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Teton County Health hosts final walk-in Vaccine Clinics next week

December 1, 2025 10:49 AM News Team

As the holiday season approaches and cold weather drives residents indoors, Teton County, Wyoming, health officials are urgently reminding residents,…

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS leads regional training to boost large-scale emergency readiness

November 11, 2025 12:00 PM News Release

“Building good working relationships across jurisdictions is an important part in the planning and preparedness process,” said Jackson Hole…

Idaho Falls man sentenced in multi-year Wyoming poaching spree

November 4, 2025 2:28 PM News Release

A multi-year investigation recently wrapped up in Lincoln County on Sept. 24 when Rodney Gilstrap of Idaho Falls, Idaho, was sentenced on multiple…

Wyoming Governor Gordon steps in amid SNAP crisis

November 3, 2025 4:20 PM Seth Ratliff

As millions nationwide brace for reduced Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits this month due to the ongoing government shutdown, the…

Idaho man arrested for DUI after semi-truck plunges into Wyoming river

October 23, 2025 2:29 PM Seth Ratliff

An Idaho semi-truck driver is facing DUI charges after an early morning crash in central Wyoming that severely injured his female passenger. The…

Lawyers for Jack Smith rebut claims that investigators ‘wiretapped’ GOP members of Congress in January 6 probe

October 21, 2025 2:00 PM CNN Newsource

Attorneys for former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith rebutted claims by Republican lawmakers that investigators in the January 6…

Jackson Hole teacher Michelle Roundy named 2026 Wyoming Teacher of the Year

October 13, 2025 3:42 PM News Team

“I am deeply humbled and honored to represent Wyoming as the 2026 Wyoming Teacher of the Year, an opportunity to serve the students and educators…

Senator Lummis blasts Biden Administration/FBI for alleged surveillance of nine republicans in Jan. 6 Probe

October 7, 2025 4:21 PM News Team

WYOMING (KIFI) — Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) is speaking out after a newly released document revealed the FBI targeted the phone data of…

Lost hiker found in chance encounter with mountain bikers after three days in Idaho backcountry

October 3, 2025 11:41 AM News Team

The disappearance of an Idaho woman ended with an unexpected rescue after she spent three days lost in the remote mountains of central Idaho.…

Voter Roll Cleanup: Wyoming Secretary of State flags over 2,000 voter records for potential removal

September 30, 2025 10:41 AM News Team

Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray has taken a significant step in his administration’s Election Integrity Reform Agenda. Last week, Secretary…

Three walk away uninjured after emergency plane landing near Alpine airport

September 29, 2025 11:40 AM News Team

Three individuals are safe and uninjured after their small plane made an emergency landing near Alpine, Wyoming, on Saturday…

Bridger-Teton National Forest to conduct prescribed burns northeast of Jackson

September 25, 2025 10:48 AM News Team

Starting in late September, the Jackson Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest will begin a series of prescribed fire operations in the…

Traffic delays expected on Teton Pass Tuesday morning due to avalanche infrastructure maintenance

September 22, 2025 2:54 PM Curtis Jackson

The Wyoming Department of Transportation would like to inform drivers that WYDOT crews will be performing maintenance on some avalanche…

Education Secretary Linda McMahon visits Jackson to promote shift of education power to States

September 18, 2025 10:39 PM Ariel Jensen

Since shuttering portions of the Department of Education, President Trump has tasked United States Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to take the…

Driver airlifted to EIRMC following fiery Teton Pass crash

September 16, 2025 5:13 PM Seth Ratliff

A hauler truck driver was hospitalized early Tuesday morning after their vehicle veered off Wyoming Highway 22 on the Teton Pass.

