The Jackson Hole Land Trust released a new short film online Monday in celebration of Earth Day. The production was filmed around the iconic protected properties of the valley. Forever Our Valley: The Jackson Hole Land Trust is a 3 minute 40 second introduction to … Continue Reading
Governor Matt Mead told those attending a town hall meeting in Jackson Saturday morning that he intends to submit a flat, or nearly flat budget next month for the state’s agencies to consider as they plan their expenditures for the year ahead. Mead told the group of town, county and agency leaders that … Continue Reading
Representatives of United Airlines told officers of Jackson Hole Air that they were very pleased with the success they saw this past winter in Jackson Hole, and are willing to explore expanding the service to other markets that would make sense to continuing that success. Mark Barron, who serves as the vice chairman of Jackson Hole Air says … Continue Reading
Construction of a 30,000 square foot Wyoming Army National Guard readiness center near Star Valley High School, in Afton, will replace a 1950′s built complex and provide Lincoln County with key structures in case of a disaster. Lt. Col. Guy Beaudoin says the town of Afton, Lincoln County, and the Wyoming Military Department have … Continue Reading
The Jackson Hole High School Band last week earned a Superior rating at the Wyoming Music Educators’ Southwest Music Festival. Band Director Pete Closson took the group to Lyman last Thursday to compete in the event. This marks the first time since 1998 that the band has enjoyed such an accomplishment. The rating of Superior is the highest a performing group can earn at such a music festival.
Ninty-seven college-bound seniors in Teton County were the recipients Wednesday night of nearly $450-thousand in scholarships from 77 different organizations throughout the community. Jackson Hole High School Counselor Julie Stayner says the scholarships … Continue Reading
The region’s grizzly bear managers are refining the methods they use to determine the number of bears in the ecosystem as well as their distribution through the ecosystem and food sources. Some of those new methods were discussed during the Yellowstone Ecosystem Subcommittee meeting of the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee in Jackson this week. Outgoing Chairperson Mary Gibson Scott says … Continue Reading
Officials at the National Elk Refuge are defending the continued seasonal closure of the bike and pedestrian pathway adjacent the refuge as necessary for the protection of the wildlife there. Refuge Manager Steve Kallin points out that while some observers have noted few animals near the pathway and little disturbance to … Continue Reading
Tomorrow begins National Park Week, bringing with it free park admission Monday through Friday and a variety of special events. Those events take place at the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center in Moose including National Junior Ranger Day tomorrow to help … Continue Reading
With the summer travel months only weeks away, Wyoming remains one of 10 states nationally with gasoline prices lower than $3.36 per gallon, according to the Fuel Gauge report from AAA Auto Club. Prices in the surrounding Rocky Mountain States have climbed in the past week despite the national trend moving downward. AAA says … Continue Reading
