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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — The South Entrance to Yellowstone National Park is expected to remain closed this weekend because of a wildfire in Grand Teton. The closure of U.S. 89/191/287 that leads into Yellowstone is forcing some park visitors to take an hour-long detour.

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — The University of Wyoming is opting for more nine-month appointments for faculty to save money instead of paying them for a full year, hoping some of them will continue to do research during the summer. Most faculty members are now on nine-month contracts.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming's unemployment rate remained at 5.7 percent in July. The rate was unchanged from June and higher than the national rate of 4.9 percent.

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Gov. Matt Mead is proposing three initiatives to promote shooting sports in Wyoming. The governor wants to increase access to public ranges and promote the state's best shooters.

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