Wyoming

The Teton County Board of County Commissioners announced Thursday Jodie Pond will serve as the interim Commissioners’ Administrator beginning Monday, March 18.

The deadline to submit comments is Friday, April 5.

The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled to close WYO 22 over the Teton Pass for Wednesday, March 6 at 3:00 a.m. for avalanche Control.

The Wyoming Department of Transportation, along with contract crews from Ames Construction, Inc., will be shifting traffic lanes on Wednesday, March 6 in preparation for work on the wildlife box on Wyoming State Highway 390 and the new signal installation. 

The new investment will fund more than 70 new modular units to address the critical shortage of employee housing at the park.

Wildlife biologists estimate the current herd number to be about 11,000 animals. This is a considerable decline from the February 2023 estimate of 30,000 individuals.

The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a few closures to do avalanche control.

All Town/County ice rinks have been closed for the winter season, effective immediately.

WYDOT is recommending drivers be prepared for delays the nights of Monday, March 4 and Tuesday, March 5.

By March 16, most visitor services and park roads will be closed including the South, West and East entrances.

Yellowstone National Park hosted 4,501,382 recreation visits in 2023, up 37% over 2022 (3,290,242 recreation visits).

Recreation visits in 2023 are most similar to the number of visits in 2019.

The Bridger-Teton National Forest has released a Story Map along with a comment form to gather people’s initial thoughts about the future of the forest.

Wyoming’s coal industry’s earned a long-awaited legal win this week as three Ninth Circuit judges unanimously sided with Wyoming’s arguments in support of the continuation of the federal coal-leasing program.

Due to significant interest, Yellowstone will host two additional virtual public meetings on Yellowstone National Park’s North Entrance Road project.

The Wyoming Super Tag raffle raised $1.5 million for conservation in 2024.

Crews moved 116 Yellowstone National Park bison to the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Poplar, Mont.

The deadline to submit comments is Wednesday, March 13.

You can now sign up for Teton County, Wyoming’s newly upgraded emergency alert service.

Wyoming’s economy is growing and its future is bright, Governor Mark Gordon said in his 2024 State of the State speech.

An injured snowmobiler was rescued Thursday after his snowmobile rolled on top of him.

The 2024 Governor’s Prayer Breakfast is now sold out, and Governor Mark Gordon thanks the people of Wyoming for their support.

Coste has now won four out of five stages.

The big story remains the European versus North American match-up between racers Remy Coste
of France and defending champion Anny Malo of Quebec, Canada.

“If You See Something, Say Something.”

After much anticipation, the new Fairgrounds Community building is now open to the public and available for rent.

The cold temperatures aren’t stopping the fun for the Pedigree Stage Stop Dog Sled Race with the kick off in Jackson.

“I remain committed to a secure border, and to supporting states struggling with the ongoing security crisis along our southern border.”

The fair this year is set for July 20 to July 28.

On Tuesday, the Teton County Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution for the 2024 Fire Fee Schedule.

In light of recent winter snow storms, the Wyoming Department of Transportation would like to remind landowners and residents of the dangers of pushing snow out into highways and roadways.

You can donate kindles that are 2016 or newer.

The settlement results in Robinhood paying $200,000 to the Wyoming Secretary of State, to be deposited in the Public School Fund pursuant to the Wyoming Constitution.

The WIP initiative is a collaboration to align education and workforce development to help drive Wyoming’s economy and to help address the workforce shortage many businesses are facing.

can be ordered online from the department and are free while supplies last.

Opportunities for over-snow winter recreation will be available beginning Friday, Jan. 12, on Teton Park, Signal Mountain Summit and Moose-Wilson roads in Grand Teton National Park.

The Town of Jackson says you can expect streets on the map below to be plowed within 24-hours of snowstorms.

During a regularly scheduled voucher meeting on Monday, the Teton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) voted to move up the hearing date for review of the proposed land development regulations for Northern South Park.

The next session is Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

The Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Chief has been placed on administrative leave.

When electrical power goes out unexpectedly, what should you do?

In accordance with a proclamation by the President of the United States, Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the United States and Wyoming flags to fly at half-staff beginning at midnight until sunset on Dec. 19, 2023.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District has finished rehabilitation work on Evans Levee in Jackson, near the entrance to the Snake River Canyon.

Yellowstone National Park’s winter season begins Friday, Dec. 15.

You are encouraged to attend the symposium in person or online.

Teton County would like to remind the public there is still time to provide feedback on the draft Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) via the County’s online engagement site and at an in-person at a public meeting this week.