Wyoming
Mule Deer Community Conversation – Wheatland, WY
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is inviting the public to participate in a series of conversations in the coming months focused on mule deer conservation throughout the state. These discussions offer a unique opportunity for the public to engage directly with Game and Fish, share insights and discuss the future of Wyoming’s mule deer management.
Local wildlife biologists and game wardens will facilitate discussions on various aspects of mule deer management and conservation. Participants are invited to share their opinions on the future of mule deer, explore both statewide and regional challenges and have the opportunity to share their perspectives on local mule deer herds.
“These meetings are intended to provide the public with an opportunity to directly engage with local wildlife managers regarding mule deer conservation and management,” said Deputy Chief of Wildlife Justin Binfet.
To learn more about Wyoming’s mule deer and upcoming mule deer conversations around the state, visit the Game and Fish mule deer webpage.
Wyoming
Two snowmobilers die in freak accidents just days apart in Wyoming hotspot enjoyed by A-listers
Two snowmobilers died in freak accidents just days apart at a Wyoming ski resort enjoyed by some of Hollywood’s A-list celebrities.
Edith Linares Pike, 32, was killed after smashing into a tree on Jan. 23, three days before Joshua Escamilla, 31, died after going into cardiac arrest following a near-identical crash, according to Cowboy State Daily.
The tragedies unfolded on the Togwotee Mountain Pass, near Jackson Hole, Wyo. – a billionaire’s playground where the likes of Kanye West and Sandra Bullock have all bought homes, Business Insider reported.
Pike, who was born in China before moving to New York at nine months, died from head and neck trauma and her death was ruled accidental. The accounting graduate was killed around three years after tying the knot to husband, Jonny, according to a family obituary.
She met her husband just two weeks after starting work with the New York accounting company “The Bonadio Group.”
“Emmy taught everyone around her how to love selflessly, with an open heart and unwavering kindness,” her family said.
“Her way in the world is a guiding light that will help to navigate this devastating loss.”
Escamilla and a woman, who has not been named, smashed into a tree when they veered off trail on a 7-mile trail that connects the Togwotee Mountain Lodge and Turpin Meadows Ranch around 1:13 p.m. on Jan. 26, Teton County search and rescue officials said.
He rolled 30 feet down an embankment and suffered a severe leg injury.
The impact of the smash left the woman unresponsive, but she was breathing. She was transported to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls.
The trail is described as snow-covered until July with “thick vegetation” on both sides of the trail. Escamilla and his female rider had been part of a “small guided group” before they crashed.
Four people have died in accidents already this season, according to officials.
Veteran snowmobiler Will Mook warned of the dangers posed by the machines.
“They’re not toys, they are recreational vehicles,” he told Cowboy State Daily.
“They’re amazing, and better than they’ve ever been, but you have to treat them with respect, because they definitely can be dangerous.”
Wyoming
Homicide investigation prompts lockdown at nearby Wyoming City Schools
Wyoming City Schools was placed on exterior lockdown following a shooting and subsequent homicide investigation in nearby Hartwell, according to police and school officials.
Cincinnati police responded on Feb. 4 to the 8300 block of Burns Avenue around 2:06 p.m. for a vehicle collision, police said in a statement. When first responders arrived on the scene, they found a person shot.
That person was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries; however, police later said the department’s homicide unit is investigating the shooting.
“This incident is believed to be isolated and contained with no threat of harm to the community,” the statement reads.
Wyoming police advised the school district to place all schools into exterior lockdown and delay dismissal in response to “a safety concern in Hartwell,” district officials said in a notice to families.
In a separate notice, school officials attributed the lockdown to Cincinnati police officers working at an active crime scene. Officials told families around 3:17 p.m. that the lockdown had been lifted.
Police say the investigation is ongoing.
The Enquirer will update this report.
Wyoming
San Diego State bounces back with 72-63 win over Wyoming
The San Diego State Aztecs said goodbye to the Wyoming Cowboys as Mountain West opponents with a familiar result — a win on Steve Fisher Court.
Reese Dixon-Waters had another big game with a season-high 23 points to lead the Aztecs to a 72-63 win Tuesday night, their 18th straight against Wyoming at Viejas Arena to complete a season sweep.
The Aztecs (16-6, 10-2 MW) bounced back from a 71-66 loss at Utah State on Saturday that cost them sole possession of first place in the MW and put them back on the NCAA Tournament bubble.
SDSU and four other MW teams move into the Pac-12 next season. Wyoming (13-10, 4-8) is among the teams remaining behind in the MW.
Miles Byrd added 12 points and eight rebounds for the Aztecs. SDSU shot 45.1% while holding Wyoming to 32.1%.
Some good numbers
Other than an early 5-0 Cowboys lead and a 9-0 Wyoming run in the second half, the Aztecs were in control.
That wasn’t surprising, considering SDSU’s history following losses.
Odds are good for an SDSU bounce-back win. They have lost back-to-back games just nine times under Brian Dutcher and in five of those instances, the next opponent was nationally ranked.
In Brian Dutcher’s nine seasons as head coach, SDSU is 52-11 in games following a loss. If the next game following a loss is a home game, the Aztecs are 37-2. They’ve lost back-to-back games just nine times under Dutcher, and in five of those instances, the next opponent was nationally ranked.
How it went down
SDSU led 35-24 at halftime. It continued a 23-5 run into the second half before Wyoming went on a 9-0 run to pull to 40-33 with 12:55 left
The Cowboys whittled a 16-point SDSU lead down to seven before the Aztecs pulled away.
Yee Haw 🤠 #GoAztecs pic.twitter.com/DUUo6MgULc
— San Diego State Men’s Basketball (@Aztec_MBB) February 4, 2026
The lineup
Magoon Gwath missed his fifth straight start due to a hip flexor injury and freshman Elzie Harrington missed his third straight start with a leg injury. They’re also expected to sit out Saturday’s game at Air Force. SDSU then gets its bye week, and Gwath and Harrington are expected to return for a home game against Nevada on Feb. 14.
Up next
The Aztecs make their final road trip to Air Force on Saturday for a 5 p.m. tipoff on FS1. The Falcons are among the teams remaining in the MW, while the Aztecs head to the Pac-12. SDSU opened league play back on Dec. 17 with an 81-58 home win against the Falcons.
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