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08/20/2024

Teton Pass will be CLOSED from 9am to 3pm TOMORROW, Wednesday the 21st in order for WYDOT to chip seal the temporary detour on WYO State Highway 22. This will provide travelers with a safer traveling surface should the detour still be in use during the coming winter season. Sign up for travel alerts on 511.

08/14/2024

Child Injured in Black Bear Attack at Red Lodge Campground A black bear attacked and injured a child at a private campground south of Red Lodge around 10 p.m. on Sunday, August 11. The child was inside a tent when the subadult female bear entered and caused injuries. The child was quickly transporte...

08/12/2024

Firefighters from Bridger-Teton National Forest, along with personnel from the Bureau of Land Management Wyoming High Desert District, Sublette County Unified Fire, and the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office, are actively working to contain the Merna Butte Fire. The fire, which started on August 10,...

07/26/2024

Effective Friday, July 26, 2024, Yellowstone National Park will implement additional fishing closures on several rivers and streams due to warm-water temperatures and unprecedented low river flows, which are lethal to trout. Daily Closures from 2 p.m. to Sunrise: Full Fishing Closures: Water tempera...

07/18/2024

Be sure to be listening on friday morning between six and ten as I have tickets to the wilson volunteer fire department chicken fry on sunday To give away.

07/17/2024

Yellowstone National Park hosted 914,612 recreation visits in June 2024, an 8% increase from June 2023, which had 847,864 visits. However, this June’s visitation showed a 3% decrease compared to June 2021, which had 938,845 visits. So far in 2024, the park has seen a total of 1,633,739 recreation ...

07/16/2024

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department, in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service, will soon be conducting helicopter stocking of fish in backcountry and wilderness lakes outside Dubois and Lander. This initiative targets lakes in the Shoshone National Forest, specifically within the Popo Agie and...

06/27/2024

Wyoming State Highway 22, Teton Pass, is set to reopen this Friday with an interim detour around the Big Fill landslide at milepost 12.8. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) began work on the detour immediately after the collapse on June 8. Crews from Evans Construction and WYDOT person...

06/26/2024

Yellowstone National Park hosted 522,450 recreation visits in May 2024, marking a 15% increase from May 2023, which saw 454,262 recreation visits. This May’s visitation also showed a 10% rise from May 2021, which had 473,799 recreation visits. To date in 2024, the park has welcomed 719,127 recreat...

06/14/2024

Viktor Pyshniuk, a 21-year-old from Lynwood, Washington, has been sentenced to seven days in jail for trespassing at a thermal feature at Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park . Additionally, he received a two-year ban from YNP and was placed on two years of unsupervised release for a closur...

06/14/2024

Jackson, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and Ames Construction, Inc. will implement the next traffic shift on Wyoming State Highway 390 on Saturday, June 15, weather permitting. This shift is necessary for the continued paving of the intersection at Wyoming State Highway 22...

06/13/2024

Teton County has taken a practical step to mitigate the impact of the ongoing Teton Pass closure by permitting the use of temporary shelters. This measure, unanimously approved by the Teton County Board of County Commissioners, is designed to assist commuters who are currently unable to travel from....

06/10/2024

When the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) announced the extended closure of Wyoming State Highway 22/Teton Pass due to significant geological events, including a landslide at milepost 12.8 and a mudslide at milepost 15. It appeared that a solution would be hard to find. But as WYDOT crew...

06/09/2024

Starting Monday, START Bus will implement a revised Summer Season 2024 schedule for Teton Valley Commuter service to accommodate the closure of Teton Pass. These service revisions will remain in effect until further notice and will take commuter buses through Swan and Star Valleys. Transfers to Teto...

06/09/2024

Teton County, in coordination with the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and various partners, is actively managing the repercussions of the prolonged Teton Pass closure. The county’s Emergency Operations Center is now operational, focusing on the safety and well-being of residents and ...

06/08/2024

After a road failure on Teton Pass on Thursday, followed by a mudslide, Wyoming Department of Transportation officials are saying that repairs to the roadway will create a long-term closure. The roadway at milepost 12.8 on Wyoming State Highway 22, Teton Pass, has catastrophically failed, and a long...

06/04/2024

Grizzly bears aren’t just for the Rocky Mountains anymore.The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has initiated a plan to restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades in Washington. This decision, effective today, is part of an effort to reintroduce grizzlies to their historic habitats under section 10(...

06/04/2024

Background: Last week, the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission met in Dubois, and focused on wildlife conservation and public safety. The Commission approved an additional $500,000 for the “Wind River to Grand Tetons – Connecting Wildlife on the Togwotee Trail Dubois” project on U.S. Highway 26. ...

06/04/2024

On Saturday, a human-wildlife incident occurred at Yellowstone National Park when an 83-year-old woman from Greenville, South Carolina was gored by a bison near the Storm Point Trail at Yellowstone Lake. The encounter highlights the critical importance of following park safety guidelines regarding w...

05/27/2024

Million Dollar Music Fest

05/27/2024

05/27/2024

Dollar Music Fest is underway on the Town Square. Lauren Alaina about to take the stage and Trace Adkins is coming up. It’s a free show and the weather is amazing.
Big thanks to Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, Wyoming Whiskey, Lucchese and all who sponsor this event.
Get on down here for some great live music

05/01/2024

The Wyoming State Geological Survey has recently enhanced its interactive Wyoming Geologic Hazards Map by adding new layers that visualize the potential for radon occurrence across the state. Radon, a colorless and odorless radioactive gas, is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United St...

05/01/2024

Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation have opened most of their seasonal restrooms across Town/County Parks starting this week. Despite the anticipated cold overnight lows, the staff is committed to ensuring that these facilities are ready for public use. The restrooms, crucial for the comfort of....

04/29/2024

A man was injured in Yellowstone Park after allegedly drunkenly kicking a bison near the West Entrance last week.

04/29/2024

Jackson, Wyoming, is gearing up for a culinary celebration as part of its annual Old West Days. This year introduces the Jackson Hole Restaurant Week, an exciting new feature of the festivities. Starting from the first day of Old West Days, local restaurants will showcase their signature dishes thro...

04/29/2024

A whole month of music has been added to Victor, Idahos Music on Main series beginning in May.

04/26/2024

The 44th annual Old West Days is set to take place in Jackson this May offering a vibrant celebration of the region’s rich Western heritage. Scheduled events throughout the festival highlight various aspects of Western culture, from historical reenactments to educational showcases. Key Events at O...

04/23/2024

After record increases in property taxes, Teton County officials say they need even more money.