Jackson Hole News & Guide

The Jackson Hole News&Guide serves as the official newspaper for Teton County, Wyoming. Released every Wednesday, this publication features four sections that encompass a diverse range of local news stories.

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Despite concerns, Wyoming advances new voter registration requirement: 30 days of residency

2 days ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jasmine Hall

Starting next week, Wyoming residents may not be able to register to vote unless they’ve lived in the state for at least 30 days prior to a local election. A new voter registration law goes into effect July 1, unless a federal court decides to halt its enforcement after the law was challenged by a nonprofit coalition made up of more than 30 social justice, conservation and labor organizations in the Equality State.
Mike Lee vows to resurrect public lands sale as Wyoming conservatives pan original proposal

2 days ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Christina Macintosh |Jasmine Hall

A proposal to sell public lands through the U.S. Senate’s budget reconciliation bill died by the sword of parliamentary procedure Monday, though the budgetary battle over public lands is not yet over.
Teton County schools' insurance increases $35,000 after Wyoming lawmakers repeal gun-free zones

2 days ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jasmine Hall

As the Wyoming Legislature reevaluates what it costs to fund public education, school districts said lawmakers need to account for what it costs them to allow educators, volunteers and visitors to carry concealed firearms. Teton County School District officials testified June 17 before the Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration, saying their insurance company required an additional $35,000 policy after House Bill 172 passed this winter.
Senate's public lands sale bill dies, but resurrection is underway

3 days ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Christina Macintosh |Jasmine Hall

A proposal to sell public lands through the U.S. Senate’s budget reconciliation bill died by the sword of parliamentary procedure Monday, though the budgetary battle over public lands is not yet over.
Author to lead river workshop

3 days ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Whitney Royster

Bridget Crocker, whose memoir “The River’s Daughter” was released to acclaim in May, will lead a writing workshop Monday designed to help people connect with their surroundings, dubbed “The River as Guide.” She has partnered with Jackson Hole Writers and the Snake River Fund, which will lead the floating part of the floating workshop. Crocker will focus on “intuition,” she said. “How to connect with your intuition and how to develop...
Teton County school district's insurance increases $35,000 due to gun-free zone repeal

3 days ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jasmine Hall

As the Wyoming Legislature reevaluates what it costs to fund public education, school districts said lawmakers need to account for what it costs them to allow educators, volunteers and visitors to carry concealed firearms. Teton County School District officials testified June 17 before the Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration, saying their insurance company required an additional $35,000 policy after House Bill 172 passed this winter.
Rules for 30-day residency requirement to register to vote move forward

3 days ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jasmine Hall

Starting next week, Wyoming residents may not be able to register to vote unless they’ve lived in the state for at least 30 days prior to a local election. A new voter registration law goes into effect July 1, unless a federal court decides to halt its enforcement after the law was challenged by a nonprofit coalition made up of more than 30 social justice, conservation and labor organizations in the Equality State.
AI Barbie? Mattel is gambling with toys that are too good

4 days ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Parmy Olson

When Mattel Inc. said recently that it was preparing to “bring the magic of AI” to its toys through a partnership with OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, there was predictable outcry on the risks to privacy and children’s imaginations. The reasons are obvious, as tech platforms have sucked up our personal data while AI tools are poised to erode critical thinking.
Jackson Hole middle schoolers tackle the problems of the world

5 days ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jasmine Hall

Seventh graders at Jackson Hole Middle School are trying to find ways to address some of society’s biggest issues, from drunk driving to the culture of bullying. They spend the entire fourth quarter of their school year researching their problem extensively, interviewing experts in the field, taking on a “guts factor” project, and writing a persuasive article about what actions people can take.
Photographer killed in bike accident

6 days ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Kyle Leverone

At around 2:24 p.m. Saturday afternoon, a vehicle struck and killed a bicyclist at the intersection of South Park Loop Road and Melody Creek Ranch Road. Teton County Coroner Brent Blue identified the biker as Florence McCall-Phillips. Teton County Sheriff Matt Carr said that the department is actively investigating the crash and will release more information tomorrow or Monday. Closures and delays in the area are expected for at least three hours.