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Gun Control Bill Plagued With Problems

January 17, 2013 State of Wyoming, Teton County Comments Off
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A bill that has gained a fair amount of national attention even though it hasn’t yet come to the floor of the Wyoming Legislature would basically tell the federal government it cannot regulate gun ownership or gun control for Wyoming’s residents.  Teton County Senator Leland Christiansen says … Continue Reading

New Employee Housing Program Announced

January 17, 2013 Jackson Hole, Teton County Comments Off
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Teton County Housing Authority has announced it has developed a new Employment-Based Housing program in 2012 in cooperation with local developer Crystal Springs Ranch, adding nine units of workforce housing to the community at no cost to taxpayers. The homes are located at … Continue Reading

Jackson Airport Sees A Banner Year

January 16, 2013 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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It was not the banner year that 2008/2009 was, but travel through the Jackson Hole Airport was slightly higher in 2012 than during 2011.  By year’s end 276,282 people flew into the valley while 275, 621 caught flights out.  Over the holidays particularly, says Airport Manager Ray Bishop … Continue Reading

Police Warn of Hotel Scam

January 16, 2013 Jackson Hole, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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The Jackson Police Department says it has recently been receiving reports from several local hotels of a subject calling guests and impersonating hotel staff in an attempt to gain credit card information. Lieutenant Cole Nethercott says generally, the caller asks for a guest … Continue Reading

Gingery Fights to End Moratorium

January 16, 2013 State of Wyoming, Teton County Comments Off
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The continuation of a moratorium on eminent domain for obtaining right-of-way for power transmission lines from wind farms was passed on first reading in the Wyoming House of Representatives Monday.  Representative Keith Gingery says that moratorium is detrimental to … Continue Reading

Teton Pass Parking At A Premium

January 15, 2013 Jackson Hole, Teton County Comments Off
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As skiing moves into its peak, parking at the summit of Teton Pass continue to become more of a challenge.  Pass Ambassador Jay Pistono says consequently, skiers need to maximize what space is there and show thoughtfulness for their surroundings and their fellow skiers. Pistono says … Continue Reading

Bitter Cold Brings Fire Threats

January 15, 2013 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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Bitter cold temperatures like those we have recently been experiencing can too often lead people to do things that are dangerous in their homes both in the interest of keeping warm and maintaining water service.  Perhaps the most common is the use of space heaters which … Continue Reading

Caribou Targhee Warns of Avalanche Danger

January 15, 2013 Greater Yellowstone, State of Idaho, Teton County, Teton Valley Comments Off
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Recent storms have provided enough new snow to get outdoor recreation enthusiasts excited about being in the backcountry. However, with the new snow accumulations, Caribou-Targhee National Forest points out that … Continue Reading

Changes In This Year’s IPSSSDR

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There will be a change in the format for the 18th Annual International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race this year.  Race Director Frank Teasley says for the first time in the race’s history, there will be a side-by-side start with two mushers leaving the starting line simultaneously, vying for … Continue Reading

SAR Team Conducts Two Rescues Back-to-Back

January 12, 2013 Bridger Teton National Forest, Jackson Hole, Teton County Comments Off
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Teton County Search and Rescue personnel located and assisted two snowboarders from Colorado who strayed off Teton Pass Friday morning, became disoriented, lost equipment and were forced to spend Thursday night on the mountain.  According to Search and Rescue Director Tim Ciocarlan, 35-year-old Adam Doherty and 55-year-old Chris Blatter of Palisade, Colorado  had decided to … Continue Reading

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  • Tanker Crash Closes Eastbound US 30 Near Medicine Bow [PHOTOS] - May 24, 2013
    The Memorial Day Holiday is off to a sketchy start after a tanker rolled over on US 30, closing the eastbound lanes approximately seven miles west of Medicine Bow. The Wyoming Highway Patrol reports that the tractor trailer combination involved in the crash was pulling two tanker trailers. The rear trailer rolled off the roadway [...] [...]
  • Analysis of the Wyoming Capitol Continues to Progress - May 24, 2013
    The preliminary study to restore and rehabilitate the Wyoming Capitol is progressing as extensive assessment and evaluation is conducted to determine the overall needs of the building. Some of the more noticeable work was completed last week on the exterior of the building, including the dome. A team of three specialized engineers from a company [...] [...]
  • Warming Up Today With Thunderstorms Across The East - May 24, 2013
    Fog will quickly diminish across the far southeast corner of the state through the late morning hours today.  As soon as that sun comes out, temperatures will rise into the upper 70′s for many locations.  Winds will be lighter today, and not as gusty through the afternoon.  The best location for late-day developing thunderstorms will [...] [...]
  • Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend - May 24, 2013
    If you’re lucky enough to have Monday off for Memorial Day, don’t waste this three-day weekend. Get out and do something. Use it for what it’s intended for, but save some time for fishing. I’ll tell you what you can do on today’s show. [...]