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Walton Levee to temporarily close

July 5, 2022 3:29 PM News Team

A popular recreation spot along the Snake River will be closed to the public for approximately two…

Flags to be flown at half-staff through July 9

July 5, 2022 12:37 PM News Team

At the direction of the President Joe Biden, United States are to fly at half-staff immediately in honor and remembrance of the victims of the…

Diabetes prevention program continuing after successful start

July 5, 2022 9:33 AM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) continues to offer a no-cost, home-based virtual diabetes prevention program known as #PreventDiabetes to…

Spring Gulch Road further improvements could cause delays

July 4, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

Teton County, in collaboration with the Jackson Hole Airport, has completed the resurfacing of Spring Gulch Road from Sagebrush Drive to the County…

WIC income guidelines updated to allow more participation

July 3, 2022 1:00 PM News Team

Newly updated income guidelines may help a few more families to be eligible for the Wyoming WIC Program, which is operated by the Wyoming Department…

All day fun in the Big Top Tent

July 3, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

The Teton County Fair Big Top Tent is back in full swing for the 2022 Fair, offering all day fun and entertainment throughout Fair week.…

Notice to avoid and report possible harmful cyanobacterial blooms in Wyoming waters

July 2, 2022 12:42 PM News Team

With summer upon us and more people heading to Wyoming’s lakes and reservoirs to recreate, officials want to remind the public to avoid and keep…

National Guard activated to assist with flooding after Lingle Canal Breach

July 1, 2022 4:19 PM News Team

Governor Mark Gordon has mobilized the Wyoming National Guard and multiple state agencies to provide assistance to the residents of Lingle and Goshen…

Operation Dry Water: Stay safe while boating over holiday weekend

July 1, 2022 4:31 PM News Team

Grand Teton National Park will participate in Operation Dry Water, a nationwide awareness effort to promote boating safety, this weekend, July…

Sandy Fire estimated at 99 acres as Incident Management Team arrives

July 1, 2022 11:14 AM News Team

The Sandy Fire is burning on the Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National…

Cheney presses primary foe on Trump’s false election claim

July 1, 2022 10:06 AM Associated Press

The U.S. Capitol insurrection dominated Thursday’s debate in Wyoming among U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and her four Republican primary challengers, with…

Yellowstone to reopen north loop July 2 and suspend Alternating License Plate System

June 30, 2022 12:38 PM News Team

Yellowstone National Park will reopen the north loop on Saturday, July 2, to all visitors.…

Coroner requests help in locating next of kin

June 30, 2022 11:56 AM News Team

The Teton County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in
locating the next of kin of Michael Stephen…

Second visitor in 3 days gored by bison in Yellowstone

June 30, 2022 11:24 AM News Team

A 71-year-old woman from West Chester, Pennsylvania, was gored by a bull bison near Storm Point at Yellowstone Lake…

Family-owned fireworks store draws customers from 3 states

June 30, 2022 3:46 PM Seth Ratliff

Some of our neighbors are really going the distance for the fourth of July spirit… all the way to Wyoming, in…

Sandy Fire grows to 64 acres

June 29, 2022 9:52 AM News Team

The Sandy Fire is burning on the Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National…

Cheney to debate Wyoming GOP foes after Jan. 6 hearings

June 30, 2022 9:40 AM Associated Press

Liz Cheney is returning to Wyoming after a busy week of hearing public testimony before the House Jan. 6 committee to debate Republican primary…

Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming said she welcomes information from the Secret Service related to the incidents Cassidy Hutchinson described in her January 6 testimony.

Liz Cheney to Secret Service: ‘We welcome additional testimony under oath’

June 30, 2022 7:56 AM CNN Newsource

By David Wright, CNN Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming said she is “absolutely confident” in blockbuster testimony from former White…

Sheriff: Beacon led team to man mauled by grizzly in Wyoming

June 29, 2022 4:04 PM Associated Press

A distress signal initially thought to be from a crashed aircraft led searchers to a backpacker who’d been mauled by a grizzly bear in a remote…

Grand Teton fire danger increased to moderate

June 29, 2022 10:03 AM News Team

Teton Interagency Fire managers announced the fire danger has been elevated to “moderate” for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National…

Man gored by bison in Yellowstone

June 28, 2022 5:52 PM News Team

A 34-year-old male from Colorado Springs, Colorado, was gored by a bull bison near Giant Geyser at Old Faithful…

Hiker hospitalized after grizzly bear mauling in Wyoming

June 28, 2022 5:30 PM Associated Press

A hiker has been hospitalized after being mauled by a bear, believed to have been a grizzly, in the mountains of northwestern Wyoming, the state’s…

