As powder hounds anxiously await the next low pressure system, avalanche safety officials say the next significant snowfall may result in dangerous conditions. While most people aren’t likely to complain once we receive that long-awaited snowstorm, it is important to … Continue Reading
Teton County Fair has received two first place awards in the 2011 International Association of Fairs and Expositions contests for Agricultural Photo Series. Photos taken by … Continue Reading
Teton County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a residential burglary that took place in the Crooked Creek Road area near Alta sometime between November 12th and Monday November 14th. Preliminary investigation showed that someone forced entry … Continue Reading
The recent court decision to re-list the Greater Yellowstone grizzly bear population as an endangered species carries with it the assessments that must be satisfied to once again achieve delisting of the animal. As such, Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee Spokesman Gregg Losinski says it is possible the bear could be off the list again as early as … Continue Reading
The victims of the roll-over accident south of Jackson Wednesday night have been identified now. Two women from the Teton Valley, Idaho area died when the vehicle in which they were riding … Continue Reading
Snowstorms, icy conditions or poor visibility can create hazards for even the most skilled driver. The Teton County, Idaho Sheriff’s Department has posted recommendations and a video to help motorists negotiate the winter-slick roads of the area more safely. First, they recommend to be safe, motorists should … Continue Reading
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest winter travel regulations for the Teton Basin Ranger District have gone into effect now. Caribou-Targhee Spokesman Lynn Ballard says the official travel map for the Teton Basin Ranger District describes … Continue Reading
Now that the Greater Yellowstone grizzly bears have been placed back under the protection of the Endangered Species Act, what direction will future management of the bear take? That is now one of the topics that will certainly emerge as the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee conducts its annual winter meeting in … Continue Reading
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort opened for the 2011-12 season Saturday, with La Niña early season snowfall depositing nearly seven feet of snow at the summit. Seven of the 11 lifts were open over the weekend serving the 32 trails that were groomed and available to skiers. Among those lifts was … Continue Reading
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals announced yesterday that it is upholding a 2009 court decision which restored Endangered Species Act protections for this region’s isolated population of grizzly bears. In their decision, the judges ruled that … Continue Reading
