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…
Rescuers find body of Idaho hiker missing for weeks
This story provided by EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – RED LODGE, Montana — Rescuers have recovered the body of an Idaho hiker missing in the Montana wilderness. Climbers found Tatum Morell, 23, Saturday in an area below…
Two killed in apparent murder-suicide; child safe after Amber Alert canceled
The following story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – POCATELLO — Two adults are dead in an apparent murder-suicide Friday night, and a child is safe following an Amber Alert that appears to be related. Pocatello…
Yellowstone lifts fishing closure on rivers and streams
The following is a news release from Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone National Park responded to high water temperatures and unprecedented low stream flows in rivers and streams by instituting a fishing closure during the afternoon and evening as of July…
Teton County upgraded to red (high) risk level from COVID-19
JACKSON (WNE) — In recognition of the growing prevalence of the COVID-19 delta variant, the Teton County Health Department has moved the county’s risk level to the red or “high” level. The Health Department has changed the way it establishes…
Jewkes sentenced to 15-20 years in fatal wreck
By Joy Ufford Pinedale Roundup Via Wyoming News Exchange PINEDALE — After hearing from defendant Jade S. Jewkes herself and her supporters, and after earlier hearing from family and friends of the Pinedale man she killed in a New Year’s…
Jones Ranch conserves 600 acres of wildlife, migration habitat
PINEDALE (WNE) –- On Wednesday, Aug. 11, Mark and Renee Jones partnered with the Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust to place a conservation easement on 600 acres of the MJ Ranch near Boulder. This conservation easement will protect exceptional wildlife…
Unfamiliar territory: Wyoming educator learns to lead Idaho’s largest online school
The following story is courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. In his return to the Gem State, Jon Abrams finds himself in charge of Idaho’s fastest growing school district — an online school that has added thousands…
Woman wants her purse taken to jail; meth discovered inside
CODY (WNE) — When Kelsey Spencer was being arrested for breaking her probation, she demanded her purse go with her to the Park County Detention Center. Inside that purse lay an unused syringe and meth. Spencer, 28, had been brought…
More than 1 million visit Yellowstone in July
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — For the first time in its 149-year history, Yellowstone National Park has surpassed the threshold of a million visitors in a month. Grand Teton National Park isn’t into…