Wyoming

Two injured backcountry skiers are recovering this evening after crews from Teton County Search and Rescue rushed to their aid in separate incidents this week.

Both calls involved skiers who had injured their lower legs while in the backcountry, leaving them stranded.

A 31-year-old Utah man lost his life Sunday after being caught in an avalanche while snowmobiling in the Labarge Creek area, a popular destination for backcountry snowmobiling.

The victim has been identified as Nicholas Bringhurst, of Springville, Utah. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, the fatal slide took place on January 11, 2026.

An Afton man was killed following a snowmobile accident. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said a call for help came in around 5 p.m. on New Year’s Day.

Heads up, drivers! The Teton Pass along highway 22 from Teton County, Idaho, to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is scheduled for a closure this weekend for avalanche infrastructure testing.

The closure will begin at 3:00 AM on Sunday, December 6th, and should only last for around one hour. Starting at 8:00 PM tonight, Friday, Dec. 5th, Wyoming Department of Transportation crews will be strictly enforcing a no-parking order between the closure gates.

As millions nationwide brace for reduced Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits this month due to the ongoing government shutdown, the State of Wyoming has taken decisive action to protect its most vulnerable residents. Governor Mark Gordon has now signed two key executive orders aimed at bolstering food security across the Cowboy State.

“Food insecurity does not care about political parties,” Governor Gordon stated on Facebook. “Wyoming will not allow its citizens to go hungry because Washington cannot do its job.”

WYOMING (KIFI) — Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) is speaking out after a newly released document revealed the FBI targeted the phone data of nine Republican members of Congress—including her—as part of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The document, released Monday by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley

The Wyoming Department of Transportation would like to inform drivers that WYDOT crews will be performing maintenance on some avalanche infrastructure on WYO 22, Teton Pass tomorrow morning, September 23.

On Sunday, September 7, 2025, nonprofit search and recovery organization Bruce’s Legacy located a body believed to be Wesley Dopkins in Jackson Lake. On Monday, September 8, Bruce’s Legacy successfully recovered the remains. Dopkins, of St. Paul, MN, has been missing since June 15, 2024.

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, was last seen traveling south from Jackson on Highway 89 in a white Ford Fiesta with Maryland license plate 9DH0914.

Crews with the Bridger-Teton National Forest are actively working to suppress the Game Creek Fire, located between Jackson and Hoback, Wyoming. The fire, which was discovered yesterday evening, August 18, is approximately 1/10 of an acre.

“Diane’s decades-long commitment to travel shows her passion for the state of Wyoming and the entire industry,” said Geoff Freeman, President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association. “Transforming the state’s tourism landscape with visionary leadership, Diane has fostered a legacy of innovation, economic growth and a deeper appreciation for Wyoming’s wonders and Western hospitality.”

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 History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The award recognizes exceptional K–12 educators for their outstanding work in teaching American history.

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

Effective Saturday, July 12, 2025, select Yellowstone National Park rivers will close to fishing due to warm water temperatures and low river flows. This closure will protect the park’s native and wild trout fisheries and remain in effect until conditions improve.  

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

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 you have any information, please contact the Coroner’s office via phone at 307-249-6267 or by e-mail at bblue@tetoncountywy.gov.

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 of Tuesday, July 2.

Rangers responded around 5 p.m. after Teton Interagency Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a person in distress in the water. CPR had been initiated when rangers arrived on scene. Rangers continued CPR for approximately one hour but resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.

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, the museum hosted a colorful farewell party over the weekend.

An 89-year-old Rigby woman died Wednesday after reportedly falling 100 feet into the Snake River near Alpine, Wyoming. Joyce Balls was reportedly picnicking with her family along U.S. Highway 26, overlooking the Big Kahuna rapid, when she tripped and fell.

Travelers heading through the Hoback Canyon, be prepared for some brief stops starting tomorrow, Wednesday, June 18. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will begin essential maintenance on its avalanche infrastructure along Highway 189/191, leading to intermittent road closures.

WYDOT crews will be using helicopters to perform general maintenance on the remote avalanche control systems, known as O’Bellx units, in the Stinking Springs area of Hoback Canyon. These specialized units play a critical role in keeping the roadway safe during the winter months.

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 Frontier. The vehicle was last seen yesterday, June 11, at approximately 6:30 PM. Details of the theft and photos of the suspect were shared via the agency’s Facebook page.

In photos released by the Sheriff’s Office, the suspect appears to be a white male with a short, well-kept beard. He appears to be wearing a dark hoodie and a baseball cap with sunglasses on top, and carrying a backpack.

The stolen Nissan Frontier is easily identifiable with its Wyoming truck plate 22-1713, a gray bumper sticker reading “Backcountry Sports,” and a large bike rack attached to the hitch.

Today, Grand Teton National Park Foundation and Grand Teton National Park marked a significant milestone with a groundbreaking event at the Taggart Lake area, celebrating the launch of the Reimagining Taggart Lake initiative—a transformative, multi-year effort to create a more welcoming, accessible, and sustainable trail experience for all at the park’s most popular, year-round destination.

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

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

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 vehicle.

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 collisions, according to a post on the Jackson Police Department’s Facebook page. Law enforcement is seeking video footage, information, or reports of other collisions.

The Wyoming Department of Transportation will begin paving the new bridge deck on the Snake River Bridge on Wyoming State Highway 22, Tuesday, April 15. In order for a loader and concrete truck to access the area, crews will hold traffic at 10 a.m. for roughly 5-10 minutes near the bridge.

Crews are encouraging travelers to avoid the construction area during that time if possible, or expect delays around the morning hours and plan accordingly.  The brief closure should only last 5 to 10 minutes, but traffic could potentially see slower speeds following the closure.