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Even with all the rain Gillette received Monday night, the conditions are still dry enough that the Campbell County Fire Department has issued an open burn restriction for the whole

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Animal disease events happen and when they do, the mental health toll on the producer, and to some extent the industry, is often overlooked.

Pizza Jawn owners David and Ana Lee are purchasing Manayunk Tavern and renaming it Bar Jawn, a sister restaurant. The tavern will slowly transition into Bar Jawn without closing. Patrons will see subtle changes, such as new cocktails and menu updates.

Perhaps we can blame COVID fatigue for numbing us to the risks of other viruses. But it should be bigger news that a bird flu has mutated to spread through

A mutation that allows spread through mammals should be bigger news. What matters now is surveillance among farmed animals and giving up particularly dangerous practices.

The Tahoe Fund Winter Photo Contest has a winner. Jeff Benders photo at the Upper Eagle Point Campground near Emerald Bay as the winner. The photo was taken in November after an early-season snowstorm. Jeff, who often snowshoes in this area, said, "I have been to this spot recently and the bench is totally covered in snow now.

The Tahoe Fund Winter Photo Contest has a winner. Jeff Benders photo at the Upper Eagle Point Campground near Emerald Bay as the winner. The photo was taken in November after an early-season snowstorm. Jeff, who often snowshoes in this area, said, "I have been to this spot recently and the bench is totally covered in snow now.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Voting has opened for the Tahoe Funds Winter Photo Contest. There were over 70 submissions and the field has been narrowed down to four finalists, Jeff Bender, Wendy Hudnall, Joshua Smith, and DJ Bickert. Help them choose by voting for the winner. Vote for the winner of the contest by clicking HERE.

This session will focus on the public health implications including appropriate disposal of animals, health of responders to an ASF event, and mental health.