basin Chapter of the Wyoming Archaeology Society (WAS) will be having a meeting on Tuesday, February 21st, at 6:30 pm at the Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale. There will be a short business meeting followed by a presentation by arc ... FULL STORY
Share the Love Food Drive during February in Sublette County (February 16, 2017)
Helping those in need in the community
Sublette County 4-H Clubs from across the county are putting out boxes to help collect items for local food banks during February. Each year, the 4-H program junior leaders work to collect items to assist local food banks in meeting the demands of people in ne ... FULL STORY
U.S. Senate pages wanted for summer 2017 (February 16, 2017)
Deadline to apply is March 1, 2017
by U.S. Senator Mike Enzi
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyoming, is encouraging Wyoming high school students to apply to be a Senate page for the summer sessions in Washington, D.C. ... FULL STORY
Yellowstone recruiting for 2017 Youth Conservation Corps program (February 16, 2017)
Work-based park education program for youth ages 15-18, deadline to apply is March 1, 2017
by National Park Service
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WYOMING - How would you like to help Yellowstone while you work, learn, play, and serve in the world’s first national park? Yellowstone National Park is currently recruiting for the 2017 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program, a residentia ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – February 15, 2017 (February 16, 2017)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from Cheyenne on Wednesday, February 15. Today in Committee of the Whole, we debated Senate Files, including a bill that funds water project planning, of which one is the New Fork Lake Dam expansion ... FULL STORY
Skier fatality in Couloir on South Teton (February 16, 2017)
by Grand Teton National Park
MOOSE, WYOMING - Park rangers recovered the body of a backcountry ski mountaineer at the bottom of a couloir on the south aspect of the South Teton Wednesday, February 15, at approximately 6 p.m. The skier is identified as John "Jack" Fields Jr., age 26, a cu ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – Feb. 14, 2017 (February 15, 2017)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from Cheyenne on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Today in Committee of the Whole we heard Senate Files, including bills that would: ... FULL STORY
Travel alert – Travel delay on US 191 north of Pinedale due to crash (February 15, 2017)
Travel alert, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 8:30AM: Crash clean up continues on US 191 southbound between Pinedale and Bondurant at milepost 133.8. Travel lane closed. Be prepared to stop, expect delays. Click here for a video of the scene posted on Dave Bell’s Facebook ... FULL STORY
Winter Carnival Registration is OPEN! (February 14, 2017)
February 17 – 20, 2017
by Main Street Pinedale
Main Street Pinedale is pleased to announce registration is open for the Pinedale Winter Carnival! ... FULL STORY
Scam Alert - Swindlers are calling, claiming to be with Sweetwater County government (February 15, 2017)
by Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office
ROCK SPRINGS, WYO. - February 14, 2017 A telephone scam that was in circulation in Sweetwater County several years ago has now resurfaced, though with a new twist. ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Cowboy Basketball: UW vs CSU (February 15, 2017)
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 7:00PM: UW vs CSU. ... FULL STORY
Request for Bids – Limited Janitorial Services in the Pinedale Library Addition (February 15, 2017)
by Sublette County Library
PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of the Sublette County Library System will be accepting bids for limited janitorial services in the addition of the Pinedale Library. The work will be limited to ensuring the Lovatt Room, foyer, hallway and bathrooms are cleaned after ... FULL STORY
Ozone Action Day Issued for Wednesday, February 15, 2017 (February 15, 2017)
by Wyoming DEQ