TSA highlights security technologies, renovated checkpoint at Jackson Hole Airport

June 28, 2022 5:12 PM News Team

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) began screening travelers earlier Tuesday in a renovated security checkpoint at Jackson Hole…

Contract patch adds to delays in Snake River Canyon

June 28, 2022 2:40 PM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Transportation and contract crews Lewis & Lewis, Inc. and H-K Contractors will be milling in Snake River Canyon, US…

Teton County, Wyo. tent camping reopens

June 27, 2022 2:29 PM News Team

People can again use their tents to go camping in Teton Canyon east of Alta,…

Teton County, Wyo. moves back into High Community Level for COVID-19

June 24, 2022 2:42 PM News Team

Teton County Health Department announced Teton County, Wyo., has moved into the High Community Level for COVID-19 again according to the CDC.…

2022 Teton County Fair Kickoff Concert pre-sale tickets sold out

June 25, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

The Teton County Fair Board announced the pre-sale tickets to the 2022 Teton County Fair Kickoff Concert have sold out and are encouraging those…

Reclamation announces lowering of Guernsey Reservoir in preparation for annual silt run

June 26, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

The Wyoming Area Office of the Bureau of Reclamation in Mills, Wyo., will be lowering the water level in Guernsey Reservoir in preparation for the…

Man dies in paddling accident on Gros Ventre River

June 22, 2022 3:58 PM News Team

Just before 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Teton County Search and Rescue responded to a paddling accident on the Gros Ventre River.…

Gov. Gordon announces wild bison license raffle winner

June 22, 2022 11:56 AM News Team

Governor Mark Gordon announced Norma Winder of Jackson as the 2022 winner of the Wyoming Governor’s Wild Bison raffle.…

Bridger-Teton National Forest to host informational open house

June 22, 2022 9:54 AM News Team

The decision to authorize the implementation of improvements included in Snow King Mountain Resort’s (Snow King’s) current master development…

Jackson Hole Chamber prepares for 4th of July

June 21, 2022 10:55 AM News Team

Registration for the beloved 4th of July Parade, put on by the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, is open now through June 27.…

COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children under 5 available in Teton County, Wyo.

June 21, 2022 10:02 AM News Team

On June 17, the FDA authorized emergency use of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as six…

Yellowstone to receive $50 million in emergency funding, expedited plans to reopen 80% of the park

June 20, 2022 9:44 AM News Team

During a visit to Yellowstone National Park and Gardiner, Montana on Sunday, National Park Service Director Chuck Sams with Yellowstone National…

Yellowstone’s south Loop scheduled to reopen on Wednesday

June 18, 2022 6:22 PM News Team

Jackson, Wyoming (KIFI) – Park officials plan to allow visitors back on the south loop starting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, The south loop is…

Paving commences on Snake River Canyon project, delays continue

June 18, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Transportation and contract crews from Avail Valley Construction will begin paving operations on US 26/89 through the Snake…

Teton County, Wyo. moves back to Medium Community Level for COVID-19

June 17, 2022 3:43 PM News Team

Teton County Health Department announced Friday Teton County, Wyo. has moved into the Medium Community Level for COVID-19.…

Fatal crash east of Cheyenne

June 17, 2022 2:52 PM News Team

On Friday, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 383 on Interstate 80 east of Cheyenne, Wyoming.…

More snowmelt coming this weekend

June 16, 2022 5:58 PM News Team

River levels in Montana and Wyoming are expected to rise over the…

Pursuit ends near Elk Mountain

June 16, 2022 2:42 PM News Team

Two New Mexico residents are in custody following a pursuit…

NPS Director Sams releases statement on Yellowstone flooding

June 16, 2022 2:34 PM News Team

National Park Service Director Chuck Sams has released the following statement on the flooding in Yellowstone National…

Fatal crash west of Casper

June 16, 2022 10:58 AM News Team

On June 9, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 80 on Wyoming 220 west of Casper, Wyoming. …

Delays expected on Spring Gulch Road this week

June 16, 2022 10:28 AM News Team

Motorists should anticipate delays this week as Teton County begins paving a section of Spring Gulch…

Jackson Hole seeing influx of tourists after Yellowstone closures

June 15, 2022 5:00 PM Kailey Galaviz

Jackson residents may be impacted by a higher amounts of tourists due to Yellowstone National Park shutting…

Wyoming Gov. Gordon to issue emergency declaration in response to Yellowstone flooding

