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Teton Pass Corridor Study to address series of problems

January 11, 2022 11:22 AM News Team

January 26 will be the public’s first opportunity to officially comment on a new Teton Pass Corridor…

Human trafficking awareness initiative

January 11, 2022 9:44 AM News Team

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is launching a new annual three-day Human Trafficking Awareness…

South Dakota governor headed to Wyoming for GOP fundraiser

January 10, 2022 2:45 PM Associated Press

South Dakota’s governor will take part in a Republican fundraiser in western Wyoming’s wealthy Teton County next month.…

WDE seeks public comment on proposed performance standards for math and science

January 10, 2022 12:02 PM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Education seeks public comment on the proposed Chapter 10…

Teton County Health Department recommendations while COVID-19 cases are extremely high

January 7, 2022 3:42 PM News Team

New COVID-19 cases continue to increase sharply over the last week in Teton County,…

Teton County, Wyo. COVID-19 vaccination update clinic changes

January 7, 2022 3:45 PM News Team

Teton County Health Department would like to share several COVID-19 vaccine…

No unnecessary travel lifted

January 6, 2022 12:37 PM News Team

Teton County Road and Levee advise the public of no unnecessary travel on county-maintained roads through Friday. …

Hunters kill 20 Yellowstone wolves that roamed out of park

January 6, 2022 2:43 PM Associated Press

Twenty of Yellowstone National Park’s renowned gray wolves roamed from the park and were shot by hunters in neighboring states in recent months.…

US 191/189 Hoback River Canyon to close for avalanche mitigation

January 6, 2022 9:54 AM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of US 191/189 for Thursday, January 6 at 6:00 p.m. for avalanche mitigation.…

Teton Pass to be closed Thursday for avalanche mitigation

January 5, 2022 3:49 PM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of Teton Pass for Thursday, January 6 at 12:00 p.m. for avalanche control.…

Cold and pet dangers

January 5, 2022 12:35 PM Bill Cummings

If you do question if you should be going outside with your pet, just keep them in. Keep the exposure to a minimum.…

Human remains found in Cody

January 4, 2022 12:39 PM News Team

The Cody Police Department reports on Monday at approximately 10:08 a.m., officers responded to the 1300 Block of Sunset Blvd South in Cody to a…

Top 10 Tips for a winter visit to Grand Teton National Park

December 28, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

Grand Teton looks forward to welcoming visitors this…

Fire department urges homeowners to watch out for snow damage

December 28, 2021 10:36 AM News Team

With recent, significant snowfall in Teton County, Fire Marshal Kathy Clay is reminding the public to be aware of winter risk factors, like sliding…

Teton County Health Department “overwhelmed” with surge in COVID-19 cases

December 27, 2021 3:15 PM News Team

The Teton County Health Department says they are “overwhelmed” with new cases of Covid, according to a press release.…

Drive sober this holiday season

December 22, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) urges motorists to get to their destinations safely by never driving…

Wyoming cancer survivors asked to complete survey

December 23, 2021 8:48 AM News Team

To learn more about the needs of Wyoming residents affected by cancer, the Wyoming Cancer Coalition (WYCC) is encouraging participation in a survey…

Wyoming beats Kent St. 52-38 in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

December 21, 2021 5:23 PM Associated Press

By JASON CHATRAW Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Levi Williams ran for 200 yards and four touchdowns and passed for 127 yards and another…

F&G Commission approves agreement with Wyoming and Montana to manage grizzly bears

December 21, 2021 5:47 PM News Team

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has signed an agreement with Wyoming and Montana about the management and delisting of grizzly bears in the…

Teton County mask order set to expire Dec. 31

December 21, 2021 4:11 PM News Team

After the expiration of the current mask order at 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2021, the Teton District Health Officer will not seek a new mask order…

Call for Teton County ‘Board Member of the Year’ nominations

December 27, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

Teton County depends on the time and talent of local citizens to serve as volunteer board members, who share their time, expertise and insight to…

JHMR to open iconic aerial tram Tuesday

December 20, 2021 3:47 PM News Team

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) announced it will open the iconic Aerial Tram for the winter 2021-22 season…

