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Residents Ignoring Fire Ban

July 17, 2012 Jackson Hole, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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Jackson Hole Fire/EMS continues to respond to calls involving illegal burning in back yards or on property around the county at a time the fire danger has dictated a ban on fires here.  Fire Marshal Kathy Clay explains … Continue Reading

Airline Ridership Still Turbulent

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Air travelers through Jackson Hole Airport saw mixed ridership in June according to the monthly report to the airport board.  That report reflects a 2% decline in passengers catching flights out of the valley while those arriving … Continue Reading

Medicaid Meeting Slated Here

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The Wyoming Department of Health has agreed to add another city, specifically Jackson, to their meeting schedule regarding Medicaid Options in the state.  The Medicaid Options Study is authorized by the Wyoming Legislature to analyze … Continue Reading

Construction To Resume At Hospital

July 6, 2012 Jackson Hole, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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During a special meeting yesterday, the St. John’s Hospital Board approved guaranteed maximum pricing quotes presented for the expansion project at the medical center that has been idled for the past several months due to cost over-runs.  According to a statement from … Continue Reading

Wyoming Travel Info On i-phones

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The Wyoming Office of Tourism recently launched a mobile version of its website, wyomingtourism.org.  Travel Commission Director Diane Shober explains that this makes information from the website accessible now from any web-enabled phone or smartphone as visitors to the state are … Continue Reading

Independence Day Activities Abound

July 4, 2012 Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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While this year’s Independence Day festivities will be lacking the traditional fireworks displays here, there will be plenty of other activities for the community to celebrate the nation’s birthday.  It begins with the annual pancake breakfast from … Continue Reading

Police To Aid Independence Day Traffic

July 4, 2012 Town of Jackson Comments Off
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With all the activities in Jackson for Independence Day, traffic could be a bit challenging at time.  Sergeant Cole Nethercott of the Jackson Police Department says officers plan to be on hand to assist in keeping the traffic flow going. They will be on hand to help guide traffic around … Continue Reading

“Rockets Red Glare” Wont Fly Here This 4th

July 3, 2012 Jackson Hole, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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Jackson Hole’s fireworks have always bordered on the legendary with the retorts of the shells echoing off the mountainsides throughout the valley.  This year, however, the hillsides will be silent Wednesday night.  Fire officials have reviewed the indices that are used to determine the overall fire danger and Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Chief Willy Watsabaugh says the conclusion was that the risk of a community show is just too great.  Watsabaugh says the data shows … Continue Reading

County Passes Fire Restrictions-Fireworks Shows Up in the Air

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A partial fire closure goes into effect in Teton County on Tuesday morning. Town and County officials adopted the restrictions at a meeting on Monday afternoon where Fire Chief Willy  Watsabaugh told them that the high fire danger and a lack of available firefighting resources prompted the move.

Watsabaugh explained that … Continue Reading

Jackson Hole Fire Restrictions Coming

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Teton Interagency Fire Mangers became the latest in Wyoming to announce fire restrictions due to the continued drying conditions on the forest, in Grand Teton National Park and around the county.  Park Spokesperson Jackie Skaggs says the images we have seen from elsewhere … Continue Reading

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