Teton County last month led the state in the level of joblessness according to the monthly report by the state department of employment. Statistics indicate that 8.9% of the valley’s residents were idled for the month – however the report points out that it is normal for … Continue Reading
Many people in the local community who have been bombarded by television images of the aftermath of Monday’s tornado in Oklahoma are feeling compelled to do something to help. As always, among the first on the scene to such a disaster is the American Red Cross which … Continue Reading
Two lawsuits brought against the operator of Jackson’s air traffic control service being sought by the former wife of the pilot killed in the crash of his plane in 2010 and by the deceased pilot’s estate are apparently headed for mediation. 41-year-old Luke Bucklin died along with … Continue Reading
The first major holiday weekend of the summer is quickly approaching and that will mean an elevated level of travel on the state’s highways. The Wyoming Highway Patrol has announced plans to participate once again in the nationwide seatbelt enforcement campaign which is … Continue Reading
As a recent country song professed, rain is a good thing – especially in what has been shaping up to be a drought year. The National Weather Service office in Riverton has revealed that Teton County has received close to an inch of rain during the past storm cycle and … Continue Reading
Work resumed yesterday on the development of a community park in Alta, Wyoming, with the installation of playground equipment and surface materials. Teton County Parks and Recreation officials say they anticipate the playground will be ready for children to use by June first, weather permitting. The park already boasts a ball field, soccer field, benches and picnic tables, but Park and Rec officials say the expansive property is slated for continued expansion in the future.
The Wyoming Attorney General has filed a motion to continue the lawsuit over wolf management in Wyoming. Last week the plaintiffs filed a “Notice of Voluntary Dismissal.” This, if not challenged, would leave only the Court in Washington, DC to hear the challenge over Wyoming’s wolves. Governor Matt Mead says … Continue Reading
Several days of rain, including both days of the weekend, have spoiled the recreational plans of many; but the rain has been a real blessing to the area. Those reporting totals around the valley to the National Weather Service have measured nearly … Continue Reading
Gasoline prices are on their way up again in this part of the country – fed in large part by a sharp increase over the past month in wholesale prices. Amerine Woodyard of the US Energy Information Administration says the national price for a gallon of unleaded regular increased to … Continue Reading
Grand Teton National Park has announced this summer’s schedule of American Indian Guest Artists who will be demonstrating their crafts in the park. Participating artists share the cultural traditions of their tribes through such art forms as … Continue Reading