Wyoming joins states asking Supreme Court to block OSHA vaccine mandate rule

December 20, 2021 12:22 PM News Team

Wyoming has asked the Supreme Court to halt implementation of the emergency temporary standard issued by the Occupational Safety and Health…

Gov. Gordon signs second executive order to facilitate hay transport

December 17, 2021 5:12 PM News Team

For the second time this year, Governor Mark Gordon has signed an executive order to allow certain motor carriers hauling hay in Wyoming to operate…

JHMR backcountry gates temporarily closed

December 17, 2021 3:21 PM News Team

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) announced Friday it has temporarily closed the backcountry gates at the Resort due to a shallow snowpack below…

Omicron variant presence confirmed in Wyoming

December 17, 2021 11:17 AM News Team

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, at least one case involving the newer omicron variant has been confirmed within the state, according to the…

Pedestrian hit, killed near Sheridan

December 17, 2021 10:42 AM News Team

A fatal crash occurred around milepost 25 on Interstate 90 near Sheridan, Wyoming Friday. …

JHMR to open additional lifts and terrain, offering access to 3,600 vertical feet

December 17, 2021 10:35 AM News Team

After a successful opening and with more than 100 inches of snowfall on the upper mountain season to date, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) will…

Broomball league delayed due to snow shortfall

December 17, 2021 10:49 AM News Team

Due to a lack of snowfall, the Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department’s (TCJPRD) Broomball League has been forced to postpone the…

Grand Teton sees second busiest November for visitation

December 16, 2021 3:36 PM News Team

Grand Teton National Park statistics show November 2021 was the second busiest November on record for recreation visits.…

Melissa Owens to be appointed as District Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial District

December 15, 2021 11:46 AM News Team

Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Melissa Owens to be a District Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial District serving Teton County.…

Winter recreation begins on park roads in Grand Teton

December 15, 2021 11:47 AM News Team

Teton Park Road, Moose-Wilson Road and Signal Mountain Summit Road within Grand Teton National Park are now open to cross-country skiing, skate…

Wyoming fall enrollment data shows slight increase

December 15, 2021 11:50 AM News Team

Fall school enrollment in Wyoming’s 48 school districts increased by 54 students, compared to last year.…

Yellowstone’s winter season begins Wednesday

December 14, 2021 9:46 AM News Team

The winter season begins in Yellowstone National Park Wednesday, and most park roads will open to oversnow…

Teton County proposes updates to Wildlife Feeding restrictions, Bear Conflict Area standards

December 10, 2021 11:41 AM News Team

The Teton County Planning & Building Services Department has developed and released amended draft regulations related to Wildlife Feeding…

Teton County Health Department’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic new location and hours

December 10, 2021 11:35 AM News Team

Beginning Monday, the Teton County Health Department’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic will relocate back to the Health Department, located at 460 East…

WYDOT to host 2 virtual meetings on Snake River Bridge Project

December 9, 2021 12:48 PM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Transportation will be hosting two virtual public meetings on the Snake River Bridge Replacement…

People in these states are the worst at buckling up

December 7, 2021 11:41 PM Stacker

Citing data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Uplift Legal Funding identified the states with the lowest seat belt use…

Free fire break valve for Wyoming oxygen tank users

December 9, 2021 9:32 AM News Team

Wyoming family members who use oxygen tanks should take advantage of a safety device that is being offered for…

Wyoming lawmakers again oppose Trump-backed election changes

December 8, 2021 10:42 AM Associated Press

Wyoming lawmakers have again decided against major election changes supported by former President Donald Trump.…

Pinedale Ranger District seeking comment

December 6, 2021 9:57 AM News Team

The Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest has completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Elk Ridge Complex Rangeland…

JHMR announces minimum wage increase to $18 per hour

December 2, 2021 4:27 PM News Team

Effective immediately, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) will increase its minimum wage for all non-tipped positions to $18 per hour.…

Teton Pass to close for avalanche mitigation system test

December 2, 2021 11:53 AM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a short duration closure of WY22/Teton Pass for Friday, Dec. 3 at 12:00…

