After a sharp increase in the price of a gallon of gasoline late last month, the prices have remained steady in Jackson Hole. However, the national average has been decreasing over the past two weeks, dropping nearly five cents in that time to $3.71 per gallon. That’s according to the US Energy Information Administration. … Continue Reading
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities International has announced that the Curran-Seeley Foundation has been accredited for its … Continue Reading
Budget cutbacks in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks leading to delays in plowing the roads in both parks, less staffing of seasonal rangers, and reduced hours in visitor centers to name a few of the consequences of the sequestration have tourism interests in the state concerned. Of highest concern is … Continue Reading
Those representing this area of Wyoming at the just-completed legislative session will be hand tomorrow at noon to visit with members of the community about the issues that were addressed. The event is being jointly sponsored by the Jackson Hole Rotary Lunch Club and the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce and takes place at Snow King Resort. Those wishing to attend are being asked to RSVP to Rachel at 733-3316 in advance and pre-pay for the luncheon. Cost of the lunch is $20.
Wyoming Governor Matt Mead told reporters he has been in conference with community leaders in Northwestern Wyoming regarding the impacts of delayed road plowing in Yellowstone on the region’s tourism. Mead says unquestionably, the losses to those communities will be significant, but … Continue Reading
This weekend, we get to reset our clocks again as the U.S. returns to daylight savings time. The concept is that people won’t need their lights on at home until one hour later in the evening. It’s part of … Continue Reading
Jackson Hole Community Pathways says Cannon Builders Inc., will begin constructing the Snake River pathway bridge this week. Crews and equipment are arriving at the construction staging area at Emily’s Pond from where the construction of the westerly segment of the project is to be based. The pathway bridge is the first segment of … Continue Reading
Wyoming this week is marking National Severe Weather Awareness week – observed this time of year because of the severe weather that is experienced in much of the nation including frequent tornadoes in the Midwest. While tornadoes are extremely rare in northwestern Wyoming, Severe Weather Meteorologist Chris Jones says another wind event is not. … Continue Reading
Forbes Magazine has published its 2013 Forbes Billionaires list and the latest list includes three partners in McLean-base Mars, Inc. Those three include Forrest Mars, Junior of Big Horn, Wyoming, Forrest’s sister Jacqueline Mars in The Plains, Virginia, and John Mars in Jackson, Wyoming. Forbes writes … Continue Reading
Even as residents here are assembling their information to file their 2012 federal income tax statements, the second half of the 2012 Teton County property taxes is due by the end of this week. According to Teton County Treasurer Donna Baur, payments can be made by mail, in person at the treasurer’s office or online at www.tetonwyo.org/treas. Payments not received by May 10th will be subject to an interest penalty.
