CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) � Wyoming’s governor says the state will ask the federal government to remove its protections for grizzly bears in the Yellowstone region. If the request is granted, Wyoming, Montana and Idaho would be able to manage and potentially allow hunting of the big bruins in certain areas. Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon said

GRIZZLY FLATS, Calif. (AP) � Pacific Gas & Electric says it has begun shutting off power to about 51,000 customers in 18 Northern California counties to prevent wildfires. The utility announced Tuesday evening that it has begun enacting the shutoffs as a precaution to prevent gusting winds from damaging power lines and sparking blazes in

MARION (WSIL)� The Southern Illinois Miners drop two of three on the weekend, with the 5-1 loss in the rubber match against the Joliet Slammers Sunday. Southern Illinois falls to 27-25 on the season. They continue their homestand Tuesday as they welcome the Gateway Grizzlies for a three game set.

MARION (WSIL)� The Southern Illinois miners dropped their third straight game, as the Gateway Grizzlies cruise to a 10-1 win Saturday.

SAUGET (WSIL) â€� The Gateway Grizzlies salvaged the final game of their three-game series with the Southern Illinois Miners, winning the finale 5-4 in 12 innings.Â