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Watch For Falling Rock

November 18, 2012 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
Rock

A boulder nearly the size of a small car tumbled down the hill just north of the wildlife art museum north of Jackson Sunday morning, partially blocking the southbound lanes of US Highway 191, 89, 287 for several hours.  Fortunately, there were no vehicles in its path when it fell and nobody was injured.

Photo from Oliver Thomasma

Free Money At Square Lighting

November 16, 2012 Jackson Hole, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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Jackson Hole residents will have an added reason to celebrate when they go to the town square to ring in the holiday season and light the town next week.  Director of Special Events Maureen Murphy of the Jackson Hole Chamber Of Commerce says … Continue Reading

Heaters Can Pose Fire Risks

November 15, 2012 Jackson Hole, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
space heater fire

There’s no question that the cold, damp weather the past couple weeks has made people turn to a variety of sources of heat in their homes.  However, how those appliances are used can mean the difference of life and death, as evidenced by several reports across the nation.  Fire Marshal Kathy Clay urges Jackson Hole residents … Continue Reading

Airport Stats Show Continued Decline

November 14, 2012 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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Jackson Hole Airport last month posted an increase in the number of passengers catching flights out of the valley, but still saw a slight decline in the number of those arriving.  According to the monthly report to the airport board, … Continue Reading

Jackson Man Hurt In Idaho Crash

November 13, 2012 State of Idaho, Swan Valley, Town of Jackson Comments Off
Idaho State Police

The Idaho State Police are reporting a three-vehicle accident on Pine Creek Pass, just north of Swan Valley Saturday left three people including a Jackson man hospitalized with injuries they sustained in the crash. According to the report, 24-year-old Jamie Krupinski of Jackson, Wyoming was … Continue Reading

Local Drive Seeks “Coats For Sandy”

November 13, 2012 Jackson Hole, Teton County, Teton Valley, Town of Jackson Comments Off
coat donation

Scenes in the media coming back from the storm-ravaged East Coast have moved a former resident of that area to launch a drive in Jackson Hole to amass coats and other clothing to send for those facing wintery weather after having lost everything.  Dan Caruso says in many cases, … Continue Reading

Early Snow Below Average

November 13, 2012 Greater Yellowstone, Jackson Hole, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
Snowflake

Despite winter advisories over the weekend and a fair amount of grumbling from some about the first snow of the season, the accumulation in the region’s river basins does not come up to average yet.  According to the Natural Resources Conservation Service, snow accumulation … Continue Reading

Regional Forester Forsgren Retires

Forsgren

Intermountain Regional Forester Harv Forsgren this week announced plans to retire after the first of the year.   In 2010, Forsgren had proposed moving the Bridger Teton National Forest Supervisor’s office from Jackson to Alpine – a proposal that Forest Spokesperson Mary Cernicek says will … Continue Reading

Frontier Expands Its Jackson Service

November 8, 2012 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
Frontier

Frontier Airlines has announced it will expand on its existing annual summer seasonal nonstop service between Denver and Jackson Hole with the addition of a winter schedule beginning February 13th. The Denver-based carrier will then operate … Continue Reading

Election Results Posted

November 7, 2012 Jackson Hole, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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Teton County Clerk Sherry Daigle has posted the “unofficial” results from Tuesday’s general election on the county website.  CLICK HERE TO VIEW THOSE STATISTICS

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