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Public health nurse gets 1st COVID-19 vaccination in Wyoming

December 15, 2020 2:30 PM Associated Press

A registered nurse who does coronavirus testing and contact tracing got Wyoming’s first COVID-19 vaccination…

Wyoming delegation recognizes Electoral College vote

December 15, 2020 1:35 PM Associated Press

The three members of Wyoming’s congressional delegation have recognized the result of Monday’s Electoral College vote after weeks of unsubstantiated…

Wyoming awards 3 electoral votes to Trump

December 14, 2020 2:59 PM Associated Press

Wyoming’s three presidential electors cast ballots Monday for President Donald…

Jackson Hole organizes testing program for visitors

December 11, 2020 3:51 PM News Team

Jackson Hole businesses, health agencies, and travel groups have created a Visitor COVID-19 Test program for visitors.…

University of Wyoming close to reinstating spring break

December 11, 2020 2:07 PM Associated Press

A new proposal by the University of Wyoming’s administration would reinstate a spring break that was previously…

Wyoming announces hospitality and non-profit relief

December 11, 2020 1:49 PM News Team

Wyoming has launched a new relief program specifically for the hospitality and non-profit…

Wyoming won’t join states backing Texas election lawsuit

December 10, 2020 5:30 PM Associated Press

Wyoming will not join Republican-led states in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a lawsuit filed by Texas questioning election procedures in…

Wyoming governor asked to join lawsuit against Biden victory

December 10, 2020 9:52 AM Associated Press

A group of 32 Wyoming lawmakers and newly elected lawmakers have signed a letter to Republican Gov. Mark Gordon asking him to join other…

Wyoming official quits after calling COVID-19 communist plot

December 9, 2020 1:14 PM Associated Press

A Wyoming Department of Health official who falsely described the coronavirus and development of vaccines against it as a communist plot has…

University of Wyoming bans sports ticket sales until 2021

December 9, 2020 12:12 PM Associated Press

The University of Wyoming has banned new ticket sales to home sporting events until at least 2021 as new statewide public health orders imposed by…

Wyoming Game and Fish Department to build employee homes

December 8, 2020 11:28 AM Associated Press

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has said it is considering adding up to 16 residences to help its staff afford housing in Jackson…

Wyoming Governor orders statewide facemask requirements

December 7, 2020 3:03 PM News Team

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is taking a new approach to COVID-19 he hopes will protect the public and keep businesses and schools open, including a…

Wyoming health official: ‘so-called pandemic’ communist plot

December 4, 2020 4:45 PM Associated Press

A Wyoming Department of Health official involved in the state’s response to the coronavirus questioned the legitimacy of the pandemic and described a…

Wyoming First Lady Jennie Gordon positive for COVID-19

December 3, 2020 3:42 PM Associated Press

The wife of Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has tested positive for the coronavirus and has mild symptoms of…

In farewell, Wyoming senator urges colleagues to cooperate

December 2, 2020 4:52 PM Associated Press

Wyoming’s low-key senior U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi said goodbye to colleagues Wednesday by urging them to focus more on where they agree and not so much on…

Wyoming governor: GOP COVID-19 resolution ‘unfortunate’

December 2, 2020 10:05 AM Associated Press

Wyoming’s governor says he disagrees with a state Republican Party resolution calling on him to rescind a state of emergency in place since the onset…

Wyoming governor still isolated with mild COVID-19 symptoms

November 30, 2020 4:27 PM Associated Press

Wyoming’s governor still had mild symptoms of COVID-19 five days after testing positive for the…

Teton County, Wyoming mask ordinance ammended for December

November 30, 2020 11:48 AM News Team

Teton County Health has amended its mask ordinance for the month of December. …

Elk feeding ground discussion begins Tuesday

November 30, 2020 8:27 AM News Team

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is inviting the public to participate in the development of a long-term feedgrounds management plan beginning…

COVID-19 kiosks coming to Jackson and Teton Village

November 29, 2020 3:32 AM News Team

Teton County Health has teamed with the Wyoming Department of Health and “Curative” to bring two COVID-19 testing kiosks to the county. …

Western Wyoming natural gas outage repaired

November 28, 2020 12:32 PM News Team

Lower Valley Energy has restored natural gas service to Teton County, Wyoming.…

Small business gets day of recognition

November 27, 2020 8:42 AM News Team

As part of a national movement, the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce has proclaimed November 28 as “Small Business Saturday.” …

Jackson Town Square ceremony set to light up Christmas

November 26, 2020 10:41 AM News Team

The Christmas season will formally get underway Friday when Town Square in Jackson welcomes Santa.…

Wyoming Gov Mark Gordon tests positive for COVID-19

November 25, 2020 4:20 PM Associated Press

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has tested positive for COVID-19, but has only minor symptoms, he said…

