After a sharp increase in the price of a gallon of gasoline late last month, the prices have remained steady in Jackson Hole. However, the national average has been decreasing over the past two weeks, dropping nearly five cents in that time to $3.71 per gallon. That’s according to the US Energy Information Administration. … Continue Reading
The National Weather Service office in Riverton reported yesterday that the February basin precipitation was 85 to 90 percent of average across Wyoming, although mountain snowpack across Wyoming continues to be … Continue Reading
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities International has announced that the Curran-Seeley Foundation has been accredited for its … Continue Reading
Budget cutbacks in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks leading to delays in plowing the roads in both parks, less staffing of seasonal rangers, and reduced hours in visitor centers to name a few of the consequences of the sequestration have tourism interests in the state concerned. Of highest concern is … Continue Reading
Governor Matt Mead last week signed a bill that will provide some $1.4 million dollars to Teton County for conservation projects. Specifically, the money is to be used to help preserve Munger Mountain and parts of East Gros Ventre Butte. The act, sponsored by a group of state representatives including Teton County’s Keith Gingery provides … Continue Reading
Those representing this area of Wyoming at the just-completed legislative session will be hand tomorrow at noon to visit with members of the community about the issues that were addressed. The event is being jointly sponsored by the Jackson Hole Rotary Lunch Club and the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce and takes place at Snow King Resort. Those wishing to attend are being asked to RSVP to Rachel at 733-3316 in advance and pre-pay for the luncheon. Cost of the lunch is $20.
Black bear hunters who want to use bait for the spring bear hunting season have until March 20th to register their existing bear-bait sites. Spokesman Mark Gocke of the Wyoming Game and Fish Office in Jackson says those who had bait sites registered in 2012 can … Continue Reading
The Jackson Hole High School Speech and Debate Team enjoyed record-breaking success this past weekend at the National Forensic League District Tournament held Friday and Saturday at Riverton High School. The meet was attended by … Continue Reading
No criminal charges are to be brought against three hunters who killed a grizzly bear inside Grand Teton National Park last November. That was the decision by the US Attorney’s Office after a comprehensive investigation of the incident. Park Spokesperson Jackie Skaggs says … Continue Reading
Wyoming Governor Matt Mead told reporters he has been in conference with community leaders in Northwestern Wyoming regarding the impacts of delayed road plowing in Yellowstone on the region’s tourism. Mead says unquestionably, the losses to those communities will be significant, but … Continue Reading
