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“In a situation where a bear has entered a residence, relocation is not an option.”

A food-conditioned black bear in Swan Valley was euthanized after it broke into an occupied residence and helped itself to some pumpkin pie.

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Swan Valley bear euthanized after residential break-in, pumpkin pie feast

SWAN VALLEY, Idaho — A food-conditioned black bear in Swan Valley, Idaho, was euthanized earlier this week after it broke into an occupied residence and helped itself to some pumpkin pie. According […]

Measles updates: Teton Valley case reported; protecting unvaccinated infants

DRIGGS, Idaho — A case of measles has been reported in Teton County, Idaho, coinciding with an outbreak of the disease in Teton County, Wyoming. According to a Wednesday announcement by Eastern […]

Part of aquatics center to reopen Saturday

JACKSON, Wyo. — Get those bathing suits back out: The aquatics center at the Teton County/Jackson Community Recreation Center will partially reopen on Saturday, July 18. The complex closed on July 1 […]

Teton County hires longtime Jackson resident Cernicek as administrator

JACKSON, Wyo. — Teton County has ended its search for a Board of County Commissioners’ (BCC) administrator with its recent hiring of longtime Jackson resident Mary Cernicek. Current County Administrator Jodie Pond […]

Weather Service issues Flood Watch for Yellowstone until 10 p.m

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — A Flood Watch is in effect for the rest of the day in Yellowstone National Park (YNP). The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the watch this morning for […]

Who is Curt Blake? The fourth Republican running to be Wyoming governor

By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile If you thought only three Republicans were running for Wyoming governor, that’s probably because Curt Blake, a fourth contender hailing from Centennial, has kept a low profile. “I’m not […]

Veteran, former judge Holtz seeks Republican nomination for US Senate

JACKSON, Wyo. — John Holtz is one of five Republicans running for Wyoming’s open seat in the U.S. Senate, and the primary election is just one month away. Holtz was born in […]

Benjamin Tod, Kelsey Waldon to bring roots country to the Center

JACKSON, Wyo. — Some songwriters compose content with the intent of climbing the mainstream ladder, or writing the perfect tune. For Benjamin Tod, writing is a heart-on-the-sleeve, seemingly open-wound approach, as if […]

Heads up: Construction in downtown Wilson corridor begins Monday

WILSON, Wyo. — WY22 commuters, listen up. Construction in the downtown Wilson corridor is set to begin on Monday, and is scheduled to continue through late fall. The creation of pathways on each […]

Red Flag Warning in effect for Teton Valley’s high elevations on Friday

ALTA, Wyo. — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Pocatello, Idaho, has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of Teton Valley on Friday afternoon. The warning will be in effect from […]