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News Release Yellowstone National Park releases body worn camera footage from July 4, 2024 officer-involved shooting at Canyon Village Date:  September 19, 2024 Contact:   Morgan Warthin , 307-344-2015 As part of the National Park Service’s established protocol regarding officer-involved shootings, Yellowstone National Park has released body worn camera footage from a  July 4, 2024,  officer-involved shooting  at Canyon Village. The community briefing video shows the significant sections of the body worn camera footage from some of the involved law enforcement officers. The video is intended to help community members gain a better understanding of what occurred. This incident is still under investigation. The investigation, which includes the actions taken by NPS law enforcement officers, is being led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. All information in the community briefing video is based on the details currently available. Some images and audio in this ...

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  NEWS RELEASE Law enforcement involved shooting in Yellowstone National Park    News Release Date:  July 4, 2024 Contact:   Linda Veress , 307-344-2015 There was a significant law enforcement incident at Canyon Village in the central part of Yellowstone National Park overnight and this morning, July 4.  There are no active threats to the public.  Rangers responded to a report of an individual with a firearm who was making threats. When rangers contacted the individual there was an exchange of gunfire between the subject and law enforcement rangers.   The subject is deceased. We are not releasing the individual’s identity at this time.  One Yellowstone law enforcement park ranger was injured. They are in stable condition and being treated at a nearby regional hospital.  An area around the Canyon Lodge complex remains closed for the investigation.  The FBI is leading the investigation with support from National Park Service special agents...

  NEWS RELEASE Select Yellowstone National Park roads open to public April 19 Ranger at East Entrance hands out a park map NPS / Jacob W. Frank Subscribe    |  What is RSS News Release Date:  April 12, 2024 Contact:   Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY –  Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2024, select roads in Yellowstone National Park will open to the public, weather permitting. Roads begin to open annually this time of year for the summer season.   On Saturday, April 20, entrance fees will be waived in celebration of  National Park Week . Roads opening April 19 West Entrance (West Yellowstone, Montana) to Old Faithful (via Madison Junction) Mammoth Hot Springs to Old Faithful (via Norris Junction and Madison Junction) Norris Junction to Canyon Village Additional  park roads  will open throughout May, weather permitting. The only roads  open  year-round are between the North Entrance in Gardiner, ...

  Postal Service To Issue Waterfall Stamps What: The U.S. Postal Service is celebrating the variety and beauty of American waterfalls with 12 new stamps. Each stamp features a photograph with the name of the waterfall and state in which it is located beneath it. The first-day-of-issue event for the Waterfalls Forever stamps is free and open to all visitors of Yellowstone National Park. News of the stamp is being shared with the hashtag  #WaterfallsStamps . Who: Mike Elston, U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors secretary, will serve as the dedicating official Cameron “Cam” Sholly, Yellowstone National Park superintendent Kenneth Keifer, photographer of the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River stamp When: Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 11 a.m. MT Where: Canyon Visitors Education Center Yellowstone National Park, WY RSVP: Attendees are encouraged to RSVP at:  usps.com/waterfalls . Background: Among nature’s most beautiful wonders, waterfalls come in all shapes and sizes, from ...

  Weather-permitting, Yellowstone National Park’s East Entrance Road opens Friday, May 5 Anticipate temporary road closures near Sylvan Pass due to increased avalanche danger        East Entrance Road conditions at Sylvan Pass       NPS / Jacob W. Frank News Release Date:  May 4, 2023 Contact:   Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 Weather-permitting, the road from the East Entrance near Cody, Wyoming, to Fishing Bridge Junction (Sylvan Pass), and Canyon Village to Lake Village, will open Friday, May 5 at 8 a.m. to public motor vehicle traffic. The public are asked to: Anticipate temporary road closures near Sylvan Pass because of increased avalanche danger from recent snowfall and warm temperatures. Watch for quickly changing weather conditions. Many areas of the park are still experiencing winter conditions and snow and ice may cover sections of road. Stay informed about up-to-date road conditions in Yellowstone: Visit  Park Roads . Ca...

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  Weather-permitting, East Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park opens Friday, May 6        East Entrance              NPS/Diane Renkin Weather-permitting, the road from East Entrance to Lake Village (Sylvan Pass), and Canyon Village to Lake Village, will open Friday, May 6 at 8 a.m. to public motor vehicle traffic. Conditions in Yellowstone can change quickly, especially during spring and fall, and roads can temporarily close due to poor driving conditions. Check current road status on the  park website  and by calling (307) 344-2117. To receive Yellowstone road alerts on your mobile phone, text "82190" to 888-777 (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions). Expect up to 20-minute delays east of the East Entrance due to  road construction . For updates on this project, visit the  WYDOT Travel Information Map . Conditions permitting, the following roads will open Ma...

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  News Release Weather-permitting, East Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park opens Friday, May 7 East Entrance Road conditions at Sylvan Pass NPS / Jacob W. Frank Subscribe | What is RSS News Release Date: May 5, 2021 Contact: Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 East Entrance to Lake Village (Sylvan Pass) and Lake Village to Canyon Village will open Friday, May 7, at 8 a.m. to public motorists. A significant snowpack still exists in the Sylvan Pass area . Park rangers will monitor avalanche conditions. Temporary road closures may occur. Conditions in Yellowstone can change quickly, especially during spring and fall, and roads can temporarily close due to poor driving conditions. Find current road status on the park website  and by calling (307) 344-2117. To receive Yellowstone National Park road alerts on your mobile phone, text "82190" to 888-777 (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions). Conditions permitti...