The incident…

Willow Creek Fire almost fully contained; crews begin repair work

September 10, 2025 11:45 AM News Team

After an effort spanning over two and a half weeks, Wyoming firefighters are on the verge of fully containing the Willow Creek Fire. As of Wednesday,…

Body of missing Minnesota man found in Jackson Lake

September 9, 2025 6:37 PM News Release

On Sunday, September 7, 2025, nonprofit search and recovery organization Bruce’s Legacy located a body believed to be Wesley Dopkins in Jackson…

Containment reaches 31% as Dollar Lake Fire pushes deeper into Bridger Wilderness Area

September 4, 2025 11:49 AM News Team

The Dollar Lake Fire, burning within the Bridger-Teton National Forest, has expanded by nearly 500 acres since Tuesday, advancing deeper into the…

Dollar Lake Fire grows to over 15,000 acres; Second community meeting set for tomorrow

September 2, 2025 12:27 PM News Team

Firefighters continue to battle the Dollar Lake Fire, which has now grown to 15,282 acres but is now 25% contained. Another public community meeting…

Crews gain ground on Willow Creek Fire, 40% contained

September 2, 2025 11:30 AM News Team

Firefighters have made good progress on the Willow Creek Fire, which is now 40% contained. The fire, located about three miles south of Smoot,…

Missing hunter safely located in Lincoln County

September 1, 2025 12:24 PM News Team

The Teton County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in locating a hunter who has been missing since August 23.

Timothy Hinebaugh, 58,…

Willow Creek Fire 38% contained, crews make progress on north end

September 1, 2025 11:27 AM Seth Ratliff

Fire crews are making progress on the Willow Creek fire. In a release this morning, Bridger-Teton National Forest rangers confirmed that the fire is…

Firefighters gain ground on Dollar Lake Fire, evacuations remain in place

August 29, 2025 10:42 AM News Team

Firefighters are making significant headway on the Dollar Lake Fire, which has grown to 13,449 acres and is now 22% contained. A new incident…

Crews gain ground on Willow Creek Fire; Community meeting set for tomorrow

August 28, 2025 11:02 AM Seth Ratliff

Fire managers will host a community meeting tomorrow, August 29, at the Afton Civic Center, located at 150 Washington Street. The meeting, which…

Firefighters gain ground on 13,449-acre Dollar Lake Fire, now 8% contained

August 27, 2025 11:25 AM News Team

After taking advantage of a break in the weather on Tuesday, firefighters have successfully increased containment of the Dollar Lake Fire to 8%,…

Willow Creek Fire grows to 4,355 acres, containment at 12%

August 27, 2025 10:53 AM News Team

The Willow Creek Fire in Bridger-Teton National Forest has grown to 4,355 acres, but firefighters are making steady progress, achieving 12%…

Dollar Lake Fire swells to over 13,000 acres, public meeting tonight at 6

August 26, 2025 11:28 AM News Team

The Dollar Lake Fire in Sublette County, Wyoming, has now burned 13,449 acres in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The fire, which began last…

Willow Creek Fire now 12% contained

August 26, 2025 10:40 AM Seth Ratliff

Fire crews made significant progress yesterday on the eastern flank of the Willow Creek Fire, burning southwest of the town of Smoot, Wyoming. This…

Willow Creek Fire grows to over 3,800 acres, Evacuation orders downgraded for Gomms Pond area

August 25, 2025 10:38 AM Seth Ratliff

U.S. Highway 89 has reopened in both directions after a temporary closure due to the Willow Creek Fire, which has now grown to over 3,820 acres in…

Dollar Lake Fire grows to over 11,510 acres in Bridger Teton National Forest

August 25, 2025 10:18 AM Seth Ratliff

A sense of urgency is growing today in Sublette County, Wyoming, as a fast-moving wildfire, dubbed the Dollar Lake Fire, forced ongoing evacuations…

Willow Creek Fire: Crews battling 15-acre wildfire in the Bridger-Teton National Forest

August 22, 2025 3:17 PM Seth Ratliff

Bridger-Teton National Forest rangers and their partners are actively working to suppress a 15-acre wildfire burning southwest of the town of Smoot,…

