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Sen. John Barrasso sworn in as Senate Majority Whip

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2 days ago

January 4, 2025

Sen. John Barrasso sworn in as Senate Majority Whip

(Dan Cepeda, Oil City File)

CASPER, Wyo. — On Friday, Senator John Barrasso was officially sworn into the U.S. Senate to continue serving Wyoming in the 119th Congress.

Additionally, Barrasso was confirmed in his new role as the Senate Majority Whip, the second-most senior position in Senate Republic leadership.

Barrasso released a statement, in which he pledged to continue serving Wyoming, and the United States, alongside soon-to-be President Trump.

“It’s my honor to continue representing the people of Wyoming in the United States Senate,” Barrasso wrote. “Their priorities are at the top of my mind as I take on the position of Majority Whip. Americans voted boldly this year to lower costs, secure our border, and unleash American energy. Senate Republicans heard them loud and clear.

“We are ready to deliver a new direction for our country with President Trump. I look forward to serving the American people and securing more wins for Wyoming.”

Barrasso also serves on the Senate Energy committee and the Natural Resources, Finance, and Foreign Relationships committee.

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Skier killed after group triggers avalanche in Wyoming National Park

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1 minute ago

January 6, 2025

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Skier killed after group triggers avalanche in Wyoming National Park

An avalanche killed one skier and injured another after the group they were in triggered the large snowslide while ascending a mountain in western Wyoming.

The avalanche happened on Saturday in a backcountry area about 20 miles east of Grand Teton National Park.

As the group of four people went up a steep slope at an elevation of 10,400 feet, a large slab of snow about five feet thick broke away and slid, fully burying the victim and partially burying a second skier, according to Teton County Search and Rescue and the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center.

One person was killed in an avalanche in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park (National Parks Service (NPS))

Authorities received an alert about the accident just before noon. It took rescuers almost four hours to reach the scene by skis after a helicopter tried to reach the site but had to turn around because of stormy weather.

A series of snowstorms have swept through the area in recent weeks, including one on Saturday, said National Weather Service forecaster Jason Straub.

The skier’s death marks the fifth person to be killed by an avalanche in the U.S. this winter.

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Skier killed, another injured after avalanche triggered in Wyoming

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8 hours ago

January 5, 2025

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Skier killed, another injured after avalanche triggered in Wyoming

A skier was killed and another injured after the group they were in triggered a large avalanche while ascending a mountain in western Wyoming.

The large snowslide happened Saturday in a backcountry area about 20 miles east of Grand Teton National Park.

The Teton County Search and Rescue said it received a call to respond to a known avalanche burial on Togwotee Pass just before 12 p.m. on Saturday.

As the group of four people, according to authorities, went up a steep slope at an elevation of 10,400 feet, a large slab of snow about 5 feet thick broke away and slid, fully burying the victim. The second skier was partially buried and had an injury to his leg.

It took rescuers about four hours to reach the scene by skis after a helicopter tried to reach the site but had to turn around because of “challenging” weather conditions.

“(Teton County Search and Rescue) extends its most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased skier,” it said in a Facebook post.

The Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center is investigating the avalanche.

We are deeply saddened to report that a skier has died as a result of an avalanche on Togwotee Pass on Saturday, January…
Posted by Teton County Search and Rescue on Sunday, January 5, 2025

A series of snowstorms have swept through the area in recent weeks, including one on Saturday, said National Weather Service forecaster Jason Straub.

The skier’s death marks the fifth person to be killed by an avalanche in the U.S. this winter.

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Wondrous Wyoming (1/5/25)

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15 hours ago

January 5, 2025

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CASPER, Wyo. — “Taken off of Wyoming 59 Bypass at 7 a.m.,” writes photographer Nathaniel Lax. “It’s a beautiful picture of the sun rising behind the cornerstone of what we do in Wyoming: make energy. The silhouette of the power plants against the beautiful red and orange sky — it’s absolutely captivating.”

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