A second large, lightning-caused fire has forced evacuations and a temporary closure of Highway 26/287 over Togwotee Pass.
About Dante Filpula Ankney
Dante Filpula Ankney comes to KHOL as a lifelong resident of the Mountain West. He made his home on the Eastern Montana prairies before moving to the Western Montana peaks to study journalism and wilderness studies. Dante has found success producing award-winning print, audio and video stories for a variety of publications, including a stint as a host at Montana Public Radio. Most recently, he spent a year teaching English in Bulgaria through a Fulbright Fellowship. When he isn’t reporting, you can find Dante outside scaling rocks, sliding across snow or winning a game of cribbage.
Recent Stories by Dante Filpula Ankney
Water Quality Advisory Board aims to help improve water quality in the valley
The formation of the Teton County advisory board is one of many actions recommended to improve water quality in the valley over the next two decades.
Jackson man arrested, charged for ‘indecent exposures’
The man is allegedly responsible for a string of incidents throughout the past month.
‘Bike your brains out’: an over 200-mile race from Logan, Utah to Jackson Hole
Over 200 miles, up and down three mountain passes, all in one day — on a bike.
Warming temperatures in Jackson could mean less snow
A University of Wyoming professor spoke on climate change and its potential impacts in the Greater Yellowstone at the Teton County Library on Monday, Sept. 16.
Residents, first responders honor 9/11 victims
Dozens of residents and local first responders hiked Snow King in an annual effort to fulfill the promise: “Never Forget.”
Fish Creek Fire forces pre-evacuation notices along Togwotee Pass
Fremont County has issued pre-evacuation notices for businesses, homes and along a 6-mile stretch of the popular highway over Togwotee Pass.
Voters got out early in Wilson
They were largely concerned with the county commissioner race and federal races.
