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Wednesday Night Work on Snake River Bridge
Attention, Wyoming drivers! There will be essential construction activity on the Snake River Bridge on WYO 22 that might impact your plans. Here’s what you should know:. Date & Time: Work begins on the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Traffic Impact: The Wyoming...
Grand Teton National Park Wants Visitor Feedback
Grand Teton National Park invites the public to share their thoughts on the use, experience, and access to the park until October 10, 2023. The feedback will help shape and enhance future visitor experiences. Engagement Opportunities:. Virtual Meeting:. Date: August 31, 2023. Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m. (MST) Details: The...
Jackson Town Council Considers Anti-Bias Crime Ordinance
The Jackson Town Council is set to discuss a potential amendment to its Municipal Code during its upcoming workshop Monday. They will be looking at introducing an Anti-Bias provision to Title 9 the Public Peace, Morals, and Welfare regulations. This would penalize violent acts against people when the motivation behind the acts is proven to be based on certain personal characteristics of the victims.
Bear Raids Picnic in Grand Teton National Park
In spite of warnings to visitors at Grand Teton National Park, someone left a backpack with food in it unattended on the shore of Phelps Lake. A black bear sniffed it out and got a taste of human food. Such an incident can lead to a death sentence for the bear.
Yellowstone’s Horny Bison Are Particularly Aggressive
Bison mating season is underway in Yellowstone National Park and the greater ecosystem. During the ‘rut’, as it is known, park visitors need to pay attention to their own safety. The rut is at is peak in mid-August and male bison are particularly aggressive at this time. Bison...
Be Prepared in the Tetons – August is Search and Rescue Month
During National Search and Rescue month, Grand Teton National Park rangers ask visitors to prepare before venturing into the backcountry. As most of the snow has melted on the higher altitude trails and climbing routes of the Tetons, they urge hikers and mountaineers to take their personal safety seriously. Already...
Bad Bears: Grizzly Relocated, Another Killed
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department made the decision to capture and relocate an adult male grizzly bear on Aug. 15. The bear had been eating livestock northwest of Thermopolis on private land. The bear was relocated to the Five Mile Creek drainage approximately 41 miles west of Cody in the Shoshone National Forest.
Yellowstone National Park Visitation Surges in July
Yellowstone National Park had a big July this year. Almost 970,000 people came to enjoy the park, which is a large increase from last year when around 596,000 people visited. Compared to July 2019, there’s also more visitors this year – about 4% more. This whole year has...
Grand Teton National Park Getting News Restrooms
New restrooms will be a welcome upgrade for visitors to Grand Teton National Park, but the installation will cause travel delays. Travelers in the Park should plan in advance for construction closures throughout the park. Closures are necessary for public safety and to facilitate the use of a crane. Tentative...
Multi-Platinum Clint Black to Play At Cowboy Bar
To Bring Thirty Years of Hits to The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar. Multi-Platinum country star Clint Black is set to make his Jackson Hole debut at The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar on September 7th. – With over twenty million records sold, twenty-two #1 singles, and a Grammy under his belt,...
Date Rape Drugs Circulating in Jackson Hole Bars
Rohypnol or ‘Roofie’ is a drug commonly used in date rape case in America. Now law enforcement officials have confirmed that the drug, or others like GHB or Ketamine have been used to spike drinks of patrons in local Teton County bars. Several Incidents of Date Rape Drugs.
Hunters Prepare for Possible Bear Encounters
As hunting season draws closer in Western Wyoming, The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is pointing out that bears are out hunting too. Human encounters with bears seem to have become commonplace recently and the agency wants those encounters to be safe for people and animals. Be Mentally Prepared to...
Chico Hot Springs Latest Resort to Sell
I just returned from a lovely day at an iconic Montana getaway. Chico Hot Springs, known for its natural hot springs and rustic charm, was as relaxing as ever. But many folks I ran into were concerned about how long it would stay that way. Chico has been in the...
Hiker Killed in Grand Teton National Park
A California woman has died from injuries she sustained when she fell from a hiking trail in Grand Teton National Park. National Park rangers responded before dawn on Friday, after receiving report of a hiker who fell off the west side of Teewinot Mountain in Teton Range of Grand Teton National Park. Rangers located the body of Joy Cho of Simi Valley, California. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Jackson Hole’s Dark Skies Perfect for Perseids Meteor Shower
Witness the Night Sky Illuminate with the Spectacular Perseids Meteor Shower. The Perseids Meteor Shower is an annual celestial event that dazzles skywatchers. This meteor shower is caused by debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle entering Earth’s atmosphere. Prime viewing time for this cosmic spectacle is Saturday night. Mostly clear skies...
Problem Grizzly Put Down in Big Sky
A female grizzly bear between 3 and 5 years old has been euthanized by the Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Park services after it repeatedly sought out garbage and unsecured food sources in Big Sky, Montana, creating property damage and posing a risk to humans. A grizzly bear was euthanized for...
Grizzly Bear Captured and Moved After Killing Livestock
An adult grizzly sow that had been killing and eating cattle northwest of Cody was captured on Sunday and moved to an area near the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. After a consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department captured and relocated the adult female grizzly on August 6th.
Yellowstone Revealed Explores Indigenous history
Discover the captivating blend of art and storytelling at Yellowstone National Park’s second annual Yellowstone Revealed , in collaboration with Mountain Time Arts. Yellowstone Revealed 2023: A fusion of art and narrative. Indigenous history explored at Madison Junction. Artists Chandler and Pease showcase Teepee Village evolution. Opening on August...
Wyoming Baseball Team to the American Legion World Series
Cheyenne Post Six Sixers win the Northwest Regional Tournament becoming the first ever team from Wyoming to advance to the American Legion World Series in Shelby, North Carolina. Cheyenne Post 6 triumphs, earning a spot in the American Legion World Series. Victory secured a 7-4 win over Gillette in the...
KMTN wins Station of the Year Award at Triple A SummitFest Conference
KMTN (96.9FM) ‘The Mountain’ of Jackson Hole honored with Station of the Year award. Awarded in Markets 75+ category at the Summitfest Triple A Radio Convention in Boulder, Colorado. Mark “Fish” Fishman, KMTN’s program director, accepts the prestigious award. Hosted by Jack Barton Entertainment and...
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