The town of Jackson no longer has an interim police chief. Michelle Weber was appointed Chief of Police Chief effective January 20th, and was sworn in by the town council Wednesday night. Chief Weber, a …
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State Relaxing Virus Rules
In spite of a Critical Risk level for COVID-19 in Teton County, the State of Wyoming is relaxing restrictions. Beginning January 26th, indoor gatherings that incorporate social distancing and face coverings are permitted for up …
Continue readingCOVID-19 Risk Now ‘Critical’ in Teton County
COVID exposure is not easing in Teton County, Wyoming. Consequently, the county health department has added an additional risk level to our public health guidance to better communicate the current COVID-19 situation in Teton County. …
Continue readingAvalanche Close Call
The Bridger Teton National Forest Avalanche Center is reporting a near miss for a skier occurred Monday involving the new wind loaded snow on the South Teton in terrain above the 10,500-foot elevation. Reports indicate …
Continue readingCheyenne Prepared For Potential Protests
The Wyoming Highway Patrol, which is tasked with providing security for the state capitol building, has a heightened presence there today in response to an FBI warning for all states to be alert to possible …
Continue readingSnowpack Below Average
Much of Wyoming is experiencing drought conditions this year, while other areas of the Rocky Mountain States are in far worse condition. Here in the northwestern corner of Wyoming, however, the snow-water equivalent is below …
Continue readingFire Officials Warn on Space Heaters
With the frigid weather in Jackson Hole over the past few weeks, some residents may be turning to space heaters to warm rooms in the house that remain chilly. Teton county Fire Marshal Kathy Clay …
Continue readingTCSAR Conducts Cooke City Rescue
Teton County Search & Rescue had a busy weekend aiding victim of avalanches around the region. The Teton County team received a call from Park County, Montana Friday about a group of skiers who’d been …
Continue readingSnowmobiler Rescued
Teton County Idaho Search and rescue was dispatched Saturday to locate and assist with an injured snowmobiler in the southwest corner of the Big Hole Mountains. 18 team members responded to the call including ground …
Continue readingCOVID Closes Courthouse
Due to staff exposure to COVID-19, all departments within the Teton County courthouse will be closed to the public except the court offices effective immediately. The courthouse will reopen to the public on Tuesday, January …
Continue readingAirbag Saves Snowmobiler
The Bridger-Teton National Forest Avalanche Center reports that a snowmobiler triggered a three-foot-deep slab on a northeast facing aspect around 9,500 feet in the Salt River Range Saturday. According to the report, he was caught, …
Continue readingGordon Decries Capitol Violence
Wyoming’s Republican Governor Mark Gordon reacted to the scene Wednesday in Washington DC calling it “dishonorable,” and “denigrating.” In the Governor’s words, “The violence that we are witnessing in the U.S. Capitol dishonors our legacy …
Continue readingDelegation Condemns Mayhem
Members of Wyoming’s Washington Delegation condemned Wednesday’s storming of the US Capitol Building. Demonstrators charged the complex and eventually made their way into the Senate Chamber. Both the House and the Senate were forced to …
Continue readingWinless no longer: Lady Broncs win thriller in Big Piney
Jackson notched a real character win last night for their first “W” of the 20-21 season. Leading by as many as 10 points early in the game, the Lady Broncs squandered that and then clawed their way back into the …
Continue readingLummis Condemns Violent Protesters
Newly seated Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis has strongly condemned the protest at the US Capitol. In tweets delivered the afternoon @SenLummis said “The First Amendment only protects peaceful assembly. Stop the Violence,” and ” Call it …
Continue readingCheney Does Not Support Election Challenge
Wyoming’s US Senator Liz Cheney has spoken out sharply against the movement on Capitol Hill to challenge the outcome of the electoral college. Cheney, who is the third-ranking Republican in the House, posted her statement …
Continue readingJackson Groups Get State Funding
The Wyoming Arts Council, with support from the Wyoming Governor’s Office through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, has distributed $2.4 million dollars in grant funding to individual artists and to arts and …
Continue readingSt John’s Health Certified
St. John’s Health has announced it has received ISO-9001 certification, recognized as the most widely accepted system for quality management worldwide. The accomplishment of ISO-9001 certification marks the culmination of a multi-year goal of CEO …
Continue readingStabbing Suspect Charged
The man who held police off for 13 hours Thursday after allegedly stabbing another man is in police custody and will face attempted murder charges. 40-year-old Riley Sills gave himself up to police shortly after …
Continue readingAvalanche Danger Increasing
Due to the recent freeze and thaw cycles of snow in the higher elevations, the general avalanche hazard is expected to be Considerable in those elevations of the Teton and Southwest Trails forecast zones. The …
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