Kemmerers donate $5 million to university tourism initiative
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Jay and Karen Kemmerer, known for their long tenure owning Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, have donated $5 million to the University of Wyoming to expand an existing…
Gordon inks deal to sell Kelly Parcel to Grand Teton National Park for $100M
• Sale of 640-acre school trust land depends on whether final 3.6M-acre federal Rock Springs land plan meets Legislature’s terms. By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com Gov. Mark Gordon has signed an agreement to sell the 640-acre Kelly…
(Video) – Man arrested after crashing car into dealership after being denied a refund
A Utah man decided to crash a recently purchased Subaru through the front of a Sandy, Utah auto dealership after being denied a refund. According to reports, Michael Lee Murray, 35, purchased the car from Tim Dahle Mazda Southtown and…
Under pressure, Rocky Mountain Power trims fuel-cost rate hike
• The company’s electric customers in Wyoming are already paying the $80.6 million fuel ‘adjustment,’ which will expire in July. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Wyoming’s largest electricity provider, Rocky Mountain Power, has agreed to trim a temporary rate…
Judge gives feds 45 days to decide on Yellowstone grizzly bears’ ‘threatened’ status
• The order’s Jan. 20 deadline means the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s long-awaited grizzly bear proposal will likely come as the second Trump administration begins. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com A judge has ordered federal wildlife officials to…
Tribal protesters rally against ‘downright theft’ posed by power plant transfer
• Crowd gathered with megaphones and signs in front of Sen. John Barrasso’s Riverton office demanding tribal consultation on the measure. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com RIVERTON—About 50 people gathered in front of U.S. Sen. John Barrasso’s office Thursday…
Shelter JH plans to expand statewide
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Shelter JH announced Tuesday evening at its end-of-the-year celebration in Jackson that it is turning its attention to the rest of the state. The housing advocacy organization…
Teton County still nation’s wealthiest with $471,751 average annual income
• Resident analyst dissects effects of state’s tax structure, federal tax cuts, COVID, investment income and remote work on wealth in Jackson Hole. By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com Federal data shows the average per capita income for…
US closes investigation into E. coli outbreak linked to onions in McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
By DEE-ANN DURBIN and JONEL ALECCIA Associated Press Writers The U.S. government said Tuesday it has closed its investigation into an E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers after determining there is no longer a safety risk. The…
Kemmerer Wildlife Crossing project on track for summer 2025 construction
CHEYENNE — The Kemmerer Wildlife Crossing project on U,S. Highway 189 in southwest Wyoming is on schedule to begin construction next year. The project is possible thanks to a $24.3 million Wildlife Crossing Pilot Program discretionary grant the Federal Highway…