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Pinedale Online News - February 2016

(71 pictures) Winter Carnival 2016 (February 29, 2016)
Re-birth of a Tradition
by Terry Allen
The raucous Laser Tag war at the PAC on Friday, February 19th was the first event of the four-day Winter Carnival presented by Main Street Pinedale and their several scores of enthusiastic volunteers. ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – Feb. 29, 2016 (February 29, 2016)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from Cheyenne on Monday the 29th.This was the last day that bills could be heard in Committee of the Whole, so we buckled down for a long day. Nearly 35 Senate Files needed our review. ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) DiCaprio, Inarritu win Oscars for ‘The Revenant’ (February 29, 2016)
Academy Awards for Best Actor and Best Directing; movie also wins Best Cinematography
by Pinedale Online!
The 88th Academy Awards were held on Sunday, February 28th in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. The Academy Awards (commonly referred to as Oscars) was hosted by Actor Chris Rock. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 29, 2016 (February 29, 2016)
by Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, February 29, 2016, 11:00AM report: All trails above groomed. Dusting of new snow at the Nordic Equipment Building. ½" new snow at White Pine. Wind is picking up – blustery today. Pretty warm, 34F degrees. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 28, 2016 (February 28, 2016)
by Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Sunday, February 28, 2016, 9:15AM report: All trails above groomed with the exception of Flatline, Heart Attack and Half Moon Tie-In. About ½" of wind-blown new snow. 20F degrees right now. Should be a good day. Blue sky as far as you can see. ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Town Council to consider topic of Town Hall Rebuild or Demolition (February 27, 2016)
The Town of Pinedale Town Council will hold a Workshop on Tuesday, March 1st at the Pinedale Library. One of the topics on the agenda is whether to rebuild or demolish the current Town Hall. Apparently continuing to use the existing building is not an option b ... FULL STORY
Town of Pinedale Town Council Workshop March 1 (February 27, 2016)
by Town of Pinedale
Public Notice: The Town of Pinedale will hold a Workshop on Tuesday, March 1st from 9:00AM to 1:00PM in the Lovatt Room of the Sublette County Library in Pinedale. Workshop agenda: Phase Viii-confirm scope, timing and sign all associated documents. Approve $7, ... FULL STORY
Town of Pinedale Public Hearing March 2 (February 27, 2016)
by Town of Pinedale
Public Notice: The Town of Pinedale will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 2, 9AM-1PM in the Lovatt Room of the Sublette County Library in Pinedale. Purpose is to consider the realignment and amendment of the 15/16 year budget. ... FULL STORY
Town of Pinedale Public Hearing March 2 (February 27, 2016)
by Town of Pinedale
Public Notice: The Town of Pinedale will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 2 at 9AM in the Lovatt Room of the Sublette County Library in Pinedale. Purpose is to consider the realignment and amendment of the 15/16 year budget. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Porcupine (February 27, 2016)
Melissa Andersen took this photo of a porcupine on Saturday, Feb. 20 on the road out to Merna. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Boulder Creek (February 27, 2016)
Marcelle and Ron Garison shared this photo of Boulder Creek near Stokes Crossing from Friday, Feb. 19th. "It really was a beautiful day." ... FULL STORY
Signs of Spring (Original post February 27, 2016 | Updated March 11, 2016)
by Pinedale Online!
We’re waiting to hear reports of seeing the first bluebirds, robins, sandhill cranes, meadowlarks and other sure signs that spring is almost here. Had a report of hearing a killdeer along the New Fork River on Saturday, Feb. 27. Please let us know if you see ... FULL STORY
U.S. Senate pages wanted for summer 2016 (February 27, 2016)
by U.S. Senator Mike Enzi's office
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., is encouraging Wyoming high school students to apply to be a Senate page for the summer session in Washington, D.C. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) White Pine Snow and Grooming Update - 2/28/16 (February 27, 2016)
by White Pine Resort
Snow since Saturday: 1" ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Attorney’s office relocates (February 27, 2016)
The Sublette County Attorney’s Office has officially moved and are up and running at their new building. They are now located at 43 East Pine Street, which is on the north side of Pine Street, across the street from the County Courthouse, just west of Wells Fa ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Town of Pinedale update: Keep water line bleeders running (February 27, 2016)
by Town of Pinedale
Many of us know that during the colder months, the ground freezes. This happens because water is present in the soil, and freezes once the ground temperature reaches freezing temperatures. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Special Olympics Wyoming Jackalope Jump March 12 (February 27, 2016)
Freezin’ for a Reason
The 2016 Pinedale Jackalope Jump to benefit Special Olympics athletes in Sublette County will be held on Saturday, March 12 at the Pinedale Aquatic Center. ... FULL STORY
Wolf News (February 27, 2016)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
On Friday (Feb. 26, 2016), the U.S. House passed the Sportsmen's Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act, along with an amendment that would delist wolves in Wyoming and in the western Great Lakes States. The bill now moves to the U.S. Senate for con ... FULL STORY
Class of 2016 Lasagna Dinner March 18 (February 27, 2016)
The Pinedale Senior Class of 2016 will host a Lasagna Dinner on Friday, March 18 from 5:00 - 7:30PM in the Wrangler Cafeteria. Food provided by Sue Eversull. It will be by free-will donation. There will also be a silent auction. The purpose is to raise mone ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature updates (February 27, 2016)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Friday, February 26, 2016: ... FULL STORY
White Pine Snow and Grooming Update - 2/27/16 (February 27, 2016)
by White Pine Resort
Snow since Friday: None ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 27, 2016 (February 27, 2016)
by Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Saturday, February 27, 2016, 9:15AM report: Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Lower Surveyor and Powerline all groomed this morning. All other trails were groomed yesterday morning. The snow is melting. Better enjoy it while you can. ... FULL STORY
Southwest Regional Science Fair held Feb. 23 (February 26, 2016)
Western Wyoming Community College hosted the Southwest Regional Science Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016 in Rock Springs. Students from across southwest Wyoming attended to show their innovative science projects, and then presenting their methodologies and resul ... FULL STORY
Eastern Star Card Party March 12 (February 26, 2016)
There will be an Eastern Star Card Party Saturday, March 12th at 1:00 P.M. at the Masonic Lodge, 23 N Tyler in Pinedale. Donation to benefit: MESA (Therapeutic Horsemanship cards and other games to play.) ... FULL STORY
SCRHCD hosts CAH experts Feb. 29 (February 26, 2016)
The Sublette County Rural Health Care District will be hosting a public meeting on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the Marbleton Town Hall. Two rural health care/critical access hospital experts will be present. Neil Hilton, Vice President of the Wyomi ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) M4.0 tremor felt in western Wyoming Feb. 26 (Original post February 26, 2016 | Updated Feb. 27, 2016)
Reportedly felt in Bondurant & Upper Green
by Pinedale Online!
A 4.0 tremor occurred in western Wyoming around 4:00PM on Friday, February 26th. According to the USGS, the tremor originated about 19 miles east of Jackson, Wyoming. It was located at a depth of about 5km. A USGS "did you feel it" internet map indicates peopl ... FULL STORY
Two vehicle head-on collision on Highway 191 (February 26, 2016)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office
On February 26, at approximately 6:15am, the Sublette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a two vehicle collision at milepost 94, on Highway 191, near the Pinedale airport. Deputies from the Sheriff's Office, along with personnel from Wyoming Highway ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Jeff and his Lake Trout (February 26, 2016)
Jeff Alexander shared these photos of the Lake Trout he caught in Fremont Lake on Saturday, February 13th. It was 32 inches and weighed about 15 pounds. After taking a couple of pictures, it was let back go into the lake. Fishermen, reminder that the Pinedale ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) It’s time (February 26, 2016)
Greater Sage Grouse, Sublette County, Wyoming. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Latin Grammy nominees QUATTROSOUND perform March 3 in Pinedale (February 24, 2016)
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council (PFAC) is proud to present Latin, pop and classical crossover band QUATTROSOUND performing live on Thursday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Pinedale Auditorium. ... FULL STORY
(4 pictures) Week 1 History Contest Winner: Tara Holmes (February 24, 2016)
Schwan’s Sublette County History Contest Week 1 Winner, and announcing the question for Week 2
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
We are pleased to announce Tara Holmes of Daniel as the winner of last week’s Schwan’s Sublette County History Contest. ... FULL STORY
Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 23, 2016 (February 23, 2016)
by Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Tuesday, February 23, 2016, 9:00AM report: Old Road Trail, Upper & Lower Surveyor, Kelly Ti-In, Kelly Park, Half Moon Tie-In and Moose Ridge all groomed this morning. Should be a nice day, but a little bit cold. Was -10F in Surveyor Park at 6AM this morning. W ... FULL STORY
Medical Clinics to close for District In-Service Feb. 29 (February 23, 2016)
by Sublette County Rural Health Care District
Public Notice: ... FULL STORY
Energy states feeling slump in the economy (February 23, 2016)
Bloomberg.com posted an article describing how the fall in energy prices and downturn in the economy are impacting energy-producing states including Wyoming. According to the Philadelphia Fed, Wyoming and North Dakota’s economies have declined for at least the ... FULL STORY
Legislative Update – Feb. 21, 2016 (February 21, 2016)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from Cheyenne on Sunday the 21st. ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) 2016 Wyoming State 4-H Leadership Team learns about Legislative process (February 21, 2016)
by Sublette 4-H
The 2016 Wyoming State 4-H Leadership team, including Sublette County 4-Hers McKenzie Davison of Big Piney and Taylor Ruckman of Pinedale (not able to attend) recently traveled to Cheyenne to experience the legislative process in action, meet with their local ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) 4-H First Tech Robotics Team brings home trophy (February 21, 2016)
by Sublette 4-H
The Sublette 4-H Team brought home the First Place Engineering Design Trophy from the 8th Annual First Tech Challenge Robotics Contest in Casper, Wyoming. ... FULL STORY
Yellowstone recruiting for 2016 Youth Conservation Corps Program (February 21, 2016)
For youth age 15-18, deadline to apply is March 1, 2016
by Yellowstone National Park
How would you like to help Yellowstone celebrate the Centennial of the National Park Service while you work, learn, play, and serve in the world’s first national park? ... FULL STORY
Jail returns to normal operations (February 21, 2016)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office
As of Saturday morning, February 20th, the majority of Sublette County inmates displaced by the sewage problem that began in the Sublette County Detention Center in the early afternoon of Monday, February 15th, had been returned to the facility. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Landmark Migration Study to Begin (February 21, 2016)
by Wyoming Game & Fish Department
In mid-March wildlife researchers will launch a landmark study to map mule deer migration corridors over the entire eastern portion of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. It will be one of the largest collaring efforts ever conducted in Wyoming, focused on mult ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) BLM hosts PAPA Groundwater Open House (February 19, 2016)
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office held a public open house in Pinedale on Wednesday, February 17th at the Pinedale Library. The purpose was to give the public an opportunity to learn more about the Pinedale Anticline Project Area (PAPA) ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Practicing to get the shot (February 19, 2016)
by Pinedale Online!
