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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
