“Rockets Red Glare” Wont Fly Here This 4th

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

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

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

New Non-Profit Funds Women’s Health Care

Jackson Hole Family Planning, Inc. has been formed as a new nonprofit to financially assist women who live or work in Teton County to receive routine gynecologic and family planning care.  JHFP is administered in Emerg+A+Care but supports all … Continue Reading

Fireworks Ban Critical This Year

This is the time of year Americans like to celebrate their independence with the launching of fireworks –and here in Wyoming, they are readily available in the counties that surround Teton County.  However, on all the federal lands within the county and in Teton County itself, there is a ban on … Continue Reading

Giants Win 3, Lose 1

Jackson Hole Giants American Legion Baseball Team came away from the Rock Springs Pepsi Invitational this weekend with three wins and one loss.  They began their winning ways on Friday with a 17 to 2 win over the Evanston Outlaws followed by a 15 to 0 shut-out of the mead Mavericks.  On Saturday, … Continue Reading

Local Publisher Dies at 101

Jackson Hole Radio News notes with sadness the passing of a giant in this community’s media.  Elizabeth McCabe, Co-publisher of the Jackson Hole News and Guide, died Friday evening at her home at the age of 101. McCabe was a familiar sight around town with her … Continue Reading

Fire Danger Elevates to “High” Here

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS and Teton Interagency fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to “High” for all of Teton County, Wyoming, the Bridger-Teton National Forest, and Grand Teton National Park. Fire officials say the potential for fire activity has … Continue Reading

State Grants Funds To Snow King Center

A grant request of $ ¼-million was unanimously approved yesterday by the Wyoming Business Council to be used for Phase I of renovations to the Snow King Convention and Events Center in Jackson.  Phase I of the center renovations will focus on … Continue Reading

Unemployment Remains High Here

Teton County retained its dubious distinction of having the highest unemployment in the state during May, posting a jobless rate of 8.7% for the month.  Still, that’s down from 11.4% in April.  Meanwhile, … Continue Reading