Jackson Hole displayed its generous spirit again last month in the wake of the impacts of Sandy on the lives of people on the East Coast. Altogether, over 8,000 pounds of donations were shipped from the community to towns along the New Jersey coast – and Organizer of the Drive Dan Caruso says … Continue Reading
The popularity of skiing Teton Pass has spawned problems that could lead to the curtailment of parking at the top of the pass. Lieutenant Tom Kelly of the Wyoming Highway Patrol says alternatives are urged for skiers who wish to frequent the summit for skiing. He points out that there are places … Continue Reading
Christmas is approaching and more Christmas trees are making their appearances in area homes now. One of the annual challenges is to keep the tree fresh through the entire holiday season. North Zone Fire Prevention Specialist Leslie Williams of Bridger Teton National Forest says the first thing is to be sure … Continue Reading
It appears ski season is about to move into full steam. The Jackson Hole Mountain Resort announced the new Casper Lift is scheduled to open today, followed by the Bridger Gondola, Marmot and Thunder lifts opening on Saturday, December 8th. Then on Sunday, the Resort anticipates … Continue Reading
It’s a sign of the season: St. John’s Medical Center has opened the St. John’s Clinic at Teton Village now. The clinic is located at the Cody House near the Bridger Gondola and is open daily through April 7th, providing urgent and emergency medical care to Jackson Hole locals and winter visitors. The clinic accepts … Continue Reading
Sadly, the holiday season is a season to be scamming. Criminals are conning Wyoming grandparents out of thousands of dollars by claiming their grandchildren are in distress. The Wyoming Attorney General’s Office has recently seen a rise in the number of this type of scam and suspects that the number will increase even more over the holiday season. Here in Teton County, Sheriff Jim Whalen says … Continue Reading
The ample snowfall in the high country above Jackson Hole has led to a fair number of back country skiers taking advantage of conditions not found in many areas of the west yet. Teton Pass Ambassador Jay Pistono says those conditions have … Continue Reading
Gasoline prices continue to fall nationally and locally as well. According to AAA Auto Club’s Fuel Gauge Report the national average is now $3.38 per gallon of unleaded regular — $3.34 in Wyoming. In Jackson Hole, prices run the gamut averaging $3.48 per gallon. In Teton Valley, it averages $3.49. AAA says the decline was the result of the changeover to winter-blend fuel, which is less expensive to produce; cheaper crude oil prices; lower demand; and economic concerns.
A report from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department this weekend revealed that the number of wolves killed by hunters in one area of the Trophy Zone exceeded the quota. According to the report, hunters killed eight animals in area eight of the Jackson Management Unit where … Continue Reading
The storm that passed through over the weekend was enough to push snow totals in the high country over the top. The Natural Resources Conservation Service is reporting … Continue Reading
