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Month: December 2021

Etna home lost in Saturday fire

A home in Etna is a complete loss after catching fire on Saturday evening. The house was a mobile home located near the Star Valley Community Center in Etna. Thayne Fire Chief Toby Merritt said both Thayne and Alpine Volunteer…

Avalanche claims two lives near Driggs

Two juveniles have lost their lives due to an avalanche west of Driggs, Idaho. The Teton County Sheriff’s Office said they received a report of the avalanche on December 17 at approximately 2:49 p.m. The sheriff’s office stated that the…

Local schools on alert following nationwide threats on TikTok

The following is a letter to parents from LCSD2 Superintendent Matt Erickson and district administration. This letter was posted to the district’s website on Thursday, December 16. Dear Families, LCSD#2 has become aware of a troubling post that has been…

Snowpack forecast indicates little to no drought relief

By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Forecasters say Wyoming is likely in store for “normal to below normal” snowpack this winter and early spring, bringing little drought relief. The state enters winter with all four major basin regions below-median snowpack for this time…

Man sentenced for restraining woman with forceful hug, suggestive comments

JACKSON (WNE) — A Teton County man was sentenced to unsupervised probation and a $970 fine Nov. 8 after holding a woman against her will while saying that he wanted to touch her. The incident happened May 4 outside of…