Starting October 1st, 2025, the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is collecting fuel tax and licensing fees from public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the state, treating electricity as an alternative fuel under Wyoming statute. This shift addresses the rise in out-of-state EVs on Wyoming roads, where no prior mechanism existed for taxation. Wyoming…

Jim Darwiche Honored with 2025 Clarene Law Memorial Legacy Award: A Lifetime of Service to Jackson Hole The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce announced on October 15th, 2025, that local entrepreneur and former elected official Jim Darwiche will receive the 2025 Clarene Law Memorial Legacy Award at the Annual Awards Celebration on October 17th, from…

As snow season approaches in Teton County, the Town of Jackson and County’s Parks & Recreation and Public Works Departments are urging residents and business owners to clear streets and sidewalks of obstructions like tree limbs, shrubs, and debris by November 15th, 2025, to ensure efficient snow removal and safe access. This annual reminder, tied…

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) unveiled its Destination December lineup on October 15th, 2025, packed with deals and events to launch its 60th anniversary season, drawing skiers to Teton Village for affordable fun amid the Tetons’ early snow. Highlights include the third Ski in Jeans Day on December 5th, free kids’ skiing December 12th-14th, a…

Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced the Senate version of Connor’s Law (S. 2991) on October 8th, 2025, to codify President Trump’s April 28th Executive Order enforcing English language proficiency requirements for commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders. Co-sponsored by Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), the bill reverses a 2016 Obama-era FMCSA guidance that softened enforcement by issuing warnings…

The Jackson Planning Commission is set to review proposed amendments to the Town’s Land Development Regulations on October 15th, focusing on nonconforming properties and parking standards. Changes would exempt street façade width and parking setbacks from compliance during expansions of existing buildings, clarify rules for replacing structural supports, and allow administrative adjustments for parking stall…

Teton County Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling (ISWR) has issued a reminder for all haulers to secure loads with tarps when transporting waste to the Trash Transfer Station at 3270 Adams Canyon Drive, following reports of litter on roadways. This call emphasizes safety, environmental protection, and facility efficiency, aligning with Teton County’s sustainability goals amid…

Protect Our Water Jackson Hole (POWJH), a leading advocate for clean water in the Tetons, has filed a formal complaint with the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) on September 25th, 2025, demanding an investigation into nitrate contamination in Pub Place groundwater. Levels exceeding the EPA’s 10 mg/L standard threaten public health, particularly infants and…

Nonprofit’s Sonar Technology Locates Remains at 420 Feet, Ending Months-Long Search Recovery Details On September 7, 2025, Bruce’s Legacy, a nonprofit specializing in underwater search and recovery, located a body believed to be Wesley Dopkins in Jackson Lake at approximately 420 feet deep, with successful recovery on September 8. Dopkins, a 43-year-old from St. Paul…