Residents of the small town of Pavillion, Wyoming, found themselves the participants of a fracking experiment. And they suffered for it.
Recent Stories by Robyn Vincent
What’s Next After Defeat of Seventh Penny?
Proponents said a seventh cent of sales tax was one of the best tools to infuse a struggling economy and support community priorities. Now officials are eyeing other alternatives, including raising property taxes in town.
Voters Celebrate, Contemplate Historic Election
Jubilance swirled through Jackson’s Town Square on Saturday morning. After four anxiety-filled days, the results of a historic presidential election were in.
An American Dream on Pause
Jackson’s DACA recipients have made personal strides and enriched the community. Now their fate is likely in the hands of voters who must decide between an immigration opponent and a candidate who promises them a path to citizenship.
A (Seventh) Penny for Your Thoughts
State budget reductions coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic have officials scrambling for alternative funding sources. Jackson Town Councilor Arne Jorgensen argues why a seventh penny of sales tax is the right solution.
In Yellowstone, America’s ‘First Water Park,’ Decades-Old Blaze Marked Start of Megafire Era
After the massive 1988 fires were extinguished, plenty of thorny questions remained: What did those fires mean for the park’s near-pristine rivers and lakes? And what is their legacy?
Candidates Struggle to Address Jackson’s Political Representation Woes
During a political forum for mayor and town council, many candidates revealed a blind spot when they were asked about the dearth of women, Latinx people in local politics.
As COVID Cases Surge, Jackson Enters Pivotal Week
Health officials are urging people to shake their COVID fatigue before the county finds itself in emergency mode.