Firefighters actively suppressing Game Creek Fire near Jackson

August 19, 2025 2:57 PM News Team

Crews with the Bridger-Teton National Forest are actively working to suppress the Game Creek Fire, located between Jackson and Hoback, Wyoming. The…

Diane Shober Awarded 2025 State Tourism Director of the Year

August 19, 2025 10:42 AM News Release

“Diane’s decades-long commitment to travel shows her passion for the state of Wyoming and the entire industry,” said Geoff Freeman, President…

Wyoming Health and National Park Officials contact hundreds after potential rabies exposure

August 18, 2025 11:07 AM News Team

Grand Teton National Park officials and health authorities are working to contact hundreds of visitors who may have been exposed to rabies from a bat…

Yellowstone Park visits up by 1.5% in 2025

August 12, 2025 12:01 PM Curtis Jackson

So far in 2025, the park has hosted 2,666,031 recreation visits, up 1.5% from 2024 (2,626,091 recreation…

WYDOT announces Teton Pass maintenance and delays

August 11, 2025 3:37 PM News Team

Over the next 3 weeks, Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) maintenance crews are set to begin work on various sections of Wyoming State…

Jackson Hole teacher named 2025 Wyoming History Teacher of the Year

August 5, 2025 2:32 PM News Team

A Jackson Hole High School teacher is being celebrated for her dedication to bringing history to life. Cheryl Katz has been named the 2025 Wyoming…

Wyoming Game and Fish law enforcement statistics released

August 4, 2025 5:36 PM Stephanie Lucas

If Wyoming residents are wondering about the enforcement of fair hunting practices in their state, the Wyoming Game and Fish Law Enforcement Report…

Fire Danger elevated to “Very High” in Teton Area

July 30, 2025 4:57 PM News Team

Fire managers in the Teton area have increased the fire danger to “very high” for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the…

Wyoming Game and Fish relocates grizzly bear to south of Yellowstone

July 30, 2025 4:44 PM News Release

After consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department captured and relocated an adult female…

WYDOT celebrates completion of Teton Pass Big Fill Slide restoration

July 30, 2025 11:15 AM Ariel Jensen

After a year of intense work, the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is celebrating the full completion of repairs to the Big Fill Slide on…

Teton Literacy Center launches comprehensive college & career readiness roadmap

July 30, 2025 10:33 AM News Release

“This site empowers students to make informed decisions about their futures—whether that includes college, trades, employment, or service,”…

Wildfire contained on Phillips Bench near Teton Pass

July 29, 2025 8:58 AM Curtis Jackson

Fire crews are working to put out a fire on Phillips Bench near the Teton Pass.…

Signal Flat Fire fully contained in Grand Teton National Park

July 28, 2025 10:11 AM News Team

The Signal Flat Fire, which burned nearly 8 acres near Signal Mountain in Grand Teton National Park, is now 100% contained. The lightning-caused…

Quagga mussels found on boat at Grand Teton National Park

July 21, 2025 5:33 PM Curtis Jackson

An Aquatic Invasive Species technician at Grand Teton National Park recently discovered quagga mussels on a boat arriving from Utah.…

New mapping tool provides river conditions along Snake River in Teton County, Wyo.

July 21, 2025 11:24 AM Curtis Jackson

Fishermen and rafters can now use a new tool to identify where public and private land is located along the Snake River in Teton…

Teton Pass Catchnet System saves truck driver after brake loss

July 17, 2025 3:47 PM Seth Ratliff

A box truck driver is recovering from minor injuries after their vehicle lost its brakes long the Teton Pass this afternoon, July 17. The driver was…

Yellowstone Black Bear euthanized after repeatedly targeting campers’ food

July 17, 2025 10:18 AM News Release

“We go to great lengths to protect bears and prevent them from gaining access to human food in all areas of the park,” said Kerry Gunther,…

Warm water temperatures and low river flows prompt fishing closures in Yellowstone

July 11, 2025 3:20 PM News Release

Effective Saturday, July 12, 2025, select Yellowstone National Park rivers will close to fishing due to warm water temperatures and low river flows.…

Jackson water well back online, residents can irrigate lawns

July 9, 2025 10:43 AM Curtis Jackson

Jackson residents can once again water their lawns now the a well has been repaired.…

Teton County Coroner searching 87-year-old Raymond Shepard’s next of kin

July 8, 2025 10:22 AM News Release

The Teton County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating the next of kin of Raymond Shepard, who was born on May 12, 1938.

