After burning for nearly a month, recent rain and cooler weather have helped crews significantly with the Fish Creek Fire.
About Jenna McMurtry
Recent Stories by Jenna McMurtry
Changes to affordable housing program in the works
Monday’s joint town council and county commissioner meeting centered around potential changes to affordable housing programs. Those changes should be finalized by the end of the month before a public comment period sets in.
Togwotee Pass reopening Friday, potentially for the weekend
Smoke from the nearby Fish Creek fire, hindering driving visibility, has caused intermittent closures of Togwotee Pass. WYDOT said the road status over the weekend depends on the conditions.
Planning Commission not as keen as Town Council on large building caps
The Jackson Town Council issued a moratorium on large building applications after a Utah developer proposed a hotel complex that would be the biggest development in town history — and by far.
Fish Creek Fire crews make progress, Togwotee Pass delays Thursday
Crews are making headway on the Fish Creek fire, though evacuation notices remain for nearby residents and driving delays are expected for Togwotee Pass.
The ups and downs of the Greater Yellowstone’s most iconic bird and how Jacksonites are saving it
Trumpeter Swans were once thought extinct in the continental US. At least, until a flock was found in Yellowstone, making this region a big reason for the iconic bird’s rebound.
Jackson voters on the importance of down-ballot voting
Wyoming voters headed to the polls yesterday for the state’s primary election.
Primary election results roll in
The county commissioner and town councilor races were tight and voter turnout was low.
