This spring through early fall, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department will begin capturing grizzly bears in northwest Wyoming as part of their ongoing efforts to monitor the species within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. This initiative is crucial for the continued management and conservation of grizzly bears in the region.

The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole has recently announced the allocation of $52,500 in grants through its Youth Philanthropy program to 33 local nonprofits in Teton County. This program involves high school students from the area in the philanthropic process where they assess and decide on funding for local nonprofit projects.

The Town of Jackson and Teton County officials recently engaged in a critical budget meeting to address their significant financial challenges. With a daunting $4-million shortfall and the monumental task of funding a new $160 million courthouse, the discussion centered on potential tax increases as a solution. The Proposals on...

On Wednesday, April 24th at 5:00 PM, the Town of Jackson will host a special reception at Town Hall to celebrate a newly formed Sister City relationship with Hueyotlipan, a city in Tlaxcala, Mexico. This event marks the beginning of a promising partnership and will feature the ceremonial signing of Sister City documents.

The Bridger-Teton National Forest is currently inviting public feedback on the redesign of the Cache Creek Trailhead, a key recreational starting point near Jackson. This initiative aims to revamp the trailhead to better manage the high visitor traffic and enhance the area’s environmental sustainability. Cache Creek Trailhead serves as...

JH Public Art is set to host a bilingual community event titled “No Longer Invisible: A Community Discussion” on Friday, April 26th at The Center Theater in Jackson, Wyoming. The evening will begin at 6:00 pm with a reception featuring a diverse array of food and drinks from Latin America and the Caribbean, including pupusas, tamales, tacos, regional desserts, and coquito.

The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services’ Research & Planning section has released the latest unemployment figures for March 2024, which show Teton County continuing to maintain one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state at 2.1%. This rate is a slight improvement over the general state unemployment rate, which held steady from February to March at 2.8%.

Mayor Hailey Morton Levinson of Jackson, Wyoming, has announced that she will not seek reelection after serving the community for over a decade. Her tenure includes four years as mayor and eight years as a Town Council member. Dedicated Service to Jackson. Throughout her 12 years in office, Mayor Morton...

Longtime Jackson resident Scott Anderson has thrown his hat into the ring for the Jackson Town Council, a position he held from 1992 to 2006. Anderson has also served on numerous local, state, and national boards, including the Historical Society, Community Housing Trust, Lower Valley Energy, and the Chamber of Commerce.

April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a critical time for drivers across Wyoming, Idaho, and the nation to refocus on the road and the importance of driving without distractions. The Idaho State Police, alongside the Idaho Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), is stepping up efforts to curb distracted driving behaviors that endanger everyone on the road.

Mark Gocke, a fixture of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department for decade has retired a 33-year career. Starting in 1991 as a habitat extension biologist, Gocke was instrumental in initiating the Habitat Extension Program, a collaborative effort with the Natural Resources Conservation Service aimed at enhancing wildlife habitats on private lands in Wyoming. In 1995, he assumed the role of Jackson-Pinedale Regional Information and Education Specialist.

Teton County Montana is quite a ways away from Teton County Wyoming but the two Teton counties have a lot in common. Including bear problems. This past Monday, officials were forced to a kill grizzly bear after it consumed cattle on private land along the Rocky Mountain Front. The Montana...

Working toward the goal sustainable and responsible tourism, the Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board has launched its latest initiative, the “Mountain of Youth” campaign. This campaign, aligning closely with Jackson’s Sustainable Destination Management Plan, aims to bring the unique perspectives of Jackson Hole’s residents to the forefront of its international marketing efforts. Through the stories and viewpoints of six local community members, “Mountain of Youth” seeks to foster a deeper appreciation and understanding among visitors and locals alike for the natural beauty and community ethos of Jackson Hole.

The Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board recently unveiled a significant milestone in their journey towards sustainability with the launch of the Sustainable Destination Management Plan (SDMP) Progress Tracker. This online tool is designed to showcase the achievements made in the first year of implementing the SDMP across eight critical areas of sustainability in the Jackson Hole community.

KMTN and Jackson Hole Radio are Sponsoring the Concert Series. Iconic Wyoming Mountain Concert Venue has a Big Summer Schedule. Snow King Mountain proudly announces the return of the King Concerts series for its third year. Sponsored in part by KMTN This 2024 series boasts an unparalleled eight nights of live music, setting the stage for an unforgettable summer amidst the stunning backdrop of the Teton mountain range. With a lineup featuring five Grammy Award-winning bands across various musical genres, attendees are in for a treat.

In an incident that highlights the importance of respecting natural preserves, renowned actor Pierce Brosnan has been fined for stepping off designated paths in a thermal area of Yellowstone National Park. The. On Thursday, in Mammoth Hot Springs, U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephanie A. Hambrick imposed a fine on 70-year-old Brosnan,...

Yellowstone National Park has implemented crucial changes to its bear management strategies to ensure the safety of both bears and park visitors. This includes the establishment of a new Bear Management Area in Hayden Valley and the decommissioning of an existing Bear Management Area in the Firehole River area. All this as the park celebrated the first grizzly bear sighting of 2024, indicating the start of the bear activity season.

The Jackson Town Council is evaluating a proposal to buy new parking management technology for the Millward & Simpson Parking Garage. The initiative aims to address ongoing parking issues by directing staff to draft a Request for Proposals for a software-as-a-service and equipment vendor. This technology includes an “armbar” system to enhance parking enforcement and optimize the garage’s usage.

Donation Will Help Safeguard Wyoming’s Pronghorn Population. The WYldlife Fund, the partner foundation to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, has announced the establishment of The Pronghorn Fund marking a significant advancement in the conservation of Wyoming’s pronghorn population, a species integral to the state’s diverse natural landscape. Wyoming boasts the largest intact pronghorn herds in North America, yet recent environmental and human pressures have underscored the urgent need for targeted conservation initiatives.

Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Teton Area recently announced a significant milestone in its mission to provide safe, affordable housing to working families in need within the community. A $15 million challenge gift from the Hughes Charitable Foundation will assist the foundation’s commitment to combating housing shortages in the area.