The Air Quality Division (AQD) of Wyoming’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is designating Wednesday, February 15, 2017, as an Ozone Action Day for the Upper Green River Basin Ozone Nonattainment Area. ... FULL STORY
2017 Pathway Fence Project Request for Bid (February 15, 2017)
by Town of Pinedale
The Town of Pinedale, Sublette County, Wyoming is seeking bids to construct a fence near the Pinedale Elementary School. The 2017 Pathway Fence Project Request for Bid package may be obtained at the Town Hall or by email. For questions call 307-367-4136 or em ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Commissioners agenda – Feb. 16, 2017 (February 15, 2017)
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Happy Valentine’s Day! (February 14, 2017)
Fred Pflughoft caught this bull moose (left) kissing a cow moose (right) on the cheek on Tuesday (Valentine's Day). "He must have been feeling amorous today knowing it was Valentine's Day." Click on this link to see more of Fred’s scenic photos of the area: Fr ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 14, 2017 (February 14, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Tuesday, February 14, 9:50AM report: Old Road Trail, Lower Surveyor, Powerline, Tree Loop, outer perimeter of Upper Surveyor, Kelly Tie-In in Kelly Park, Half Moon Tie-In all freshly groomed this morning. Old Road Trail will be the firmest as it was the first ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Beautiful February weekend (February 14, 2017)
Photos by Dave Bell
Local photographer Dave Bell took advantage of the sunny weather to get out and about a bit. Click on this link to see his latest photo gallery: Weekend of February 11-12, 2017 Album ... FULL STORY
Regional News (February 14, 2017)
Jackson Hole Cutter Races canceled, fundraiser planned Jackson Hole News & Guide, jhnewsandguide.com, Feb. 14, 2017 ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 (February 14, 2017)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from Cheyenne on Monday, February 13. Today in Committee of the Whole we heard Senate Files, including a bill that funds expenses of the Legislature, a bill that allows municipal and county snow pl ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Valentine’s Day (February 13, 2017)
Feb. 14th
by Pinedale Online!
Local service providers for last minute Valentine’s Day shopping in Pinedale: ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Bison on roads in Park, motorists warned to be alert and slow down (February 13, 2017)
by National Park Service – Grand Teton National Park
MOOSE, WYOMING - Due to snow accumulations and above normal winter conditions, bison within Grand Teton National Park are moving to find food and recently have been using U.S. Highway 89 as their travel pathway. Grand Teton National Park Superintendent David ... FULL STORY
Ozone Action Day Issued for Tuesday, February 14, 2017 (February 13, 2017)
by Wyoming DEQ
The Air Quality Division (AQD) of Wyoming’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is designating Tuesday, February 14, 2017, as an Ozone Action Day for the Upper Green River Basin Ozone Nonattainment Area. ... FULL STORY
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to reopen Feb. 13 (February 13, 2017)
Power restored, lifts running
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) will reopen today (Monday, February 13, 2017) after being shut down for a week when powerful winds from a winter storm knocked out power to Teton Village in Jackson Hole on Tuesday, Feb. 7th. Winds topping 75mph and heavy s ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – Feb. 11, 2017 (February 12, 2017)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from Cheyenne on Saturday, February 11. On Friday, we started Third Reading of the budget bill − 50 amendments to the budget were numbered for presentation. We made it through only about half ... FULL STORY
Ozone Action Day issued for Monday, February 13, 2017 (February 12, 2017)
by Wyoming DEQ
The Air Quality Division (AQD) of Wyoming’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is designating Monday, February 13, 2017, as an Ozone Action Day for the Upper Green River Basin Ozone Nonattainment Area. ... FULL STORY
(5 pictures) Just a reminder . . . (February 12, 2017)
by Pinedale Online!
