Jackson sees rise in Idaho women seeking abortions
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — As Wyoming lawmakers double down on efforts to make abortions illegal, introducing a bill that would prohibit chemical abortions, a Teton County doctor said that would affect not…
Housing for state troopers, plow drivers clears hurdle
JACKSON (WNE) — Housing that will be primarily for state troopers and snow plow operators is moving forward. Teton County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a preliminary application from the Wyoming Department of Transportation to build housing for its employees…
Governor Orders Wyoming Flag be Flown at Half Staff at the Capitol and in Teton County on Friday, October 7
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Teton County from sunrise to sunset on Friday, October 7, 2022 in honor and memory of Clarene…
Area gas prices continue to lag behind national average
Amid continuing reports of lower gas prices across the nation, area residents have yet to see any real relief at the pump. According to AAA, the price for a gallon of regular gasoline on August 16, 2022 was priced at…
Teton County Planning Commission approves affordable housing rezone
JACKSON (WNE) — Jackson Hole Community Housing Trust Executive Director Anne Cresswell said she hasn’t seen such a philanthropic pairing: 13.13 acres in Horse Creek from part-time residents Paul and Kathy Spicer and $10 million from the Hughes Charitable Foundation…
Antelope, deer licenses reduced because of drought, disease
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Concerned about habitat and declining populations in the face of severe drought and disease, Wyoming wildlife managers are axing 8,000 tags for hunting pronghorn and 3,300 tags for…
Settlement reached in case of WYDOT worker killed by street sweeper
JACKSON (WNE) — A settlement has been reached in the case of a WYDOT employee killed by a street sweeper. Shirley Samuelson died in August 2020 when a street sweeper she had just parked on Highway 22 in Teton County…
Travel and Tourism Board brings on to develop ‘destination management plan’ for Jackson Hole
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Come the New Year, Teton County residents will get the opportunity to weigh in on the future of tourism in the valley. The Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism…
Jackson, Teton County see record sales tax income
By Timothy J. Woods Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The town of Jackson and Teton County received another striking sales tax report Monday, with another record set and further indications that the area’s economy has recovered…
Housing director wants to spend $13 million on housing ‘crisis’
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — April Norton, director of the Jackson/Teton County Housing Department, wants to spend $13 million to build homes and expand housing programs in the upcoming fiscal year. “It’s crisis…