Dave Bell tells us that a pretty serious winter mountaineering expedition is headed out of Pinedale over the next couple days to summit both Gannett and Fremont Peaks in the Bridger Wilderness of the Wind River Mountain Range. He has been practicing working on ... FULL STORY
Upcoming classes offered by Sublette County Extension Office in March (February 19, 2016)
Pesticide Applicator Training, How to be Gluten Free, Leadership Training
The Sublette County Extension Office is offering several classes in March. ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature updates – Feb. 17 & 18, 2016 (February 19, 2016)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Thursday, February 18, 2016: ... FULL STORY
Big Fish Winter Derby on Fremont Lake March 5 & 6 (February 19, 2016)
The Pinedale Boat Club will be hosting their annual Big Fish Winter Derby on Fremont Lake Saturday and Sunday, March 5 & 6, 2016. Derby headquarters is Lakeside Lodge. Hours of Derby are Saturday from 7AM to 4PM, Sunday from 7AM to 2PM. Cost is $20 for Boat Cl ... FULL STORY
Ultra reports a loss of $3.2 billion for 2015 (February 19, 2016)
Wyoming’s largest natural gas producer
Ultra Petroleum, one of the largest natural gas producers in Wyoming, has reported a $3.2 billion loss for 2015. The Casper Star-Tribune wrote an article on February 18th that the company is "teetering on the edge of bankruptcy." The company’s stock share va ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 19, 2016 (February 19, 2016)
by Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, February 19, 2016, 9:00AM report: 2" of new snow from yesterday and last night. Slightly snowing now. 24F degrees in Tree Loop. Trails above groomed except for Old Road Trail from Nordic Equipment building to the highway crossing. Hopefully will have t ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) White Pine Snow and Grooming Update - 2/19/16 (February 19, 2016)
by White Pine Resort
Snow since Thursday: 6" ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Wintery weather (February 19, 2016)
by Pinedale Online!
Weather Update, Friday, Feb. 19, 7:30AM: I-80 has reopened in eastern Wyoming, but has advisories out for No Light Trailer traffic. South Pass reopened. Very strong to damaging winds likely over a wide swath of Wyoming today and tonight. Wintery conditions wi ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Kudos to County on Courts (February 18, 2016)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Those watching the opening proceedings of the Joint Session of the Wyoming State Legislature for this 2016 budget session listened intently as Governor Matt Mead gave his State of the State address, setting out his priorities for the session. ... FULL STORY
WG&F Elk & Wolf Update (February 18, 2016)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Elk Numbers: The Wyoming Game & Fish Departments reports in its Pinedale Region Monthly Newsletter that winter elk counts reveal most big game populations saw little change from last year. Consequently, Pinedale wildlife
managers do not plan to propose s ... FULL STORY
Wolf Depredation Dispute Continues (February 18, 2016)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Union-Bulletin reports that a group of University of Washington researchers have published a paper indicating that killing wolves reduces livestock losses – the opposite of an earlier study published by another group University of Washington researchers th ... FULL STORY
BOCES offers classes on Gardening in Sublette County (February 18, 2016)
Classes taught by Arlinda McLaughlin begin March 1
Arlinda McLaughlin will be teaching "Gardening in Sublette County" classes starting Tuesday, March 1. Classes will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 24 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Sublette BOCES Education Center in Pinedale. The cost for m ... FULL STORY
‘Understanding the Middle East’ presentation in Marbleton March 15 (February 18, 2016)
The Big Piney Library will sponsor a free presentation by Seth Ward on Tuesday, March 15th at 12:30PM at the Southwest Sublette County Pioneers Senior Center. Seth Ward will present "Understanding the Middle East". ... FULL STORY
Town of Pinedale update - Volunteer Spring Soccer Coordinator wanted (February 18, 2016)
by Town of Pinedale
Sublette County Community Soccer Partners are commencing an additional soccer season for youth ages, 10-14.This will be held at the Sublette County Ice Arena. The season will be from April 18 through May 12. Practices will be held in the evening between 6PM ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 18, 2016 (February 18, 2016)
by Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Thursday, February 18, 2016, 10:30AM report: 1-2" of new wet snow this morning. 32F degrees and breezy. Old Road Trail, Upper & Lower Surveyor, Tree Loop, Moose Ridge, Powerline, Half Moon Tie-in, Kelly Park and Kelly Tie-in all groomed this morning. Recommend ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) 'Aniel Daniel Chili Cookoff, Dessert Auction & Silent Auction Fundraiser March 19 (February 18, 2016)
The 'Aniel Daniel Chili Cookoff, Dessert Auction & Silent Auction Fundraiser will be held Saturday, March 19th at the Daniel Community Center. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Winter Carnival Feb. 19 – 21 (February 17, 2016)
Main Street Pinedale, along with event co-hosts, are pleased to present the Pinedale Winter Carnival Feb. 19-21st. This is an entire weekend of exciting family-friendly events planned for lots of fun. Spectators are free to all events, and there is still time ... FULL STORY
Sunny Korfanta G.S. February 21 (February 17, 2016)