If…

Park Rangers respond to drowning in Jackson Lake near Colter Bay

July 3, 2025 4:10 PM News Release

A 30-year-old man from El Paso, Texas, drowned in Jackson Lake near Swim Beach in the Colter Bay area of Grand Teton National Park on the afternoon…

Innovative materials/last steps of reconstruction: Teton Pass reopens in time for Independence Day

July 1, 2025 11:32 AM Seth Ratliff

Following an intensive, round-the-clock effort by crews to pave the permanent roadway, the Teton Pass (Wyoming State Highway 22) has officially…

Canadian runaway faces felony charges after multi-state crime spree

June 30, 2025 10:30 AM Seth Ratliff

A 15-year-old Canadian runaway is now in custody in Lincoln County, Wyoming, facing multiple serious felony charges after allegedly stealing and…

TRAVEL ALERT: Teton Pass to close Friday night through Monday morning

June 27, 2025 1:08 PM Curtis Jackson

The Wyoming Department of Transportation will close Wyoming State Highway 22, Teton Pass, beginning Friday night through Monday morning.…

Four arrested for alleged drag racing in Grand Teton National Park

June 25, 2025 11:32 AM Seth Ratliff

A group of four were arrested yesterday after allegedly drag racing high-end luxury sports cars on Teton Park Road, a scenic and heavily used…

Teton County Search and Rescue aids injured runner in Phillips Canyon

June 24, 2025 12:43 PM News Team

A man is recovering after getting hurt in Phillips Canyon. On Sunday, June 22, the 35-year-old man was trail running alone when he went down with a…

On the move: Life-sized elephant sculptures leave Jackson Hole

June 23, 2025 12:47 PM News Team

After weeks on display at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, the Giant Elephant Migration is back on the road. To send them off,…

Tragic Accident: Rigby Woman Dies in Fall into Snake River

June 20, 2025 11:21 AM Stephanie Lucas

An 89-year-old Rigby woman died Wednesday after reportedly falling 100 feet into the Snake River near Alpine, Wyoming. Joyce Balls was reportedly…

Warm waters force afternoon fishing closures in parts of Yellowstone National Park

June 19, 2025 11:52 AM News Release

Effective Thursday, June 19, 2025, select Yellowstone National Park rivers and streams will close to fishing daily from 2 p.m. to sunrise the…

Wyoming food pantries receive assistance

June 18, 2025 2:18 PM Phillip Willis

Wyoming’s First Lady, Jennie Gordon, and the John P. Ellbogen Foundation have delivered a substantial boost to the state’s food pantries, providing…

Controversial proposal in Congress threatens millions of acres of western public lands

June 17, 2025 3:38 PM News Team

Up to 22 million acres of public land in Idaho and nearly 15 million acres in Wyoming could be sold off if a controversial proposal in Congress…

Teton Pass closure rescheduled to June 27-30 to complete Big Fill fix

June 6, 2025 11:20 AM Seth Ratliff

Nearly a year after the devastating Big Fill landslide, the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is entering the final stages of repairs on…

Hoback Canyon closures start tomorrow: WYDOT begins avalanche system maintenance

June 17, 2025 11:09 AM Seth Ratliff

Travelers heading through the Hoback Canyon, be prepared for some brief stops starting tomorrow, Wednesday, June 18. The Wyoming Department of…

Crews combat Ski and Horse Fires in Bridger-Teton

June 17, 2025 10:31 AM Seth Ratliff

Wildland firefighters are actively working to suppress multiple wildfires within the Bridger-Teton National Forest.

