It has been a larger voter turn-out in Teton County than expected today. “It’s been a huge, huge turnout in the Cottonwood Park area,” says County Clerk Sherry Daigle; and she adds that despite the additional voters they had planned for, the precinct had to revert to paper ballots shortly before 3:00 pm. That means for any ballot cast after that time … Continue Reading
Polls are open from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm and by law, employers need to allow time if needed in order for their personnel to be able to vote. Considering the length of this year’s ballot, Teton County Clerk Sherry Daigle says … Continue Reading
Voters in Teton County will have a host of races to decide when they go to the polls today – not the least of which is the much-discussed presidential race. However, voters will also be asked to decide the fate of … Continue Reading
With the passage of the time-change weekend, Jackson Hole Fire/EMS is reminding residents that checking batteries in smoke detectors at the same time clocks are being changed is a good habit. Fire Marshal Kathy Clay points out that even if the batteries were changed … Continue Reading
Wyoming’s employment picture is looking a little brighter as reported Friday by the Wyoming’s Department of Workforce Services in their quarterly census of employment and wages. Total unemployment insurance covered payroll in Wyoming increased by $215.8 million in the first quarter of 2012 and employment rose by … Continue Reading
Those passing by the Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation Center may have noticed work under way on the roof of the complex. Park and Rec. officials say the work involves a Solar Thermal System on the entire roof of the Recreation Center Gym and a portion of the Aquatic Center roof. The new system is … Continue Reading
Teton County together with the town of Jackson are seeking individuals to serve on a variety of volunteer boards. Altogether, there will be 26 such openings when terms expire in December and January. Among them are … Continue Reading
Controlled burning in the town of Jackson is being permitted at last. Town officials say residents may use controlled burns to clean up their property by burning only clean wood, branches, and leaves from November 3 through … Continue Reading
It has become a 30-year tradition now where no local issue or public figure is sacred as the Jackson Hole Kiwanis Club pokes fun at the community’s political life raising money in the process for the many projects the club benefits. Long-time club member David Auge says the actors have … Continue Reading
