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More Construction At Jackson Airport

Airport Baggage

The Jackson Hole Airport has begun construction on a new and expanded Baggage Claim Building as part of the Passenger Terminal Building. The expansion project is designed to alleviate operational and passenger challenges that exist in the current configuration as well as … Continue Reading

Police Seek Public’s Help Halting Graffiti

May 13, 2013 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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The Jackson Police Department has recently found itself dealing with a number of vandalism cased involving graffiti.  Police Lieutenant Cole Nethercott says these incidents have resulted in thousands of dollars in damage to both public and private property, and has negatively … Continue Reading

Trash Fees Increasing

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Teton County Commissioners last week approved a 10% increase in the tip fee for landfill-bound solid waste at the Trash Transfer Station.  Effective July first, the tip fee for landfill-bound municipal solid waste will increase from … Continue Reading

Local Police Join In Honoring Fellow Officers

May 13, 2013 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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Jackson Police will be joining in the observance of National Police Week for 2013 this week, and Peace Officer Memorial Day May 15th.  Jackson Police Officers will participate in honoring their peers by … Continue Reading

County Plagued By Errant Fire Calls

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Most of us remember the story of the little boy who cried “wolf.”  And while intentions are of the sincerest nature, errant calls about neighbors’ legal burning during burn week – or even a back yard barbeque as was the case a couple years ago – can be quite damaging to the system.  She urges people to do some investigation before … Continue Reading

Beware of Ticks

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It is that time of year again when Teton County residents enjoying outdoor activities may pick up some nasty hitch-hikers:  ticks.  Teton County Public Health Response Coordinator Tammy Marshall points out that diseases often transmitted by infected ticks include … Continue Reading

Sales Tax Eyed for Online Merchants

May 9, 2013 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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Those who shop online in Jackson may find themselves paying a little more in the future for the items they buy there.  The US Senate Monday passed Senator Mike Enzi’s “Marketplace Fairness Act” which seeks to help level the playing field between local and online retailers by requiring the online retailers to … Continue Reading

Airport Business Report Revised

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Initial statistics from Jackson Hole Airport for last month’s business was in error, and revised statistics have now been issued.  Travelers through the airport did not decline last month when compared with the same month last year as first reported.  According to the revised report to the airport board, … Continue Reading

Jackson Battles Surge In Graffiti

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The Jackson Police Department is wrestling with the growing problem of graffiti in the community.  In a news release posted this week, they point out that the cost of graffiti vandalism nationally is estimated to be more than $15-billion.  Furthermore, graffiti is often associated with … Continue Reading

Valley To Spruce Up Saturday

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Jackson Hole’s 45th Annual Spring Clean-Up Day takes place Saturday. Each spring Jackson Hole non-profit organizations, businesses, Wyoming Adopt-A-Highway agencies, and hundreds of volunteers hit the streets and highways throughout Jackson Hole with garbage bags in hand to … 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 [...] [...]