Monday, June 16, crews…

BOLO: Teton County Sheriff’s Office searching for stolen Nissan Frontier and suspect

June 12, 2025 5:39 PM Seth Ratliff

The Teton County Sheriff’s Office has issued an urgent “be on the lookout” (BOLO) alert for a man suspected of stealing a 2006 dark gray Nissan…

Grand Teton National Park celebrates groundbreaking of reimagining Taggart Lake project

June 5, 2025 3:42 PM News Release

Today, Grand Teton National Park Foundation and Grand Teton National Park marked a significant milestone with a groundbreaking event at the Taggart…

Family rescued after raft gets stuck on Snake River

June 3, 2025 4:47 PM Seth Ratliff

A group of seven is safe this afternoon after their family float down the Snake River took a turn towards dangerous waters. According to Teton County…

The Great Elephant Migration marches into Jackson

June 3, 2025 9:11 AM Maggie Moore

The Great Elephant Migration exhibit makes a stop in Jackson.…

One killed in cabin fire north of Jackson

May 28, 2025 1:52 PM Curtis Jackson

A person was found dead inside a cabin that caught fire overnight north of…

Search and Resucue volunteers help teen who crashed mountain bike along Teton Pass trail

May 23, 2025 4:42 PM News Team

A 16-year-old boy is recovering after crashing his mountain bike on the Parallel Trail along Teton Pass early Friday, according to Teton County…

Teton County to sound emergency sirens Friday in full-system test

May 22, 2025 10:31 AM News Team

Teton County residents might be in for a jarring wake-up call on Friday, May 23, 2025, as emergency sirens blare across the county during a…

Biologists to monitor black and grizzly bears in Grand Teton area

May 19, 2025 5:35 PM News Team

Biologists with the U.S. National Park Service and U.S. Geological Survey will conduct bear capture operations in Grand Teton National Park and the…

Teton County School District names Dr. Scott Crisp as interim superintendent

May 19, 2025 4:48 PM News Team

The Following is a press release from Teton County School District: TETON COUNTY, Wyo (KIFI) — Teton County School District is pleased to announce…

Surviving cub reunited with mother after park staff discover the carcasses of two yearling grizzlies

May 15, 2025 10:19 AM Seth Ratliff

On Tuesday, May 13, staff at Grand Teton National Park discovered the bodies of two yearling grizzly bears in a closed area south of Colter Bay.

The…

Yellowstone forced to euthanize 400-pound grizzly that repeatedly sought out human food

May 15, 2025 3:08 PM News Team

“It’s unfortunate that this bear began regularly seeking out garbage and was able to defeat the park’s bear-resistant infrastructure,” said…

WYDOT wildlife crossings see early success with bear wighting

May 15, 2025 5:01 PM Seth Ratliff

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is celebrating early success in wildlife crossing projects developed along the Snake River Bridge and…

UPDATE: US 89 through Snake River Canyon opens following deadly accident

May 14, 2025 5:17 PM Curtis Jackson

US Highway 89 through the Snake River Canyon in western Wyoming is closed due to a deadly accident.…

Construction Update: Work progresses on Teton Pass, Snake River Bridge

May 9, 2025 4:35 PM Seth Ratliff

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and its partners are gearing up for the summer construction season. As several projects get underway…

Florida man gored by bison in Yellowstone

May 7, 2025 9:35 AM Curtis Jackson

A Florida man was injured when he was gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park on Sunday, May 4, 2025.…

Grizzly bear found dead along highway in Grand Teton National Park

May 6, 2025 5:31 PM Curtis Jackson

Park Rangers found a grizzly bear dead along Highway 26 east of the Buffalo Fork River. They said the bear was probably hit by a…

Jackson man arrested after “high-speed chase,” Police seek video of related incidents

April 17, 2025 5:30 PM News Team

A 26-year-old man from Jackson is now in custody after a high-speed vehicle chase, Thursday.

