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Newbold Dam Removed

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Grand Teton National Park is joining with the sportsmen’s group Trout Unlimited in a collaborative effort to remove an obsolete water diversion structure located near Kelly and restore the Gros Ventre watershed as a viable fishery. Park Spokesperson Jackie Skaggs says … Continue Reading

Mexican National Deported

March 19, 2013 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Teton County Comments Off
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A 41-year-old Mexican National, was sentenced by Chief Federal District Judge Nancy Freudenthal earlier this month for illegal re-entry of a previously deported alien into the United States. Juan Vazquez-Baez was arrested in Jackson and … Continue Reading

Broadway Construction Begins Today

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The Wyoming Department of Transportation Jackson Streets Project begins today, being conducted by Evans Construction Company of Jackson.  The $5 ¾-million project involves reconstruction of the 5-lane roadway on 1/3 mile of US 89 on … Continue Reading

2013 Elk Season To Be Set

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The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking public input in the setting of the 2013 big game hunting season.  Game and Fish Spokesman Al Langston says as such, meetings are being hosted in Jackson and Pinedale next week to solicit public comments and concerns. Langston says … Continue Reading

Isa Lake Bridge To Be Reconstructed

March 18, 2013 Greater Yellowstone, State of Wyoming, Teton County Comments Off
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The National Park Service is seeking public comment on a plan to reconstruct the Isa Lake Bridge in its existing location at Craig Pass between the West Thumb and Old Faithful areas in Yellowstone.  The plan would address … Continue Reading

Alleged Wyoming Burglar Caught In Driggs

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The Teton County Sheriff’s offices from Wyoming and Idaho arrested a 19 year old man at his residence in Driggs on a Wyoming felony warrant for conspiracy to commit auto burglary and auto burglary linked to … Continue Reading

Jackson Speech Team State Champs Again

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The Jackson Hole High School Speech and Debate Team are the state champions once again after this weekend’s statewide meet at Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs.  Jackson was the 2012 defending 3A champions. Completing back-to-back … Continue Reading

Traffic Through Jackson Airport Surges

March 15, 2013 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Teton County Comments Off
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Statistics for the month of February at Jackson Hole Airport have been published now and Airport Manager Ray Bishop calls them “the strongest numbers I’ve ever seen.” Those who arrived on flights to Jackson Hole numbered … Continue Reading

WHP Steps Up St. Patrick’s Day Patrols

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As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, The Wyoming Highway Patrol is reminding drivers not to get behind the wheel if they’ve been drinking.  Lieutenant Tom Kelly of the Jackson WHP office says whether you are gathering with friends at the local pub or … Continue Reading

Jackson Hole Tourism Board Gives Nod to Plowing Money

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The Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board Thursday unanimously approved up a guarantee of $56,000 in partnership with the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce who pledged another $14,400 to have the South Entrance of Yellowstone National Park opened on schedule.  That support, however is pending agreement from … Continue Reading

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  • More Thunderstorms, Turning Cooler This Weekend - May 17, 2013
    Northern and western portions of the state will be in the best position for showers and thunderstorms today.  Further south the thunderstorm activity will be more isolated.  It will be a very warm day as well with highs from the mid 70s to perhaps near 90 in the southeast.  It will be cooler in the [...] [...]
  • Fox sightings make my morning drive better - May 17, 2013
    Every once in a while, on my way into town or coming back home, I get to watch a fox family play. It’s a simple thing, but it’s often the highlight of my day. I’ll tell you why on today’s show. [...]
  • Wyoming Job Growth Slows in Q3 2012 - May 16, 2013
    Wyoming’s job market is showing signs of weakness according to data from the Research and Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. Job growth slowed sharply from 2.2% in the second quarter of 2012 to 0.6% in the third quarter. Senior economist David Bullard says the decrease is mostly due to job losses [...] [...]
  • Wyoming Community College Grads to Receive Automatic Admission to UW - May 16, 2013
    The University of Wyoming has established a policy that will allow students at Wyoming community colleges who earn associate of arts or associate of science degrees to be automatically admitted to the university. State higher educational leaders announced on Wednesday that beginning this fall, qualified students will need only to complete an admissions form and [...] [...]