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Senator Jacky Rosen and Colleagues Oppose Interior Department's Wilderness Policy Review

Senator Jacky Rosen and Colleagues Oppose Interior Department's Wilderness Policy Review

U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) has joined Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and eight other colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. The letter expresses strong opposition to the Interior Department's ongoing wilderness management policy review. The senators argue that this review could jeopardize the wilderness character of public lands and potentially disqualify them for future congressional designation, thereby undermining Congress's role in wilderness management. They contend that the review is a tactic by the current administration to weaken protections for nearly 200 million acres of public land. The lawmakers highlighted that it is unusual for the Interior Department to seek public comment on its agencies' general operating procedures for land management planning. They also noted that this review is part of broader efforts by the administration to reduce protections for national monuments and cultural resource areas, sell public lands in the West, an...
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Washington football continues to tumble in US LBM Coaches Poll

Washington football continues to tumble in US LBM Coaches Poll

After another ugly win over Utah State, the Washington Huskies took a tumble down the US LBM Coaches Poll.
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Representative Zinke Introduces 'A River Runs Through It Act' to Expand Montana Conservation and Recreation

Representative Zinke Introduces 'A River Runs Through It Act' to Expand Montana Conservation and Recreation

U.S. Representative Ryan Zinke (MT-01) has announced his intention to introduce the 'A River Runs Through It Act' in Congress. This legislation aims to combine multiple proposals into a single, comprehensive plan for land management in western Montana, focusing on both conservation and recreation. The act includes provisions for adding nearly 100,000 acres of Forest Service land to the Bob Marshall and Scapegoat wilderness areas, creating new wilderness on Nevada Mountain, and releasing approximately 23,000 acres of Wilderness Study Areas for timber harvest and other management practices. Additionally, the bill designates six 'forest restoration areas' across roughly 180,000 acres for timber harvest, thinning, and wildfire risk reduction, and establishes six new recreation areas totaling about 60,000 acres for activities like snowmobiling, mountain biking, and off-highway vehicle use. This initiative is the culmination of over two decades of collaborative efforts by conservation organizations, sportsmen's ...
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Biggest takeaways from Texas Tech football escaping Oregon State

Biggest takeaways from Texas Tech football escaping Oregon State

What should you take away from the Texas Tech football team escaping Oregon State? A lot, and then some. Here's the rundown.
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Representative Ryan Zinke Introduces 'A River Runs Through It Act' to Balance Conservation and Recreation in Montana

Representative Ryan Zinke Introduces 'A River Runs Through It Act' to Balance Conservation and Recreation in Montana

Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke has introduced the 'A River Runs Through It Act,' a public lands package designed to address the future of approximately 430,000 acres in the Blackfoot-Clearwater area. The proposed legislation aims to create about 130,000 acres of new wilderness while simultaneously opening other public lands to various activities such as logging, snowmobiling, mountain biking, and off-road vehicles. This bill is a culmination of decades of local conservation efforts and seeks to find a middle ground for diverse stakeholders. Zinke, who previously served as Secretary of the Interior, has a history of involvement in conservation and public access issues, including the introduction of the Public Lands in Public Hands Act. The current proposal has garnered support from a range of local groups, including those representing recreation and timber industries, indicating a collaborative approach to land management.
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Famous Yellowstone wolf pack might have outsmarted Wyoming hunters

Famous Yellowstone wolf pack might have outsmarted Wyoming hunters

Mollie's Wolf Pack appears to have made a fortuitous move.
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Lowcountry Landowners Appeal to Supreme Court Over Proposed Natural Gas Power Plant

Lowcountry Landowners Appeal to Supreme Court Over Proposed Natural Gas Power Plant

Two landowners in the South Carolina Lowcountry have filed an appeal with the S.C. Supreme Court regarding a proposed natural gas power plant. The plant is slated for construction in rural Colleton County, and the appeal stems from significant environmental concerns raised by the landowners. This legal action indicates a continued effort to halt or alter the development of the power plant, which has likely faced opposition from local residents and environmental groups. The specific grounds for the appeal were not detailed, but typically such cases involve challenges to environmental impact assessments, permitting processes, or potential adverse effects on local ecosystems and public health. The move to the state's highest court signifies the importance and contentious nature of the project.
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Hawaii is the happiest state in America, according to WalletHub. Where is Ohio?

Hawaii is the happiest state in America, according to WalletHub. Where is Ohio?

A new report from WalletHub has ranked all 50 states for happiness. Where did Ohio rank?
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Grammy-Winning Country Singer Rosanne Cash Postpones Shows Due to Medical Emergency

Grammy-Winning Country Singer Rosanne Cash Postpones Shows Due to Medical Emergency

Grammy-Winning Country Singer Rosanne Cash Postpones Shows Due to Medical Emergency
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Wyoming Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Casper Mountain Gravel Pit Dispute

Wyoming Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Casper Mountain Gravel Pit Dispute

Wyoming's Supreme Court has heard oral arguments concerning a contentious gravel mining operation proposed at the base of Casper Mountain. The legal dispute involves the State Board of Land Commissioners and Casper-based Prism Logistics. The state board initially approved mining leases without public notice or direct review, leading to significant public backlash from nearby homeowners and Natrona County officials. Under public pressure, the board later attempted to reverse its decision by denying Prism's lease renewals. This denial prompted a lawsuit from Prism, which initially succeeded in Natrona County District Court. The state subsequently appealed this ruling to the Wyoming Supreme Court. The core of the arguments revolves around the state board's discretion in renewing leases versus Prism's claim of an 'exclusive right' to renew under statutory conditions. The court will issue a written opinion at a later date, and a related case involving Natrona County's rezoning efforts is scheduled for oral argu...
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Wyoming Communities Debate Use of Flock Surveillance Cameras Amid National Backlash

Wyoming Communities Debate Use of Flock Surveillance Cameras Amid National Backlash

Across Wyoming, communities are engaged in heated debates over the deployment of Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras, reflecting a national backlash against pervasive surveillance technology. While some law enforcement agencies, like those in Cheyenne and Jackson, embrace the cameras as vital tools for solving crimes, locating runaways, and tracking stolen vehicles, many residents and some sheriffs express strong concerns about privacy violations and the Fourth Amendment. In Green River, the city council rejected a federal grant for Motorola ALPRs due to public distrust. Conversely, Glenrock police operate five Flock cameras, sparking local furor over oversight and civil liberties. The Laramie County Sheriff's Office has explicitly avoided Flock cameras due to constitutional concerns, despite their use by the Cheyenne Police Department. The technology uses AI to monitor and photograph passing vehicles, uploading data to a central system searchable by participating agencies, though so...
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Colorado Officials Call for Immediate Freeze on Wild Horse Roundups Amid Animal Welfare Concerns

Colorado Officials Call for Immediate Freeze on Wild Horse Roundups Amid Animal Welfare Concerns

Colorado officials, including Governor Jared Polis and four members of the state's congressional delegation, have urged the federal government to implement an immediate freeze on planned wild horse roundups. Their primary concern is the inhumane nature of these operations, which often involve low-flying helicopters chasing wild horses into corrals, leading to terror, injuries, and even deaths among the animals. This call follows an August roundup in northwest Colorado where 894 horses were gathered and nine died. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is preparing for another operation in the Sand Wash Basin near Craig from September 17-28, aiming to reduce the herd by approximately 60%. While the Interior Department asserts its management efforts are science-based and legally required to prevent suffering and maintain ecological balance, Colorado officials advocate for expanding fertility control as a more humane and cost-effective alternative.