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Broncs Defeat Worland

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The Jackson Hole Broncs Friday defeated the Worland Warriors at home 49 to 33 as the two teams battled over last place in 3A West.  The victory for the Broncs now places them in 5th place as they head into the final regular game of the season which pits them against 2nd place Star Valley in a game at Macintosh Field Friday.

Fire Restrictions Remain In County

October 15, 2012 Jackson Hole, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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Teton Interagency Fire Officials last week lifted the burning restrictions for the first time since June on National Forest and National Park lands.  However, there appears to be confusion on the parts of some in the community about those restrictions still being in effect for the rest of the county.  Jackson Hole Fire Chief Willy Watsabaugh emphasizes that … Continue Reading

Early Morning Fire Hits Laundry Service

October 12, 2012 Jackson Hole, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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An early morning fire at High Country Linen in Jackson, could have been a lot worse if not for the business’s sprinkler system.  That’s the assessment of Jackson Hole Fire Marshal Kathy Clay who says the call came in about 3:45 Friday morning, reporting smoke and water coming out of the building.  Clay says the fire department made entry to the building and discovered … Continue Reading

Meet Candidates Next Week

October 12, 2012 Jackson Hole, Teton County, Teton Valley, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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The local voting public will have an opportunity to get a better idea of what each of the candidates stand for next week during the typical forums put on in cooperation with the League of Women Voters in Jackson Hole.  The first of the Jackson Hole forums on Monday … Continue Reading

Transfer Station Begins Winter Hours

October 12, 2012 Jackson Hole, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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Teton County has announced that winter hours at the Teton County Trash Transfer Station will begin Monday. Winter hours are 8:00 am until 3:00 pm Monday through Friday, and 9:00 am until 1:00 pm Saturdays. All vehicles must be unloaded and processed by 3 pm during the week, and by 1:00 pm on Saturdays.  Officials say summer hours will resume next May.

Don’t Feed Wildlife

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Due to the severe drought conditions in many parts of Wyoming, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is reminding people not to put out feed for the wildlife.   Officials point out that regardless of winter conditions, there may be significant losses of wildlife this year.  Each winter says Wildlife Management Coordinator Daryl Lutz, … Continue Reading

Vanished Company Replaced In Jackson

October 11, 2012 Jackson Hole, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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Remember Cloudveil, the Jackson-based clothing manufacturer that produced very popular outwear for winter activity?  After it was sold, the company purchasing the company moved it out of Jackson discontinued the line.  However, like a phoenix rising from its ashes, … Continue Reading

County Sounds Carbon Monoxide Cautions

October 10, 2012 Jackson Hole, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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A tragic story out of Colorado serves as a reminder that as colder weather prompts residents to begin again to use furnaces and heating appliances, they should be safety checked to assure they don’t produce poisonous carbon monoxide gas.  Two men in an apartment complex in Colorado were … Continue Reading

SPET Money Sought For Landfill

October 10, 2012 Jackson Hole, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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The Board of County Commissioners and the Jackson Town Council have decided to place the Horsethief Canyon Landfill project on the November 6 Specific Purpose Excise Tax ballot. The project is driven by a state requirement that the landfill be capped and other specific improvements be made to … Continue Reading

Broadband Project Nearing Completion

October 9, 2012 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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The Teton Broadband Project, which is installing 120 miles of fiber optic cable in and around Jackson, has announced it is nearing completion of the portion of the project on Teton Pass.  At the same time, Silver Star Communications crews continue to work on … Continue Reading

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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 [...] [...]

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