Giant Slalom ski race – Part of the Pinedale Winter Carnival
The Sunny Korfanta G.S. will be held on Sunday, February 21st starting at 10 am at White Pine ski area. This is a fun race for all ages and abilities skiers and snowboarders. It will be held on the Little Spirit Lift at White Pine. This race is part of the Pin ... FULL STORY
Water talk in Pinedale March 18th (February 17, 2016)
Water quality of streams in the Wyoming Range
CURED will be sponsoring a guest speaker on March 18, 2016 at the Sublette County Library. A light dinner will be served at 6:00 PM. The presentation will start at 7 PM. Carlin Girard is a water resource specialist. He earned his MS degree from University of W ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sublette Co 4-H ‘Share the Love Food Drive’ (February 17, 2016)
Boxes around town will be picked up on Feb. 29th
The Sublette County 4-H is doing their annual Share the Love Food Drive. They are asking for help to collect food for the local food closets. Big Piney and Pinedale both have locations and the food will go to the local food closet where it was donated. The Big ... FULL STORY
Funeral Service for Donna Meeks Feb. 20 (February 17, 2016)
Funeral Service for Donna Meeks will be held Saturday, February 20th at 10:00AM at the Marbleton Senior Center. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Installation Ceremony for Caleb Hiner by BLM March 7 (February 17, 2016)
New BLM Pinedale Field Manager
The Bureau of Land Management cordially invites everyone to the Installation Ceremony for Caleb Hiner, to be sworn-in as BLM Pinedale Field Manager, by Mary Jo Rugwell, Acting State Director, BLM Wyoming on Monday, March 7, 2016 at 10AM in the Lovatt Room, Sub ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – Feb. 16, 2016 (February 17, 2016)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from Cheyenne on Tuesday, Feb. 16. On Monday and Tuesday the House listened to presentations on the budget. Tomorrow, we will do the first round of budget amendments, during second reading of the b ... FULL STORY
Sewage problem temporarily shuts down Sublette County jail (February 17, 2016)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office
PINEDALE, WYO – Feb. 16, 2016 - At approximately 1:30pm on Monday, February 15, the Sublette County Dispatch and Detention Center was temporarily shut down after sewage began running up through the communal showers in two of the day rooms and in a number of to ... FULL STORY
(4 pictures) Schwan’s Sublette County History Contest (February 16, 2016)
6 weeks of fun learning local history and a chance to win a delicious food prize from Schwan’s
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Hey history buffs! Schwan's of Rock Springs Wyoming, Pinedale Online and KPIN 101.1 FM Radio have teamed up to do a fun little contest. Each Wednesday for the next 6 weeks we will put out a question asking something about Sublette County local history. The fir ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) The boys (February 16, 2016)
Terry Allen sent in this picture of a group of mule deer bucks in Pinedale late Monday afternoon, Feb. 15th. ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Winter wildlife (February 16, 2016)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Snacking One of the things we love about living in Pinedale is the abundant wildlife in the area. This mama moose and her calf were seen munching on branches of a hedge in front of a residence in town on Monday morning. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 16, 2016 (February 16, 2016)
by Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Tuesday, February 16, 2016, 10:30AM report: Couple of inches of new snow again this morning. Warm and a breeze, 34F degrees at the Nordic Equipment building. All trails above groomed this morning. Most likely soft conditions and slushy as the day goes on. ... FULL STORY
White Pine Snow and Grooming Update - 2/15/16 (February 15, 2016)
by White Pine Resort
Snow since Sunday: 1.5" ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 15, 2016 (February 15, 2016)
by Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, February 15, 2016, 9:00AM report - President's Day holiday: Couple of inches of new snow. Breezy, 30F degrees. All trails above groomed this morning, however some will have up to an inch of new snow as it was snowing heavily while grooming. Most recen ... FULL STORY
Grand Teton Park museum photos of cultural artifacts now available online (February 14, 2016)
New partnership between the National Park Service and Google
by Grand Teton National Park
MOOSE, WY — In a partnership between the National Park Service (NPS) and Google, Grand Teton National Park’s David T. Vernon Collection of American Indian artifacts will be featured in the Google Cultural Institute, a digital platform which makes hundreds of c ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – Feb. 12, 2016 (February 14, 2016)
by Representative Albert Sommers, House District #20
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from the Legislature on Friday, Feb. 12. Today was the last day that bills could be introduced into the process, and the House was picky about what bills it supported today, given that we would soo ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Flag Half Staff notice: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia (February 13, 2016)
President Obama has ordered the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset on the day of interment. He also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same peri ... FULL STORY
Tom Johnston gains international fame as Chief of Race for ski events at the 2018 Olympics (February 13, 2016)
by Pinedale Online!
