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.
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
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.
‘I have waited 70 years for a woman president,’ Jackson residents rally for VP Harris’ campaign
Police estimated at least a hundred people attended Friday’s rally, which took place the day before former president Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to Jackson for a private fundraiser.
Town and county discuss affordable housing programs, Virginian Lane project density
Teton County and Jackson purchased the Virginian RV park last year to build affordable housing. Their initial request for proposal started at 150 units but the plan they selected offers 76 more.
Wilson bear first local relocation this year
The US Fish and Wildlife Service and Shoshone National Forest moved the young male bear northwest of Cody after the risk of human-bear conflict had become too high.
Wyoming leases Munger Mountain parcel in a win for local conservation groups
The joint conservation effort between several local government and conservation groups is expected to bring in at least $2.6 million in revenue for Wyomings public schools, with further revenue possible from enhancing the Munger recreation areas.
Flat Creek’s Thursday opening to anglers almost delayed by warm water
Nearly every local river or tributary of the Snake River drainage hit dangerously warm temperatures in July. Surpassing a certain temperature threshold has widespread impact on fish.
