When the Aerial Tram opened in August 1966 at Jackson Hole Ski Area, the Jackson Hole Guide trumpeted that “bona fide residents” of Teton County would receive a free ticket for a scenic ride on the engineering marvel. The tram opened up 4,139 vertical feet of skiing and sent the fledgling Ja…
Wyoming’s rural landscapes and long winters foster the state’s famed cowboy and cowgirl independence, but they also can contribute to mental health challenges.
Oxbow Bend is known worldwide. The scenic riverine environment in Grand Teton National Park is a stop for millions of visitors each year and is the setting for untold numbers of sunset photos with majestic Mount Moran in the background, and eagles, moose, elk, bears or swans in the foreground.
When the valley’s snow melts and aspens begin to bud, an unfortunate sign of spring emerges along the roadsides. An abundance of litter once hidden in the snowbanks is uncovered, marring an otherwise greening landscape.
Wyoming’s rural landscapes and long winters foster the state’s famed cowboy and cowgirl independence, but they also can contribute to mental health challenges.
Oxbow Bend is known worldwide. The scenic riverine environment in Grand Teton National Park is a stop for millions of visitors each year and is the setting for untold numbers of sunset photos with majestic Mount Moran in the background, and eagles, moose, elk, bears or swans in the foreground.
When the valley’s snow melts and aspens begin to bud, an unfortunate sign of spring emerges along the roadsides. An abundance of litter once hidden in the snowbanks is uncovered, marring an otherwise greening landscape.
When talking about increasing wages to keep the valley functioning, most residents think about filling plow driver positions to keep roads cleared, lifeguards to keep the community pool open on weekends, dispatchers to take a growing number of emergency calls, and planning staff to speed up …
In April 1973, a fresh-faced Paul Bruun landed in the valley to edit the Jackson Hole Guide. Interviewing old-timers, attending Town Council meetings and responding to readers immersed him quickly in the community.
When a severe outbreak of chronic wasting disease hits Jackson Hole, the consequences could be devastating for wildlife populations, tourism, hunting and the health of the ecosystem.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world like a freight train three years ago, nurses, doctors and support staffers at St. John’s Health were on the front lines of a dire situation not seen in a century.
Stark and gruesome reminders of a harsh winter with record-setting low-elevation snow are all around us. The deep snowpack has proven challenging for everyone, especially wildlife.
Just as surely as April showers bring May flowers, spring break swells parking lots to the verge of capacity at the Jackson Hole Airport. It’s a perennial problem in spring — and throughout the year — with residents from Jackson and neighboring commuter communities wondering once again why t…
At a superficial glance the term “land development regulations,” aka LDRs, might as well read zzz — a potential snoozefest of planning code, politics and permitting.
Two Fridays ago, hundreds of commuters were delayed for more than six hours when a tractor-trailer became stuck in the westbound lane of Teton Pass during the afternoon rush, blocking traffic late into the evening.
Time will tell how the 9th District Court will rule in the case of Sandy Ress v. Teton County Hospital District Board of Trustees, and we will reserve judgment until its adjudication.
House Bill 103, Political party affiliation and declaration changes, requires any change in party affiliation to be made prior to the first day in May, when candidates can file for candidacy, and at least 14 days prior to the general election.
Last week, 80-some people gathered in the Center for the Arts lobby with Jackson journalists for an event called “Hot Off the Press,” an evening of community, music and stories from behind the scenes at the News&Guide, KHOL 89.1 FM, and WyoFile.
When being offered free food, it can be tough to switch one’s mindset from receiving charity to reducing waste.
When the mercury dips toward 30 below zero in the depths of a western Wyoming winter, people hunker down. Except for the stalwart public servants who are dedicated to helping residents through the coldest months.
If dogs attended public meetings, howls of approval would be echoing off the mountainsides.
In a community where relentless building is the standard and developers regularly scrap aging structures to build expensive multistory buildings, our hearts are warmed by the success of a community investment model to preserve Hungry Jack’s in Wilson.
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