Boulder, Wyoming cattle rancher Tom Johnston has been in the news lately because of his work as the "master of snow" for Alpine skiing events at the World Cup downhill ski event in South Korea. For months he has been directing a crew of Koreans on how to lay d ... FULL STORY
White Pine ‘Music on the Deck’ on Saturdays (February 12, 2016)
White Pine Ski Resort will be featuring ‘MUSIC ON THE DECK’ on Saturday's from 3-6pm Saturday afternoons featuring local talented musicians. On Saturday, February 13th, they will have Jason Tyler Burton performing. He is a wanderer, a soul searching adventurer ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Water Supply Synopsis: February 2016 (February 12, 2016)
Reservoirs storages across Wyoming are 110% to 120% above average for February; October 2015 - January 2016 precipitation across Wyoming near 100% of average
by Jim Fahey, Wyoming NOAA hydrologist
- Wyoming January precipitation was 92 to 97 percent of average. ... FULL STORY
Free Chantix prescription available with Quit Tobacco Program (February 12, 2016)
The Wyoming Department of Health is adding a free three-month prescription to Chantix to Wyoming smokers who want to quit smoking with the help of the Wyoming Quit Tobacco Program. Chantix is a medication used to help people quit smoking. Other options include ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update: 2/11/2016 (February 12, 2016)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers, reporting to you from the Jonah Building in Cheyenne on Thursday, February 11. In the morning we heard 22 bills go through the introduction process. ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Commissioners regular meeting Feb. 16 (February 12, 2016)
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
Jensen Angus Bull Sale Feb. 13 (February 12, 2016)
The annual Jensen Angus Bull Sale will be held on Saturday, February 13th at the Sublette County Fairgrounds north of Marbleton. The Bull preview starts at 10AM, lunch at 11, bull sale starts at noon. Go to www.dvauction.com for more information. For addition ... FULL STORY
Special Joint-Powers Board Meeting Feb. 12 (February 12, 2016)
by Pinedale Aquatic Center
PUBLIC NOTICE: There will be a Special Joint-Powers Board meeting on Friday, February 12, 2016 at 5:30PM in the classroom of the Pinedale Aquatic Center, 535 N. Tyler Ave., in Pinedale, Wyoming. For more information call 307-367-2832 or go online to www.pined ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 12, 2016 (February 12, 2016)
by Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, February 12, 2016, 8:00AM report: All trails above groomed in the last 24 hours except for Tree Loop and Hummer (west side of Upper Surveyor Park). Everything should be in pretty good shape this morning-probably not icy. 30F degrees at 8AM this morning ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Scenic Wyoming photos (February 12, 2016)
Dave Bell slide show goes to the Wyoming State Legislature
Dave Bell had an audio visual presentation created from his photography. It was put together by Taylor Irwin. A month ago the Business Alliance asked if they could use it as the featured program for the Annual Legislative Banquet which was held on Monday eveni ... FULL STORY
Green River Valley Cattlemen's Association Annual Meeting Feb. 26 & 27 (February 11, 2016)
The annual meeting of the Green River Valley Cattlemen's Association will be held on Friday & Saturday, February 26 & 27, 2016. Meetings convene at 1PM at the Marbleton Town Hall, 10700 Hwy 189. Friday’s talks will include presentations by personnel from the ... FULL STORY
Supreme Court blocks Obama administration’s carbon emissions plan (February 10, 2016)
On Tuesday (Feb. 9, 2016) the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to block the Obama administration’s federal regulations to curb carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. On a 5-4 vote, the court granted a request made by 27 states and various companies and business g ... FULL STORY
Legislative Update: Feb. 9 & 10, 2016 (February 10, 2016)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
February 10, 2016: ... FULL STORY
Precinct Caucus meeting info for Sublette County GOP voters (February 10, 2016)
The Sublette County Republican Party has announced the following dates for their 2016 Precinct Caucus meetings: ... FULL STORY
Town Update: Parks (February 10, 2016)
by Town of Pinedale
Here in Pinedale we have beautiful parks that are open year-round for our enjoyment. They are a wonderful amenity which many citizens embrace. ... FULL STORY
Invitation for Bids for the Hennick Street Area Infrastructure Rehabilitation Projects (February 10, 2016)
by Town of Pinedale