Judge John Fenn appointed to Wyoming Supreme Court

December 2, 2021 11:01 AM News Team

Governor Mark Gordon has appointed John G. Fenn to the Wyoming Supreme Court. Fenn’s appointment fills the open seat left by the retirement of…

Wyoming fundraising to erase school lunch debt in state

December 2, 2021 9:46 AM Associated Press

More than 3,000 Wyoming youngsters will have their school lunch debt forgiven through an effort led by First Lady Jennie Gordon and others.…

Winter wildlife closures to begin on Bridger-Teton

December 1, 2021 11:34 AM News Team

The Bridger-Teton National Forest is stressing the importance of winter wildlife closure…

Steamboat eruptions slow down

November 30, 2021 5:38 PM News Team

Eruptions of Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park are down this year compared to the last two…

Yellowstone area grizzly bears at record number

November 30, 2021 5:29 PM News Team

The latest numbers from Wyoming Game and Fish show the number of grizzly bears living in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem has reached a record…

Busy Wyoming airport serving parks to close for runway work

November 30, 2021 2:58 PM Associated Press

Wyoming’s busiest airport will close for more than two months next year during a $42 million runway reconstruction project.…

Wilson Boat Ramp seasonal closure begins Dec. 1

November 30, 2021 11:23 AM News Team

The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department says Winter Wildlife closures take effect Wednesday for Parcel 13 (Wilson Boat Ramp) to all…

Wyoming State Board of Education adopts rules on school schedules, moves accountability rules forward

November 30, 2021 11:16 AM News Team

The Wyoming State Board of Education (SBE) voted to adopt the proposed Chapter 22 Rules governing School Schedules at its regularly scheduled meeting…

Gov. Gordon criticizes Biden Administration’s oil and gas leasing review

November 30, 2021 11:08 AM News Team

Governor Mark Gordon has responded forcefully to Friday’s release of the Department of the Interior’s report on federal oil and gas leasing…

Biden vaccine rule for health workers blocked in 10 states

November 29, 2021 2:53 PM Associated Press

A federal judge has blocked President Joe Biden’s administration from enforcing a coronavirus vaccine mandate on health care workers in 10 states…

Teton County Wyo. proposes small wastewater facility regulations

November 29, 2021 4:40 PM News Team

Teton County has proposed changes to current small wastewater facility regulations and is inviting the public to learn more about the draft…

Governor and First Lady Gordon host Hanukkah Ceremony

November 26, 2021 10:00 AM News Team

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and First Lady Jennie will host and take part in a Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony at the State Capitol Building in…

Barrasso shares Thanksgiving dinner with Wyoming troops in Bahrain

November 25, 2021 10:59 PM News Team

On Thursday, Wyoming Senator John Barrasso shared dinner with Wyoming sailors and marines serving in…

Additional Grand Teton campgrounds can be reserved online

November 29, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

Visitors to Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway will now be able to reserve campsites at all park campgrounds…

Gordon launches Wyoming innovation partnership with first investment of federal funds

November 24, 2021 9:59 AM News Team

A new effort to better diversify and grow Wyoming’s economy and workforce will receive a major boost with the allocation of $27 million in federal…

Grand Targhee announces opening day

November 17, 2021 11:23 AM Evan Thomason

Grand Targhee Ski Resort has been hard at work during the offseason to revamp their operations for this coming winter…

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to open on Thanksgiving

November 23, 2021 3:01 PM News Team

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is ready to open lifts to skiers and riders…

Jackson Hole/Fire EMS Chief Electrical Inspector retires

November 23, 2021 11:28 AM News Team

After 15 years of inspecting the town and county’s electrical work, Mike Bressler is hanging up the hard hat and retiring from the position of…

Teton County walk-in flu clinic Tuesday, free vaccines for uninsured

November 22, 2021 3:39 PM News Team

The Teton County Health Department will be hosting a walk-in flu vaccine clinic on…

Bridger-Teton National Forest Christmas tree permits available

November 22, 2021 12:06 PM News Team

Christmas tree permits are now available for purchase online through Recreation.gov through Dec.31.…

Lots of summer change brings a more inclusive Snow King Mountain

November 19, 2021 5:20 PM Evan Thomason

Now in 2021, the general manager of Snow King claims that they are ready to unveil what he says is “the biggest changes in the history of Snow…

Fatal crash marks more than 100 fatalities on Wyoming roadways in 2021

November 19, 2021 10:43 AM News Team

On Wednesday, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 69.5 on US 85 south of Hawk Springs,…

2 map options for redistricting Teton County Wyo.

