The National Elk Refuge reports there are now 6,285 elk on feed in the southern portion of the refuge with cows, calves and spikes vastly outnumbering the bulls. Still, flights over the area by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department indicate there are significant numbers of … Continue Reading
The cutter race teams are here and racing begins tomorrow south of Jackson on the track at Melody Ranch. Rod Everett of the sponsoring Shrine Club says activities at the track begin at noon. Everett says the racers are all going for points that are totaled through … Continue Reading
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service National Water and Climate Center says the February streamflow forecast foretells of a decline in nearly every state and basin. The dry conditions continue from the less-than-average precipitation during January, which indicates … Continue Reading
Jackson Hole is preparing to host the 42nd annual Cutter Races which this year helps kick-start the valley’s Winterfest. Hosted by the local Shrine Club, the annual event has raised well over $½-million to the Shriners’ Hospital in Salt Lake City to provide free care for … Continue Reading
Bridger Teton National Forest expects to make an announcement about a decision on the location of the new Forest Supervisor’s office next Tuesday. Spokesperson Mary Cernicek says the Forest is waiting for approval from the Washington office on a compromise plan. While unconfirmed, it appears … Continue Reading
Gasoline prices in the valley have increased noticeably in just the last two weeks, reflecting the trend across the nation. However, despite the recent increase in gasoline prices, the U.S. Energy Information Administration expects … Continue Reading
The potential establishment of a lottery in Wyoming has been passed out of a Senate Committee and is to show up on the Senate floor later this week. Teton County Senator Leland Christensen says he, along with a number of other Senators, is concerned it … Continue Reading
After approximately three weeks out of service, the Summit Chairlift at Snow King Ski Resort is back in service. The lift was taken off line when operators detected a squeak in the main drive wheel – or bull wheel – and determined it needed to be … Continue Reading
Teton County has decided not to assume the prosecutorial role for the man accused of causing the Horsethief Canyon Fire south of Jackson last September. County Prosecuting Attorney Steve Weichman says it was decided that it would be more appropriate for federal authorities to retain the case since … Continue Reading
Fire units were called out again to a condominium at Teton Pines Monday morning after a hot-spot from a fire there Saturday night rekindled in the chimney chase. Incident Commander Dick Knisley says three trucks responded and quickly … Continue Reading
