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Governor to discuss launch of stable token at Blockchain conference next week
CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon will speak at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium next Wednesday to discuss the launch of “the nation’s first-ever state-issued, fiat-backed stable token,” the governor’s office announced Friday. “Over the last seven years, our legislature has passed more than 40...
Wyoming’s Destination Development Grant Supports Tourism Industry & Workforce in Teton County, WY
Jackson, WY – The Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board (JHTTB) announces partnerships with University of Wyoming’s Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality (WORTH) Initiative, the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, START, and the Town of Jackson to create a more sustainable and resilient tourism industry in Jackson Hole.
The JHTTB Allocates $423,000 in Community Event Funding for 35 Events
JACKSON, WY – In a public meeting on August 8, 2024, the Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board (JHTTB) approved $423,000 to be allocated among 35 local events taking place between January 1, 2025 and June 8, 2025. Event funding from the JHTTB directly benefits the community by generating...
Snake River Bridge work to be conducted overnight Tuesday, Wednesday
WILSON, Wyo. — Heads up, late-night drivers. Expect limited access across the Snake River Bridge this week. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) announced Monday that night work on the Snake River Bridge is scheduled to be carried out on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, Aug. 20 and 21, from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.
The Stakes Are High For Powell At Jackson Hole
Welcome to Jackson Hole week. It’s a week in which Wyoming, better known for its spectacular landscapes, becomes the center of the policy world as it hosts a large group of central bankers, academics and media. The gathering, organized by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, discusses recent economic and financial developments, policy issues, and the implications for central banks.
JHTTB Votes to Support Responsible Recreation and Cultural Capital with $308K in Funding to Local Organizations
JACKSON, WY – The Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board (JHTTB) approved five community partnerships with local organizations totaling $308,500 in the August 8, 2024 public meeting. These partnerships promise to promote responsible recreation in Jackson and enhance the region’s cultural experiences for residents and visitors. Tourism is...
Town Council extends building moratorium to Nov. 20
JACKSON, Wyo. — On Monday, Aug. 19, Town Councilors unanimously voted to extend the deadline of the 120-day building moratorium from Oct. 1 to Nov. 20. According to the staff report, this would provide additional time (and four regular Council meetings) for staff, Council and the community to work together to adopt changes to address big buildings.
Pass to close for chip seal work Weds.
WILSON, Wyo. — The temporary detour on Teton Pass will be closed to traffic Wednesday, Aug. 21 for road maintenance. The detour, which was constructed after the landslide that took out a section of WY22, will be closed Wednesday from 9. a.m. to 3 p.m. for chip seal work, weather permitting, according to the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT).
Wyoming Arts Council names 2024 fellows, including Jackson’s Munz
JACKSON, Wyo. — The Wyoming Arts Council has announced the recipients of this year’s fellowships in visual arts, creative writing and performing arts, with many accolades awarded along the western edge of the state. Tumbleweed Creative Arts Artistic Director Andrew Munz, awarded a creative writing fellowship, is the...
More resources on the way to fight Fish Creek Fire
JACKSON — The Bridger-Teton National Forest has ordered more resources to fight the Fish Creek Fire, which has been putting up a smoke column visible from Dubois, Jackson and Pinedale. A Wyoming Type 3 team is expected to take over management of the fire Tuesday morning, said C.J. Adams,...
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