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Hunter Jones named Teacher of the Year
Jackson Hole Middle School teacher Hunter Jones has been named the Teton County School District Teacher of the Year. A science teacher, Jones started her career with Teton County in 2022. “I believe that my purpose as a teacher is to inspire curiosity and inquiry, while supporting cognitive, social, and...
Planning commission denies Stilson transit center
A citizens’ planning board voted 2 to 1 Monday night to deny Teton County Public Works a conditional use permit to revamp the Stilson parking lot into a more extensive transit center. The vote by the Teton County Planning Commission signals rising concern for how wildlife will adapt to...
Rodeo royalty crowned in annual pageant
In a fantastic display of grit and grace, contestants of the Teton County Fair and Rodeo Royalty Pageant showed off their princess poses and their cowgirl skills in the annual two-day competition. Day one began with blinding levels of sparkle. A quiet but audible gasp went through the audience Friday...
Teton Pass landslide may be a preview of what’s to come in other mountain towns
A landslide recently wiped out part of the highway on Teton Pass, tripling drive times for thousands of people commuting between Northwest Wyoming and Eastern Idaho. And experts say the disaster near Jackson Hole could be a preview of what’s to come across the Mountain West. Mohammed Ombadi, a...
Jackson pedestrian hit by vehicle in critical condition
JACKSON (WNE) — A pedestrian struck by a vehicle last week remains in critical condition in an East Idaho hospital. The driver, a Jackson resident who has not been identified, hit Jackson resident Francisco Rodriguez, 75, at 11:15 p.m. on June 19 when Rodriguez began crossing South Park Loop Road at the intersection with Highway 89.
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