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Kyle Petty Brings Charity Ride To Jackson

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Former NASCAR driver and racing analyst Kyle Petty will lead more than 175 motorcycle riders on a cross-country motorcycle trek to benefit a camp for children with long-term illnesses called Victory Junction.  In the process, Petty will be bringing … Continue Reading

Women Build Week Comes To Jackson Hole

April 26, 2013 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Teton County Comments Off
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Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Teton Area is joining with Habitat affiliates nationwide in a program called National Women Build Week. National Women Build Week challenges women to come together and devote at least one day to building simple, decent and affordable housing in their local communities. More than 41,000 women volunteers from … Continue Reading

Deal Suggested To Secure Federal Payment

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Wyoming State Representative Keith Gingery has proposed a plan to Wyoming Senators John Barrasso and Mike Enzi to complete the purchase by the Federal Government of State School Lands in Grand Teton National Park. In 2010, former Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal negotiated a deal with the Interior Department for … Continue Reading

Host Families Sought For Exchange Student

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The Jackson Lunchtime Rotary Club is looking for families who might be willing to host a foreign exchange student for a period of time in the upcoming school year.  Rotarian John Morgan says it is important for them to line up the first of those host families soon in order to … Continue Reading

National Forest Sells Plants

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Bridger-Teton National Forest will begin selling transplant permits next week from all Ranger Districts around the Forest. Forest Spokesperson Mary Cernicek says the service is one of the multiple uses of the national forest. Cernicek says landscaping with native plants is … Continue Reading

Local Angler Speaks About Endangered River

April 25, 2013 State of Wyoming, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
American Rivers

The Colorado River is “number one” on the 2013 list of “America’s Most Endangered Rivers,” from the group American Rivers. And its connections to Wyoming, primarily the Green River, are noted in the report. The listing doesn’t mean … Continue Reading

Unemployment Creeps Up

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Unemployment in Teton County began creeping up again last month with the approach of the end of winter season, although that level was well below the same month last year.  The increase in March only amounted to … Continue Reading

WGF Offers Wildlife Workshops

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As more spring-like weather moves into the area, more people will be venturing out into destinations outdoors – much as the bears in the area have done now.  Mark Gocke of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department says it should be foremost on recreationists’ minds how to conduct themselves if … Continue Reading

Bridge Repairs Begin Soon

April 24, 2013 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Teton County Comments Off
Single Lane Control

Barricades will be making their appearance on US Highway 26/89/191 at the bridge over the Snake River near Horse Creek Station in the days ahead.  Rehabilitation of the bridge deck there will involve limiting traffic across the bridge to one alternating lane during construction.  Actual work will begin Monday.  The bridge has been … Continue Reading

Firefighters Refresh Their Skills

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Members of Teton Interagency Fire are meeting this week for refresher sessions as they renew their certifications to fight wildfires.  Bridger Teton National Forest Spokesperson Mary Cernicek says topics discussed are critical for … Continue Reading

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  • I’m not complaining about the Wyoming wind today - May 21, 2013
    I woke up yesterday, looked outside, and immediately began cussing the wind. But later in the day, I realized the breeziness we’re experiencing is really nothing at all. On today’s show, I’ll tell you why I have a much different perspective about the wind today. [...]
  • Real men wear sunscreen - May 20, 2013
    We’ve all done it. The fish are really biting, so we stay out too long under the summer sun, and we come home looking like a lobster. But that’s a recipe for disaster. I’ll tell you why on today’s show. [...]
  • 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. [...]