Members of Teton Interagency Fire are meeting this week for refresher sessions as they renew their certifications to fight wildfires. Bridger Teton National Forest Spokesperson Mary Cernicek says topics discussed are critical for … Continue Reading
When the annual economic policy symposium comes again to Jackson Hole in August, one prominent figure will be missing. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke announced he would not be in Jackson Hole for the event, citing a personal scheduling conflict. Bernanke has delivered the keynote speech since 2006. The event has … Continue Reading
Wyoming Governor Matt Mead told those attending a town hall meeting in Jackson Saturday morning that the state is drafting a letter to the Department of Interior voicing concern over the curtailment of services to the traveling public at the national parks in the state. Mead says the letter being drafted … Continue Reading
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has awarded the Yellowstone Business Partnership a $145,155 public transportation grant to help connect national park gateway towns under its “Linx Bus in Yellowstone” transit service, set to operate between June 4th and September 30th. Yellowstone Business Partnership officials say … Continue Reading
Access to Yellowstone National Park’s Black Sand Basin will be temporarily closed while maintenance crews replace and reroute a section of boardwalk that has been damaged by the area’s thermal features. Black Sand Basin, a popular geothermal area located in the park’s Upper Geyser Basin near … Continue Reading
The Jackson Police Department Saturday will partner with the Drug Enforcement Administration and Smith’s Food and Drug on a nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back” initiative in hopes of preventing increased pill abuse and theft. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are … Continue Reading
To make CT exams as safe and accurate as possible for its patients, St. John’s Medical Center, has acquired a dose reduction system, for its CT scanner. Dr. Robert Berlin MD, Medical Director for St. John’s Imaging Department says … Continue Reading
The Jackson Hole Land Trust released a new short film online Monday in celebration of Earth Day. The production was filmed around the iconic protected properties of the valley. Forever Our Valley: The Jackson Hole Land Trust is a 3 minute 40 second introduction to … Continue Reading
Governor Matt Mead told those attending a town hall meeting in Jackson Saturday morning that he intends to submit a flat, or nearly flat budget next month for the state’s agencies to consider as they plan their expenditures for the year ahead. Mead told the group of town, county and agency leaders that … Continue Reading
Lower Valley Energy is seeking nominations of individuals to represent two districts on the Lower Valley Energy Board of Directors. Those districts are District 2 in Star Valley and District 5 in the town of Jackson. Specifically, District 5 encompasses … Continue Reading
