Jackson News

The Jackson Town Council will discuss an array of issues during its meeting today.

Sales tax revenue in the Town of Jackson and Teton County dropped by about 27 percent this month when compared with the same month in 2008.

Todd Smith will take the helm of the Jackson Police Department when Chief Dan Zivkovich leaves Friday.

Wesley Barron, Jackson Mayor Mark Barron's son, died after falling while rock climbing by himself Tuesday, authorities said.

Town planning commissioners unanimously approved a new affordable-housing development despite the neighborhood's shortage of parking.

The town of Jackson issued 14 fewer building permits in June than it did the same month last year.

St. John's Medical Center trustees announced Thursday that after receiving much community input over the last week they will wait to name an interim CEO.

Law enforcement will have less of a presence during Fourth of July festivities this year, but officers will still be out in force, authorities said.

In the 1940s, Kathy Rains' grandfather James V. Rains sometimes had to use a horse and buggy.

The son of the mayor of Jackson has died in an apparent climbing accident. The Jackson Hole News & Guide is reporting that 26-year-old Wesley Barron was found dead at the base of a cliff at around 11 a.m. Wednesday.

Two more hospital trustees resigned Tuesday. Ed Riddell's and Reggie McNamara's departures follow the resignation of trustee Jack Swann, which followed the firing of St.

Nancy Winters from Etna is the new Lower Valley Energy director from District three after the election conducted during the annual meeting Thursday in Jackson.

The Jackson Hole High School rodeo team picked up plenty of honors this weekend at the state rodeo finals in Douglas.

Replacement of a bridge in Teton County and highway work slated for Hoback Junction and just south of Jackson are among the projects the Wyoming Highway Department has delayed in order to remain within the department's budget.

Jackson and Teton County officials are working to get their versions of the comprehensive plan back on the same track.

I just read 10 minutes ago that Micheal Jackson was dead from cardiac arrest In February I read that Micheals health was declining due to MRSA and lung problems.

Boot Barn, the largest specialty retailer for western and work boots, clothes and accessories in the United States is hosting a grand opening celebration at their Jackson store at 840 West Broadway.

There are more workers than work in Teton County this summer, according to several local professionals.

Law enforcement officers stand near a bank robbery suspect's car after Teton County sheriff's deputies and Jackson police officers apprehended the man Monday in front of the Hillside Building on Broadway.

The chairman of the Teton County Board of Commissioners said he hopes the county planning commission today will agree to reconsider its vote to send the draft comprehensive plan back to staff.