November 19, 2021 12:43 PM News Team

The Teton County Clerk’s Office is inviting the public to a meeting next week where two map options for redistricting Teton County will be…

Norovirus among likely causes of recent reported illnesses

November 19, 2021 10:03 AM News Team

Norovirus is likely among the reasons behind increased reports of recent illnesses in Wyoming, according to the Wyoming Department of Health…

Grand Teton sees second busiest October for visitation

November 18, 2021 2:47 PM News Team

Grand Teton National Park statistics on recreation visits show that October 2021 was the second busiest on record for the month of October.…

Wyoming company to pay $2M in Yellowstone oil pipeline spill

November 18, 2021 9:59 AM Associated Press

A Wyoming pipeline company has agreed to a $2 million settlement for damages caused by a crude oil spill that fouled a section of the Yellowstone…

Fire marshal concludes investigation into fire at Blair Place Apartments

November 15, 2021 10:07 AM News Team

Fire Marshal Kathy Clay has finished the investigation into the fire at
Blair Place Apartments which occurred Sunday…

No injuries sustained after pursuit ends with shots fired

November 17, 2021 10:56 AM News Team

On Monday at approximately 11:11 p.m., a Wyoming Highway Patrol State Trooper attempted to stop a silver Cadillac passenger car for a speeding…

Fifth annual ‘Passport Sunday’ event set Dec. 5

November 23, 2021 10:00 AM News Team

The Teton County Clerk of District Court is encouraging travelers to submit passport applications well in advance of potential 2022 travel and is…

Wildfire, winds force evacuations in Wyoming, Montana

November 16, 2021 3:16 PM Associated Press

Wildfires pushed by strong winds have forced evacuations of rural homes in northern Wyoming and southern Montana.…

Swinging Bridge to close this week for repairs

November 13, 2021 10:00 AM News Team

Swinging Bridge, spanning the Snake River by Hog Island, will be closed next week for routine…

Wyoming GOP votes to stop recognizing Cheney as a Republican

November 15, 2021 4:30 PM Associated Press

The Wyoming Republican Party will no longer recognize U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney as a member of the GOP in its second rebuke for her criticism of former…

Amid rosier outlook, Wyoming’s governor presents lean budget

November 15, 2021 5:42 PM Associated Press

A proposed two-year budget released Monday by Wyoming’s governor outlines more frugal state government following steep cuts last year.…

Teton Pass closed to trailers

November 15, 2021 4:19 PM News Team

If you are looking to pull any kind of trailer from Idaho to Wyoming, you cannot use Teton…

Damaging winds expected for parts of Montana, Wyoming

November 15, 2021 10:45 AM Associated Press

Forecasters say a a powerful storm will sweep through Montana and Wyoming over the next two days and bring fierce winds that could blow down trees…

Gov. Gordon signs special session bill supporting pushback on federal vaccine mandates

November 12, 2021 3:17 PM News Team

Governor Mark Gordon has signed HB1002 – Federal COVID vaccine mandates-prohibition and remedies-2.…

Woman sentenced to jail for walking on thermal features at Yellowstone has sentence vacated

November 12, 2021 3:45 PM CNN

Madeline Casey, the woman sentenced to seven days in jail for walking directly on thermal features at Yellowstone National Park in July, had her jail…

Collaborative 10 year project will remove final impediment to native fish migration in Spread Creek

November 12, 2021 11:04 AM News Team

Grand Teton National Park (GTNP), Trout Unlimited (TU), Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF), and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD)…