Watch Jackson’s Town Square Lighting virtually

November 26, 2020 12:00 PM News Team

New plans have been announced for the Traditional Jackson Town Square Lighting and Santa on the…

Wyoming health official fired after mask mandate ordered

November 25, 2020 9:41 AM Associated Press

Officials in northern Wyoming have voted to remove Dr. Ed Zimmerman from his position as Washakie County health officer, a decision Zimmerman…

Wyoming lawmakers to hold 2 swearing-in ceremonies

November 24, 2020 2:41 PM Associated Press

Legislative leaders in Wyoming voted Tuesday to hold two swearing-in ceremonies for new lawmakers, one that will follow public health orders to…

Wyoming reports 26 more COVID deaths, a new daily record

November 24, 2020 9:46 AM Associated Press

Wyoming health officials said on Monday that 26 more people have died because of COVID-19, setting a new daily record for deaths for the disease in…

Wyoming reports increase in newly confirmed COVID-19 cases

November 23, 2020 12:41 PM Associated Press

Health officials in Wyoming have reported an increase of 742 confirmed COVID-19 cases from Saturday to Sunday, ahead of the Thanksgiving…

Wyoming Governor announces additional health orders

November 20, 2020 8:41 AM News Team

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has ordered additional statewide measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. …

Guard and other resources deploy to help Wyoming hospitals

November 19, 2020 12:04 PM News Team

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has authorized a three-pronged approach to provide addition support to the state’s medical facilities. …

8 people apply for vacant House seat in Wyoming district

November 18, 2020 10:30 AM Associated Press

Eight people have submitted applications for a vacant House seat after Gillette Republican Rep. Roy Edwards died from COVID-19 on Nov. 2, the day…

Wyoming Senate president tests positive for COVID-19

November 17, 2020 3:56 PM Associated Press

Wyoming Senate President Drew Perkins has announced that he tested positive for COVID-19 after he was heard coughing on screen during a remote…

National Park Service names new Grand Teton leader

November 17, 2020 11:06 AM News Team

The National Park Service has named Palmer “Chip” Jenkins, Jr. as the new superintendent of Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller Jr.…

Police investigate counterfeit bills in Jackson

November 16, 2020 6:28 PM News Team

Jackson Police are investigating two cases where counterfeit $100 bills were passed at two local…

Wyoming governor proposes huge budget cuts

November 16, 2020 4:05 PM News Team

Governor Mark Gordon’s biennium budget proposal would cut state funding by more than $500…

Gordon announces Wyoming Energy Rebound Program

November 16, 2020 3:27 PM News Team

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon will launch a $15 million program Wednesday aimed at boosting employment in the oil and gas…

St. John’s Health CEO encourages community to keep spirits up

November 16, 2020 8:49 AM News Team

As the community again struggles to slow down a COVID-19 outbreak, St. John’s Health CEO, Dr. Paul Beaupre is encouraging the community to “soften a…

Jackson Hole Thanksgiving event canceled

November 13, 2020 1:57 PM News Team

Teton County, Wyoming and the Jackson Parks and Recreation Department have formally canceled the 28th annual Turkey Trot race, originally scheduled…

Wyoming has rare 2-way race for House speaker position

November 13, 2020 12:13 PM Associated Press

Two Republican lawmakers will compete on Saturday to determine which one will become the next speaker of the Wyoming House of…

Wyoming Governor sounds alarm

November 13, 2020 11:02 AM News Team

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon sounded alarm Friday that Wyoming take the COVID-19 emergency seriously.…

START unveils first E-Bus

November 12, 2020 2:54 PM News Team

START Bus unveiled the community’s first Proterra ZX5 battery-electric transit buses. …

Teton County (Wyo) schools move to virtual learning Monday

November 12, 2020 5:47 AM News Team

Teton County School District (Wyo.) decided Wednesday night to transition to virtual/remote learning from November 16 through November 20 due to…

Jackson Hole announces Thanksgiving opening

November 11, 2020 11:20 AM News Team

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has announced it intends to open the ski area on Thanksgiving Day, November…

Governor acts to bring additional medical help to Wyoming

November 11, 2020 10:39 AM News Team

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon says he is using $10 million in CARES Act funds to bring additional personnel to the state.…

Teton County is still conducting case investigation for COVID-19 positive cases

November 10, 2020 2:31 PM News Team

The sustained high levels of daily new COVID-19 cases has overwhelmed the current capacity of the Teton County Health Department case investigation…

Wyoming health officials report 646 new coronavirus cases

November 9, 2020 9:47 AM Associated Press

Wyoming health officials are reporting 646 new coronavirus cases Sunday, the second-highest single-day total of the pandemic in the…

