Elk Fire in Wyoming reaches approximately 22,000 acres

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October 1, 2024

Elk Fire in Wyoming reaches approximately 22,000 acres

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – The Elk Fire in Sheridan County, Wyoming continues to grow in size.

The U.S. Forest Service reported the fire started last Friday due to lightning and has grown to approximately 22,000 acres.

At this time, they’re calling the fire zero percent contained. Air operations are currently taking place with four air tankers dropping fire retardant in various locations of the fire.

However, the use of helicopters has been paused due to high winds in the area. A complex Incident Management Team has taken over command of the fire.

There are currently seven hand crews and three engines working to suppress the fire.

All residents west of the intersection of Tongue Canyon Road and Amsden Road were ordered to evacuate.

Sheridan County has closed numerous roads to non-resident travel including:

Tongue River Canyon
Pass Creek
Smith Creek
Twin Creek roads

The Wyoming Department of Transportation closed Highway 14 from Dayton to Burgess Junction.

People impacted by evacuations can call the Sheridan County Emergency Management line at 307-752-2174.

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Wyoming Boys Soccer Kicks Off 2026 Season with Light Week 1 Slate

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March 21, 2026

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Wyoming Boys Soccer Kicks Off 2026 Season with Light Week 1 Slate

The 2026 Wyoming prep boys’ soccer season is here. The first week of the season has fewer matches for various reasons. Some teams are still in training, while other schools are on Spring Break. Teams in the 4A West Conference are the exception. They jump right into conference play. That includes one of three ranked matches this weekend. No. 1 Jackson is at No. 3 Kelly Walsh. The other two ranked showdowns are interclass games. One is on Friday, and the other is on Saturday.

WYOPREPS WEEK 1 BOYS SOCCER SCHEDULE 2026

There is one non-conference match in 3A in Lander. Two of the Cheyenne teams face opponents from Nebraska. Between Spring Break and training, 11 programs are not playing. This is the boys’ schedule for Week 1. Schedules are subject to change.

CLASS 4A

Final Score: Green River 6 Evanston 0 (conference match)

Final Score: Riverton 2 Rock Springs 0 (conference match)

Final Score: #1 Jackson 5 Natrona County 0 (conference match)

Final Score: #3 Kelly Walsh 4 Star Valley 0 (conference match)

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CLASS 3A

Final Score: #3 Lander 3 Rawlins 1

INTERCLASS

Final Score: 4A #5 Thunder Basin 9 3A #4 Torrington 0 – Freshman Colt Daly with the hat trick for the Bolts.

OUT-OF-STATE OPPONENT

Final Score: 4A #4 Cheyenne Central 13 Gering, NE 0

Final Score: 4A Cheyenne East 2 Scottsbluff, NE 1

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CLASS 4A

Star Valley at Natrona County, 11 a.m. (conference match)

#1 Jackson at #3 Kelly Walsh, noon (conference match)

Evanston at Rock Springs, noon (conference match)

Riverton at Green River, 1 p.m. (conference match)

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INTERCLASS

4A #2 Sheridan at 3A #2 Buffalo, noon

OUT-OF-STATE OPPONENT

4A Cheyenne East at Gering, NE, 11 a.m.

4A #4 Cheyenne Central at Scottsbluff, NE, 2 p.m.

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Regional mule deer herds see growth, recovery in observed populations

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March 20, 2026

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Regional mule deer herds see growth, recovery in observed populations

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) has released an update about regional mule deer populations in the Wyoming Range herd and the Sublette herd. A severe winter of 2022-23 resulted in above-average mortality in the Wyoming Range mule deer herd, but wildlife managers continue to see signs of recovery and growth. […]

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2026 Election Tracker: Who is running for office in Wyoming?

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March 20, 2026

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2026 Election Tracker: Who is running for office in Wyoming?

GILLETTE, Wyo. — As the 2026 election season takes shape, County 17 remains committed to providing free and fair election coverage to our readers. While the official Primary Election candidate filing period runs from May 14 through May 29, a number of candidates have already publicly announced their intent to seek local, state and federal […]

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