On Saturday, an avalanche incident occurred on Togwotee Pass in Wyoming, resulting in one skier’s death. The Teton County Search & Rescue team was dispatched just before noon after receiving an emergency alert through an iPhone’s satellite text-to-911 feature. The avalanche took place in the Breccia Cliffs area where four skiers were ascending a skin…

Avalanche Control on Teton Pass and Hoback Canyon Teton Pass  The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of Teton Pass for Today, Sunday, December 29 at 8:00 AM for avalanche control. Reduced visibility, winter driving conditions, and increasing avalanche hazard may force an earlier closure. This is expected to be an extended closure. …

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is currently recruiting new volunteer instructors to enrich the state’s hunter education program. This initiative aims to equip the next generation of hunters with knowledge about safety, ethics, and conservation, ensuring they are well-prepared for responsible hunting. According to Katie Simpson, the Game and Fish hunter education coordinator, the…

The National Elk Refuge in Jackson, Wyoming, has released its latest biological update, detailing movements of elk, counts of various ungulates, and the outcomes of a five-year program aimed at reducing reliance on supplemental feeding. Elk Movements and Ungulate Counts: Following the closure of the elk hunting season on December 13, 2024, there was a…

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS announced the promotion of Battalion Chief Brian Coe to Assistant Chief of Operations on December 23, 2024. In his new role, Coe will oversee the daily operations of the department’s Operations Division, managing a broad spectrum of emergency services including structural and wildland fire response, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, technical rescues…

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has recently confirmed a case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a cow elk within Elk Hunt Area 84, located in the Jackson region. The diseased elk was discovered by a member of the public on public land and was subsequently investigated by department personnel who took samples for…

On the evening of December 20, 2024, a single vehicle crash occurred on US26 in Bonneville County, prompting an investigation by the Idaho State Police (ISP). The incident took place at milepost 375, west of Swan Valley.  At approximately 11:06 p.m., ISP troopers arrived at the scene where a white 2000 GMC Yukon, driven by…

On Friday, the Bureau of Land Management finalized the Record of Decision for the Resource Management Plan of the Rock Springs Field Office. This decision came after BLM Principal Deputy Director Nada Culver rejected Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s appeal regarding his Consistency Review response. Governor’s Statement: Governor Gordon expressed his disappointment with the BLM’s decision, stating…

Engage with Your Teton County Legislators at Pre-Session Meeting On January 8th, 2025, Teton County residents have a unique chance to interact with their state legislators at the Commissioners Chambers. This pre-session meeting is a platform for local engagement in state governance, offering direct access to those who represent Teton County in Cheyenne. Who Will…