Albany County News Archives

Mandatory Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System To Be Conducted on October 3, 2018

October 2, 2018 Qui

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) and Emergency Alert System (EAS) on October 3, 2018. The WEA portion of the test commences at 2:18 p.m.... Continue Reading

Ryan and Silver Creek Fires Experience Second Day of Active Fire Due to Red Flag Conditions

October 1, 2018 Shawn

Ryan Fire Current Situation: Red flag weather conditions returned to the fire at approximately 3 p.m. on Sunday resulting in increased fire activity on both the north and south side of the fire. The fire moved north aggressively around Bear Mountain causing the Carbon County Sheriff’s office to evacuate several homes in the Skyline area of Wyoming.... Continue Reading

Ryan Fire: Warmer, Drier Temperatures Throughout the End of the Week

September 27, 2018 Shawn

This is the last update for Rocky Mountain Team Black. On Friday, a National Incident Management Organization (NIMO) will take command of the fire under the leadership of Incident Commander Mike Quesinberry. Current Situation: On Wednesday, the fire grew 53 acres to its current size of 21,085 acres.... Continue Reading

Ryan Fire Now 30 Percent Contained

September 25, 2018 Shawn

Current Situation: The wetting rain early Monday morning, along with moderate temperatures and higher humidity all kept the fire from growing in size. During the day, crews were able to work the eastern flank of the fire in the grass/sage fuel type; achieving 30 percent containment.... Continue Reading

Ryan Fire Grows to 19,328 Acres

September 24, 2018 Shawn

Current Situation: The fire continued to spread overnight Saturday, and with little humidity recovery the fire remained active with crowning in the trees by 9:00 a.m. Sunday. Firefighters engaged the fire on the northeast side where it transitioned into the grass/sage fuel type as the team had planned.... Continue Reading

CWD Found in New Elk Hunt Area Near Centennial

September 20, 2018 Qui

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department confirmed a bull elk has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Elk Hunt Area 9. The elk was found dead near Corner Mountain Trail above the town of Centennial in Albany County. CWD has previously been documented in the surrounding elk hunt areas. ... Continue Reading

Flu Shot Clinic September 28th

September 20, 2018 Shawn

Albany County Public Health will be holding their annual flu shot clinic at the Lincoln Community Center September 28th from 7am-6pm. Regular flu shots ($35) and high dose ($60) flu shots will be offered for those over 65. Most insurance plans can be billed for this service if you bring your insurance card.... Continue Reading