Jackson Hole Airport board names Kevin Bumen as new CEO
Jackson Hole Airport has named Kevin Bumen as its new Chief Executive Officer, starting early December.
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City of Victor seeks resident input on future wastewater service
The City of Victor has launched an online straw poll to gather resident input on wastewater service priorities as officials negotiate a long-term agreement with Driggs.
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New documentary highlights legacy of Grand Teton’s grizzly 399
The documentary film “399 Forever” is now available on Amazon Prime Video, detailing the life and legacy of Wyoming’s famous Grizzly 399.
Grizzly 399 spent nearly three decades in Grand Teton National Park, where she raised 18 cubs during her lifespan. In 2020, she gained widespread attention after emerging from hibernation with quadruplets. She frequently brought her cubs near roads and developed areas around Jackson Hole, Wyo., using public spaces to protect her young from male grizzlies.
Rise of Feline Panleukopenia shows up in Southeast Idaho and Western Wyoming
Veterinarians and animal shelter officials in Idaho Falls and Alpine are warning cat owners about a rise in cases of a highly contagious feline virus in recent weeks.
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New Safe Pass Program takes effect Oct. 1
After months of calls for increased safety on Teton Pass, the Wyoming Department of Transportation is enforcing a new program aimed at helping drivers better prepare for mountain driving.
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Dump truck driver in deadly Teton Pass crash pleads not guilty
The dump truck driver in the fatal Teton Pass crash had pleaded not guilty to two counts of homicide by vehicle.
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A SPUD-TACULAR COMEBACK: Historic Spud Drive-In in Driggs set for major rebuild
The iconic Spud Drive-In has been closed since a 2022 windstorm destroyed its movie screen. Now, developers are moving forward with plans to rebuild the theater and transform the property into a larger entertainment destination.
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New safety signs on Teton Pass as community pushes for safer travel
WYDOT crews began installing updated signs on Monday along Highway 22, including new “Must Stop Brake Check” signs at the summit and “No Parking” signs near the gravel escape ramp and vehicle arrestor system. This step towards safety comes after summer travel resulted in three deaths and multiple injuries.
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Grizzly 399 sculpture unveiled at National Museum of Wildlife Art
Hundreds of people flooded the National Museum of Wildlife Art to see the museum’s newest installation, “Against All Odds,” featuring Grizzly 399, after two years in the making.
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Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival kicks off with #1 spot on Most Vibrant Arts Community ranking
Jackson was recently named the No. 1 most arts-vibrant community in the country, ranking ahead of San Francisco and New York. Meaning the town has prioritized federal arts grants and funding for art communities.
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Postcards for Public Lands: Greater Yellowstone Coalition Launches Campaign to Protect 45 Million Acres of Public Lands
The Greater Yellowstone Coalition launched a statewide postcard campaign in Driggs, Idaho, to protect 45 million acres of public lands from potential rollbacks to the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule.
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