Jackson Hole has experienced significantly sub-zero temperatures over the past couple days. The Federal Emergency Management agency is urging people for the sake of health and safety, bring their pets in from outdoors for the duration of the cold snap. They are also reminding ranchers to move other animals or livestock to sheltered areas with non-frozen drinking water.
Wyoming apparently will have more revenue to work with than they expected, but that doesn’t mean Governor Mead’s recommended $60-million dollars in cuts to expenditures will be withdrawn. However, it now appears there will be about $90-million dollars that hasn’t been appropriated that will be available … Continue Reading
Those frequenting the Teton County Library will find the facility closed for the next several days as crews complete the final phase of the library’s addition and renovation. Library officials say the facility will … Continue Reading
The manhunt continues for the man who robbed the US Bank in Jackson Monday afternoon , focusing now on the vehicle believed to be associated with the suspect. Surveillance video shows a slate metallic 2007 to 2009 Toyota Tundra Crew Cab Max with … Continue Reading
Pedigree® Food for Dogs, the annual sponsor of the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race will again provide support for shelters in participating stage stop towns in the form of a year’s worth of food for one dog. This year’s IPSSSDR, the … Continue Reading
Have you made your New Year’s resolution for 2013? “Spending more time with family” is a top New Year’s resolution this year, and the National Wildlife Federation suggests their “Be Out There” campaign can help parents keep that resolution. The program offers tips and advice to … Continue Reading
Units from multiple agencies including the National Park and neighboring Idaho are combing area for a man who reportedly held up a bank in Jackson around 12:38 pm today. The bank robbery has occurred at US Bank on Powderhorn Lane in Jackson. Police were called to a robbery in progress and responded to the call within two minutes, but the suspect had already left the scene on foot in an unknown direction. Initial description is a white male, 6’2″ tall, about 350 lbs, muscular and not obese, Short hair, possibly shaven but had an English style hat on, possibly tan with light green checkering, wearing round dark Oakley glasses, has a goatee, has a strong South African accent and was wearing a sport coat and tan pants. (see photo) Suspect may have gotten into a blue SUV, possibly a late 90′s Suburban. If you see someone matching this description, DO NOT APPROACH THEM and call Sheriff’s Office Dispatch at 307-733-2331 immediately.
Teton County posted the state’s highest unemployment rate in November according to statistics released Friday from the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. While the state average for the month was 5.1%, Teton County came in at 9.6% for the month – an increase of 3.5% from October. State officials blame tourism’s off season for the spike in joblessness. That high average … Continue Reading
The New Year will be rung in in its traditional way at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort tonight with a torchlight parade and fireworks. The New Year’s Eve festivities start with … Continue Reading
58 racers turned out for the annual Betty Woolsey race Saturday. Betty Woolsey was a member of the first US Women’s Olympic Team, and was the top US finisher in Slalom at the 1936 Olympic Games and was inducted into the National Ski Hall of Fame in 1969. She settled at … Continue Reading
