Kelly parcel sale advances on tight timeline as administrations shift
• While Freedom Caucus argues for completing the deal after inauguration, advocates hope to get it done sooner. By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — In mid-September, Arne Johanson paused while removing barbed-wire…
National Park bosses talk responsible tourism
Charley Sutherland Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON – Locals often complain about long lines of cars in the national parks, but the visitors taking their “bucket-list trip” from New York or Texas don’t actually care all…
Woman pleads guilty to driving 127 mph through Grand Teton National Park
JACKSON (WNE) — While crowds huddled in Grand Teton National Park to view the aurora borealis May 10, a 58-year-old Jackson woman drove through at speeds reaching 127 mph, striking and killing an elk along the way. Robin Thoenig,…
Missing Idaho woman found deceased in Grand Teton National Park
A found wallet led to the discovery of a missing woman inside Grand Teton National Park earlier this week. The Wyoming Highway Patrol said on Sunday, July 7 a fisherman discovered a wallet belonging to Laura Lane, a Nampa, Idaho…
Missing kayaker a cautionary tale for water users
JACKSON (WNE) — Grand Teton National Park rangers continue to search for a kayaker who disappeared more than two weeks ago when conditions became choppy on Jackson Lake. The incident underlines the need for caution when recreating on waterways, whether…
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…