Teton County News

Jackson Hole, Wyo.-Former U.S. Attorney Matt Mead has launched an exploratory committee that he called a preliminary step in his bid to be the next governor of Wyoming.

Whalen won't keep name of jail inmate under wraps as state investigators sought.

Jackson and Teton County planning commissioners are scheduled today to wrap up their discussion of a chapter of the community comprehensive plan that deals with managing growth.

Can This Tiny Town Pioneer Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction? JACKSON, Wyo. - " Town officials in Jackson returned from a 2006 conference in Aspen persuaded of the imminent need to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Doses of the H1N1 vaccine are now being distributed to anyone up to age 64 who has chronic medical conditions.

The Teton County Board of Commissioners is suing the owner of Flat Creek Inn, contending that the business's participation in renting recreational vehicles violates county regulations.

Board says energy industry should give up more information. November 11, 2009 Fearing for the health of local medical workers, Teton County commissioners have expressed worries about the lack of information on chemicals used in gas field work in Sublette County.

County planning commissioners today will review a proposal to construct a facility and helicopter pad for Teton County Search and Rescue near the junction of Highways 22 and 89.

Wyoming county commission joins push for fracking regulation The Teton County Commission voted this week to support legislation proposed by Colorado Congresswoman Diana DeGette that would require drilling companies to release information about chemicals contained in the liquid that's injected under high pressure to break rock formations to release ...

Under pressure, LMC cancels - First Friday' Jackson Hole, Wyo.-The Lyndsay McCandless Contemporary gallery has, for the time being, canceled the popular art party it usually hosts on the first Friday of every month.

November 2, 2009 Teton County Democrats and a new advocacy group are staging a rally Tuesday to support health care reform.

Town and county leaders today are expected to discuss an election to renew a 1 percent sales tax, a constitutional amendment that would ban a real estate tax and the comprehensive plan.

Another grim economic statistic for Wyoming: For the first time in 21 years, the state lost jobs and statewide payroll shrank from one year to the next.

A west bank hot-air-balloon operation should be allowed four noise violations or unauthorized landings before the county planning department reviews the operation's permit, planners say.

Additional housing units should not be funneled to Wilson, South Park, The Aspens and Teton Village.

The Jackson Town Council this afternoon will discuss how it can put some teeth in the municipal code to address underage drinking.

Teton County commissioners asked the state highway department this week to include pathways, sidewalks and a park-and-ride in the agency's construction project in Hoback Junction.

On Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, join state, regional and national experts in a statewide dialogue on energy efficiency and money saving energy innovations.

Teton County commissioners will meet with the state highway department today to discuss including amenities like a pathway in a reconstruction project in Hoback Junction.

Town and county planning board members have recommended the new comprehensive plan not include a transferable development rights program.