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Grand Teton National Park

Fire Danger Increased to Moderate

Teton Interagency fire managers announced the fire danger has been elevated to “moderate” for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge. The potential for fire activity has increased due to summer curing of vegetation combined…

Missing Minnesota man last seen on Jackson Lake

Rangers from the Grand Teton National Park continue searching for a missing 43-year-old man from St. Paul, Minnesota. Wesley Dopkins was last seen in Grand Teton National Park on June 15 in the mid-afternoon kayaking with a friend. According to…

Mangelsen spars in court with Grand Teton National Park

    JACKSON (WNE) — Renowned wildlife photographer Tom Mangelsen clashed with Grand Teton National Park rangers in federal court Friday as he challenged a traffic ticket he received in October. He was ticketed while roving a park highway to…

Once again, drilling advances in Path of the Pronghorn

By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Wyoming officials have approved another oil and gas lease in an area that state officials, biologists and wildlife advocates hope will one day preserve the iconic “Path of…

WYDOT mulling camera installation

• Jackson’s request to use state infrastructure to track license plates is a ‘first,’ WYDOT said.   By Kate Ready Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Whether Jackson can install more license plate cameras to fight crime…

$58 million ranch north of Jackson sells

  CASPER (WNE) — An iconic dude ranch north of Jackson listed for $58 million has sold — marking the sale of the most expensive home on the market in Wyoming.  The Grand View River Ranch, listed for sale in…

‘Path of the Pronghorn’ protections advance despite industry opposition

  • Conservationists, oil and gas industry debate merits of state protection. By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — After two hours, John Masterson had read the room. The oil and gas industry was fighting…

Game and Fish releases updated draft of Wyoming Elk Feedgrounds Management Plan following public comment period

CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has released its final draft of the Wyoming Elk Feedgrounds Management Plan with the public and will present it before the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission at its meeting in Pinedale March…

Skiers trigger slide in Grand Teton National Park

JACKSON (WNE) — Five skiers triggered an avalanche in Grand Teton National Park on Sunday afternoon. The Teton County Search and Rescue team was contacted at 2:11 p.m. after park rangers requested helicopter assistance to respond to an injured 29-year-old…

Jackson Hole Airport to build new private aviation terminal, offices

JACKSON (WNE) — The Jackson Hole Airport Board voted 4-1 Monday to spend roughly $50 million on a controversial new building that will house a terminal for private aviation and new offices for airport staff. Board members also elected to…