The Jackson Lunchtime Rotary Club is looking for families who might be willing to host a foreign exchange student for a period of time in the upcoming school year. Rotarian John Morgan says it is important for them to line up the first of those host families soon in order to … Continue Reading
Bridger-Teton National Forest will begin selling transplant permits next week from all Ranger Districts around the Forest. Forest Spokesperson Mary Cernicek says the service is one of the multiple uses of the national forest. Cernicek says landscaping with native plants is … Continue Reading
Unemployment in Teton County began creeping up again last month with the approach of the end of winter season, although that level was well below the same month last year. The increase in March only amounted to … Continue Reading
As more spring-like weather moves into the area, more people will be venturing out into destinations outdoors – much as the bears in the area have done now. Mark Gocke of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department says it should be foremost on recreationists’ minds how to conduct themselves if … Continue Reading
Barricades will be making their appearance on US Highway 26/89/191 at the bridge over the Snake River near Horse Creek Station in the days ahead. Rehabilitation of the bridge deck there will involve limiting traffic across the bridge to one alternating lane during construction. Actual work will begin Monday. The bridge has been … Continue Reading
Members of Teton Interagency Fire are meeting this week for refresher sessions as they renew their certifications to fight wildfires. Bridger Teton National Forest Spokesperson Mary Cernicek says topics discussed are critical for … Continue Reading
When the annual economic policy symposium comes again to Jackson Hole in August, one prominent figure will be missing. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke announced he would not be in Jackson Hole for the event, citing a personal scheduling conflict. Bernanke has delivered the keynote speech since 2006. The event has … Continue Reading
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has awarded the Yellowstone Business Partnership a $145,155 public transportation grant to help connect national park gateway towns under its “Linx Bus in Yellowstone” transit service, set to operate between June 4th and September 30th. Yellowstone Business Partnership officials say … Continue Reading
The Jackson Police Department Saturday will partner with the Drug Enforcement Administration and Smith’s Food and Drug on a nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back” initiative in hopes of preventing increased pill abuse and theft. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are … Continue Reading
To make CT exams as safe and accurate as possible for its patients, St. John’s Medical Center, has acquired a dose reduction system, for its CT scanner. Dr. Robert Berlin MD, Medical Director for St. John’s Imaging Department says … Continue Reading