This is just a reminder of what things will look like in a few months after winter loses its grip on the mountains of western Wyoming. Should be a spectacular wildflower year. Here are pictures we’ve pulled from the archives from Dave Bell’s end of July 2010 ... FULL STORY
White Pine Snow and Grooming Update - Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 (February 12, 2017)
by White Pine Resort
Snow in last 24 hours: 0" ... FULL STORY
Regional News (February 12, 2017)
Snow slide closes Snow King ski area in Jackson ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Upper Green River Basin ahead on snowpack (February 11, 2017)
Mountain snowpack across Wyoming is 115-125% of median. In January, Wyoming precipitation was 170-180% of average. Above normal snowmelt streamflow volumes are expected across most major basins in Wyoming once things begin to melt, which usually begins about ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale High School performs 'Bye, Bye Birdie' March 24 & 25 (February 11, 2017)
Pinedale High School will present the musical "Bye, Bye Birdie" on Friday and Saturday, March 24 & 25th at 7:00PM in the Pinedale Auditorium. Tickets are $5/seat. Tickets can be purchased at the high school front office, NAPA, Office Outlet in Pinedale, or fro ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) 2017 Diaper Drive (February 11, 2017)
The Pinedale Community Food Basket and Family Tree are hosting a Diaper Drive through February 28th. The diapers are provided to families in need with young children. Sizes needed are 4, 5 & 6. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) WYDOT reopens Teton Pass early; all roads into Jackson now open (February 11, 2017)
by WYDOT
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) reopened Teton Pass Saturday, making all roads into the Jackson area open to traffic. ... FULL STORY
(8 pictures) Teton Pass opening delayed, Hoback Canyon reopens (February 11, 2017)
by WYDOT
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) has pushed back the opening of Teton Pass to at least Sunday, Feb. 12. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 11, 2017 (February 11, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Saturday, February 11, 9:50AM report: CCC trails, Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Lower Surveyor, Powerline, outer perimeter of Upper Surveyor, Tree Loop, Moose Ridge and Old Road Trail all groomed this morning. Heavy dusting of fresh snow last nig ... FULL STORY
Volunteers wanted to help start a Bridger Wilderness Stewardship Group (February 11, 2017)
by Janet Caille, National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance
You can help take care of our great Bridger Wilderness! A group is getting started to support the Forest Service and our Pinedale community. Groups all over the country help protect our wild areas, and no one can do that better than volunteers who know and a ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) White Pine Snow and Grooming Update - Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 (February 11, 2017)
by White Pine Resort
Snow in last 24 hours: 3" ... FULL STORY
Spring classes at the PAC (February 11, 2017)
The Pinedale Aquatic Center offers fun classes and activities all year long. Here are spring highlights. For more information call 307-367-2832 or go online to www.pinedaleaquatic.com. ... FULL STORY
WYDOT works to keep Snake River and Hoback canyons open (February 10, 2017)
by WYDOT
The Wyoming Department of Transportation reopened the Snake River Canyon on Friday, Feb. 10, and continues work on reopening the Hoback Canyon. ... FULL STORY
State of Emergency declared for Teton Village area (February 10, 2017)
Community dealing with aftermath of severe winter storm
The Teton County Commissioners declared a State of Emergency for Teton Village area of Jackson Hole and residents served by Lower Valley Energy impacted by the power outage from Tuesday night’s severe winter storm that brought high winds to western Wyoming. Th ... FULL STORY
Lower Valley works to restore power (February 10, 2017)
Slow work to replace 17 downed power poles in Jackson Hole from winter storm
A powerful winter storm with strong winds caused 17 power poles to be blown down in Jackson Hole earlier in the week taking down power to customers in Jackson, Teton Village, and the Kendall Valley area of the Upper Green. Workers are battling deep snow, winte ... FULL STORY
Another avalanche closes Hoback Canyon (February 10, 2017)
US 189/191 through Hoback Canyon between Bondurant and Hoback Junction was closed on Thursday, February 9th due an avalanche snow slide that crossed the roadway. Road crews are working to clear the road. Crews are a bit shorthanded due to other avalanches that ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) White Pine Snow and Grooming Update – Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 (February 10, 2017)
by White Pine Resort
Snow since Monday: 18" ... FULL STORY
Weather update, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, 7:30AM (February 10, 2017)
by Pinedale Online!
