Category: News

The American Hotel & Lodging Association has released “AHLA’s State of the Hotel Industry 2021” outlining the forecasted state of the hotel industry in 2021 and into the immediate future. The pandemic has been devastating to …

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS has been selected by the National Fire Protection Association to participate in the second phase of a pilot program to build a digital community risk assessment tool. Aligned to NFPA 1300, Standard …

The Bureau of Land Management has completed its environmental review and released its Record of Decision for the Wyoming Pipeline Corridor Initiative, a proposal from the State of Wyoming that designates pipeline corridors in Wyoming. The …

The Davey Jackson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has announced the recognition of two local students for their historical essays. This year’s topic for contest was “The Boston Massacre,” in recognition of …

Jackson’s Town Council and the Board of County Commissioners convened an After-Action Review Committee to consider challenges faced with both the Snow King Housing/Parks and Recreation Shop, and the Fire Station construction projects. The committee …

Thee Teton County Health Department has determined that a person rode multiple START buses between the dates of January 9th and January 14th from Teton Village to the Calico bus stop during their infectious period …

They did it! The stats, the lopsided scores, the dismal losing streak—suddenly all erased, of little concern. The Broncs have finally posted a ‘W’ and the winless drought is halted at 30. The Broncs busted …

Teton County Solid Waste and Recycling reported that the COVID pandemic last year had impacts on its efforts to reduce waste in the solid stream. Specifically, Covid-19 precautions encourage the use of single-use items over …

Teton County Search and Rescue volunteers, aided by the search and rescue helicopter responded to help an injured skier just south of the Teton Pass parking area Friday afternoon. After assessing the skier’s injuries and …

A coalition of Western wolf advocates are howling about the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision to strip wolves of federal protections in the contiguous 48 states, claiming the move is in violation of the …

The average of Gasoline prices in Jackson Hole has remained stable over the past week, while the national average has increased 8¢. A survey of eight stations in Jackson this week shows the average price …

Legacy Lodge Assisted Living Center in Rafter J has announced plans to close effective March 31st. In a news release this week, the company stated, the campus has been serving Jackson Hole seniors and their …

Another Teton County, Idaho resident has died of complications brought on by the COVID-19 virus. The Eastern Idaho Public Health Department describes the deceased only as a man in his 70s. The department is reporting …

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon emphasized the need for Wyoming to live within its means, defend its energy industry and revitalize education during a message to the legislature delivered during Tuesday’s one-day virtual legislative meeting. The Governor …

Bridger-Teton National Forest Supervisor Tricia O’Connor has announced the arrival of the new Deputy Forest Supervisor, Kevin Khung, who has now begun work in Jackson. The Deputy Forest Supervisor position was vacated in August, 2020 …

Governor Mark Gordon, in keeping with President Donald Trump’s Proclamation honoring U.S. Capitol Police Officers Brian D. Sicknick and Howard Liebengood, has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags be flown at half-staff …

It was not entirely unexpected. The rate of new COVID-19 cases in the county picked up noticeably after the holiday week. According to the Wyoming Department of Health, the number of new cases on Friday …

Eastern Idaho Public Health is reporting that an unidentified 60-year-old Teton County, Idaho man is the latest to die of COVID-19 complications. That is the third COVID-related death this year in that county. Curently the …

The COVID pandemic has been very hard on much of our population’s economic well-being, and certainly to the county’s various arts organizations. And as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to create challenges for arts organizations well …