Wyoming denies renewable energy company’s wind farm lease

November 6, 2020 4:30 PM Associated Press

Wyoming regulators have voted to deny a renewable energy company a lease to build a wind farm on state…

Elk reduction program begins Saturday

November 6, 2020 11:05 AM News Team

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

Teton County, Wyo. moves back to high-risk level

November 5, 2020 2:33 PM News Team

In response to a significant increase in COVID-19 cases, the Teton County Health Department is announcing Teton County, Wyo. is now back in Red or…

Trump, Lummis and Cheney win in Wyoming

November 3, 2020 7:28 PM Associated Press

Republican former U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis was elected to an open U.S. Senate seat while Republican U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney won a third term in…

Wyoming governor COVID-19 negative after Birx, tribe meeting

November 3, 2020 6:06 PM Associated Press

Wyoming’s governor tested negative for the coronavirus for a second time but remained in isolation after being exposed at a meeting that included the…

A Wyoming first: 4 women compete for US House, Senate

November 3, 2020 3:39 PM Associated Press

Voters for the first time will decide Tuesday between four women as the major party candidates for U.S. House and Senate in Wyoming – two Republicans…

Wyoming state Rep Roy Edwards dies of undisclosed illness

November 3, 2020 10:17 AM Associated Press

Wyoming state Rep. Roy Edwards of Gillette died of an undisclosed illness a day before the general election, a fellow lawmaker…

Wyoming governor to isolate after possible COVID-19 exposure

November 2, 2020 5:41 PM Associated Press

Wyoming’s governor planned to isolate himself for more than a week after possibly being exposed to the…

REI Co-op to open new store in Jackson

November 2, 2020 5:27 PM News Team

REI Co-op will open its first Wyoming store in Jackson in summer…

Teton health officials issue Recommendation #11, mask order and early closure recommendation extended

October 30, 2020 3:29 PM News Team

Certain COVID-19 metrics in Teton County, Wyo. have improved in the past week. These include the percentage of tests that are positive for COVID-19…

WYDOT to move vehicle brake check area on Teton Pass

October 29, 2020 3:32 PM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will be moving the vehicle brake check area from its current location to the weigh station on the…

Wyoming revenue shortfalls reach historic levels

October 27, 2020 9:23 AM News Team

Wyoming revenue projections indicate hundreds of millions in…

Wyoming health officials seek mask mandate in Laramie County

October 21, 2020 12:01 PM Associated Press

Some county health officials in Wyoming have advanced an effort for a mandatory mask order as the number of active coronavirus cases keeps rising…

Wyoming submits vaccination plan

October 21, 2020 11:43 AM News Team

In the event there is one, Wyoming has submitted its initial plan to the Centers for Disease Control for distributing and administering a COVID-19…

Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt supports state’s food banks

October 19, 2020 3:53 PM Associated Press

Donations from a recent women’s hunting event will directly benefit food pantries in the state, officials…

Wyoming university reports 7 sorority students with COVID-19

October 16, 2020 12:14 PM News Team

The University of Wyoming announced Thursday seven students in a sorority house have tested positive for the…

Partial fire ban lifted for Teton County

October 13, 2020 1:05 PM News Team

Cooler temperatures and increased moisture is bringing relief to fire conditions in Teton…

Wyoming oil, gas downturn continues to take toll on economy

October 13, 2020 12:46 PM Associated Press

Low oil prices and the coronavirus pandemic continue to take a toll on Wyoming’s economy, according to a new state…

Teton health officials issue Recommendation #10

October 8, 2020 5:52 PM News Team

During the month of October 2020, there has been a substantial increase in active COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Teton County, Wyoming.…

U.S. Surgeon General: 3 simple W’s will control COVID-19

October 8, 2020 4:05 PM Todd Kunz

Dr. Jerome Adams said the coronavirus is controllable with three simple W’s or…

Jackson antler arch turns pink for breast cancer awareness

October 7, 2020 5:34 PM News Team

St. John’s Health and the St. John’s Health Foundation wrapped the southwest antler arch on the town square in pink lights to commemorate breast…

Wyoming COVID-19 hospitalizations tracks surge in cases

October 7, 2020 5:20 PM Associated Press

Wyoming coronavirus hospitalizations reached a new high Wednesday as a fall surge in infections continued unabated, raising concern that small…

Jackson “Trick-Or-Treat on Town Square” canceled

October 7, 2020 3:31 PM News Team

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce has officially called off the traditional Trick-or-Treat on Town…

University of Wyoming wrestling reports 6 COVID-19 cases

October 1, 2020 12:03 PM Associated Press

The University of Wyoming has announced that its wrestling program halted activities after the team confirmed six cases of…

