State seeks ‘sovereign immunity’ from local development restrictions on school land parcels
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — State officials want out of Teton County’s land regulations and zoning. That’s the gist of a legal complaint filed Thursday by the Wyoming Attorney General’s office against the…
USDA provides $6.3 million to bring high-speed internet access to Western Wyoming
Funding Includes Awards Made Possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law CASPER, Wyo., Nov. 1, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) State Director Glenn Pauley announced that the Department is providing $6.3 million to bring high-speed internet…
Teton County may be first in state with dedicated SAR helicopter
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Search and Rescue backers are trying to raise $6.6 million in private donations to buy and outfit a helicopter that would ensure year-round access for rescues while asking…
Bears With Cubs Are Emerging From Dens in Teton County
Jackson Wyo., April 18, 2022—Grizzly bears with cubs have begun emerging from their dens in Teton County. As bears become active this spring, BearWise Jackson Hole reminds residents and visitors to secure attractants of any kind and be bear aware. Seeing…
Judge: Blue can’t practice medicine in Teton County — for now
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A Thursday hearing dealt a blow to Dr. Brent Blue’s ability to practice medicine in Teton County, at least for now. Judge Steven Sharpe presided over a March…
Funding provided for CWC home in Jackson
JACKSON (WNE) — Despite a frugal budget session, Teton County legislators managed to secure $10 million for a long-talked-about project, a permanent Jackson home for Central Wyoming College. Sen. Mike Gierau and Rep. Andy Schwartz worked with the Joint Appropriations…
Teton County in a wealth stratosphere all of its own
By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com When it comes to the wealthiest Wyoming locales, it’s no exaggeration to say that Teton County is in a class of its own. Actually, forget Wyoming — that statement can be applied to the entire United…
COVID forces closure of visitor center
JACKSON (WNE) — Although the federally owned visitor center on North Cache Street has been closed because of Teton County’s high COVID-19 risk level, similar federal facilities in Grand Teton National Park are remaining open. The National Elk Refuge, which…
Mask order extended in Teton County until April 16
JACKSON (WNE) – Jackson Hole residents and visitors will have to keep covering their noses and mouths as a COVID-19 prevention measure through mid-April. Though Wyoming’s statewide mask mandate ended Tuesday, Teton County has been approved for a local mask…
Jackson man charged with felony rape
JACKSON (WNE) — A Teton County man is facing a charge of first-degree sexual assault after police said he forced himself on a woman and smacked her face before raping her. Chris Tarpey, 31, pleaded not guilty to the charge…