US 191 CLOSED north of Daniel Junction through to Bondurant and north due to winter conditions. Hoback Canyon/US 191 CLOSED due to avalanche concerns. Teton Pass and Snake River Canyon remain CLOSED as crews work to clear debris from avalanches that crossed th ... FULL STORY
Wolf News Roundup 2/8/2017 (February 9, 2017)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Death threats and public info ... FULL STORY
Grizzly/wolf food competition examined (February 9, 2017)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Grizzly bear presence reduces wolf kill rates, according to a new research paper, "Competition between apex predators? Brown bears decrease wolf kill rate on two continents." ... FULL STORY
Underreporting Wolf Poaching (February 9, 2017)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
A Wisconsin researcher and his colleagues have released a new paper alleging that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has vastly underestimated the number of wolves that die from illegal poaching. The paper, Gray Wolf Mortality Patterns in Wisconsin ... FULL STORY
BLM postpones enactment of Permit Processing Rule (February 9, 2017)
Requirement for online filing of oil and gas permits will be delayed for additional review
by Bureau of Land Management
WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is delaying for 60 days the effective date of a rule that will require online filing of permits for oil and gas drilling. The delay responds to a White House memorandum issued on January 20, 2017, instructing F ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Wyoming water supply outlook (February 9, 2017)
by Jim Fahey, Wyoming NOAA hydrologist
HIGHLIGHTS: ... FULL STORY
Sublette BOCES offers classes in March (February 9, 2017)
BOCES will be offering free babysitting for Thursday evening classes in the month of March. ... FULL STORY
TTSAR thanks supporters (February 9, 2017)
by Tip Top Search and Rescue
Tip Top Search and Rescue would like to THANK not only the Sublette County Commissioners and Sheriff Lehr for supporting our organization, but also all of the wonderful community members who support our volunteer members. Our success is directly related to the ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Look to White Pine Resort to ski this week (February 9, 2017)
by White Pine Resort
Skiers disappointed with the closing of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort at Teton Village can turn to White Pine Ski Resort, Pinedale just 80 miles south of Jackson. White Pine has experienced no power outages this week. Heavy snowfall during the 2016/17 winter s ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature updates – February 7 & 8, 2017 (February 9, 2017)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Wednesday, February 8, 2017: ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) February winter wind storm (February 9, 2017)
by Pinedale Online!
A winter storm on the night of Tuesday, February 7th brought very strong wind and blowing snow to western Wyoming. The wind caused multiple power poles to actually snap in the Upper Green River Valley and in Jackson Hole, causing many residents to lose power f ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 9, 2017 (February 9, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Thursday, February 9, 9:20AM report: Got a trail cut over the top of the drifts at the CCC Ponds. This will probably be the best skiing today. Most trails at Kelly Park are done and Old Road Trail is done. Still trying to find the other trails and cut out tre ... FULL STORY
Livestock assistance funding available (February 8, 2017)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The USDA Farm Service Agency has several programs available to assist livestock producers impacted by adverse winter conditions. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Teton Village and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort impacted by downed power poles from wind storm (February 8, 2017)
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort temporarily closed and events this week cancelled
by Wyoming Tourism
Due to a massive wind storm last night (Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2017), a significant number of power poles along Highway 390 were blown down, causing Teton Village to lose power. This power outage is being addressed by Lower Valley Energy, but the significance of th ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 8, 2017 (February 8, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Wednesday, February 8, 10:30AM report: ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Weather update, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 4:30AM (February 8, 2017)
by Pinedale Online!
NO SCHOOL today for Pinedale students (SCSD#1) due to bad roads and winter conditions. US 191 CLOSED at Daniel Jct north to Bondurant to Jackson, Moose to Moran Jct, due to winter conditions. Hoback Canyon CLOSED due to an avalanche slide. South Pass CLOSED. T ... FULL STORY
(6 pictures) Keeping Tradition Alive (February 7, 2017)
by Terry Allen
I ran into Dexter Smith the other day and he invited me up to the Pole Creek Ranch Bed and Breakfast he and his wife Carol run. He thought I might like to take a few pictures of him and Corey Caswell hitching Emi's draft horse Tony up to a Stone Bolt for a lit ... FULL STORY
