Category News from Jackson Hole

Avalanche Fatality

A former Victor, Idaho resident has died when he and three companions were buried in an avalanche while they were snowmobiling in the area near Palisades Reservoir Friday evening. The victim has been identified as 35-year-old Tommy Hawkins – a…

Boarder Rescued

Park rangers, Teton County Search and Rescue personnel, and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Ski Patrol rescued a disoriented backcountry snowboarder in the Granite Canyon area of Grand Teton National Park early Friday. The snowboarder, Pierre Bergman, 26, of Jackson, Wyoming,…

Officer Receives Highest Award

A Jackson police officer was recognized this week for being an exceptional example of law enforcement and leadership during Tuesday’s Jackson Town Council Meeting.  Mayor Pete Muldoon presented Officer Phillip Smith with the Jackson Police Department Medal of Merit, which…