Yellowstone visitation statistics for October 2021

November 10, 2021 4:53 PM News Team

The park hosted 316,662 recreation visits in October 2021, down 12% from October 2020 (359,889 visits), which was the busiest October on…

Wyoming challenges federal mandate for health care workers

November 10, 2021 2:36 PM News Team

Governor Mark Gordon announced Wednesday Wyoming is continuing its challenge of unconstitutional federal vaccine…

Grizzly 399 and cubs walk through downtown Jackson

November 10, 2021 12:53 PM News Team

Grizzly 399 and her four yearlings paid a visit to downtown Jackson Tuesday night around 10:30 pm and got a reception from law enforcement and…

Yellowstone seeks public comments on revised Commercial Use Authorization plans

November 10, 2021 9:40 AM News Team

Yellowstone National Park is asking for public comment on revised Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) and service-related operating plans that will…

North Pathway seasonal closure in effect

November 9, 2021 3:06 PM News Team

The seasonal closure of the North Pathway between the Town of Jackson and Grand Teton National Park went into effect Monday, Nov. 1,…

Maintenance near the Wilson Boat Ramp could cause impacts

November 8, 2021 11:34 AM News Team

Routine maintenance in the area of the Wilson Boat Ramp may impact recreational users beginning…

WDE seeks comment on driver education program rule changes

November 8, 2021 1:02 PM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) is promoting changes to Chapter 39 for Driver Education Program Approval.…

No-cost, rapid PCR COVID-19 testing available in Teton County, Wyo.

November 8, 2021 10:57 AM News Team

Beginning Monday, no-cost, rapid PCR testing for COVID-19 will be available in Teton County, Wyo.…

4th inmate dies in as many weeks from Wyoming prison

November 6, 2021 11:49 AM Associated Press

The Associated Press TORRINGTON, Wyo. (AP) — An inmate who died Wednesday is the fourth death in as many weeks at the Wyoming Medium Correctional…

Gov. Gordon ramps up fight to protect Wyoming from federal overreach

November 5, 2021 1:18 PM News Team

Governor Mark Gordon is announcing the next steps his administration is taking to stop President Biden’s unconstitutional vaccine mandates.…

Idaho, Wyoming to join lawsuit against US mandate for vaccines, tests

November 4, 2021 3:19 PM News Team, Associated Press

Idaho and Wyoming will join a multistate lawsuit against the Biden administration over an emergency rule mandating that employers with more than 100…

Diminished Wyoming anti-vaccine-mandate session nears end

November 4, 2021 9:38 AM Associated Press

Just one bill out of 40 is still standing in a Wyoming special legislative session convened to counter federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements.…

Elk reduction program begins Saturday

November 3, 2021 10:08 AM News Team

An elk reduction program begins Saturday in Grand Teton National Park.…

COVID-19 vaccine appointments now available for 5–11 years old in Teton County, Wyo.

November 3, 2021 10:21 AM News Team

Teton County Health Department will host COVID-19 vaccine clinics specially for children 5–11 years old due to the different vaccine storage and…

Nearly all entrances and roads close in Yellowstone Monday

November 2, 2021 9:52 AM News Team

This weekend is your last chance to drive to many iconic locations in Yellowstone.…

Game and Fish continues with elk feedgrounds collaborative process

November 4, 2021 12:05 PM News Team

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is moving forward with Phase II of the public collaborative process, Elk Feedgrounds: A challenge we can take…

CWD found in new Wyoming elk hunt areas, none so far in Idaho

November 1, 2021 2:40 PM Linda Larsen

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has confirmed the presence of chronic wasting disease in three new elk hunt areas in Wyoming.…

Wyoming Senate kills COVID-19 vaccine discrimination bill

October 29, 2021 4:27 PM Associated Press

By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming senators have voted down the last special legislative session bill they had written…

Wyoming joins 10-state coalition in filing suit to halt vaccine mandate for federal contractors

October 29, 2021 12:38 PM News Team

Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill has joined a ten-state coalition led by Missouri in filing a lawsuit against the Biden Administration for…