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Wyoming home to some of the most unaffordable and affordable housing in U.S.

• Jackson is second most expensive town for housing in U.S.; Evanston is most affordable By Jackson Hole News&Guide staff Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Jackson is the second-most expensive town in the U.S. in terms of both the…

Teen shoppers allowed in Jackson grocery store again

JACKSON (WNE) — After a brief stint of barring teens from entering without a parent, Smith’s has returned to normal operations. Tina Murray, corporate affairs manager for Kroger, the parent company of Smith’s Food and Drug, said the Jackson store…

Trigger ban lawsuit expected after move to certify abortion law

By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Any legal action on the part of Wellspring Health Access against Wyoming’s abortion trigger ban would likely come when the state moves to certify the law, a spokesperson…

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…

In-custody alcohol arrests show concerning level of overconsumption

JACKSON  (WNE) – People showing up in police custody for alcohol consumption have been drinking a lot. Jackson Police Chief Michelle Weber told the Teton County Board of Health last week that in late February and early March, the department’s…

Man pleads guilty to federal charges in drug trafficking case

JACKSON (WNE) — A Teton County man pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to two charges related to drug trafficking and money laundering. According to the case file in the U.S. District Court of Wyoming, Bryan Jones entered pleas of…

Work begins on Snake River Bridge

◆ Night work on the bridge gets underway near Jackson. Provided by WYDOT The Wyoming Department of Transportation, along with contract crews from Reiman Corp. began work on the Snake River Bridge near Jackson this week. All the work on…

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…

Teton County District Health Officer Issues Stay-at-Home Recommendations for All People in Teton County, WY

The Teton County District Health Officer, Dr. Travis Riddell issued two further health recommendations #5 and #6 for Teton County, Wyoming that mirrors the Town of Jackson’s Emergency Ordinance 1249.  Dr. Riddell stated, “Limiting your movement to essential activities will…

Wyoming News Briefs: June 26, 2019

The Star Valley Independent is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Antler company owner pleads guilty to illegally taking antlers JACKSON (WNE) — A former Jackson resident and antler-dealing businessman has been prosecuted…