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Fatal Crash Near Baggs
WHP 6-19-17 On June 16th, 2017 a fatal crash occurred at milepost 28.5 on WY 789 near Baggs, Wyoming. At 2:50 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol Troopers were dispatched to the area for a two vehicle […]
Year: 2017
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WYDOT closes WYO 132 and US 26 near Riverton because of flooding; detour in place
WYDOT 6-19-17 The Wyoming Department of Transportation closed another road near Riverton Monday because of flooding, but a detour through Lander on US 287 is keeping traffic moving through the area. WYDOT officials closed WYO […]
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I got sidetracked on my burrowing owl quest
I tend to get a little obsessed when I decide to try to get photos of a certain type of animal. Sometimes it pays off, and days, weeks or months of stalking a critter pays […]
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Park Urges Safety in Thermal Areas
YNP 6-16-17 A 21-year-old man, Gervais Dylan Gatete from Raleigh, North Carolina, sustained severe burns after falling into a hot spring late on Tuesday, June 13. The incident occurred in the Lower Geyser Basin off […]
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U.S. Senate passes new bipartisan sanctions on Iran, Russia
Enzi 6-16-17 The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan measure today that would allow expanded sanctions against Iran and Russia. Wyoming Republican U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso both supported the measure. The bill would […]
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Kayak guide dies attempting to rescue client in Yellowstone Lake
YNP 6-16-17 A 23-year-old kayak guide, Timothy Hayden Ryan Conant from Salt Lake City, Utah, died while attempting to rescue a client who capsized on Wednesday, June 14. The incident occurred in the West Thumb […]
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If it has wheels, it’ll eventually have a flat
You’d think I’d own an air compressor by now. I’ve sure dealt with more than my share of flat tires over the years, but I don’t have any way to air ‘em up other than […]
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Good dog training gear doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg
If you train dogs or have a hunting dog or two, you probably have more than a few electronic collars for your critters. And chances are good they’re made by TriTronics. That’s a venerable brand […]
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Get that mountain bike out and get it dirty
You don’t have to go to Moab to have a great ride on a mountain bike. Wyoming has plenty of excellent places to ride, too. Just throw your bike on top of your car or […]
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RAV4 is a surprising crossover
I’ve been rough on the Toyota RAV4 in my reviews of it. In the past, I’ve described it as a great ride for a five-foot-tall nun who likes to fish occasionally. I should explain that […]