Tackling climate change isn’t a top priority for Republicans, but Benji Backer says that can change.
Environment
An all women’s fire crew in Western Colorado clears a path for more women in wildland firefighting
As fire season gets underway in Colorado, local, state, and federal agencies are working hard to recruit wildland firefighters to both respond to and prevent dangerous blazes. While it’s a difficult job, many firefighters say it’s rewarding to do work that keeps them outdoors and makes a positive difference.
Roadway on Teton Pass ‘catastrophically failed’
Teton Pass is closed to commuters with no estimated time of reopening, long term closure is expected.
Mudslide closes Teton Pass
Teton Pass is closed to commuters with no estimated time of reopening as of 11 a.m.
Grizzly bears continue to expand territory in Wind River Range as recreation increases
In recent years, grizzly bears have expanded into new parts of Wyoming, including the southern reaches of the Wind River Range. That territory increase comes as more people are recreating in the Winds than ever before.
Fallout from the Sublette County wolf incident – local tension and worldwide death threats
Outrage and fallout continue after a man brought a wolf into a bar in Sublette County. Hatred from both those protecting him and those condemning him has fallen on the backs of those who had nothing to do with it.
Game and Fish share proposed updates to annual wolf hunting regulations
The proposed regulations set parameters for hunting the species in the state amid heightened attention.
Town and county officials consider improving town’s fire resiliency
For the first time, the community wildfire protection plan would aim to make most new developments in Jackson more resistant to flames.
How Teton Raptor Center staff help protect top of avian food chain
In the third part of KHOL’s Workers series, Anna Tobin walks us through her daily commute to care for the raptors and educate the public on the birds of prey.
