The Jackson Lady Broncs dropped two more this 20-21 season but not without giving the hometown fans a thrill last weekend.After running up against a tough draw in the Laramie Lady Plainsmen on Friday to begin the Flaming Gorge …
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Avalanche Center Gets Help From Ski-Doo
The Bridger-Teton National Forest Avalanche Center has a new snowmobile to aid in monitoring snow conditions, thanks to the Ski-Doo corporation. Snowmobiles are essential for forecasters to access and maintain our system of remote weather …
Continue readingTeton Valley Kids Stay In School
Teton School District 401 in Teton Valley has decided its students will stay in-person full time through at least January 12th. That’s a day after the district 401 Board of Trustees reconvenes for its regular …
Continue readingSpecial Olympics go Virtual
Like so many other events in Jackson Hole, the annual Special Olympics Winter Games will not be taking place in person for athletes around the state. Special Olympics Wyoming 2021 State Winter Games have been …
Continue readingCOVID-19 Vaccinations Start in Jackson Hole
Teton County Health Department and St. John’s Health will begin administering COVID-19 vaccine to healthcare workers this week, in accordance with guidelines from the Wyoming Department of Health. The green light to begin administering the …
Continue readingHealth Department says “Be Kind for Teton Kind”
The Teton County Health Department has launched the second phase of its “Shred the Spread” campaign to combat COVID-19. Phase two of the campaign is focused on community involvement and collective action to stop the …
Continue readingSTART Bus Carried COVID-19 Positive Riders
Teton County Health Department announced today that they have determined that two passengers rode to and from Teton Village during while infected with coronavirus. The riders later tested positive for COVID-19. The Health Department is …
Continue readingMental Health JH Offers Help
Mental Health JH, through the St. John’s Health Foundation, will continue to offer six free visits for mental and behavioral health for anyone who works or has worked in Teton County. St. John’s Health Foundation …
Continue readingKey Lummis Staff from Teton County
Two members of Senator-elect Cynthia Lummis’ staff as she takes office early next year are from Jackson. Lummis has appointed Kristin Walker to be the Senator-elect’s Chief of Staff. Walker is a graduate of Jackson …
Continue readingBroncs Begin Basketball Season
A new season is underway for both girls and boys local basketball teams and while the fresh start looked like the same old, same old for Jackson, there is reason to hope. The girls, in …
Continue readingFire Officials Warn on Candles
With Christmas Day slightly more than two weeks away and Hanukkah already here, many people will be using the weekend ahead to trim out the insides of their homes for the holiday. Whether that involves …
Continue readingSt. John’s Health Continues to Win Awards
St. John’s Health recently received numerous awards from prestigious ratings organizations, highlighting quality in the emergency department, orthopedics, obstetrics, mammography, and outpatient experience. The Women’s Choice Award®, a referral source for healthcare choices based on …
Continue readingParks and Recreation Department Ramps Up Ops
The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department has officially switched to operations 7 days a week. As of Wednesday, both Owen Bircher and Fairgrounds ice rinks are up and running. Staff has come up with …
Continue readingState Health Official Resigns
The Wyoming Department of Health official who described the coronavirus and development of vaccines against it as a communist plot has resigned. Wyoming Department of Health Readiness and Countermeasures Manager Igor Shepherd submitted his resignation …
Continue readingElk Refuge Sued
Two lawsuits have been filed against four different feeding grounds in Western Wyoming, including the National Elk Refuge north of Jackson. The first suit, if ruled in favor of closing feed grounds, would set forth …
Continue readingLower Valley Energy Puts $3.1 Million Into Local Economy
Lower Valley Energy has placed over $3.1 million back into the local economy by returning patronage capital back to its members this year. Spokesman Brian Tanabe explains, “Each time you pay your Lower Valley Energy …
Continue readingSpeech & Debate Secures 4th at Bison Stampede
The Jackson Hole High School Speech and Debate Team managed a Top 5 showing at the Bison Stampede, held by Cheyenne South High School December 4-5.Jackson’s 4th place finish was impressive considering just two-thirds of the team made the …
Continue readingMacker Elected to Wyoming County Commissioners Association
Wyoming’s county commissioners elected new executive leadership from among their peers at the virtual Wyoming County Commissioners Association Winter Meeting. Jim Willox, Converse County Commissioner, was elected as the 2021-2022 President, taking the reins from …
Continue readingChristmas Trees Need Water
Scores of area residents were seen coming out of the forest with their selections for this year’s Christmas trees. However, this region experienced a very dry autumn, and Teton County Fire Marshal Kathy Clay cautions …
Continue readingUW Presses Students into Service
To address the shortage of substitute teachers in Wyoming’s K-12 schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Wyoming is encouraging its students to fill that role during the break between UW’s fall and spring …
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Rescue in Idaho
Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue responded to the Mahogany Creek area Saturday where 2 timber sledders were in need of assistance. The converted motor bikes became stuck, and after hours of digging until dark, …
Continue readingHistorical Society Museum Closed Temporarily
Jackson Hole Historical Society Museum and Store have temporarily closed in response to a new critical COVID risk level and the recommendation for additional measures by the Teton County District Health Officer. While the Museum and Store on North Cache Street will temporarily suspend visitation, the Stan Klassen Research …
Continue readingLodging Industry Looks Forward
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 …
Continue readingJackson Hole Fire/EMS Selected for Pilot Program
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 …
Continue readingBLM Completes Pipeline Review
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 …
Continue readingEssays Focus on Boston Massacre
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 …
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