Landowner negotiations are a complex, costly, yet necessary next step.
About Jenna McMurtry
Jenna McMurtry joins KHOL from Silverthorne, Colorado where she picked up radio at the state’s NPR affiliate Colorado Public Radio. Before making the move to Jackson, she briefly called California home while attending Pomona College and studying History. Outside the newsroom, she’s probably out earning her turns on the skin track, listening to live music or working on an art project.
Recent Stories by Jenna McMurtry
County is refining environmental regulations, and are giving opportunity for public feedback
Teton County is refining environmental regulations, which if approved, would change the application process for building additional developments on personal property.
Jackson ups pay for police, aims to improve staff retention rates
Since 2019, at least 19 officers have left the Jackson Police department. The Town Council approved the salary increase Monday to help retain officers.
Drew Petersen’s “Feel it all” shifting mental health culture in the mountains
Feel It All chronicles professional skier Drew Petersen’s journey from the depths of suicidal depression to finding purpose, strength, and resilience.
This fall’s Teton Pass rebuild date was ‘too aggressive,’ WYDOT looking at July 2025 for full repairs
WYDOT had hoped it could beat snowfall and wrap up work on Teton Pass by November. But, the full landslide repairs will now have to wait until next summer.
Rain and cooler temps help Fish Creek fire
After burning for nearly a month, recent rain and cooler weather have helped crews significantly with the Fish Creek Fire.
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.
