On July 11th, Yellowstone National Park staff euthanized an adult female black bear in the Blacktail Deer Creek drainage in the northern part of the park due to repeated incidents involving human food and property damage. The bear’s behavior, which posed a significant threat to visitor safety, prompted the difficult decision to remove it from…

On July 14th, the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, joined by Mayor Arne Jorgensen, Chamber Chair Alex Lemieux, and Vice President John Morgan, celebrated the grand opening of Steadfire Chophouse at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new 122-seat, 3,456-square-foot dining venue introduces an all-day dining concept that celebrates the…

On July 11th, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) confirmed a second case of measles in an unvaccinated child from Niobrara County, marking the state’s second case in 2025 and the first since 2010. The source of the child’s exposure remains unknown, and there is no connection to the earlier case reported in Natrona County…

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) has introduced a new Grizzly Bear Conflict Dashboard to provide public access to information on human-grizzly bear conflicts across the state, particularly in areas seeing population expansion along the Continental Divide and in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE). As grizzly bears move into regions they haven’t inhabited for over…

Yellowstone National Park has implemented fishing closures on several rivers starting July 12th, 2025, to protect its native and wild trout fisheries from warm water temperatures and low river flows. The closures, announced by park officials, affect the Madison River, Firehole River, Gibbon River (downstream of Norris Campground), and all their associated tributaries. These measures…

The Teton County Fairgrounds in Jackson, Wyoming, will close its Grassy Arena starting July 9th to prepare for the 69th Annual Teton County Fair, running from July 19th to July 27th. The closure, lasting two weeks, is necessary to meet County Public Health requirements, which prohibit animals on the grass in the arena for 14…

Hunters planning to visit a Wyoming Game and Fish Department Hunter Management Area (HMA) this fall should mark their calendars: applications for permission slips open at 8 a.m. on July 21st. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department emphasizes that securing access through these slips is a critical step for a successful hunting season. HMAs, part…

The Jackson Hole Land Trust invites the community to its 45th Annual Community Picnic on Sunday, August 10th, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Indian Springs Ranch, located at 3385 W Boyles Hill Rd, Jackson. This cherished event celebrates the region’s open spaces, working lands, and wildlife habitats while honoring the legacy of former emeritus…

Jackson is gearing up for its annual Fourth of July parade, and Teton County Search and Rescue (TCSAR) will add a special touch with a helicopter flyover. To ensure safety, TCSAR is requesting that residents and visitors refrain from flying drones in the Town of Jackson from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July…