The driver was responsible for multiple vehicle…

Wyoming Department of Transportation announces brief traffic hold for bridge work

April 14, 2025 12:17 PM Seth Ratliff

The Wyoming Department of Transportation will begin paving the new bridge deck on the Snake River Bridge on Wyoming State Highway 22, Tuesday, April…

Select Yellowstone roads open April 18

April 10, 2025 11:37 AM Seth Ratliff

Beginning at 8 a.m. On Friday, April 18, 2025, select entrances and roads in Yellowstone National Park will open for the summer season, weather…

2025 Easter celebration events

April 9, 2025 3:22 PM Seth Ratliff

Here is Local News 8’s list of the 2025 Easter celebration events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming.…

Witnesses Needed: Teton County Sheriff’s Office seeks video of music festival trespassing incident

April 8, 2025 4:57 PM Seth Ratliff

Event staff had asked the individual to leave, but the trespasser “became combative with event staff,” according to the post. The trespasser had to…

Emergency Responders rescue 54-year-old skier

April 7, 2025 11:08 AM Seth Ratliff

Last week, Jackson Hole Ski Patrol and Teton County Search & Rescue (TCSAR) came to the aid of a 54-year-old skier who had fallen down Central…

Professional Bull Riding community honors fallen Wyoming bull rider

April 4, 2025 6:10 PM News Team

A former state champion bull rider and Jackson Hole High School graduate lost his life Thursday after competing in a Texas arena.

24-year-old Dylan…

Green River tunnel clean-up nears completion following fatal multi-vehicle collision

March 28, 2025 10:17 AM Seth Ratliff

Clean-up operations are nearing completion in the westbound I-80 tunnel near Green River. The work by WYDOT and its contractor, Clean Harbors…

Rep. Harriet Hageman drops in person town halls amid contentious public meetings

March 26, 2025 11:15 AM Seth Ratliff

U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY) is dropping in-person public town halls due in part to “credible threats to Hageman…recent incidents at…

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is receiving reports of an increase in human-black bear interactions in Asheville and Buncombe County.

2025 bear season is here; multiple agencies asking for your help

March 26, 2025 11:36 AM Stephanie Lucas

Bears across Teton County are becoming active with the spring transition. Adult male grizzly bears begin emerging from their winter dens in March,…

WYDOT postpones minor Snake River Bridge repairs due to weather conditions

March 26, 2025 10:45 AM Seth Ratliff

JACKSON, Wyoming (KIFI) – The Wyoming Department of Transportation is postponing minor bridge deck repairs scheduled to begin Wednesday night on the…

Hoback Canyon closed for avalanche mitigation

March 26, 2025 10:33 AM Seth Ratliff

Drivers commuting to or from Jackson, Wyoming, along U.S. Highway 191/89 may need to plan an alternate route for the short-term future. The Wyoming…

Jackson’s High School Road is closed for water line installation

March 24, 2025 12:43 PM Curtis Jackson

Starting Monday, West High School Road in Jackson will be fully closed between Rangeview Drive and Corner Creek Lane until…

Former U.S. Senator Al Simpson to lie in state at Wyoming Capitol

March 24, 2025 11:41 AM Curtis Jackson

Former Wyoming Senator Al Simpson will lie in state in the Wyoming State Capitol Rotunda on Thursday and Friday, March 27 and 28.…

New report details the events leading to the deadly Green River tunnel accident

March 20, 2025 10:45 AM Seth Ratliff

Wednesday, investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board released preliminary information detailing the events that led to the deadly…

Green River Westbound tunnel clean-up to begin Monday ahead of repairs

March 14, 2025 5:22 PM Seth Ratliff

WYDOT and Clean Harbors Environmental Services will start clean-up operations in the westbound Interstate 80 tunnel near Green River on Monday, March…