AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWildfire Response: A fast-moving South Fork Fire burned about 9,000 acres in Nebraska near Fort Robinson State Park, prompting evacuation orders and a Nebraska Highway 20 closure; Wyoming’s National Weather Service flagged the area under a Red Flag warning, while Gov. Jim Pillen ordered National Guard help and the U.S. Forest Service sent assistance. Road & Pedestrian Updates: In Campbell County, WYDOT plans seasonal paving starting the week of June 22 (I-90 and WYO 59 routes), with lane closures and detours; in Rawlins, crews begin the second phase of a US 287 Bypass/Higley Boulevard pedestrian underpass, closing a corridor from June 15 through late July. Outdoor & Visitor Safety: Beartooth Highway closed at the Montana-Wyoming border due to snow, with travelers routed via WY 296 (Chief Joseph Scenic Bypass) to reach Cooke City and Yellowstone’s northeast entrance. Community & Culture: The Teton County Library in Jackson hosts a free Japanese taiko drumming show (Peaceful Forest) on June 17. Travel Inspiration: A feature highlights Clyde Butcher’s lifelong mission to celebrate America’s landscapes as part of the nation’s 250th story.
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