A review team comprised of department leaders from both Bridger-Teton and Caribou-Targhee National Forests have just completed a joint work session in Alpine, Wyoming where they discussed the potential advantages and disadvantages of a merger of the two forests. Now, says Forest Spokesperson Mary Cerincek, the team is to … Continue Reading
Teton County Housing Authority has announced it has developed a new Employment-Based Housing program in 2012 in cooperation with local developer Crystal Springs Ranch, adding nine units of workforce housing to the community at no cost to taxpayers. The homes are located at … Continue Reading
It was not the banner year that 2008/2009 was, but travel through the Jackson Hole Airport was slightly higher in 2012 than during 2011. By year’s end 276,282 people flew into the valley while 275, 621 caught flights out. Over the holidays particularly, says Airport Manager Ray Bishop … Continue Reading
The Jackson Police Department says it has recently been receiving reports from several local hotels of a subject calling guests and impersonating hotel staff in an attempt to gain credit card information. Lieutenant Cole Nethercott says generally, the caller asks for a guest … Continue Reading
As skiing moves into its peak, parking at the summit of Teton Pass continue to become more of a challenge. Pass Ambassador Jay Pistono says consequently, skiers need to maximize what space is there and show thoughtfulness for their surroundings and their fellow skiers. Pistono says … Continue Reading
Bitter cold temperatures like those we have recently been experiencing can too often lead people to do things that are dangerous in their homes both in the interest of keeping warm and maintaining water service. Perhaps the most common is the use of space heaters which … Continue Reading
For the sixth year running, the Wyoming Film Office is seeking submissions for the Wyoming Short Film Contest. Film makers can submit videos online at wyomingshortfilmcontest.com by April 5th. A $25,000 first prize will be … Continue Reading
The National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics Office has posted the statistics for December, and consequently the entire year indicating the number of people who were in Yellowstone National Park for either recreation or business. According to their report the park saw … Continue Reading
There will be a change in the format for the 18th Annual International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race this year. Race Director Frank Teasley says for the first time in the race’s history, there will be a side-by-side start with two mushers leaving the starting line simultaneously, vying for … Continue Reading
A win and a loss each for the Broncs boys and girls teams were the results of this weekend’s play. The girls were victorious over Mountain View Friday night with a final score of 37 to 26 and the boys romped over the Buffs 46 to 24. The following games Saturday resulted in a 62 to 26 loss to Evanston for the girls and a 39 to 25 loss to the Red Devils for the boys. The Broncs next plan the Star Valley Braves at home Friday night.
