AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoRescue & Safety: Teton County Search and Rescue pulled two out-of-state backpackers off the Teton Crest Trail after they got sick and struggled through snow near Hurricane Pass; officials say the Tetons still hold dangerous high-elevation snow and hikers should be ready with gear like ice axes. Crash Update: Wyoming Highway Patrol released details of a May 14 two-vehicle crash on Highway 789 near Lander that killed 76-year-old Linda Barton after a Toyota Rav4 turned into a Sprouts parking lot and was struck by a GMC Sierra. Fire Restrictions: Campbell County kept Stage One fire restrictions in place after wildfire activity tied to downed power lines and dry, windy conditions; residents are urged to cut ignition sources and report smoke fast. Travel Perks: Wyoming State Parks will waive day-use fees statewide for Free Fishing Day on Sat., June 6, in partnership with Wyoming Game and Fish. Tourism Challenge: The WYFly Passport Program is back, encouraging travelers to visit Wyoming public-use airports, collect stamps, and complete regional challenges for patches and a bomber jacket. Wildfire Outlook: A new federal map flags above-normal wildfire risk this summer across large parts of the West, driven by drought, warmer temperatures, and drier fuels. Wildlife Coexistence: A new Greater Yellowstone study says recreation and wildlife can coexist, but it takes ongoing stewardship as human use grows near Jackson. Local Wildlife Habitat: Wyoming Game and Fish will consider a virtual special meeting to expand the Table Mountain Wildlife Habitat Management Area by adding 368 acres, keeping the land in agriculture while boosting habitat and hunting access. Gas Watch: GasBuddy reports show Wyoming fuel prices are still volatile heading into summer travel, with some counties seeing notably lower midgrade or diesel prices than the statewide averages.
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