AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWildfire Watch (Bridger-Teton): A fast-spreading Kinky Creek Fire ignited near Darwin Ranch in the Gros Ventre Wilderness, growing quickly with steep terrain, dead fuel, and spotting; crews, smokejumpers, and helicopters are working to suppress it. Severe Weather (Wright area): The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado near Savageton, damaging power poles and a house with EF-2 strength winds reported. Outdoor Safety (Ticks): The Red Cross of Wyoming is urging hikers and campers to prevent tick bites after warm winters increased tick activity, recommending long sleeves/pants, trail-center hiking, and DEET-based repellents. Boating Rules (AIS): Wyoming Game and Fish expanded aquatic invasive species watercraft inspection hours in the Sheridan Region; boaters must stop at open check stations and follow Clean-Drain-Dry guidance. Local Travel Events (Pinedale): Pinedale’s free Soundcheck Summer Music Series kicks off Saturday, June 27, with Jenny Don’t and the Spurs at American Legion Park plus free dance lessons before the show. Community & Culture (Wind River): Dancers at Wind River Indian Days honored grieving families through a Red Dress & Red Shirt remembrance event tied to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives. Roadside Hero (WYDOT): A WYDOT maintenance worker was recognized for saving a woman and infant after spotting tire tracks and reaching the stranded vehicle on a snowy highway embankment.
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