June 15, 2022 4:18 PM News Team

Governor Mark Gordon will issue an emergency declaration in response to historic flooding in Yellowstone National Park and surrounding…

Teton Canyon closed to tent camping due to aggressive bear

June 15, 2022 9:32 AM News Team

The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is issuing a temporary closure to all camping except for hard-sided vehicles up Teton Canyon due to an aggressive…

Self-contained camping at Teton County Fairgrounds to end

June 15, 2022 2:20 PM News Team

Due to new information released by Yellowstone National Park regarding the status of flooding and infrastructure damage and the inability to reopen…

Moose-Wilson Road construction delayed

June 15, 2022 12:05 PM News Team

Construction of the Moose-Wilson Road in Grand Teton National Park is delayed due to supply chain, staffing shortages and an overwhelmed construction…

Teton County/Jackson Recreation Center construction update

June 15, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

Construction is underway at the Teton County/Jackson Recreation Center as part of the Recreation Center’s expansion project.…

Self-contained camping available at Teton County Fairgrounds

June 14, 2022 3:23 PM News Team

In coordination with the Town of Jackson, Jackson Police Department, Teton County and the Teton County Sheriff’s Office, the Teton County…

Mass casualty training to occur Wednesday near Southpark Boat Ramp

June 14, 2022 3:11 PM News Team

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS (JHFEMS) will be conducting a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) training this week and is asking the public to refrain from calling…

All Yellowstone entrances closed temporarily due to heavy flooding, rockslides, extremely hazardous conditions

June 13, 2022 9:42 AM News Team, Associated Press

Effective immediately, all entrances to Yellowstone National Park are temporarily closed due to substantial flooding, rockslides and mudslides on…

Masks required indoors in Grand Teton National Park

June 13, 2022 1:18 PM News Team

Due to current, HIGH COVID-19 community level in Teton County, Department of Interior policy requires masks are required for everyone in all park…

Temporary closures scheduled for trails around Phelps Lake

June 13, 2022 10:30 AM News Team

A temporary area closure will be in effect for trails around Phelps Lake on June 14 and 15.…

Alcohol investigated as possible factor of fatal crash

June 13, 2022 11:30 AM News Team

On Sunday, a fatal crash occurred at milepost 17 on Wyoming 294 north of Powell,…

Surveillance video shows the suspect believed to have set fire to a Wyoming abortion clinic

Wyoming authorities search for a suspect believed to have set an abortion clinic on fire

June 10, 2022 10:08 PM CNN Newsource

Local and federal authorities are searching for a suspect who they believe intentionally set fire to an abortion clinic set to open in Casper,…

Teton County, Wyo. moves into High Community Level for COVID-19

June 10, 2022 9:41 AM News Team

Teton County Health Department announced Friday Teton County, Wyo. has moved into the High Community Level for COVID-19 according to the CDC.…

Gordon orders flags be flown at half-staff statewide in honor of Wyoming Marine

June 10, 2022 11:02 AM News Team, CNN Newsource

overnor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags to fly at half-staff statewide immediately until sunset on Monday, June…

Snow King Mountain excited to bring new summer fun

June 10, 2022 11:15 AM Evan Thomason

Snow King Mountain Resort is introducing new fun activities for families to do on the mountain side over the summer…

Yellowstone’s Mount Doane name changes to First Peoples Mountain

June 10, 2022 9:49 AM News Team

Yellowstone National Park announced Mount Doane is now named First Peoples Mountain.…

False information in search for missing hiker results in restitution, 5-year ban from Grand Teton

June 9, 2022 3:18 PM News Team

40-year-old Heather Mycoskie previously of Jackson, Wyo. knowingly provided false information and a false report in the search for missing hiker Cian…

Wyoming governor is taking action to develop solutions for high fuel prices

June 8, 2022 4:23 PM News Team

Responding to surging gas and diesel prices, Governor Mark Gordon has announced the formation of a Gas and Diesel Price Working Group that will focus…

2022 Yellowstone Memorial Day weekend saw decrease from 2021

June 8, 2022 4:12 PM News Team

Yellowstone National Park vehicle entries over the Memorial Day weekend in 2022 showed a 34% decrease over the same weekend in…

‘Will we do our duty?’ Cheney lays her legacy on the line

June 8, 2022 10:13 AM Associated Press

Rep. Liz Cheney has been thinking lately about her great-great-grandfather, a man who fought for the Union in the Civil War, as the House committee…

WDE to host roundtable discussions with district superintendents on school safety

June 8, 2022 9:38 AM News Team

response to the most recent school shootings in Uvalde, Texas, Wyoming State Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder has directed Deputy…