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Nordic Team Returns from Boise

February 19, 2013 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Teton County Comments Off
JH Ski and Snowboard

The Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club’s Nordic Program raced in the final Intermountain Junior National Qualifier at the Boise, Idaho this past weekend. J2 athletes  raced 5km and the J1 & OJ athletes raced … Continue Reading

BTNF Supervisor Buchanan Moves On

Buchanan

Bridger Teton National Forest Supervisor Jacque Buchanan announced Friday that she had accepted a new position in the Forest Service’s Rocky Mountain Regional Office in Denver.  Buchanan came to the Bridger Teton in October of 2010.  Forest Service Spokesperson Mary Cernicek says Buchanan’s new position will … Continue Reading

Searcher Find Lost Snowmobilers

TCSAR

Teton County Search and Rescue spent another late night out Wednesday searching for and finding two lost snowmobilers in the Gros Ventre Mountains.  The party of two, riding one rented snowmobile, became stuck and stranded.  The snowmobile rental company … Continue Reading

Larger Donations To Search & Rescue Authorized

February 15, 2013 State of Wyoming Comments Off
Mead Signing

Governor Matt Mead signed into law a bill that amends the minimum amount of fees that can be collected in support of search and rescue organizations in the state.  Under the new law, a voluntary fee of two dollars or greater may be paid … Continue Reading

Elk Feeding At The Refuge Increase

Feeding season ends for elk.

The National Elk Refuge reports there are now 6,285 elk on feed in the southern portion of the refuge with cows, calves and spikes vastly outnumbering the bulls.  Still, flights over the area by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department indicate there are significant numbers of … Continue Reading

Cutter Races This Weekend

February 15, 2013 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Teton County Comments Off
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The cutter race teams are here and racing begins tomorrow south of Jackson on the track at Melody Ranch.  Rod Everett of the sponsoring Shrine Club says activities at the track begin at noon.  Everett says the racers are all going for points that are totaled through … Continue Reading

25-Year Travel Commission Honored

February 15, 2013 State of Wyoming Comments Off
Coon

Recently retired media manager for the Wyoming Office of Tourism Chuck Coon became this year’s recipient of the annual “BIG WYO” award.  Coon held that position for nearly 25 years. Coon retired in December of 2012. Former Tourism Director Gene Bryan originally … Continue Reading

Cutter Races Coming

February 14, 2013 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
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Jackson Hole is preparing to host the 42nd annual Cutter Races which this year helps kick-start the valley’s Winterfest.  Hosted by the local Shrine Club, the annual event has raised well over $½-million to the Shriners’ Hospital in Salt Lake City to provide free care for … Continue Reading

Targhee’s Tasty Water Touted

February 14, 2013 State of Wyoming, Teton County, Teton Valley Comments Off
water glass

Those who remember some of the beer commercials of the past may recall one that touted, “It’s the water, and a little bit more.”  The slogan could well be stolen by Grand Targhee Resort which was named among the top ten entries for good-tasting drinking water.  In fact, … Continue Reading

Happy Valentine’s Day

Valentine

Guys, lest you forget – today is Valentine’s Day.  Before the day is over, over 180-million valentine cards will be exchanged, more than 36-million special people receive heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, and about 180-million roses will find their ways into the hands of … Continue Reading

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  • Tanker Crash Closes Eastbound US 30 Near Medicine Bow [PHOTOS] - May 24, 2013
    The Memorial Day Holiday is off to a sketchy start after a tanker rolled over on US 30, closing the eastbound lanes approximately seven miles west of Medicine Bow. The Wyoming Highway Patrol reports that the tractor trailer combination involved in the crash was pulling two tanker trailers. The rear trailer rolled off the roadway [...] [...]
  • Analysis of the Wyoming Capitol Continues to Progress - May 24, 2013
    The preliminary study to restore and rehabilitate the Wyoming Capitol is progressing as extensive assessment and evaluation is conducted to determine the overall needs of the building. Some of the more noticeable work was completed last week on the exterior of the building, including the dome. A team of three specialized engineers from a company [...] [...]
  • Warming Up Today With Thunderstorms Across The East - May 24, 2013
    Fog will quickly diminish across the far southeast corner of the state through the late morning hours today.  As soon as that sun comes out, temperatures will rise into the upper 70′s for many locations.  Winds will be lighter today, and not as gusty through the afternoon.  The best location for late-day developing thunderstorms will [...] [...]
  • Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend - May 24, 2013
    If you’re lucky enough to have Monday off for Memorial Day, don’t waste this three-day weekend. Get out and do something. Use it for what it’s intended for, but save some time for fishing. I’ll tell you what you can do on today’s show. [...]