Heavy snow causes partial collapse of roofs on buildings in Jackson (February 7, 2017)
Heavy snow loads caused a roof to collapse in Jackson on Monday night (Feb. 6) forcing evacuations of Sears, Hole Bowl, and Axis Gymnastics and Sports Academy. About fifty people were inside the bowling alley when the roof collapsed a little after 6PM. Everyon ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Lina Streeper winner of the 2017 Pedigree® Stage Stop Race (February 7, 2017)
by Pedigree Stage Stop Race
EVANSTON, WYOMING - Pedigree® Stage Stop Race Director, Dan Carter, today (Feb. 3, 2017) announced the winner of the final Uinta County Stage and the overall winner of the 2017 PEDIGREE® STAGE STOP RACE. ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – February 6, 2017 (February 7, 2017)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from Cheyenne on Monday, February 6. Today in Second Reading we heard a great debate on HB236, the omnibus education funding bill. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 7, 2017 (February 7, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Tuesday, February 7, 9:25AM report Trails groomed this morning: Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Powerline, Upper & Lower Surveyor. 4-6 inches new snow and snowing. 20F degrees at the Nordic Equipment Building. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Town of Pinedale update (February 7, 2017)
Snow piles, water bleeding, lead testing
by Town of Pinedale
As you may have noticed, the Town has been removing snow from commercial parking areas, along Pine Street and some intersections north and south of Pine. If you have children that enjoy playing in or on the piled snow, we ask that you ensure they are not tunn ... FULL STORY
Weather update - Feb. 7, 2017 (February 7, 2017)
Weather update, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 7:30AM: Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Upper Green River Basin until 5PM today. 5-10 inches snowfall expected for Pinedale to Bondurant. Mountains of western Wyoming could pick up 10-18 inches. South Pass still cl ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Great Grey Owl (February 6, 2017)
Fred Pflughoft sent in another great photo of a Great Grey Owl. There are several of them in the Pinedale area this winter. Click on this link to see more of Fred’s photos: Fred Pflughoft Photo Gallery ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) First week of February (February 6, 2017)
Dave Bell posted a new photo gallery of pictures from the first week of February. Click on this link to see the latest pictures: First week of February ... FULL STORY
(38 pictures) One Lunger Vintage Snow Machine Race 2017 (February 6, 2017)
by Terry Allen
Kali practiced loops in the field by her house in Daniel in preparation for the 17th running of the One Lunger 100 Vintage snow machine race held this past Saturday, February 4th, at Cora Downs. "I’ve been riding my Arctic Cat for two years," she said. "My rac ... FULL STORY
(15 pictures) 2017 Pedigree Stage Stop Race – Big Piney/Marbleton Stage (February 5, 2017)
The Big Piney/Marbleton Stage of the 2017 Pedigree Stage Stop Race was held on Thursday, February 2nd. The Start/Finish line was at the Middle Piney parking area that leads into the Wyoming Range. This leg was a 43-mile loop course that goes into the scenic Wy ... FULL STORY
White Pine Snow and Grooming Update – Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 (February 6, 2017)
by White Pine Resort
Snow last 24 hours: 1" ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 6, 2017 (February 6, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Monday, February 6, 9:30AM report All trails above groomed this morning except Flatline and Heart Attack. Spitting snow and a little blustery this morning when I left. 26F degrees at the Nordic Equipment Building. Haven’t seen any moose tracks up above for a c ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – February 3, 2017 (February 5, 2017)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from Cheyenne on Friday, Feb. 3. Wow, what a week, and what a day. ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Commissioners agenda – Feb. 7, 2017 (February 5, 2017)
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) White Pine Snow and Grooming Update – Sunday, Feb, 5, 2017 (February 5, 2017)
by White Pine Resort
Snow last 24 hours: 2" ... FULL STORY
(21 pictures) 2017 Pedigree Stage Stop Race - Pinedale Stage (February 4, 2017)
The Pinedale Stage of the 2017 Pedigree Stage Stop Race was held on Wednesday, February 1st. The Start/Finish line was at the end of Wyo 352 north of Cora at the boundary with the Bridger-Teton National Forest. This leg was a 43-mile loop course that followed ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Give wildlife room (February 4, 2017)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
