Game officials from Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services along with assistance from Idaho Department of Fish & Game yesterday trapped and euthanized a three-year old female grizzly bear that had hibernated in Island Park, traveled to a subdivision near the Idaho/Wyoming border between Victor and Driggs, Idaho this spring, and … Continue Reading
A better understanding of food sources for the region’s grizzly bear population will be key to better ascertaining its recovery and eligibility for delisting. That was the conclusion of bear managers gathered in Jackson Hole this week for the semi-annual meeting of the Yellowstone Ecosystem Subcommittee of the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee. A major concern, says spokesman Gregg Losinski is … Continue Reading
This fire management region of the country will likely face generally normal fire potential over the next several months according to the report issued in early April by the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise. The Eastern Great Basin Region typically has little significant fire potential in April according to … Continue Reading
No doubt, you noticed a sharp increase in gasoline prices this week as you gassed up your vehicle prior to the weekend. Jackson Hole’s average has risen from $3.65 per gallon to $3.69 over the past week while the statewide average in Wyoming climbed from $3.57 to $3.62 for a gallon of unleaded regular. Still, Wyoming’s average price is … Continue Reading
The local chapter of Trout Unlimited has been granted funds from the national Embrace-A-Stream program intended by Trout Unlimited to fund grassroots conservation efforts. The national Trout Unlimited organization has provided … Continue Reading
Emergency managers, volunteer agencies and first responders are participating in a full-scale two-day exercise in Eastern Idaho counties including Teton County. The exercise is based on an earthquake scenario, and focuses on evacuations and caring for survivors of the simulated disaster. Eastern Idaho has … Continue Reading
Commuters from outside the valley on the START Bus will need to check a schedule change beginning Monday. Both morning runs on the Teton Valley Commuter route will leave Driggs … Continue Reading
Gasoline prices in Wyoming and across the nation continue their relentless climb with AAA Auto Club’s latest statistics indicating a national average of $3.92 per gallon of unleaded regular. AAA says gasoline prices across the country continue to rise as a result of … Continue Reading
Gasoline prices continued their relentless climb during the past week, although Wyoming continues to boast the lowest average price in the nation. With the national average now reported by AAA Auto Club’s Fuel Gauge as $3.83 for a gallon of unleaded regular, Wyoming still has an average of $3.42. Montana is next in line with an average price of $3.54. Here in Teton County, Wyoming the average is $3.55 per gallon while in Teton Valley , Idaho, the price currently averages $ 3.73 according to statistics posted by Motor Trend. AAA blames the price increases on fears that the tensions with Iran will lead to an all-our war disrupting oil supplies.
Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative is once again offering postsecondary scholarships to area high school graduating seniors whose parents or guardians are members of Fall River Electric. This specifically includes those attending both Teton County, Wyoming District #1 schools and Teton County, Idaho District #401 schools. A member may either … Continue Reading
