A public-private partnership project on the Bridger-Teton National Forest to maintain the asphalt on the historic Old Pass Road in the Teton Pass area is scheduled to begin today. This project is in its second …
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Snake River South Reconstruction Continues
Crews will be milling asphalt next week on the north end of the Snake River South reconstruction project, just north of Hoback Junction. Traffic will be placed on a gravel surface through the section. Once …
Continue readingVirginian Lodge Sells
Orion Companies, in partnership with Waterton real estate investment company based in Chicago, plans to carry on the legacy of the Virginian Lodge. According to President & Chief Executive Officer of Orion Companies Robert Huggins, …
Continue readingExtreme Fire Danger for Fremont County
With Teton County, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks currently posting moderate fire danger, Fremont county is in considerably worse condition. The County Commissioners unanimously voted to accept the Fremont County …
Continue readingDeloney Avenue Construction Today
East Deloney Avenue from Willow to King will be closed today and tomorrow for work on Cache Creek Tube Stormwater Improvements. Motorists, Bicyclists and Pedestrians are advised to seek alternate routes in the vicinity of …
Continue readingRendezvous “R” Park Stocked
A second shipment of Snake River cutthroat trout were put into the kids’ fishing pond at Rendezvous “R” Park recently, courtesy of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. This time a total of 700 fish …
Continue readingAirport Takes Coronavirus Precautions
With travel picking up in the last few weeks, including those arriving by air, the Jackson Hole Airport is taking measures to reduce the chances of travelers spreading the Coronavirus. To that end, the airport …
Continue readingDr. Shannon Owens Elected President of Ski & Snowboard Club
The Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club has elected Dr. Shannon Owens as President of the JHSC Board of Directors. Born in Wurzburg, Germany, and raised in Jackson, Dr. Owens is a graduate of Jackson …
Continue readingPet Shootings in Pinedale
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in the shooting death of a family pet on June 29th. The Sheriff’s Office says there has been a string of pets that have been shot …
Continue readingHansen Ave Sidewalk Install This Week
Evans Construction is currently building a new sidewalk on the north side of Hansen Ave from Cache St to Redmond St. This week, Evans will install irrigation sleeves, driveway aprons, subgrade, curb & gutter, and …
Continue readingWyoming Pays 105 Million in Business Relief
Wyoming small business owners’ demand for COVID-19 Business Relief Interruption funding has far exceeded initial expectations, but the Wyoming Business Council will be able to pay all eligible requests with the recent infusion of $50 …
Continue readingAlgae Dangerous to Pets
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality is warning that harmful Cyanobacteria Blooms, also known as blue-green algae, is again making its appearance in Wyoming waters. Jackson Hole Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Stephanie Ninnemann explains that when …
Continue readingRecycling Center and Trash Transfer Station Closed on Friday
The Teton County Recycling Center and Trash Transfer Station will be closed to the public on Friday in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. The Trash Transfer Station will resume regular business hours on Saturday, July 4th. …
Continue readingTeton Valley Balloon Rally Starts
The 39th annual Teton Valley Balloon Rally will take place July 2ndthrough the 5th in Driggs. Hot air balloons launch from the Teton County Fairgrounds just after sunrise each morning. With the easing of travel restrictions interested …
Continue readingControlling What We Can In Uncertain Times – OP-ED
By Chris Brown Executive Director, Wyoming Lodging and Restaurant Association, and Mike Moser Executive Director, Wyoming State Liquor Association Wyoming’s hospitality and tourism industry is the state’s second largest industry. In 2019 we welcomed 9.2 million overnight visitors that spent …
Continue readingIdaho Goes Hands-Free
Beginning Wednesday, July 1, 2020, drivers throughout Idaho will recommit to safe, responsible driving by following a new law meant to keep drivers engaged while behind the wheel. The new Idaho State Code 49-1401A requires …
Continue readingWoman Gored By Bison in Yellowstone National Park
After a 72-year-old woman from California approached within 10 feet of a bison multiple times to take its photo, the animal gored her. The incident occurred on the evening of June 25, 2020, at the …
Continue readingGovernor Gordon Continues to Help Small Businesses
Governor Mark Gordon has allocated $50 million in additional funding from the federal CARES Act to the Business Interruption Stipend Program to ensure the program keeps pace with demand from small businesses across the state. …
Continue readingLiebzeit on Lotto Board
The WyoLotto Board of Directors held a special session on June 9th and voted in new officers to oversee the board’s responsibilities. Among the officers elected is Ed Liebzeit of Jackson. Liebzeit will assume the …
Continue readingTravel Forecast Down
The 2020 travel season will certainly be no great shakes, but for domestic destinations, it won’t be a total wash either. This summer, AAA Auto Club forecasts Americans will take 700-million trips based on economic …
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