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Wyoming's lone Democrat for Senate doesn't expect help in liberal Jackson Hole
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (662+ words) by Evan Robinson Johnson | KHOL | May 19, 2026 | Elections James Byrd, the lone Democrat running for Wyoming's open Senate seat, isn't banking on support from liberal Jackson Hole. "Teton County has really not shown a lot of interest in my campaign. I've…...
Do I deserve to live in the best town in America?" Locals, policymakers weigh cost of living in Jackson Hole
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (717+ words) by Evan Robinson Johnson | KHOL | May 18, 2026 | Housing Twenty years later, one friend is desperately trying to find a one-bedroom home to rent for less than $3, 000 a month. The other is tasked with building what could be the solution. Both are…...
New study suggests Jackson's bikers, hikers and wildlife can coexist
1+ week, 2+ day ago (832+ words) by Jenna Mc Murtry | KHOL | May 15, 2026 | Climate, Conservation, Environment, Wildlife A new study published in Conservation Science and Practice shows that recreators and wildlife can coexist on Jackson's popular trails. The findings could inform ongoing discussions about whether to expand…...
Wyoming Supreme Court allows school vouchers to proceed amid ongoing lawsuit
1+ week, 3+ day ago (378+ words) by Jeff Victor | Wyoming Public Media | May 14, 2026 | Courts, Education The Wyoming Supreme Court will allow school vouchers to be paid out as a high-profile lawsuit against the program continues. The decision overturns a lower court's decision last summer to pause…...
Off-seasons continue to shrink as visitation data show spring bump
2+ week, 4+ day ago (516+ words) by Evan Robinson Johnson | KHOL | May 6, 2026 | Business, Tourism Crews are making use of Jackson's brief off-season to hose down patios, apply fresh coats of paint and screw down beams of Douglas Fir. The boards on Town Square will soon weather…...
Teton GOP won't follow state party in making endorsements
2+ week, 4+ day ago (895+ words) by Evan Robinson Johnson | KHOL | May 6, 2026 | Politics & Policy Teton County's Republican chapter won't go along with state GOP plans to endorse candidates in the primary, a controversial change during a big election year. "The Teton County Party is not going…...
First Yellowstone grizzly attack in months leaves hikers injured
2+ week, 5+ day ago (293+ words) by Jenna Mc Murtry | KHOL | May 5, 2026 | Wildlife One or more grizzly bears injured a pair of hikers in Yellowstone National Park on Monday afternoon. It's the first attack since September 2025." The park is yet to release information on the extent…...
That was their high water mark: Budget session marks referendum for Freedom Caucus as Teton delegation touts local wins
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1051+ words) by Evan Robinson Johnson | KHOL | May 1, 2026 | Elections, Politics & Policy After one year relatively free from controversy, the Wyoming Freedom Caucus had its first budget session derailed by scandal and blowback. It passed just one of 10 priorities." With more members, the…...
Jackson's Sam Mead challenges Hageman for Senate
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (1168+ words) by Evan Robinson Johnson | KHOL | Apr 23, 2026 | News, Politics & Policy Four years ago, Wyoming's sole U. S. Rep. Liz Cheney conceded her loss to the Trump-endorsed Harriet Hageman at the Mead Ranch in Jackson, owned by a family that has long represented the…...
Max Martin Scholarship to cover ski, school tuition
3+ week, 5+ day ago (273+ words) by Jenna Mc Murtry | KHOL | Apr 28, 2026 | Education, People A scholarship honoring a Jackson skier who died in January on a backcountry ski trip in Japan will cover costs for chosen student-athletes at two valley institutions." An initial $200, 000 from the Balyasny…...