Ricketts Yellowstone Ecosystem has submitted plans to the Teton County Planning and Building Department for “The Hawken,” a new resort in the scenic Granite Creek area, once the site of the Safari Club. “According to the developer, The “Hawken” name is derived to the iconic Hawken rifle, “symbolizing the rugged determination and environmental appreciation of…

JACKSON, WY – In a celebration of fly fishing, conservation, and storytelling, “Tension” has been named the winner of the 2024 International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4). Directed by Hilton Graham and Lucas Krost, this film delves into the legacy of fly fishing through the narrative of a young guide and her grandfather, set against…

Marlon Forrest, a 29-year-old from Port Maria, Jamaica, has been sentenced to 80 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in aiding and abetting the distribution of cocaine. The sentencing was handed down by U.S. District Court Judge Kelly H. Rankin on January 9, 2025. The case began…

U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming have introduced legislation aimed at protecting the traditional name of Devils Tower National Monument, located in northeastern Wyoming. The monument, which has been referred to as Devils Tower since the 19th century, faces potential name changes proposed by external groups and the current administration. Senator Barrasso…

Ungulate Counts and Migration Patterns The National Elk Refuge in Jackson, Wyoming, released its latest biological update on January 10, 2025. Weekly counts on January 7 showed 6,420 elk within the standard survey area. No pronghorn, deer, or moose were observed, while 38 bighorn sheep were counted. Notably, although 200 bison briefly appeared on the…

On January 10, 2025, three Wyoming Air National Guard C-130 aircraft, equipped with the U.S. Forest Service’s Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems (MAFFS), are set to assist in combating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. These aircraft from the 153rd Airlift Wing will be based out of Channel Islands Air National Guard Base in California…

On January 5th, emergency services responded to a structure fire reported in the Hoback area on Wagon Road. The call came in at 11:09 a.m., alerting Jackson Hole Fire/EMS and the Teton County Sheriff’s Office to a potentially severe situation involving a large barn that also houses residential units. The first responders from Jackson Hole…

The Jackson Hole High School Speech and Debate Team has kicked off the new year with a victory, securing first place at the Bobcat Invitational held at Hot Springs County High School on January 3rd and 4th, 2025. Competing against ten schools, the Jackson team amassed 99 points in the team sweepstakes, significantly ahead of…

On Saturday, an avalanche incident occurred on Togwotee Pass in Wyoming, resulting in one skier’s death. The Teton County Search & Rescue team was dispatched just before noon after receiving an emergency alert through an iPhone’s satellite text-to-911 feature. The avalanche took place in the Breccia Cliffs area where four skiers were ascending a skin…