The Town of Pinedale invites contractors to submit bids for the two water and sewer infrastructure rehabilitation projects listed below. While these projects are independent of each other, construction for both projects will take place concurrently and will s ... FULL STORY
Pinedale man found unresponsive recovering in Utah (February 10, 2016)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office
(Pinedale, Wyo. – Feb. 10, 2016) A local Pinedale man is recovering in Utah after being found unresponsive in the middle of West Charles Street, near Boyd Skinner Park in Pinedale, in the early morning hours of Friday, Feb. 5. The man, whose identity will not ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Caleb Hiner becomes Field Manager in Pinedale 20 years after his Father (February 10, 2016)
by Bureau of Land Management
When Caleb Hiner stepped into the role of Pinedale Field Manager for the Bureau of Land Management in Pinedale, Wyoming earlier this month, he was stepping into shoes filled by his father some 20 years earlier. ... FULL STORY
(34 pictures) Stage Stop Race 2016 (February 10, 2016)
Down a 44 Mile Trail
by Terry Allen
This was another great weather day for a sled dog race, clear and crisp, and only a light breeze. The Pinedale Stage Stop of the Eukanuba Stage Stop Sled Dog Race was held on Wednesday, February 3rd. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 9, 2016 (February 9, 2016)
by Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Tuesday, February 9, 2016, 1:30PM report: Groomed Half Moon Tie-in, Kelly Tie-in, Upper Surveyor, Tree Loop, Moose Ridge, part of Lower Surveyor and Kelly Park, and the Golf Course. Should be good skiing everywhere, except for Flatline and Heart Attack, which ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – Feb. 8, 2016 (February 9, 2016)
by Albert Sommers, House District 20 Representative
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from the Jonah Building in Cheyenne on Monday, Feb. 8, the first day of the legislative session. We are in the Jonah Building, because the capitol is being renovated. If you come to Cheyenne, and d ... FULL STORY
Funeral Services for Willa Beth Buono Feb. 13 (February 9, 2016)
by Covill Funeral Home
Willa Beth Buono, 88, of Pinedale, WY (former resident of Rock Springs) passed away January 31, 2016 at the Sublette Center in Pinedale. Willa Beth was born December 24, 1927 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Anthony and Lorraine Buono. She is survived by her sister ... FULL STORY
Death Notice: Michael Adams (February 8, 2016)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office
(BOULDER, WYO. – Feb. 8, 2105) At approximately 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, February 7, the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office received a call to check on the welfare of a local Boulder man. Deputies began searching areas of interest, discovering the subject’s vehicl ... FULL STORY
2016 P.E.A.C.E. Award recipients honored (February 8, 2016)
by Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (WCADVSA)
The Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (WCADVSA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the WCADVSA’s 7th Annual P.E.A.C.E. Awards at a reception on Tuesday, February 16, at Little America Hotel in Cheyenne. The 2016 P.E.A.C.E. Aw ... FULL STORY
BLM seeking public comment on the Jonah Year-Round Development Project Environmental Assessment (February 8, 2016)
15-Day comment period open - Deadline for public comment is Feb. 22, 2016
by Bureau of Land Management
The BLM’s Pinedale Field Office has released an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Jonah Year-Round Development Project Area. The EA analyses a proposal from Jonah Energy LLC and LINN Operating, Inc. to conduct year-round development for a 5-year period in ... FULL STORY
Wolf howling dialects (February 8, 2016)
by University of Cambridge (UK)
The largest ever study of howling in the ‘canid’ family of species – which includes wolves, jackals and domestic dogs – has shown that the various species and subspecies have distinguishing repertoires of howling, or "vocal fingerprints": different types of ho ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 8, 2016 (February 8, 2016)
by Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, February 8, 2016, 9:20AM report: Old Road Trail, Lower Surveyor, Kelly Tie-in, Kelly Park all groomed this morning. Upper Surveyor probably blown in a bit – waiting to groom because the wind is supposed to blow again today. Will wait until tomorrow to ... FULL STORY
(8 pictures) Buddy Streeper wins 2016 EUKANUBA Stage Stop (February 7, 2016)
Sled Dog Race
Saturday, February 6, 2016: Dan Carter, EUKANUBA Stage Stop Race Director and the Pedigree® 8-Dog Classic Race Director, announced the winners of the Uinta County/Bridger Valley Wyoming stage. ... FULL STORY
Odds ‘n Ends news (February 7, 2016)
by Pinedale Online!
