With the advent of spring weather and the melting of snow, some have been turning their thoughts to the collection of elk antlers. However, Bridger Teton National Forest Spokesperson Mary Cernicek says it is still too early to be engaging in that activity in many areas of the forest. Cernicek says … Continue Reading
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar defended President Obama’s allocation in his proposed budget of $11.9-billion for the Department of the Interior as a balanced one that makes tough budget choices but funds the highest priorities. During a telephone news conference yesterday, Salazar told reporters … Continue Reading
Next week marks the National Weather Service’s “Severe Weather Awareness Week,” and in Wyoming, weather and emergency management officials are urging residents to know the risks, assess their communication capabilities and be prepared to alert their neighbors if necessary. Severe Weather Meteorologist Chris Jones points out that … Continue Reading
The Wyoming Office of Tourism has launched a Yellowstone or Bust Sweepstakes where people from around the country can log onto the website and guess the date and time the plows will meet. Deputy Travel and Tourism Director Alan Dubberley says it is a way to … Continue Reading
Both Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks have cautioned visitors that bears have emerged from hibernation now, and are eagerly looking for food after their long winter’s naps. Park officials say Grizzly 610 and her family were spotted near Cattleman’s Bridge on Monday, but Spokesperson Jackie Skaggs says … Continue Reading
The Jackson Hole Farmers Market on Town Square has now posted the 2013 vendor applications on their website. Additionally, organizers say they expect to post the non-profit application later this week. There are also new requirements for … Continue Reading
The future of the 10-acres of Forest Service land at the North Cache Administrative Site in Jackson is still uncertain. Now, says Spokesperson Mary Cernicek, the Forest will advertise for Real Estate Brokerage Services seeking a Request for Quotes over the next 30 days. The successful Broker will … Continue Reading
Business at the Jackson Hole Airport continued to climb during March, according to the monthly report to the airport board. The number of people catching flights out of the airport totaled 8% more than the same month last year, while the number of those arriving here … Continue Reading
Lower Valley Energy has announced a planned increase in the rates charged for propane and natural gas delivered to their customers. In a notice sent out during the current billing cycle, the coop said an increase of … Continue Reading
Wyoming Highway 22, Teton Pass, has been reopened after about a 90-minute closure due to dangerous winter conditions. Meanwhile, the chain law remains in effect