PINEDALE – Wyoming Game and Fish officials are asking residents in the Jackson, Wilson and Pinedale areas to be aware and show patience with moose and other wildlife that often show up in residential areas during the winter months. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 4, 2017 (February 4, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Saturday, February 4, 9:30AM report All trails above groomed this morning. 2-4" of new snow since last grooming, snowing now. 22F degrees at the Nordic Equipment Building. Thanks for picking your dog poo off the trail, it really helps. Plan on grooming the CCC ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) White Pine Snow and Grooming Update – Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 (February 4, 2017)
by White Pine Resort
Snow last 24 hours: 2" ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Dave’s light pillars photo highlighted on CBSnews.com (February 3, 2017)
On January 23rd weather conditions were just right to create "light pillars" in the night sky over Pinedale. Dave Bell grabbed his camera and tripod and got some stunning photos. Since then, the photos have gone viral on Facebook and one of them has received o ... FULL STORY
Invitation to Bob Dew’s 85th birthday celebration Feb. 18th (February 3, 2017)
Friends are invited to an Open House at Rendezvous Point for Bob Dew’s 85th birthday celebration on Saturday, February 18th from 1-5PM. Fondly known as "the Grouch," Bob Dew is celebrating his 85th birthday and we would love to have you join us! Bob was born i ... FULL STORY
White Pine Snow and Grooming Update – February 3, 2017 (February 3, 2017)
by White Pine Resort
Snow last 24 hours: 8" ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – February 2, 2017 (February 2, 2017)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from Cheyenne on Thursday the 2nd. ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – February 1, 2017 (February 2, 2017)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from Cheyenne on Wednesday, Feb. 1. ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Aquatic Center news (February 2, 2017)
Feb. 8: PAC 9th Birthday Party ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Rural Health Care Board Special Meeting Feb. 9th (February 2, 2017)
The Sublette County Rural Health Care District Board will hold a Special Board Meeting on Thursday, February 9th at 6PM at the Marbleton Town Hall. ... FULL STORY
Combined Pinedale Anticline Annual Planning Meetings Feb. 16 (February 2, 2017)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management will hold combined Pinedale Anticline Project Area wildlife, air, water and operator planning meetings on Thursday, February 16, at the BLM Pinedale Field Office, 1625 W. Pine St., Pinedale, Wyoming from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. There ... FULL STORY
(15 pictures) Meet the Musher Dinner - Big Piney/Marbleton Stage Stop (February 2, 2017)
by Terry Allen
We got a little lesson last night in how you get into the Musher business. You start at the bottom, as a handler. But being a dog handler has its hierarchy, too. The very first qualifier for life as a Musher is to pass the test as a Pooper Scooper. ... FULL STORY
HB218 will raise cost of vehicle registration (February 2, 2017)
by Sublette County Treasurers Office media release
Sublette County Treasurer, Roxanna Jensen, would like to make the public aware of House Bill 218 currently in the Senate. The bill, sponsored by the Joint Appropriations Committee, will raise the cost of the state fees for motor vehicle registration. If passe ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 2, 2017 (February 2, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Thursday, February 2, 10:50AM report All trails above groomed this morning except for Flatline and Heart Attack. 4-7" of new snow since last grooming. 10F degrees at the Nordic Equipment Building at 9:30AM and lightly snowing. CCC trails and Golf Course should ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Meet the Musher Dinner - Pinedale Stage Stop (February 1, 2017)
Pedigree Stage Stop Race
by Terry Allen
Dan Carter the Pedigree Stage Stop director spoke to a full house at Pinedale Libraries Lovatt Room Tuesday night while a highlight reel of last years races played on a screen in the background. ... FULL STORY
Gardening Workshop – 'The Secrets of Soil' Feb. 6 (February 1, 2017)
The Sage and Snow Garden Club and Sublette County Library are presenting a gardening workshop, "The Secrets of Soil," on Monday, February 6, at 6:30 p.m., in the Pinedale Library’s Lovatt Room. Arlinda McLaughlin, Sublette County Master Gardener, will share in ... FULL STORY
California wolf legal challenge (February 1, 2017)
by Pacific Legal Foundation
The California Fish and Game Commission has neglected sound scientific analysis, undermined sensible wildlife protections — and violated state law — by unjustifiably adding the gray wolf to the state’s list of "endangered" species.So argues a lawsuit filed by ... FULL STORY
Great Lakes wolf delisting (February 1, 2017)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Minnesota Public Radio reporter Dan Kraker takes a look at the possibility that wolves in the Great Lakes states and Wyoming will be removed from federal protection due to an act of Congress. Krager reviews the history of wolf recovery in the Great Lakes regio ... FULL STORY

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