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LHC Fire Winding Down

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Efforts continue building lines on the southern end of the Little Horsethief Canyon Fire today with that fire now being declared 82% contained.  There has been no increase in the fire’s perimeter since the weekend.  Currently, the firfighting  force has been reduced to 473 people and … Continue Reading

Tourism Strong Through Fire

September 19, 2012 Jackson Hole, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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Fire activity and smoke lingering over the valley have not caused a loss of business for Jackson Hole as some have feared.  Chamber Manager Jeff Golightly says tourism interests have been monitoring the statistics, and if anything, have witnessed a slight increase in visitation over last year.  Golightly says the Fall Arts Festival … Continue Reading

Modern Family Jackson Show Awarded

September 19, 2012 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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The annual Emmy awards are still a week away, but special awards for technical and creative merit have been presented already, and one went to the Modern Family episode shot in Jackson Hole last year.  Modern Family won for outstanding Sound Mixing in the half hour division while … Continue Reading

Refuge Irrigation System Aids Firefight

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During the course of the Little Horsethief Canyon Fire, the National Elk Refuge has hosted the helibase for refilling the aerial units with retardant and water.  Its proximity to the fire already made it a prime location, but the newly-installed irrigation system … Continue Reading

Gasoline Prices Soar

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Gasoline prices in the region as of late last week sent a shockwave through the driving public with Wyoming’s state average spiking to $3.73 per gallon of unleaded regular, and Jackson Hole’s price rising considerably higher than that.  Analysts blame the widespread unrest in the Middle East for much of the increase, compounded by … Continue Reading

Donations Surge For Fire Department

September 18, 2012 Jackson Hole, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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Officials at the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole say while donations to non-profits through Old Bill’s Fun Run have not yet been tallied, a sizable number of people returned to the foundation during the last week donations were being accepted to make follow-up donations to Jackson Hole Fire/EMS.  The local fire department had … Continue Reading

Flu Shots Available

September 18, 2012 Jackson Hole, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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Flu vaccinations are again available through Emerg-A-Care for all persons, including school-aged children, wishing to reduce their risk of becoming ill with the flu in the months ahead.  Those shots may be obtained between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday through Friday for a donation of $26 which benefits both the Journeys School and the Community School.  No appointment is necessary.

Optimism Dominates Fire Lines

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Secure fire lines and a shift to cooler weather have led to a relaxation of defense modes that have been in place for the last week in the southeast corner of Jackson.  The hose and pumps that were laid out in Jackson are being removed by crews today. Additionally, … Continue Reading

Minor Growth Noted On LHC Fire

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The Little Horsethief Canyon Fire grew by 20 acres Sunday, now involving an estimated 3,373 acres which officials say are 57% contained.  Hand crews yesterday patrolled and continued their direct attack on the northeastern flank of the fire with aerial support.  While smoke filled the valley Saturday night and Sunday morning, officials say it originated from … Continue Reading

Firefighters Face Wildlife Challenges

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Fighting a wildfire carries with it a variety of risks – and in the forests of the Greater Yellowstone region, you can add wildlife to those risks.  Incident Commander Chris Ourada says that topic is discussed repeatedly with crews fighting the Little Horsethief Canyon Fire.  He says of particular concern are … 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 [...] [...]