Facebook Announces Ban On Private Gun Sales ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Wyoming Legislature update (February 6, 2016)
by Albert Sommers, House District 20 Representative
Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016: ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 6, 2016 (February 6, 2016)
Saturday, February 6, 2016, 9:30AM report: Old Road Trail, Upper and Lower Surveyor, Kelly Tie-in, Kelly Park, Half Moon Tie-in all groomed this morning. Rest of the trails should be in good shape. Going to the Golf Course now – blew in last night. Will have ... FULL STORY
ASK FLORA – Herbs for Winter Health (Original post February 5, 2016 | Updated February 12, 2016)
Sage & Snow Garden Club February newsletter
by Sage & Snow Garden Club
Editor's note: We've updated this article to point out that the February Sage & Snow Garden Club meeting has been changed to Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 5pm at the Sublette County Weed and Pest Office. ... FULL STORY
Avalanche Awareness Clinic Feb. 13 (February 5, 2016)
Free clinic offered in Pinedale
Tip Top Search and Rescue (TTSAR) is sponsoring a free Avalanche Awareness Clinic on Saturday, Feb. 13th in Pinedale. The clinic begins in the Search & Rescue classroom at 138 N. Bridger Ave and ends at the Green River parking lot. No snowmachines needed. L ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Sweetwater Sheriff’s Office issues advisory about working sheep dogs (February 5, 2016)
Please don't pick them up thinking they are 'lost'
by Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office
The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office (Rock Springs) issued an advisory Thursday concerning working sheep dogs. ... FULL STORY
WYDOT releases travel information app for smart phones (February 5, 2016)
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
A new smart phone app for road and travel information has been released by the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT). ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Travel and Tourism Request for Qualifications (February 5, 2016)
The Pinedale Travel and Tourism Commission (PTTC) is accepting proposals from professional tourism marketers to be the Agency of Record for the purpose of increasing tourism to Pinedale and its partners. Interested parties should email their qualifications, re ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Archaeology talk in Pinedale Feb. 16 (February 5, 2016)
‘Wyoming’s Other Mammoth Kill: The La Prele Mammoth Site, Converse County, Wyoming’
The Upper Green River Basin Chapter of the Wyoming Archaeological Society will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, February 16 at the Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale. There will be a short business meeting starting at 6:30PM and then the talk should sta ... FULL STORY
White Pine Snow and Grooming Update - 2/6/16 (February 5, 2016)
by White Pine Resort
Snow since Friday: None ... FULL STORY
Wolf News Roundup (February 5, 2016)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Wolf Delisting ... FULL STORY
Man found unresponsive near local park in Pinedale (February 5, 2016)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office
(Pinedale, Wyo. – Feb. 5, 2016) At approximately 7:00 a.m. on Feb. 5, 2016, a passerby found an unresponsive man lying in the middle of West Charles Street, near Boyd Skinner Park in Pinedale. Sublette County Sheriff’s Office deputies and EMS immediately res ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 5, 2016 (February 5, 2016)
Friday, February 5, 2016, 10:30AM report: Skiff of new snow. 18F degrees at the Nordic building at 9AM. All trails above groomed except for Kelly Park, which is still in pretty good shape. Just groomed the skating lane at the Golf Course, but wind is blowing p ... FULL STORY
Girls Freeride Ski Clinic February 12th and 13th (February 5, 2016)
With Big Mountain Skier Amy David
A Girls Freeride Ski Clinic is being offered Friday and Saturday, February 12th and 13 2ith Big Mountain Skier Amy David . This is for girls who want to rip up the slopes while building self confidence through outdoor sports. It is open to girls of all ages - ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Rural Health Care District Board of Trustees Special Meeting Feb. 8 (February 5, 2016)
by Sublette County Rural Health Care District
The Sublette County Rural Health Care District Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 6:00 pm at the Marbleton Town Hall. Agenda: Executive Session – Legal & Personnel. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) White Pine Snow and Grooming Update - 2/05/16 (February 5, 2016)
by White Pine Resort
Snow since Thursday: None ... FULL STORY
Senate bill would protect Second Amendment rights of Social Security beneficiaries (February 5, 2016)
SSA use bureaucracy to strip away beneficiaries’ right to own a firearm
by Senator Mike Enzi media release
Washington, D.C. – Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., cosponsored legislation introduced by Senator Mike Crapo, R-Idaho., today (Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016) that would protect Social Security beneficiaries from being stripped of their Second Amendment rights because of de ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Country Club Lane Fire (February 4, 2016)
by Sublette County Unified Fire media release
PINEDALE, WY - On Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at approximately noon, Sublette County Unified Fire was dispatched to a vehicle crash at 435 Country Club Lane. Upon arrival it appeared a vehicle had made contact with an electrical pedestal. The adjacent phon ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) New providers welcomed to Sublette County (February 4, 2016)
by Sublette County Rural Health Care District
February 4, 2016: The Sublette County Rural Health Care District is pleased to announce two new additions to its healthcare team and the community! Keri Hull, ACNP and Michelle Chavez, FNP are both taking on new patients in your local clinics. Keri, who is dua ... FULL STORY
BLM reschedules February Oil and Gas Lease Sale to May 3, 2016 (February 4, 2016)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office has released its proposed list of parcels for the May 3, 2016 oil and gas lease sale. The BLM also announced that the parcels originally scheduled to be offered at the postponed February 2016 sale will b ... FULL STORY
Court rules in favor of County Clerk in civil lawsuit brought by Sheriff (February 4, 2016)
Sheriff Stephen Haskell vs. County Clerk Mary Lankford
by Pinedale Online!
