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Coats For Sandy Drive Overwhelms

December 7, 2012 Jackson Hole, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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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

Pass Parking Perturbing

December 7, 2012 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Teton County Comments Off
teton pass parking

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

Tips Offered For Christmas Tree Care

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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

Ski Season In Full Swing

December 6, 2012 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Teton County Comments Off
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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

Teton Village Clinic Opens

December 6, 2012 Jackson Hole, Teton County Comments Off
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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

Wyoming Grandparents Warned

December 6, 2012 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Teton County Comments Off
Whalen

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

High Country Skiing Draws Crowds

December 5, 2012 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Teton County Comments Off
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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 Declining

December 5, 2012 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Teton County, Teton Valley Comments Off
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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.

Wolf Harvest Exceeds Area 8 Quota

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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

Snow Piles Up In High Country

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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

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  • Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 2:48AM MDT by NWS - May 19, 2013 at 8:48 AM
    ...ACCUMULATING SNOW WILL RETURN TO THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS... COOLER AIR WILL CONTINUE TO DRAIN INTO THE AREA THROUGH TODAY. AN UPPER LEVEL LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL CONTINUE TO WRAP SOME MOISTURE BACK INTO PORTIONS OF NORTHERN AND CENTRAL WYOMING. THERE WILL BE ENOUGH COLD AIR IN PLACE FOR MUCH OF TH [...]

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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 [...] [...]