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Recently, two grizzly bears were killed in southwestern Montana after multiple incidents of livestock depredation. The first bear, responsible for several instances of sheep depredation in the Gravelly Mountains, was removed after several unsuccessful attempts to prevent the conflicts, including using guard dogs, relocating the sheep, and hazing the bear. The second bear was removed The post Grizzly Bears Euthanized in Southwestern Montana appeared first on Jackson Hole Radio.

Yellowstone National Park welcomed 871,163 visitors in August 2024, marking a 3% increase compared to August 2023, which saw 846,389 visitors. However, this year’s August numbers reflect a 5% decrease compared to August 2021, when the park hosted 921,844 visitors. So far in 2024, Yellowstone has had 3,497,254 recreational visits, up 6% from the same The post Yellowstone National Park Sees Increased Visitation appeared first on Jackson Hole Radio.

There is more high school football this Friday night under the lights and on the air at KZ95. The Jackson Broncs hit the road to take on the Buffalo Bison. Jackson Hole Radio will have all the livestream coverage on our YouTube channel, as well as audio-only broadcast on KZ95 (www.KZ95.live) or on the Jackson Hole The post Jackson Hole Bronc Football Goes to Buffalo appeared first on Jackson Hole Radio.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reported a 33% increase in sage-grouse lek attendance this spring compared to last year. This marks a positive shift in the sage-grouse population, which follows the natural cycles the species experiences. Favorable moisture conditions this year also contributed to the improved sagebrush habitat, which is critical to sage-grouse survival. The post Wyoming Sage-Grouse Lek Attendance Increases in 2024 appeared first on Jackson Hole Radio.

On September 11, 2024, the Jackson Hole community will gather to honor the sacrifices of emergency responders on the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Jackson Hole Fire/EMS, along with other local emergency responders, invites residents and visitors to participate in two events commemorating the responders who gave their lives in the aftermath of The post Jackson Hole Emergency Responders Host 9/11 Memorial Events appeared first on Jackson Hole Radio.

Teton County’s free Network of Care web portal, a resource providing access to health and social services, has been updated with several new features. Originally launched in 2017 by St. John’s Health and the Teton County Health Department under the Healthy Teton County initiative, the portal serves as a comprehensive directory for community health resources. The post Teton County’s Network of Care Web Portal Receives Key Updates appeared first on Jackson Hole Radio.

The final report for the START Bus Airport Shuttle Pilot Program, which ran during the Winter 2023/2024 season, is now available for public review. The report, along with a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), can be accessed on the START website at https://www.jacksonwy.gov/526/Public-Documents. The Airport Shuttle Pilot Program was a collaboration between START, the Jackson The post Final Report on START Airport Shuttle Pilot Program Now Available appeared first on Jackson Hole Radio.

Governor Mark Gordon has ordered that both U.S. and Wyoming state flags be flown at half-staff statewide on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, in observance of Patriot Day. The flags will be lowered from sunrise to sunset to honor the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Patriot Day was established by Congress in 2001 The post Governor Gordon Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Patriot Day on September 11 appeared first on Jackson Hole Radio.