First COVID-19 “UK Variant” Case Identified in Teton County
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH)) today confirmed the state’s first case of the “UK variant,” or B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant, has been identified in a Teton County adult male. While further investigation is ongoing, early information suggests exposure to the…
Teton commissioners soften stance on elk feeding
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Teton County elected officials are backpedaling on urging wildlife managers to start weaning elk off of artificial feeding, a step one county commissioner said was prudent to avert…
Laramie County mask mandate takes effect Monday
CHEYENNE (WNE) — A mask mandate for Laramie County that will apply in many public spaces has been finalized and will take effect Monday, local health officials announced Friday afternoon. With the number of active COVID-19 cases in Laramie County…
Teton County forms animal attack response team
———————- By Emily Mieure Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — First responders have been running up the Snow King boot pack as their first round of qualifications to be part of a new animal attack response team….
Teton County tourism jumps past ’19 levels
JACKSON (WNE) — The spike in active Teton County coronavirus cases comes amid a wave of tourism. By a couple of measures, more people are venturing to Jackson Hole on any given day this summer than in 2019, which itself…
Coronavirus cases up to 87, Jackson issues ‘shelter in place’ order
Wyoming’s first “shelter in place” order took effect over the weekend as Jackson’s town council approved an ordinance requiring the town’s residents to stay at home. The ordinance came on the heels of a similar order issued by Teton County…
Man indicted on money laundering, marijuana charges
JACKSON (WNE) — A grand jury has indicted Teton County man Bryan Jones and three co-defendants for conspiracy to distribute and manufacture a metric ton of marijuana and conspiracy to launder money. The indictment stems from Jones’ Dec. 10 arrest…
Fall Prescribed Burn Planned on Bridger-Teton National Forest Near Wilson, Wyoming
Jackson, Wyo.—October 8, 2019—The Bridger-Teton National Forest will conduct a prescribed burn on the Jackson Ranger District in mid-October before the heavy winter weather arrives and inhibits burning activities. The Taylor Mountain unit is 127-acres, located in Teton County, WY,…
CWC-Jackson Center a top priority for Wyoming Community College Commission
The following is a news release from Central Wyoming College Jackson, Wyoming – After eight years of working to secure a dedicated center capable of meeting the education and workforce needs of Teton County, Central Wyoming College (CWC) announced two…
Officials work to determine next step with wasting disease
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The buck mule deer whose lymph nodes would ultimately test positive for chronic wasting disease went to the dump like any other roadkill. It took two weeks to…