Court upholds decision to prevent Wyoming coal merger

September 30, 2020 1:27 PM Associated Press

A federal court said it would uphold a Federal Trade Commission decision to block a proposed merger between two leading Wyoming coal…

Wyoming to modify some COVID-19 restaurant restrictions

September 29, 2020 4:34 PM News Team

Over the past 14 days, Wyoming has averaged approximately 79 new cases of COVID-19 per day. …

Breezy weather continues to fan Wyoming wildfire

September 29, 2020 2:50 PM Associated Press

Breezy weather continued Tuesday to fan a wildfire threatening a handful of cabin communities in southeastern…

Grizzlies killed in attacks on 2 bow hunters in Wyoming

September 28, 2020 4:39 PM Associated Press

One hunter was injured and another unhurt by grizzly bears in two separate attacks in…

Wyoming utility supports recycling wind turbine blades

September 23, 2020 11:27 AM Associated Press

The largest utility in Wyoming is considering more sustainable solutions for old wind turbine blades, instead of tossing them into a…

Wyoming cuts to impede access to corrections information

September 22, 2020 3:41 PM Associated Press

News reporters on urgent deadlines will need to file a time-consuming public records request in order for the Wyoming Department of Corrections to…

Wyoming unemployment rate shows improvement

September 22, 2020 8:47 AM News Team

Wyoming’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 6.6% in August from 7.1% in July. …

Wyoming begins early voting for Nov. 3 general election

September 18, 2020 3:37 PM Associated Press

General election voting is underway in…

Wyoming plans for high school basketball to start on time

September 18, 2020 1:13 PM Associated Press

The Wyoming High School Activities Association says it plans for high school basketball and wrestling to start on…

University of Wyoming faces $42.3M budget cut over 2 years

September 18, 2020 11:48 AM Associated Press

The University of Wyoming is developing plans to address a $42.3 million budget cut over the next two years because state revenues are declining due…

Wyoming coronavirus count surges, student tests positive

September 17, 2020 11:35 AM Associated Press

A student at a Wyoming junior high school tested positive for the coronavirus while the number of known cases in the state lurched upward by over…

Wyoming lawmakers eye end to tax break for new wind projects

September 16, 2020 2:56 PM Associated Press

Wyoming lawmakers are discussing whether to end a tax break on new wind energy…

Wyoming Republican Party censures member for PAC support

September 16, 2020 1:09 PM Associated Press

The Wyoming Republican Party has voted to censure a member of the Natrona County delegation for her role in founding a nonpartisan political action…

Green River wind storm damage likely in millions

September 15, 2020 10:28 AM Associated Press

Hurricane-force winds that struck a Wyoming city likely caused millions of dollars in damage and could take up to six months to clean…

Bridger-Teton National Forest acquires formerly private land

September 14, 2020 3:28 PM Associated Press

Forest officials in Wyoming have announced that the Bridger-Teton National Forest increased by 240 acres after formerly private land was transferred…

University of Wyoming plans to restart in-person classes

September 11, 2020 4:02 PM Associated Press

The University of Wyoming plans to restart in-person classes Tuesday after switching to online learning when a cluster of coronavirus cases…

University of Wyoming in-person class pause extended

September 9, 2020 4:33 PM Associated Press

In-person classes at the University of Wyoming will begin for the fall semester no sooner than Monday amid ongoing efforts to test for the…

Volunteers needed for LOTOJA bike race

September 9, 2020 11:19 AM News Team

The LOTOJA Bike Race, which takes riders on a 205 mile ride from Logan, Utah and finishes at Teton Village, will pass through Jackson this…

Program trains wild horses for use in Wyoming forest

September 7, 2020 12:18 PM Associated Press

Some 95,114 wild horses and burros roam free throughout the United States, according to a March 1 count by the federal Bureau of Land…

Wyoming students return to school scenes altered by virus

September 7, 2020 9:59 AM Associated Press

Childhood chatter rang out over the blacktop, masked students queued up for school buses, and street signs blinked a warning to slow down outside of…

Casper decides against ban on feeding feral cats, dogs

September 2, 2020 1:09 PM Associated Press

Officials in a Wyoming city have decided not to prohibit feeding feral cats and…

Wyoming budget cuts to impact state public defender’s office

September 1, 2020 4:38 PM Associated Press

The Wyoming Public Defender’s office faces staffing losses that could severely affect its service to residents because of a 10% budget…

Teton County Housing Department receives grant for emergency housing

September 1, 2020 12:30 PM News Team

The Jackson/Teton County Housing Department received a $25,000 grant to secure temporary housing for community members seeking a place to quarantine…

Teton Co. Wyo. District Public Health order extended until Sept. 30

August 31, 2020 1:46 PM News Team

The Teton District Public Health Order #20-6, requiring all adults wear face coverings in public places in Teton County, including within the City of…