WYDOT Schedules Teton Pass Closure for June 28 Weekend to Complete Big Fill Slide Repairs The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), in collaboration with Ames Construction, has scheduled a weekend closure of Wyoming State Highway 22 (WYO 22) over Teton Pass from June 27 to June 30, 2025, to finalize repairs on the Big Fill…

On Wednesday, Star Valley Search and Rescue (SAR) recovered the body of Joyce Balls, an 89-year-old woman from Rigby, Idaho, who died after falling 100 feet into the Snake River near Alpine, Wyoming. The incident occurred at a picnic area overlooking the Big Kahuna rapid along U.S. Highway 26, where Balls was with her sister…

Teton Village, Wyoming, is gearing up for a vibrant Independence Day celebration on July 3 and 4, 2025, featuring two days of free concerts, spectacular fireworks, and community events. The festivities, set against the stunning backdrop of the Teton Mountains, offer a mix of music, tradition, and family-friendly activities, making it a highlight of the…

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), in partnership with Ames Construction, has postponed the planned closure of Wyoming State Highway 22 (WYO 22) over Teton Pass from June 21 to the weekend of June 28, 2025, due to recent rain and scheduling conflicts. Announced on June 17, 2025, the closure is necessary to complete the…

The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced that its facilities will be closed for retail services on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth Freedom Day, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Regular mail deliveries will also be suspended, with the exception of holiday premium Priority Mail Express…

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) has scheduled a series of public meetings across the state in June and July 2025 to discuss proposed changes to two Wyoming Game and Fish Commission regulations: Chapter 52, Take of Nongame Wildlife from within Wyoming, and Chapter 71, Commercially Guided Fishing Boat. Announced on June 11, 2025…

Fall River Electric Cooperative will hold its annual Energy Expo and business meeting for owner-members on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at North Fremont High School in Ashton, Idaho. Announced on June 11, the free event celebrates the cooperative’s achievements and engages its over 16,000 members across Teton Valley, Island Park, West Yellowstone, and rural areas…

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS, in collaboration with Teton County (Idaho) Fire and Rescue and Air Methods, will conduct a joint training exercise on the west side of Teton Pass in Wyoming on Wednesday evening, June 18, 2025. Announced on June 16, the exercise aims to enhance coordination and preparedness among emergency services in a realistic scenario…

Starting June 25, 2025, overnight parking will cost $3.00 an hour at the Public Parking Garage at the intersection of Millward and Simpson. Overnight parking will be charged from 12:00am to 4:00am. Parking at the garage will continue to be FREE all day.   Anyone parking in the garage will be required to get a ticket…