This week marks National Fire Prevention Week, always celebrated during the full week that contains the anniversary of the Chicago Fire, October 8th. Here in Jackson Hole, Fire Inspector Eric Borgeson says an important element of fire prevention pertains to preparing wood-burning appliances for the winter season. Borgeson recommends … Continue Reading
Green River rolled over Jackson in Friday night football action at Green River, sending the Broncs home with a 34 to 6 loss. That leaves Jackson tied with Worland for last place in the 3A West division as they go into the last two games of the season. The Broncs next face Worland at home this Friday.
The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race is expanding its 2013 route to include Montana, Idaho and Utah along with its Wyoming venue. Race Director Frank Teasley explains the move comes in an effort to challenge participants with some new terrain. He says many of the sled dog races across the country and around the world set their courses, and … Continue Reading
The Teton County Public Health Office has announced that this year’s allotment of flu vaccine has arrived and is available for county residents. The vaccine is available in both injectable and nasal mist forms. Those interested in receiving … Continue Reading
The Jackson Police Department’s prescription drug “Take-Back” effort Saturday, held in cooperation with Smith’s Food and Drug and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration was highly successful, according to Police Lieutenant Cole Nethercott. Nethercott says the event is … Continue Reading
St. John’s Medical Center has been named a recipient of the prestigious Path to Excellence Award by NRC Picker, a national organization dedicated to improving the quality of care provided in the healthcare industry. NRC Picker is the company utilized by St. John’s to measure patient satisfaction. Specifically, St. John’s won … Continue Reading
Classes are being offered for people interested in securing deferred action permits enabling them to receive a work permit and a valid driver’s license. Sonia Capece of the Latino Resource Center explains securing that permit carries with it certain complications that applicants need to learn about. Capece says the purpose of the classes is … Continue Reading
In Jackson Hole Broncs football over the weekend, Jackson fell to Cody 21 to 12 on Cody’s home turf. That brings the Broncs to an average of two wins and three losses in season play. They next travel to Green River this weekend to take on the second ranked wolves.
Firefighters will resume mop up operations on the Rock Creek fire, which flared up yesterday. The blaze was reported a little before 5 PM yesterday afternoon and quickly grew to about thirty acres.
Crews and helicopters knocked out the active fire by about 9pm and will reassess the area this morning.
Officials warned residents of Red Top Meadows to remain prepared to evacuate should the fire conditions warrant. No evacuation order is in place.
The cause of the fire was undetermined.
Fire danger is listed as VERY HIGH.
Teton County Sheriff’s officers early Wednesday morning arrested two adult males and a juvenile who were reportedly attempting to break into a motor vehicle in the Rafter J subdivision. Sergeant Tom Combs says the deputies, assisted by officers from the Jackson Police Department apprehended the suspects and determined they had … Continue Reading
