Jeannette Boner, Freelance Journalist Profile

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Idaho Dems put three candidates forward to gov’s office

1 week ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jeannette Boner

The Teton County, Idaho, Democratic Party has put forward three candidates to fill outgoing County Commissioner Michael Whitfield’s seat. Idaho Governor Brad Little, a Republican, is now considering which of those three candidates to appoint: Former City of Driggs Mayor Dan Powers, former County Commissioner Bill Leake, and political newcomer David Susong. Little’s office said the governor will make his decision by May 13.
Public debates Targhee expansion impacts on Idaho at Teton Valley town hall

1 week ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jeannette Boner

As public review of Grand Targhee Resort’s proposed expansion continues, Teton County, Idaho, commissioners accommodated more than 120 community members during a Thursday evening town hall meeting about the resort’s growth, both in person and online.
Fox Creek flood mitigation hosed with fed cuts

1 week ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jeannette Boner

Teton County, Idaho, will lose more than $1.4 million in federal grant funding meant to address chronic flooding in the Fox Creek area after the federal government abruptly eliminated the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program. County Emergency Manager Greg Adams said two grant applications totaling $1.485 million were meant to address the flood-prone areas of Fox Creek on both the east and west sides of Highway 33.
Fall River raising Teton Valley electricity prices

1 week ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jeannette Boner

Fall River Electric Cooperative rates increased May 1 for customers in Teton Valley, Idaho; Teton County, Wyoming; and other parts of Idaho, Wyoming and Montana. This new rate change will result in an increase of about $7.20 per month to the average residential customer, or about $87 more a year. “We have had a long stretch without rate increases, nine years in fact before having a slight increase in early 2024,” Fall River Electric CEO and General Manager Bryan Case said in a news release.
Teton County Sheriff's Office gets temporary digs

1 week ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jeannette Boner

With the fish tank and polygraph already relocated for logistical reasons, the rest of the Teton County Sheriff’s Office made its move last Thursday — sliding a block down Simpson street into a temporary space ahead of construction for the new Justice Center.
Teton County, Idaho shifts course on probation after controversial immigration arrests

1 week ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jeannette Boner

After two Idaho men were arrested by immigration agents using what family members have described as a deceptive setup, Teton County officials say they plan to reevaluate how such operations are allowed to unfold in the future. Teton County, Idaho commission chair Brad Wolfe said that the county will not be using “sting” operations to net individuals for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents — signaling a firm departure from events that transpired at the end of April.
Police blotter

1 week ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jeannette Boner

Disturbing the peace: At 8:06 p.m. April 30, Jackson Police Department officers arrested a 41-year-old Jackson man for being a pedestrian under the influence of alcohol. Officers responded to reports of a man causing a nuisance in a neighborhood and found him yelling in the middle of the street. He was arrested and taken to jail. His blood alcohol level was 0.234. Collision course: At 3:30 p.m. Friday, police officers responded to a vehicle collision on Millward Street.
Teton County, Idaho commissioners move to remove, replace sitting planning commission

1 week ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jeannette Boner

Teton County, Idaho, commissioners will consider removing current planning and zoning commission members — who oversee county development applications — and replacing them with new members. The idea, Teton County, Idaho, commission chair Brad Wolfe said at an April 28 meeting, is to find five new planning commissioners and/or have current planning commissioners reapply for their position. Once those folks are in place, the county commission would then remove the current members.
Three Teton County, Idaho men charged in murder plot targeting sheriff, judge

1 week ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jeannette Boner

Three Teton Valley men have been charged with conspiring to murder an elected magistrate judge and the sheriff of Teton County, Idaho. According to a heavily redacted indictment, partially unsealed this week through a public records request by EastIdahoNews.com, court documents allege that Javier Ortiz Lara, 63, Jose Noel Ortiz Salas, 39, and Anthony “TJ” Wilson, 33, conspired to kill Teton County Magistrate Judge Jason Walker and Sheriff Clint Lemieux more than two years ago.
Three charged in murder plot

2 weeks ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jeannette Boner

Three Teton Valley men have been charged with conspiring to murder an elected magistrate judge and the sheriff of Teton County, Idaho. According to a heavily redacted indictment, partially unsealed this week through a public records request by EastIdahoNews.com, court documents allege that Javier Ortiz Lara, 63, Jose Noel Ortiz Salas, 39, and Anthony “TJ” Wilson, 33, conspired to kill Teton County Magistrate Judge Jason Walker and Sheriff Clint Lemieux more than two years ago.