Judge Jeffrey Donnell, for Sublette County District Court, issued a ruling in favor of Sublette County Clerk Mary Lankford in a civil matter filed against her by Sublette County Sheriff Stephen Haskell. Lankford filed a Motion of Summary Judgment in response ... FULL STORY
WYDOT to hold webinar on Wyoming’s proposed Connected Vehicle Pilot Project (February 4, 2016)
Webinar Feb. 5, 2016
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
Wyoming is one of three sites chosen by the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) for pilot projects to deploy connected vehicle technology. WYDOT’s proposal focuses on improving safety and freight mobility along the I-80 corridor, with the intent to de ... FULL STORY
Negative interest rates could be coming soon to US (February 4, 2016)
Banks charge customers to keep their money with the bank
Bloomberg.com posted a story on Feb. 2 saying the Federal Reserve is considering going to negative interest rates as part of their annual stress test on banks. A negative interest rate means the central bank (and perhaps private banks) will charge negative int ... FULL STORY
BLM holds combined Pinedale Anticline Annual Planning meetings Feb. 18 (February 4, 2016)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management will hold Pinedale Anticline Project Area wildlife, air, water and operator planning meetings on Thursday, Feb. 18, at the BLM Pinedale Field Office, 1625 W. Pine St., Pinedale, Wyoming from 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. There will be a ... FULL STORY
WLCI Local Project Development Teams hold February meetings (February 4, 2016)
Meeting in Pinedale on Feb. 11
by WLCI
The Local Project Development Teams (LPDTs) for the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI) will meet at various locations in southwest Wyoming during the second week of February. ... FULL STORY
Questar sells to Dominion (February 4, 2016)
Sale impacts customers in Sublette County, Wyoming
The Wyoming Business Report posted a story on Feb. 2 reporting that Questar company has been acquired by Dominion Resources, based out of Richmond, Virginia in a $4.4 billion deal announced on Feb. 1st. Dominion will take on Questar’s customers in southwest W ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Fire Chief Cooper completes Executive Fire Officer Program (February 4, 2016)
by Sublette County Unified Fire
PINEDALE, WY - The Sublette County Unified Fire Chief, Shad Cooper recently completed the Executive Fire Officer Program through the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, MD. The Executive Fire Officer Program is a professional development series of ACE accred ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) White Pine Snow and Grooming Update - 2/04/16 (February 4, 2016)
by White Pine Resort
Snow since Sunday: None ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale, Wyoming — Stage 5 Race results (February 3, 2016)
by EUKANUBA Stage Stop Race
PINEDALE, WYOMING. (Wednesday, February 3, 2016) ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Town Hall staff moves to temporary offices at Town Shop (February 3, 2016)
by Town of Pinedale
The offices and employees of Pinedale Town Hall have been moved to the Town Shop and Animal Control at 61 S County Road 123. Town Hall, 210 W. Pine Street, is closed completely for abatement of asbestos, until further notice. All Town business will be conducte ... FULL STORY
Movie ‘Unbranded’ to be shown in Pinedale Feb. 26 (February 3, 2016)
Mountain Man Back Country Horsemen will be showing the movie ‘Unbranded’ on Friday, February 26 at 6pm in the Lovatt Room at the Pinedale Library. ‘Unbranded’ is a documentary following four friends on a 3,000 mile journey on recently trained wild mustangs acr ... FULL STORY
Collision causes electrical outages, fires in Pinedale (February 3, 2016)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office
c(Pinedale, Wyo – Feb. 3, 2016) A collision reported at 11:40 a.m. on February 3, between a passenger vehicle and a power pedestal in the 400 block of County Club Lane, just east of the golf course in Pinedale, caused a series of small electrical fires, smoke, ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Winter in Wyoming (February 2, 2016)
For Tues, Feb. 2, 2016
by Pinedale Online!
Roads in southern and central Wyoming a mess this morning with lots of closures and warnings out for slick road conditions and No Unnecessary Travel. I-80 has closures across large portions of the state. South Pass WY 28 has Chain Law Level I in effect – roads ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Rural Health Care District Board of Trustees Special Meeting Feb. 3 (February 2, 2016)
The Sublette County Rural Health Care District Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 7:45 pm at the Marbleton Town Hall. Agenda: Executive Session – Legal & Personnel. ... FULL STORY
Wyoming February BLM 2016 Oil and Gas Lease Sale postponed due to winter weather conditions (February 2, 2016)
Scheduled for Feb. 2 in Cheyenne
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office has postponed its quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, due to a severe snowstorm in the area. The sale was scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. at the Holiday Inn in Cheye ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME: PFAC presents Letter’s Aloud Feb. 11 (February 1, 2016)
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council is proud to present Letter’s Aloud on Thursday, February 11 at 7 p.m. in the Pinedale Auditorium. The Seattle-based Letters Aloud will be presenting a very special Valentine’s production of "LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME—Letters of Loving ... FULL STORY
Death Notice: John Bergener (February 1, 2016)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office media release
(Pinedale, Wyo – Feb. 2, 2016) At approximately 8:40 am on January 27, the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office received a call of an unresponsive male subject at an address in Pinedale. Deputies and EMS immediately responded to the residence where they located ... FULL STORY
BLM Installation Ceremony for Caleb Hiner on Feb. 2 in Pinedale cancelled (February 1, 2016)
Also ceremony in Rock Springs for Tim Wakefield on Feb. 3
by Bureau of Land Management
Installation ceremonies scheduled for the new BLM Field Manager in Pinedale, Wyoming, Caleb Hiner, and for the BLM High Desert District Manager Tim Wakefield, on Feb. 2 and Feb. 3 respectively, have been cancelled because of dangerous winter traveling conditio ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – February 1, 2016 (February 1, 2016)
Monday, February 1, 2016, 8:30AM report: Old Road Trail, Lower Surveyor, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Half Moon Tie-In all groomed this morning. About 18F degrees. Wind blowing, blustery. Wear plenty of clothes if you come up. The PAC might be a good option for e ... FULL STORY

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